Restarting today and looking for a buddy...
10-08-2013, 05:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 126
S/C/G: 242/242/165
Height: 5'9"
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Sounds like many of you are doing IP on your own, without a coach.
I am considering dumping my coach, and there are only 2 in my area, so I doubt I will go to the other. Depends on how my WI goes on Thursday.
But with the help of these forums, hopefully I can find the support I need.
I am also considering switching to alternatives, since so many people are using them and having great results. I ordered a few things from Nashua today, some single serving packages to try them out. I will stock up on my favorites with my coach next time in case I don't go back.
So grateful to have you folks!
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10-08-2013, 05:57 PM
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#47
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Athens, GA
Posts: 63
S/C/G: 201/189.6/130
Height: 5'4"
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I'm not sure I've got the mindset to restart yet. I can't believe its so hard to restart when the it was so easy to get kick it off in July!!!!!
I've done such a bad job the last couple days I've only tried a few of the alternatives I purchased from Nashua. Here is my opinion of what I've tried:
Syntrax Nectar Wild Grape drink - YUMMY!!!! Not real sweet, refreshing
SN Lemon Tea - YUCK ... I tried twice chilled second time to a slushy stage to see if it helped and I couldn't get it down either time.
SN Cappuccino - OK ... I suppose I was looking for the same taste as IP Cappuccino which was my favorite drink and this isn't it. It has a cinnamon taste which is OK, but not really good in my opinion.
Kay's Natural Cookie Bites, Honey flavored, Almond filled - Very Tasty but name does not fit product. They are more of the texture of a Cheetos Puff, slightly sweet taste .. Satisfying and I would order again
I have some of the SN unflavored protein powder so I think I'm going to try making my own Cappuccino drink. If that doesn't work I'll break down and buy from IP because it was a great way to start my day!!!
Good luck all!!!! Hoping to get my mind set right and get back at this!!!!
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10-08-2013, 06:00 PM
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#48
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 284
S/C/G: 177.6/165.4/140
Height: 5'5''
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jbhigdon
I'm not sure I've got the mindset to restart yet. I can't believe its so hard to restart when the it was so easy to get kick it off in July!!!!!
I've done such a bad job the last couple days I've only tried a few of the alternatives I purchased from Nashua. Here is my opinion of what I've tried:
Syntrax Nectar Wild Grape drink - YUMMY!!!! Not real sweet, refreshing
SN Lemon Tea - YUCK ... I tried twice chilled second time to a slushy stage to see if it helped and I couldn't get it down either time.
SN Cappuccino - OK ... I suppose I was looking for the same taste as IP Cappuccino which was my favorite drink and this isn't it. It has a cinnamon taste which is OK, but not really good in my opinion.
Kay's Natural Cookie Bites, Honey flavored, Almond filled - Very Tasty but name does not fit product. They are more of the texture of a Cheetos Puff, slightly sweet taste .. Satisfying and I would order again
I have some of the SN unflavored protein powder so I think I'm going to try making my own Cappuccino drink. If that doesn't work I'll break down and buy from IP because it was a great way to start my day!!!
Good luck all!!!! Hoping to get my mind set right and get back at this!!!!
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10-08-2013, 07:18 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 14
S/C/G: 231/211/140
Height: 5'7
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Hey everyone! I see that people are looking for alternatives. I've been using the Isopure zero carb protein powder. You can get it at GNC or at Amazon. It says to use 2 scoops but I only do one, because 2 scoops is 50 grams of protein. They have some good flavors too. I like cookies & cream & mint chocolate chip. I'm glad to be part of this group. Good luck everyone!!
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10-09-2013, 07:37 PM
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#50
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 284
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Thanks for the tip Lolu120!!!
Those flavours sound amazing!
100% today but living on the 90% thread. Lol. Love it!
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10-15-2013, 11:11 PM
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#51
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: VA
Posts: 29
S/C/G: 235/see ticker/160
Height: 5'8"
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Just wondering if I can join the buddy group...I started on October 6th using alternatives I ordered from Nashua and some EAS shakes purchased at Walmart. Down 11 lbs in 1 week, and feeling great. I have to keep cooking different things every night so that I don't get bored!
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10-15-2013, 11:12 PM
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#52
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 330
S/C/G: 238/210/??
Height: 5'3
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Justdoinit - where are you from in VA? I am in Alexandria, VA area
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10-15-2013, 11:15 PM
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#53
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: VA
Posts: 29
S/C/G: 235/see ticker/160
Height: 5'8"
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I am in the Tidewater area. I had get away from the DC traffic! Used to live in NoVa
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10-15-2013, 11:17 PM
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#54
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 330
S/C/G: 238/210/??
Height: 5'3
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I hear ya. We just moved here last year from Chicago area but I went to school in DC area. It is bad. Good luck!!
I started Oct 7th and lost 10lbs.
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10-15-2013, 11:28 PM
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#55
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Illinois
Posts: 5
Height: 5'4
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I'm on my 2nd day. I'm all in !!!
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10-16-2013, 12:55 AM
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Taking it 1 day at a time
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Covington, Wa
Posts: 17
S/C/G: 248/See Ticker/130
Height: 5"4'
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ems70508
Totally get it. I had a large gap from when i stopped on round 1 and started round 2. It was almost like I had to mentally prepare for what I was doing but at the same time get relieved that a solution is headed my way!  |
I totally feel you, the days leading up to my first appt were filled with excitement/dread/shame that I let myself go again/omg I cant wait to feel skinny again!
Now that I am on it, I am focusing on staying on track. It sounds kooky but i find myself reciting various mantras that I have found here before like "its not never, its just not right now". The mantras help me so much, especially when I start to feel overwhelmed by all of the pounds I have ahead of me. I am so grateful for this board, "dieting" or "eating healthier" can make you feel so isolated, but with all of you as "accounta-billa-buddies" I dont feel so alone!
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10-16-2013, 02:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Danger121512
I totally feel you, the days leading up to my first appt were filled with excitement/dread/shame that I let myself go again/omg I cant wait to feel skinny again!
Now that I am on it, I am focusing on staying on track. It sounds kooky but i find myself reciting various mantras that I have found here before like "its not never, its just not right now". The mantras help me so much, especially when I start to feel overwhelmed by all of the pounds I have ahead of me. I am so grateful for this board, "dieting" or "eating healthier" can make you feel so isolated, but with all of you as "accounta-billa-buddies" I dont feel so alone!
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I recite mantras as well.... My favourite is that this food can be eaten when I lose my weight and then I will enjoy it instead of feeling guilty!
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10-16-2013, 03:16 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: BC, Canada
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I am also in. I am on week two now, weight in tomorrow.
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10-16-2013, 03:43 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wine4me
I am also in. I am on week two now, weight in tomorrow.
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I started on Oct1!!!!! Good luck with your WI. My second week wasn't as good as my first week the last time I did IP or this time either. But the scale is going in the right direction.
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10-16-2013, 04:46 PM
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#60
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Started IP 10/29/2013
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Pasco, WA
Posts: 108
S/C/G: 204.8/141.2/120
Height: 5'3"
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Also restarting Oct. 14, 2013. I phased off in May was doing real good then slowly started eating and drinking all the wrong things and now I have gained 30lbs back  , but no worries I know with IP and the support of all of you I can lose that plus some
Excited to be here with everyone again!!! It's crazy how much I really have missed not being on this site.
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