[SylviesGirl]

Originally Posted by murphypuppy

Started using alternatives today and I'm a bit nervous! In 2 months, I have lost 30 pounds! I want to keep that up! But I also want to have a little more spending money to make this a fabulous summer for my niece who lives with us. It's hard to justify all the money spent on IP products when alternatives can be purchased for less and the money can go towards fabulous summer programs (you are only a kid once)...

You will do just fine. I have lost 113 lbs so far and have never bought an IP product.

[nolasmurf]

Hi all. Today is day 1 of my restart. Due to the emotional/physical stress I've been under I pretty much put the diet aside. I needed to focus on my relationship and make the steps to keep it going. Luckily I didn't gain any weight but my partner lost 20 lbs.
I need to be sure that we are eating healthy nutrient rich meals, so off to the recipes I go now.

[murphypuppy]

Originally Posted by SylviesGirl

You will do just fine. I have lost 113 lbs so far and have never bought an IP product.

Wow! That's awesome - congratulations!!

[65X65]

Originally Posted by 64peppergirl

I just got back from a week long trip and was able to stay completely OP. I went with my daughter and son-in-law by car on a 21 hour drive to see my grandson graduate from army boot camp. I packed a week's worth of chopped up miscellaneous veggies, along with Rainbow's travel kit and lots of protein packets. The ice chest sat beside me in the back seat and worked out perfectly. The kids always ate somewhere for my benefit although I kept telling them I could eat anywhere since I was so prepared.
Today, I weighed and lost a pound since I left but that's better than what could have happened if I had not been prepared for the trip. I am so happy with myself and that I can successfully get to the end of this journey if I keep at it.
As a side note I was able to walk the length of the football sized field along with the crowd at a good pace. I couldn't have done that 6 months ago before losing all this weight.

Hurray for you!! You may notice another drop..travel..esp sitting in a car or a long distance flight almost always results in water weight.Some of us noticed by allowing a few more days back in your own routine things like excess water whooosh away...and you might be happily surprised at how you REALLY did!!!

[hope2781]

I can't say enough what a great coach this website is. This weekend was terrible. I had almost 10 guests at home and I was cooking all this wonderful food which I cannot eat and I was almost in tears thinking why do I need to do this.
But I was able to control it although I felt sad but I kept telling, I can enjoy all the foods once I reach my goal ofcourse in moderations.
Today is Day 6. Still light headaches and feeling hungry but I am able to control them.
BTW a Question: I don't like a lot of veggies but I like cucumbers so that is all I am eating for my 2 cup vegetables for lunch and dinner. Is it ok if I eat just one type of vegetable?

[hope2781]

Reading this website and looking at other's stories keeps me going. I would be so alone if I didn't find more ppl like me here

[murphypuppy]

Originally Posted by hope2781

Reading this website and looking at other's stories keeps me going. I would be so alone if I didn't find more ppl like me here

I totally agree - this forum is a better "coach" than the one I have seen for the past 8 weeks!

[Tisado]

I've read part of the Beck book and rather than reading cards during the day, I have appointments pop up in Outlook throughout the day.

Subject line has the reasons for losing weight and keeping it off (this time)

"Don’t disappoint husband again, Look better, Be healthier, New clothes, SIT DOWN, CREDIT, hunger quotient"

Meaning: Sit down to eat, give myself credit for walking past that darn bowl of candy at the front desk and decide how hungry I really am. Is it hunger or craving?

I start P3 in morning.
I've been reading posts and think I have breakfast figured out.
I want the same thing every day, something I can eat at my desk. I start work at 6 so have no intention of cooking eggs at 5AM.
I am thinking I'll do greek yogurt, blue berries, thin WW toast and couple tbsp. of almond butter. Will see what my coach says at WI today.


fingers crossed

[tbc85]

Good Morning everyone!! Had a wonderful weekend and a great NSV, I went to a job fair Saturday morning and was not even tempted to eat the doughnuts from one of my favorite bakeries No popcorn, finger sandwiches, cookies, meatballs or doughnuts for me, I am way too close to onederland for any derailment Have a great OP day everyone!

[Tisado]

Originally Posted by tbc85

Good Morning everyone!! Had a wonderful weekend and a great NSV, I went to a job fair Saturday morning and was not even tempted to eat the doughnuts from one of my favorite bakeries No popcorn, finger sandwiches, cookies, meatballs or doughnuts for me, I am way too close to onederland for any derailment Have a great OP day everyone!

Congrats...you are SO close.

[canadjineh]

Originally Posted by hope2781

I can't say enough what a great coach this website is. This weekend was terrible. I had almost 10 guests at home and I was cooking all this wonderful food which I cannot eat and I was almost in tears thinking why do I need to do this.
But I was able to control it although I felt sad but I kept telling, I can enjoy all the foods once I reach my goal ofcourse in moderations.
Today is Day 6. Still light headaches and feeling hungry but I am able to control them.
BTW a Question: I don't like a lot of veggies but I like cucumbers so that is all I am eating for my 2 cup vegetables for lunch and dinner. Is it ok if I eat just one type of vegetable?

Sorry to hear you had a rough weekend. Perhaps for next time you could make lunches/dinners that all of you could eat like noodleless chop suey or steak & a big salad. People staying at my house had better not expect to have crap set before them just because that's their usual diet... lol. My hubby & I eat healthy and anyone who stays at our house eats healthy too, or decides to go out for their own dinner .

On the question of cucumbers alone, keep trying to get a variety because cukes don't really have much nutrition/vitamins in them - you need all the colourful veggies like red sweet peppers, cruciferous veg like broccoli and cauliflower, etc to help your body get healthy again. The easiest way to try new veggies is to roast them in the oven with a little sprinkle of EVOO (which you are supposed to have anyhow) and some garlic cloves or spices and herbs. The veggies get sweeter that way and lose any bitterness.

Another idea is a marinated veggie salad (kinda like Greek Salad) with cukes, a few cherry tomatoes, a bit of green onion, and red pepper or yellow or orange chunks. Add a bit of oregano & basil, salt & pepper, EVOO, and apple cider vinegar and let sit in the fridge for a few hours.

You could also sneak spinach into your smoothies in the blender (IP peach mango is good.) Strange colour but close your eyes and drink up and you won't even know.

Hang on, and if you are working with a coach ask her for some veggie ideas, check out Chef Daniel Verati's Facebook page for some recipes (Chef Verati) - he cooks IP and has some good P1 ideas. You can also google IP veggie recipes and may find something you like. Start practicing finding interesting veggies you can learn to like because you will never manage maintenance if you don't have proper veg in your life. You DO realize we can't go back to eating our old way and expect to keep our results.

Liana

[hope2781]

Thanks for the tip. I will check Checf Verati's page and also look for some veggie recipes.
I thought we could eat all the foods in moderation after our IP diet is complete. So I can never eat my beloved curly fries or chinese?

[canadjineh]

Originally Posted by hope2781

Thanks for the tip. I will check Checf Verati's page and also look for some veggie recipes.
I thought we could eat all the foods in moderation after our IP diet is complete. So I can never eat my beloved curly fries or chinese?

I eat chinese a lot, but then again I really like chop suey without rice or noodles, lol. Curly fries are perfect for your breakfast or for your 'Funday' once a week. I've eaten pizza for my breakfast and have been in maintenance 6 weeks now and actually lost a pound.

Here's a typical day from my diary MyFitnessPal.

BREAKFAST Calories Carbs Fat Protein Fiber Sugar
Garden of Life Raw Protein-cacao Kiss - Protein Powder, 26 grams 90 5 1 18 4 1
Blue Diamond - Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk Updated, 8 oz 40 2 4 1 1 0
Sunmaid - Raisins, 1/8 cup 65 16 0 1 1 15
Nature's Path - Mesa Sunrise Gluten Free Cereal, 3/4 Cup 120 24 1 3 3 4
Raw Nuts - Filberts, 10 nuts (14 g) 88 2 9 2 1 1
Add Food Quick Tools 403 49 15 25 10 21

LUNCH
Bragg - Liquid Aminos - All Purpose Seasoning From Soy Protein, 2 tsp (2.5ml) 0 4 0 12 0 0
Cabbage - Raw, 1 cup, shredded 17 4 0 1 2 3
Green Onion - Green Onion Raw (Whole), 1 medium (15 g) 5 1 0 0 0 0
Onions - Raw, 0.25 medium (2-1/2" dia) 12 3 0 0 0 1
Squash - Zucchini, includes skin, raw, 0.5 medium 16 3 0 1 1 2
Veggie - Broccoli (Raw), 1 Cup (91g) chopped 30 6 0 3 2 2
Great Value - Lemon Juice, 2 tbl 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sambal Oelek - Ground Chilli Paste, 1 tsp 30 0 0 0 0 1
Adam's (Canada) - 100% Natural Crunchy Peanut Butter, 1 tbsp 100 3 8 4 1 1
Cloverleaf (Canada - Chunk Light Tuna In Water, 1 can, drained 120 0 1 30 0 0
Danone - Oikos Greek Yogurt 2% Plain, 17.5 g 13 1 0 2 0 0
Patak's - Lime Indian Style Pickle - Canada, 2 tablespoons 70 2 6 1 1 1
Add Food Quick Tools 413 27 15 54 7 11

DINNER
Danone - Oikos Greek Yogurt 2% Plain, 43.75 g 33 2 1 4 0 1
Everyday Market - Canned Lentils, 1 cup 160 27 1 12 6 0
Generic - Banana - Large 8 Inches! , 0.75 banana (136 g) 91 23 0 1 3 12
Generic - Bell Peppers-mixed (Yellow, Orange, Red), 0.5 cup 9 2 0 0 1 1
Huy Fong - Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce, 6 tsp (5g) 30 6 0 0 0 6
Onions - Raw, 0.25 medium (2-1/2" dia) 12 3 0 0 0 1
Pc - Ruby Little Gems Red Mini Potatoes Yellow Fleshed, 4 potatoes (12g) 70 16 0 2 2 3
Saporito - Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 tsp (10 ml) 40 0 5 0 0 0
Stagg Chili (Canada) - Silverado Beef (97% Fat Free), 1 cup (250g) 260 30 8 17 7 7
Vegetable - Celery Stalk 7 -8" Long (Kym), 2 stalk 12 2 0 1 1 1
Add Food Quick Tools 717 111 15 37 20 32

SNACKS
Gort's - Extra Aged Raw Milk Gouda, 30 g or 1 oz 120 2 10 7 0 0
Add Food Quick Tools 120 2 10 7 0 0

Totals 1,653 189 55 123 37 64
Your Daily Goal 1,739 218 58 87 27 66
Remaining 86 29 3 -36 -10 2

Here's a TOM day, lol!

BREAKFAST Calories Carbs Fat Protein Fiber Sugar
Garden of Life Raw Protein-cacao Kiss - Protein Powder, 26 grams 90 5 1 18 4 1
Lindt Excellence - (Canada) 70% Dark Chocolate 100 g Bar, 6 squares 320 20 24 4 4 16
Add Food Quick Tools 410 25 25 22 8 17

LUNCH
Wendy's - Apple Pecan Chicken Salad Half-size (Canada), 240 grams 340 27 19 19 4 20
Wendy's Restaurant (Canada) - Blue Cheese Crumbles, 1 oz Pkg 70 0 6 3 0 0
Add Food Quick Tools 410 27 25 22 4 20

DINNER
Catch of the Day - Basa Fillets - Canada, 1 Fillet 120 0 4 20 0 0
Generic - Baby-Cut Carrots, 16.8 carrots (85g) 3oz 36 8 0 1 2 5
Quality Clover Leaf - Grated Parmesan Cheese, 0.6 tbs 21 0 1 2 0 0
Uncle Ben's Bistro Express (Canada) - Quinoa and Brown Rice With Garlic Flavour, 125 mL (90 g) 130 24 2 3 2 0
Kraft - Real Mayonnaise Packet, 1 pkt (13g) 90 0 10 0 0 0
Spaghetti Squash - Fresh Steamed, 1 cup cooked 42 10 1 1 2 4
Add Food Quick Tools 439 42 18 27 6 9

SNACKS
Generic - Banana - Large 8 Inches! , 1.75 banana (136 g) 212 54 1 3 6 29
Homemade - Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffin, 57 grams, 1 muffin 194 43 1 3 1 0
Add Food Quick Tools 406 97 2 6 7 29

Totals 1,665 191 70 77 25 75
Your Daily Goal 2,057 257 69 103 32 78
Remaining 392 66 -1 26 7 3

You might notice that I'm not always eating my full calorie allotments BUT on other days (ie. Funday 1x/week) I'm over - margaritas, natchos, etc. It evens out. Just don't be doin' Funday every day, hahaha.

Liana

[dak1lls]

Originally Posted by Rubygirl

Good morning everyone! I was wondering if someone can tell me why we cannot have Jello sugar free jello? Thanks

They contain aspartame, which is not allowed. I have seen on other threads that some people will make their own homemade gelatin using water flavorings and plain gelatin.

[Hiker88]

Originally Posted by nolasmurf

Hi all. Today is day 1 of my restart. Due to the emotional/physical stress I've been under I pretty much put the diet aside. I needed to focus on my relationship and make the steps to keep it going. Luckily I didn't gain any weight but my partner lost 20 lbs.
I need to be sure that we are eating healthy nutrient rich meals, so off to the recipes I go now.

Welcome back Nolasmurf, great to see you again!!