[Bigdamo94]

It's great to look back to see how far we have come

Start: 326.7 lbs - 33.3% body fat
Today: 254.9 lbs - 18.6% body fat
Goal: 245.0 lbs - 15.0% body fat

71.8 lbs down 9.9 more lbs to go.

[Mae5]

Whew!! Had a great WI this week -4.7 wk 18. Down to 192.9 ...two slow weeks and now this. I 'll take it!! I think my body needs time to adjust to the bigger losses now. My BMI is down to 28.9 ....getting closer to my goal. I feel great and only hope to progress into the Fall and Winter with the same determination. Proud of all of you. @skinnygirl...KEEP IT UP!! If feels great to enter Onederland...and I know I 'll never allow myself to creep back up. Treating my body well will allow me to do more things for myself, share running around with my kids and being there for them. Thanks to everyone in the group. Your support means so much.

[tyranny]

Originally Posted by MarcusBrody

Good morning fellow May starters!
I have been so happy with my progress over the past four months, but these last few pounds are SO MUCH HARDER. However, I'm committed to fully transitioning out of the program and that means I'm starting phase 2 today. I'm inspired to see so many other folks moving along the same path. Here's to a well-planned and fully motivated weekend for us all!

MarcusBrody - are you still in P2/P3 or have you moved on to P4? How is it going?

I'm still moving slowly downward. The good news is that now it's less about lbs being lost and more about hitting milestone goals, i.e. a BMI in the 'normal' range (!!!!!!) or fitting in to new much smaller clothes or taking the stairs at work w/o passing out (11 flights = 242 stairs). I'm SO GRATEFUL I gave IP a shot back in May.

[Mae5]

wonderful job tyranny you've come far.
my last WI was wk 19 -3.7...feeling great. my body actually feels like a machine...i feel when i lose and that makes all the work worth it. happy monday and a a great week to everyone.

[tyranny]

Originally Posted by Mae5

my last WI was wk 19 -3.7...feeling great. my body actually feels like a machine...i feel when i lose and that makes all the work worth it.

Mae - I agree. Staying OP just keeps getting easier and easier. Many cheers to you on your aMAEzing progress!

It's been nearly 5 months since we all started. There have been lots of slow weeks and some faster weeks but they are all downward weeks. Realizing where I was when I started (56 lbs heavier) makes it a lot easier to remember that even if I don't lose every week, it. will. happen.

[Mae5]

hey everyone how is the week going? lost 2lbs last week but this week the scale isn 't budging. Keeping positive and looking forward to the start of a new week on Friday (after wi). great weekend to you all.

[Mae5]

Hello again,
Ended up dropping 2 lbs last week...this week (tomorrow's Wi) i hope to have dropped another 3...scale moving steadily this week. At least at home it is.
Find that with the cold weather approaching I have to make a more conscious effort to drink all my water. I love water but in the summer it is so hot that getting in 80 ounces is easy. Fall tends to be more difficult...want to reach for warm teas etc. On another note I wanted to say that I find when choosing a protein for dinner I have little loss during the weeks I eat chicken breast too many nights. I have a feeling it may have to do with hormones in the chicken? I can't seem to figure it out. The weeks I have steak, burger, pork loin, tuna and chicken only once are the weeks I lose most. Changing it up helps I think. Wishing you all the best. Would love to hear how you all are doing...22 weeks have past and look how far we've come!

[tyranny]

Hi Mae! Big congrats on your continued success. You'll be at your goal weight in no time. Keep up the good work!

I'm likely transitioning to P2 this weekend. My original goal was 160 and I'm well past that. I think I could go down to 135 - my current arbitrarily picked goal - but eh, it's not really about the number for me. I would much much rather be fit and am really itching to get working on that now that I'm not trying to shred with an extra 60 lbs on board. I've been too afraid to do anything more than long walks and stairclimbing. PLUS I finally broke down and bought a whole mess of clothes that fit me. I would hate to do that all over again and they are already loose. So wish me luck! I've been trying all week long to plan out next week's lunches. Will probably be lots of chicken or egg salad but maybe some baked tofu. You never know.

Hope everyone else is doing well heading into month 6!

[Mae5]

yeah tyranny! congrats...on to phase 2. i was thinking on to phase two by mid december...i too chose 140 for a final weight however i know i'll be healthy and happy at a higher weight. i'm itching to exercise too!! i 'll see how i do by then and make a decision. i honestly don't know what to expect in phase two. Two packets ? One 8 oz protein and 4 cups of veggies daily...is breakfast the added meal? or lunch? My last week WI wasn't as good as I expected bc my scale said 2 pounds more lost than the IP scale at the clinic...they move the scale around before weighing me sometimes so I feel it gets off balance. At any rate a loss is a loss. Hoping this week's is bigger.
I had four pairs of jeans in my drawer before starting in MAY ...none of which fit..I'm on my last pair and it too is getting baggy...Soo I'll have to shop soon but will wait maybe til December otherwise I'll be buying twice
Can weight still be lost in phase 2 and phase 3? I am not clear on this.
Also are you allowed to buy food from the clinic in phase 4....such as a packet a day / box a week for bfast? Thanks

[Rruthlyn]

I'm still here. Began in May at 154. Yesterday at 124. On Phase 2 and 3 depending on the day. I am sooooo thrilled with my progress!! IP rocks!!

[Rayze]

I'm here too. Started May 8, down 82 lbs w 26 more to go. Feeling a bit of diet fatigue, but still focused on the goal and how to maintain it. Congrats to all on P2!

[Mae5]

Great news for you all!! Down 5.2 las week - wk 23!! So exciting.
Keep on moving along taking one day at a time.

[Kellyc14]

Great job ladies!!! I started May 16 and am down 61 lbs, almost half way to goal!! Isn't IP wonderful!!

[Mae5]

I've got a cold ( Haven't been sick once while on IP. I just had some IP TOMATO / BASIL soup and it made me feel a little better. Hoping it doesn't last too long. Miss my homemade chicken soup on days with this cold however.
Hope everyone is staying healthy. Great job on your 61 pounds down Kellyc14!!
Feels great, doesn't it?

[Kellyc14]

Originally Posted by Mae5

I've got a cold ( Haven't been sick once while on IP. I just had some IP TOMATO / BASIL soup and it made me feel a little better. Hoping it doesn't last too long. Miss my homemade chicken soup on days with this cold however.
Hope everyone is staying healthy. Great job on your 61 pounds down Kellyc14!!
Feels great, doesn't it?

Thank you!! And yes, it feels amazing!! I hope you get well soon!!