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Hello, this is my very first day with IP. I'm very hopeful as I start this new plan. I'm impressed with the success stories here. I'm sure I will have a hundred questions before my first week is over. Thanks .........Here I go.......
I've been on IP since March 20 and as of this morning have lost 40 pounds! I have been reading your posts on this forum since I started but decided to join in on the conversation today, since I finally have hope that i might reach my goal (I always had a nagging doubt in the back of my mind). You all inspire me daily and I'm grateful for each of you. It's so nice to see others going through the same struggles (I am single and doing IP on my own). Thanks to all of you!
Hello, this is my very first day with IP. I'm very hopeful as I start this new plan. I'm impressed with the success stories here. I'm sure I will have a hundred questions before my first week is over. Thanks .........Here I go.......
Congratulations on your start, and welcome to the group. This has to be the easiest diet to follow of all that I have used. I hope you find it to be the same.
Good Morning All,
I've been out of town this last week on a business trip. I need to hurry back up to the hotel room and get my salad packed. I came down for the complementary hot breakfast at the hotel, and was dissapointed the offered scrambled eggs tasted more like pancake mix than eggs. Only took a couple bites then decided to grab a protein shake from the fridge instead. Other than the eggs, coffee and tea were about the only options. Boiled eggs would have been good.... maybe tomorrow.
No weigh in this week since I'm not at my normal scale - but I've been on plan all week so it will prove out over time regardless.
I've been on IP since March 20 and as of this morning have lost 40 pounds! I have been reading your posts on this forum since I started but decided to join in on the conversation today, since I finally have hope that i might reach my goal (I always had a nagging doubt in the back of my mind). You all inspire me daily and I'm grateful for each of you. It's so nice to see others going through the same struggles (I am single and doing IP on my own). Thanks to all of you!
Awesome job! I've only been on been on IP alternatives for a few weeks now but I'm very impressed by all the weight losses and encouragement you see here on this site! Congrats on your weight loss!!!
I'm so glad I can encourage people. I think that might be one of the best things about IP. I have had countless people at work, the gym, etc ask me what I did and they are inspired to improve their eating habits if not also go on IP. I also feel more energized and happier than ever, probably from not eating the junk food I was addicted to before but actually feeding my body nutritious foods it didn't have! IP can be difficult at times but it WORKS and FAST, so it's so worth the hard times (I have eaten out maybe twice since March haha, and had to pay $20 for a piece of chicken and lettuce, such a waste, but for social purposes I did it). Good luck!!
Hello, this is my very first day with IP. I'm very hopeful as I start this new plan. I'm impressed with the success stories here. I'm sure I will have a hundred questions before my first week is over. Thanks .........Here I go.......
Quote:
Originally Posted by stephpsalm139
Hi everyone,
I've been on IP since March 20 and as of this morning have lost 40 pounds! I have been reading your posts on this forum since I started but decided to join in on the conversation today, since I finally have hope that i might reach my goal (I always had a nagging doubt in the back of my mind). You all inspire me daily and I'm grateful for each of you. It's so nice to see others going through the same struggles (I am single and doing IP on my own). Thanks to all of you!
Welcome to both of you! this is really the most supportive, informed and generous group of people you could hope to share your IP journey with - it makes all the difference in the world!
Sitting in hospital day 5 - yesterday I really truly felt/craved gooey crunchy chocolate peanut butter SOMETHING! It passed because I remember, like Ruth Ann, how hard I have worked to get where I am.
I have not weighed in for ever so long, first because I was back East at a family wedding and now at the hospital because there is no way. It is very strange being so out of touch with that.
There are some concerns for me, though. Although I have not gone "off" the program and have not eaten any foods I am not supposed to, I am definitely not 100% on the program because I can't be.
Stress, though, means I am dealing with the "big C" as well - despite only greens and fiber, my body is, I think, in shock. I know I need more water but not having easy bathroom access makes that tough.
Really really really bad day yesterday medically but he has hanging in there. We had one of those close to losing him moments where he was in indescribable pain, torture. It was totally unexpected since he was looking like he was getting better. They had disconnected all his meds, antibiotics, steroids, pain stuff. As a result of everyone thinking he was almost ready to go home, it took much too long to locate a doctor as none was nearby.
Time for life reflection it sure was. Today, just wiped, wanting a hot shower. Sorry about the rant. At least I got clean clothes so life is good!
Last edited by schenectady; 07-17-2014 at 08:31 AM.
Hello, this is my very first day with IP. I'm very hopeful as I start this new plan. I'm impressed with the success stories here. I'm sure I will have a hundred questions before my first week is over. Thanks .........Here I go.......
Quote:
Originally Posted by stephpsalm139
Hi everyone,
I've been on IP since March 20 and as of this morning have lost 40 pounds! I have been reading your posts on this forum since I started but decided to join in on the conversation today, since I finally have hope that i might reach my goal (I always had a nagging doubt in the back of my mind). You all inspire me daily and I'm grateful for each of you. It's so nice to see others going through the same struggles (I am single and doing IP on my own). Thanks to all of you!
Sitting in hospital day 5 - yesterday I really truly felt/craved gooey crunchy chocolate peanut butter SOMETHING! It passed because I remember, like Ruth Ann, how hard I have worked to get where I am.
I have not weighed in for ever so long, first because I was back East at a family wedding and now at the hospital because there is no way. It is very strange being so out of touch with that.
There are some concerns for me, though. Although I have not gone "off" the program and have not eaten any foods I am not supposed to, I am definitely not 100% on the program because I can't be.
Stress, though, means I am dealing with the "big C" as well - despite only greens and fiber, my body is, I think, in shock. I know I need more water but not having easy bathroom access makes that tough.
Really really really bad day yesterday medically but he has hanging in there. We had one of those close to losing him moments where he was in indescribable pain, torture. It was totally unexpected since he was looking like he was getting better. They had disconnected all his meds, antibiotics, steroids, pain stuff. As a result of everyone thinking he was almost ready to go home, it took much too long to locate a doctor as none was nearby.
Time for life reflection it sure was. Today, just wiped, wanting a hot shower. Sorry about the rant. At least I got clean clothes so life is good!
Sitting in hospital day 5 - yesterday I really truly felt/craved gooey crunchy chocolate peanut butter SOMETHING! It passed because I remember, like Ruth Ann, how hard I have worked to get where I am.
I have not weighed in for ever so long, first because I was back East at a family wedding and now at the hospital because there is no way. It is very strange being so out of touch with that.
There are some concerns for me, though. Although I have not gone "off" the program and have not eaten any foods I am not supposed to, I am definitely not 100% on the program because I can't be.
Stress, though, means I am dealing with the "big C" as well - despite only greens and fiber, my body is, I think, in shock. I know I need more water but not having easy bathroom access makes that tough.
Really really really bad day yesterday medically but he has hanging in there. We had one of those close to losing him moments where he was in indescribable pain, torture. It was totally unexpected since he was looking like he was getting better. They had disconnected all his meds, antibiotics, steroids, pain stuff. As a result of everyone thinking he was almost ready to go home, it took much too long to locate a doctor as none was nearby.
Time for life reflection it sure was. Today, just wiped, wanting a hot shower. Sorry about the rant. At least I got clean clothes so life is good!
How scary! I can't imagine how stressful this is for you and your family!!! Are you getting any IP packs at all? If not, I wonder if you are too low in protein and calories? I am praying that your son recovers from this illness, and God gives you strength during this difficult time!
I woke up this AM to a beautiful bouquet of flowers from my hubby for my 39th birthday today! My son came in later and brought me the most adorable handmade card (made this momma cry) and then said, "Too bad you can't have cake. Well, we could put a candle in a nice, big chicken breast!"
That's my boy!
Now, my 4-year old, was less magnanimous. She said, "Well even if YOU can't have cake. WE could!"
Best birthday present I could ever give myself: down 30 lbs with 5 to go!!!!
Hello, this is my very first day with IP. I'm very hopeful as I start this new plan. I'm impressed with the success stories here. I'm sure I will have a hundred questions before my first week is over. Thanks .........Here I go.......
Welcome! This is a great board to bring your questions and get lots of support!
Quote:
Originally Posted by stephpsalm139
Hi everyone,
I've been on IP since March 20 and as of this morning have lost 40 pounds! I have been reading your posts on this forum since I started but decided to join in on the conversation today, since I finally have hope that i might reach my goal (I always had a nagging doubt in the back of my mind). You all inspire me daily and I'm grateful for each of you. It's so nice to see others going through the same struggles (I am single and doing IP on my own). Thanks to all of you!
Thanks for sharing your success - I hope to be where you are in 4 months!
Quote:
Originally Posted by schenectady
Sitting in hospital day 5 - yesterday I really truly felt/craved gooey crunchy chocolate peanut butter SOMETHING! It passed because I remember, like Ruth Ann, how hard I have worked to get where I am.
I have not weighed in for ever so long, first because I was back East at a family wedding and now at the hospital because there is no way. It is very strange being so out of touch with that.
There are some concerns for me, though. Although I have not gone "off" the program and have not eaten any foods I am not supposed to, I am definitely not 100% on the program because I can't be.
Stress, though, means I am dealing with the "big C" as well - despite only greens and fiber, my body is, I think, in shock. I know I need more water but not having easy bathroom access makes that tough.
Really really really bad day yesterday medically but he has hanging in there. We had one of those close to losing him moments where he was in indescribable pain, torture. It was totally unexpected since he was looking like he was getting better. They had disconnected all his meds, antibiotics, steroids, pain stuff. As a result of everyone thinking he was almost ready to go home, it took much too long to locate a doctor as none was nearby.
Time for life reflection it sure was. Today, just wiped, wanting a hot shower. Sorry about the rant. At least I got clean clothes so life is good!
No need to apologize for sharing - I can't imagine how hard it must be to go through what your family is going through. And despite all that you are still doing the best you can under the circumstances not to use food to cope and to take care of yourself by reaching out here for support. I'll be sending lots of prayers your way.
IP Daily Chat Thursday 7/17/2014
Newbie
I'm sure I will have a hundred questions before my first week is over. Thanks .........Here I go.......
