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Forum: Ideal Protein Diet 10-27-2014, 08:15 PM
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Posted By swerdna59
My diagnosis came after numerous or should I say...

My diagnosis came after numerous or should I say endless tests, labs, and procedures and everything came back negative until I had an upper GI and colonoscopy with biopsies which confirmed the...
Forum: Ideal Protein Diet 10-26-2014, 07:50 PM
Replies: 410
Views: 52,480
Posted By swerdna59
Long time, no post for me. I did IP alternatives...

Long time, no post for me. I did IP alternatives the summer of 2012 and lost probably 20 pounds and have gained all of it back probably over the past 2 years...I have also been battling a GI issue...
Forum: Ideal Protein Diet 04-21-2014, 04:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,693
Posted By swerdna59
Actually my IBD (not IBS) diagnosis came back as...

Actually my IBD (not IBS) diagnosis came back as microscopic colitis, specifically collagenous colitis. I tested negative for celiac and pretty much everything else I was tested for which is good I...
Forum: Ideal Protein Diet 04-10-2014, 05:58 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 15,035
Posted By swerdna59
Hi all! I usually lurk and read and rarely post....

Hi all! I usually lurk and read and rarely post. I have struggled the last calendar year with being about 8-10 pounds above my lowest P1 weight. While I was able to maintain that weight for quite...
Forum: Ideal Protein Diet 03-28-2014, 07:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,693
Posted By swerdna59
I see the GI doctor next week for colonoscopy and...

I see the GI doctor next week for colonoscopy and endoscopy...right now it's just lab test results...from what I have read, UC is not caused by stress or diet but those are things which can aggravate...
Forum: Ideal Protein Diet 03-28-2014, 06:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,693
Posted By swerdna59
Just wanted to follow up...after numerous labs...

Just wanted to follow up...after numerous labs and tests plus a weekend in the hospital I have been diagnosed with IBD, specifically ulcerative colitis...going in for GI scopes this coming week and...
Forum: Ideal Protein Diet 02-09-2014, 02:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,693
Posted By swerdna59
Have I Totally Screwed Up My Digestive System?

I am wondering if anyone else feels that IP has totally screwed up their digestive system?! I am not saying it has done that to me but am wondering what role it may or may not have played in where I...
Forum: Ideal Protein Diet 12-01-2013, 08:59 AM
Replies: 537
Views: 44,106
Posted By swerdna59
I have had success getting some pounds off that I...

I have had success getting some pounds off that I gained back after my original losses. I have decided my best plan for the long haul is to eat P2 for the most part, have protein bars or Quest bars...
Forum: Ideal Protein Diet 12-01-2013, 08:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,234
Posted By swerdna59
It could be a lot of things or a combination and...

It could be a lot of things or a combination and depends upon how off plan you were...my suggestion is to get back on P1/P2 eating ASAP and you should be fine. Good luck.
Forum: Ideal Protein Diet 11-19-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 761
Posted By swerdna59
Decisions...decisions?!

I do a lot of lurking and reading but rarely post. I lost about 25 pounds doing IP "my way." Pretty much followed P1 but without packets due to a crappy clinic/coach and the cost. Fast...
Forum: Ideal Protein Diet 11-09-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 504
Views: 29,071
Posted By swerdna59
AMEN to finding a maintainable weight...I think...

AMEN to finding a maintainable weight...I think that I simply got down to a weight that is not realistic for me. I have to keep in mind that I started with the goal of losing 10 pounds and I went...
Forum: Ideal Protein Diet 11-06-2013, 09:01 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 29,071
Posted By swerdna59
Been so busy with work-related traveling and long...

Been so busy with work-related traveling and long days but have been lurking. Felt like I had no options given events I had to attend while traveling and no food options--seriously had no options...
Forum: Ideal Protein Diet 10-08-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 504
Views: 29,071
Posted By swerdna59
Hey all...this thread is the best...keeping it...

Hey all...this thread is the best...keeping it real. The whole "cheating" issue is quite interesting to see how fired up folks get and I never knew there were so many experts out there...LOL. ...
Forum: Ideal Protein Diet 10-08-2013, 07:58 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,641
Posted By swerdna59
Whew...maybe the word cheat should not be...

Whew...maybe the word cheat should not be used...figuring out how to eat to be healthy and maintain one's desired weight is extremely complicated. Doing the best I can each day is my goal. Some...
Forum: Ideal Protein Diet 09-21-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 29,071
Posted By swerdna59
Thanks Sunflower40! I am pleased that I have...

Thanks Sunflower40! I am pleased that I have made a decision. I felt like I was going from P1 to pigout or something and I had no real eating plan and I was just tired of it all. I agree that IP...
Forum: Ideal Protein Diet 09-20-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 29,071
Posted By swerdna59
I have been thinking about what to do for a long...

I have been thinking about what to do for a long time and have finally decided to try eating more WW for awhile to just get back to a regular, portion-controlled situation. I am coming to terms with...
Forum: Ideal Protein Diet 09-19-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 29,071
Posted By swerdna59
I do exercise and have done a variety of things...

I do exercise and have done a variety of things but my favorite is walking and running outside. I also have a treadmill and a variety of DVD's, I do like Jillian M's 30-day shred although I have...
Forum: Ideal Protein Diet 09-19-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 504
Views: 29,071
Posted By swerdna59
A few comments...zzzquil and other OTC sleep aids...

A few comments...zzzquil and other OTC sleep aids like Simply Sleep are nothing but generic Benadryl...be careful with that stuff, it is nasty if you take it for a long time and then stop.

I have...
Forum: Ideal Protein Diet 07-10-2013, 10:42 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 39,507
Posted By swerdna59
New Englander it sounds like you are having a...

New Englander it sounds like you are having a very successful reboot...grilled veggies sound yummy! I have had a really good week of P1 eating too and feel great--today is day #7. I am not getting...
Forum: Ideal Protein Diet 07-10-2013, 10:40 AM
Replies: 490
Views: 130,713
Posted By swerdna59
I feel that it is all a personal preference and...

I feel that it is all a personal preference and for me, exercising while trying to lose or maintain weight is a key factor, in fact, I can tell when I start slacking off on my exercising that my...
Forum: Ideal Protein Diet 06-17-2013, 10:31 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 39,507
Posted By swerdna59
Exercising...my "staple" consists of...

Exercising...my "staple" consists of walking/running, 2 miles a day. I recently joined a wellness center and think I have found something new, spinning...I also like fitness classes with kettle...
Forum: Ideal Protein Diet 06-16-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 39,507
Posted By swerdna59
Yes, I plan to continue to exercise as much as I...

Yes, I plan to continue to exercise as much as I can, I just know it makes a difference for me and my experience was it did not hinder how I lost weight last summer...I started on 5/3/2012 and lost...
Forum: Ideal Protein Diet 06-16-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 39,507
Posted By swerdna59
Good Afternoon! I have been doing really well...

Good Afternoon! I have been doing really well for the past 3 days and can already tell it's making a difference...just needed to be more mentally ready for getting back to the basics I guess. I am...
Forum: Ideal Protein Diet 06-14-2013, 12:23 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 39,507
Posted By swerdna59
I feel like I woke up today ready to really...

I feel like I woke up today ready to really reboot it! Not sure why but it's like I drove out of a fog or something and just can tell I am ready to get after this and get those pesky pounds off. I...
Forum: Ideal Protein Diet 06-10-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 39,507
Posted By swerdna59
I have decided this summer I am going to try to...

I have decided this summer I am going to try to figure this all out.

I know I cannot go back to a P1 eating plan right now, I have tried and tried and I just cannot make it work and frankly I am...
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