First and foremost I would like to apologize because this is one LONG message, however I want to be more involved in the boards and I believe everyone deserves kind words where it is needed . Second, I would really sincerely like to thank everyone who kept my hometown & the people of Newfoundland in their prayers and best wishes during hurricane Igor. The aftermath is devastating and I am glad to say everyone is pulling together as a community and helping one another!

HERE IT GOES!!

Good luck on your weigh-in... remember with this program it's the inches we need to focus on not the pounds... but I know that is always nice to see go down as well good luck again. Glad you are feeling fantastic!




Congrats on the 1lbs weight loss, you're so close to your goal!!!!!!! Keep up the great work!





Haha oddly enough I have been having those as well and feel SO guilty once I wake up. Thank goodness it's not just me




Glad you decided to 'stick with it' you have had termendous weighloss and it is so inspiring to see how happy you are with the long term choice you have made. Also, congrats on the pants ahhhh I cannot wait to even fit into an XL haha that will be my first mini-goal.




Thank-you for the wonderful pep-talk and thank you to the lady/gentlemen on this forum for all the wonderful information and making this program more easy for myself. I will definitley be STICKING WITH IT even though I was a little discouraged this week.



That's amazing! Congrats and I bet it feels great



Congrats on the wonderful weigh-in... the best part for me about WI in when I get to be measurred GOOD JOB!




Congrats on the wonderful weightloss that is amazing, I can't wait till I am in those shoes one of these days even though I know I will probably need excess skin removal surgery due to me being so heavy but I guess that is something I am willing to do I hope your skin catches up for you!!



Don't be discouraged try doubling your water intake, I believe this trick helped me wonderfully and I hope it does the same for you.



Congrats on the weightloss so far & a big double congrats for not giving into sweets.... I am not sure I am ready to start baking for my family yet which was also one of my favorite things to do! Your doing awesome and have great will-power!!!!




Reading this brought a big smile on my face, I am so happy for you.... my sister who has the same issues as you is thinking about doing IP but very hesitant because she does not like veggies but I tell her about the success stories like yours and she is very interested just doesn't know how to go about it. (this woman does NOT like veggies, she has never ate anything other than a potatoe and won't even try)

Congrats to you, I know you must be beyond happy & I am so happy for you!




Congrats on your 29.6 weightloss that is awesome, I also have the TOM problem last weigh in with only 5lbs down as well. Keep your chin up, you are doing great!





Yes, 50lbs would have been nice but 49 is GREAT that is awesome! Congrats on that, you will be to your goal weight in no time!!!

Hi all! I haven't read today's posts yet cause I just got in, but wanted to share.. The owner of the IP place I go to called me personally today and asked to meet with me this monday to go over my dietary needs/concerns.( I need to try a week of all IP foods without sweetner in them!!) I am very pleased she called me without going into too much detail..

Very cloudy and foggy here now- have had a 'super migraine ' all day ..

I read and I'm mad, for you. Could you wait 6 months, lose so more weight, except in the crucial spots, and have the doctor resubmit with the required numbers???

Dodomommy how awesome!!! 50 lbs in 8 weeks...you are doing fabulously

Jackie Keep up the great job!!!

Rachel I am sorry that the ins. co. denied your application, I know what large breasts can do to your back, I suffered for 35 yrs then 13 yrs ago I had BR done and it was so much better. I am in Canada so I didn't have to pay anything either. Could you maybe go back to your Plastic Surgeon and have him do another assessment? I would try if I were you.

Marion Isn't it so nice when our DHs get "that look" on their faces...love IP

thanks AvaLynn--you will be surprised how quickly the time passes. Seems like yesterday I wore an XL! Just keep on believing because this plan is a winner!

Thanks Journeysend. I think one of the most important NSVs we experience is the clothes thing. I have consistently purchased clothes that are a bit too small. I have found so many surprises in my closet.New with tags - Michael Kors white pants that fit just perfectly now. Ditto a leather jacket. Even really nice sweats from Canyon Ranch. Today's been a struggle for some reason. Thought I was really back on plan but after eating 3 bars today, I guess I'm not. It just can't be easy breezy, can it??

Had to share....today I was at Lowe's getting fertilizer for my yard. While taking the push cart back to the store I was taking huge steps to get out of the way of traffic. I caught the back of my foot on the cart and started to go down. I swear by body looked like I was inside of a washing machine, swaying from side to side, trying not to fall. I kept thinking, I'm going down.

Of course, there was a very nice looking man waiting in his car for me to get across the parking lot so he could leave. I had just spoken with him while paying. How embarrassing! I did manage to stay on my feet thank goodness!

I started thinking afterwards, that before I lost some of my weight, (I lost 25pounds before IP) that I would of hit the ground sure thing like I've done in the past.

P.S. Now I really know why my friends call me Grace.

Great job Traveling Stitcher! Those results are better than your WI anyday. Keep up the good work.

I am in! Got my kit today. Day one on plan!

@iowahawkeyemom Your story about your "almost fall" cracked me up. But I know what you mean. I've only shrunk 7 lbs.. but hey.. I definitely can feel it.

Welcome! I'm in my 2nd week now... if you need a IP buddy, I'm around! Congrats on taking the first step to improving your life!

Welcome! Great to have you on board.

Hello All it's been awhile!
There are so many success stories that it's hard to respond to all so I will just simply say Congrats to Everyone!
The halloween challenge at first seemed to jinx me. My loss was so minimal but I went back to my diary from week 2 and followed it to the letter and next thing you know I have dropped 3.5lbs since last Friday! On Monday I was feeling so down that I called my coach and left the message that I just needed to hear that I was doing everything right. So he called me the next day by that time the scale had moved and I was feeling better but he still so inspirational to me that I still feel the high of that call today.
What I will tell you is that I had stopped eating as much lettuce and when I looked at my week 2 I realized that I was eating some every lunch and every dinner so I reintroduced it and sure enough started feeling the results on the scale.
I guess what it comes down to is that this is a journey or as my coach says it's a marathon not a race. Everybody has a goal but often when you reach the goal it's not the goal that you celebrate it's remembering all the obstacles you overcame along the way! This program may not always feel easy but it definitely feels worth it!

7 weeks in and I am down 24 lbs and over 30"!

Life is what you make of it!

Cheers everyone!

Rachel, I had a breast reduction in January of 2008 from a DD to a B-C. My doctor's office filled everything out that I needed. They KNEW how much they were going to have to take out in order for insurance to pay for it and that's what they put down.

My advice is to go to another plastic surgeon. Also, about what size do you want to end up? My advice is go small. I actually wish mine were smaller than they are.

Edited to add: I think the $6,000 is way under what it would actually cost.

just wanted to drop in and say hello i see so many newbies on here and am so happy to see that the word is spreading so rapidly about IP. to all my old friends; soon2be, carlashera, linden, hopefultricia, journeysend, sgory, shrinkingsusie, imsvelting-i am SO proud of you all. you all were there for me through my journey and i hope to make some time to be there for you for the end of yours. wannabe and bevs you look AMAZING! love you all!

Thanks, Erin. Good to see you around! You're looking great as usual!

Why thank you BevS I'm starting up for 10 more as my bday present to myself, I'm going to make it a habit to chime in at least once daily again(or more)


rachel
i have to agree with amy, try another surgeon and explain why you were declined the first time. they will probably be able to help.