Hi everyone!

I am savoring my last day of my week off from graduate school. (We only get a week off once every 12 weeks at the end of the quarter.). It starts up again Monday so I'll be up to my eyeballs in books all weekend.

Today has gone well program-wise. I wasn't not crazy about the tomato basil soup but it was okay. I also found the pina colada drink very sour so later today, I think I'll add some rum extract, coconut extract, and maybe some Splenda.

I am just starting week 2 and I thrilled that I get to have 1 restricted product per day. I also got a new product yesterday from my coach-soy patties. It's a mix and you put spices in it, form it into a patty, and cook it. It sounds good to me and it's not restricted. Has anyone tried it? If so, how did you spice it up? I was thinking about taco seasoning or Italian.

Have a great rest of the day! I'll check in with ya'll tomorrow...

Karen

My coach told me we weren't allowed to start restrictions until week 5. Is that right?

Happy birthday!!







I think I had this around weeks 4 to 6. I literally dreamed that I had eaten some terrible junk food, then woke up feeling guilty. This happened two or three times. I realized that I hadn't cheated and was SO happy when I was "with it" enough to figure out it was just a dream. I think it's part of carb detox.

My coach made me wait 4-5 weeks (I forget), but all coaches are different. I know someone who started in Manhattan and she was allowed to pick out restricted on day one. They can lead to cravings, which is why my coach wants people to wait until they get all the cravings out of their system before having them. Hope that helps.

Unfortunately this is one of the areas where many coaches are different. The 'old' protocol said that restricteds couldn't start until after you had been on IP for a while. Many coaches have since adopted different policies that allow for restricted items from day 1.

IMO you should follow what YOUR coach says because you are meeting with them each week, but it is your decision.

that is great, keep up the good work.

those mosquitos, do you have a spray for Farley? I got a recipe from my vet if you would like it. Hope you feel better, not fun being sick on your days off.

Well I call it a stage, I had it for a couple of weeks and than that was it, about the 2nd month. Brain must have been craving sugar.
This weekend, don't you let your stepmother bully you. You can do it, no is not a swear word. and if you have to go out like you said. I am a bad person, cause I love cooking/baking fattening foods, but now they don't interest me, I can bake them and just let others eat them... at least so far.

Have a nice weekend Jo.

Have a Happy B day OntarioPhoto

Hey just looked on the new phase 1 sheet, it use to say not to have restrictions before week 2 or 3 and now there isn't any timelimit on them. Can start them right from the start. I had some packs when I started that were restricted but had read my sheet and didn't eat any until week 3. Must say I haven't bought any of them since then as the bars tasted too much like more. I do like the chili and the bars, but I stick with the peanut or chocolate soy puffs for my treats.

A Big CONGRATS to you! Keep plugging away!

Happy Birthday Isn't it special to spend your actual birthday with newborns!!!

I had to smile at this... Where there's a will; there's a WEIGH!

Congratulations on your weight loss!

Have a safe trip, Joanne. Your weight loss will be noticeable, I'm sure. Just remember how far you've come and I know it will help you stay OP. Just remember that the prize is worth it.

Hi all! Just wanted to pop in and let you know I had my first official wi today - I'm down 8 lbs after being OP for 9 days. Yah! Here's to another week OP!

Way to go!!! You are doing great!

WTG...keep up the great work.

And thanks ladies, I will do you proud. Well I'll show them. Nobody can keep me away from my dream, not this time around...!!!

Hey Laura, was just reading some of your blogs, and just wanted to point out that the big mac in a bowl doesn't have cheese. There's no diary products allowed on Phase 1. FYI!!

Congratulations, Laura. That's quite an accomplishment. You should be very proud of yourself.