[AlaskanRN]

Originally Posted by tallgirl231

Hey everyone, I'm back from my trip. France was fabulous. I ate and drank whatever I wanted. I tried not to go crazy with extra ice cream or treats and stuck to meals only. I chose to include bread or dessert when it was a delicious option like a croissant or creme brûlée. Did not eat the bread on the plane because I felt why waste calories and carbs on something not so great.

But, after a few days, I could feel my belly bloated and began to miss the structure of the plan. Water and especially ice was not as easy to get. They don't offer water unless you ask and ice was a commodity. I really missed my salads too. So, in all, I had a fantastic time and it was the right decision to phase off before I left. I would have stressed too much trying to remain OP. I'm back on plan and very happy about it. I gained about 2.5 lbs which I hope will be gone quickly. Having this break was a good clarification for me that I'm doing the right plan for me. Now back to working toward getting the balance of this weight off.

That sounds like an amazing trip, theres no way we would expect you to stay OP over there! Lol! Glad you enjoyed it for yourself! Did the portions there seem a lot smaller? Ive never been to Europe but I always hear that their servings are much smaller, wish they did that here in the US!

[Lolo70]

Originally Posted by aliboo723

Thanks! I'm in need of plenty!



Thanks for this. I am printing it out now to be able to speak to my Dr. about it. He is a reproductive endocrinologist and the hospital that he works in also has an Ideal Protein clinic. I'm hoping he has heard of it. I know my OB/GYN knew about IP when I asked her last week at my consultation after my miscarriage. She thought it was a healthy diet, but I wanted to wait to talk to the fertility dr before I started again for the reasons you brought up. I didn't know the exact issues, just that it "messed with hormones". Thanks for the specifics. I don't need IP to counteract anything he will be doing to help me get pregnant!

Looks like you are going to be in good hands. Good luck.

[SweetScrumptious]

Originally Posted by tallgirl231

The other thing that was weird was I retained so much water on the trip. My feet were huge. I know that I was not getting my water allotment in so that attributed to the retaining but it felt awful to be so bloated and puffy.

I started IP a few of days after I returned from a 3 week vacation/cruise. From the hot, humid weather and from the 15hr flights in 1 day - my legs were SOOO incredibly swollen that I no longer had ankles (the dreaded cankles). I think I had edema all the way up to my knee. It took a couple of days for my body to pee it out. I think I lost 7 lbs in water weight that weekend!

[tallgirl231]

Originally Posted by AlaskanRN

That sounds like an amazing trip, theres no way we would expect you to stay OP over there! Lol! Glad you enjoyed it for yourself! Did the portions there seem a lot smaller? Ive never been to Europe but I always hear that their servings are much smaller, wish they did that here in the US!

Yes, much smaller. Interesting to see so many people walking through the street eating a baguette at lunchtime. Bread has been such an enemy for me and then seeing so many thin people eating it as their entire meal was hard to grasp. Not a lot of fast food places either. Subway was prominent as was McDonald's but that's about it. The pastry shops were beautiful. I took many pictures of food.... LOL. There was was small shop that had cookies piled high according to flavor. You put on plastic gloves and chose your flavor. I stayed away from that section. The French people seemed to know how to enjoy and live life. Very relaxed lifestyle. I loved every minute of my trip even though the jet lag is killing me today and I caught a horrible cold.

[tallgirl231]

Originally Posted by SweetScrumptious

I started IP a few of days after I returned from a 3 week vacation/cruise. From the hot, humid weather and from the 15hr flights in 1 day - my legs were SOOO incredibly swollen that I no longer had ankles (the dreaded cankles). I think I had edema all the way up to my knee. It took a couple of days for my body to pee it out. I think I lost 7 lbs in water weight that weekend!

Oh the dreaded cankles.... i know those well. I also called them my "Fred Flintstone" feet.

[Maxxy]

Originally Posted by saskgirl

Happy birthday! - Enjoy the Banjo Bowl - you guys are winning at this point

The Banjo Bowl was not our best showing! We will get Toronto next week!

[PurpleMomster]

Originally Posted by AlaskanRN

Sorry to hear you are sick! Hope you have a great Birthday tomorrow! And good job for making plans ahead of time to stay OP! Enjoy that healthy protein rich cake! A million times better than sugary garbage!

Thanks! The cake turned out really well, I'll post a pic tomorrow when I add the icing to it.

Originally Posted by KareVT

@PurpleMomster Happy (almost) Birthday! What an AWESOME b-day present to yourself, down 31lbs', you go girl! You must feel so amazing. A huge accomplishment for sure and loads to celebrate this birthday - you should be proud. Sorry to hear you were sick yesterday, that stinks. Hope it's all behind you. Enjoy the afternoon at the park and let us know how your cake from Rainbow's recipe's turns out. I must check out her thread. Enjoy!

Thanks! I still have a hard time remembering that I've lost 30 lbs, still think of myself of being bigger than I am Definitely check out Rainbow's recipes, they are fabulous and inspirational!

Originally Posted by aliboo723

Well, I'm back. I posted a couple of weeks ago announcing my pregnancy and needing to know what I needed to do to get off of Ideal Protein correctly. I got fabulous advice and phased off correctly. I did, however miscarry again. This is my second miscarriage and only the second time in 5 years of getting pregnant while actively TTC. My doctor has referred me to a fertility specialist because of my age (35) and history of miscarriage. I will begin my fertility journey this week. We actually tried IUI once already a few years back, but no luck there either.
Has anyone done IP while also doing fertility treatments? Is this something I "should" do? I will also be asking this to the fertility doctor, but wanted opinions of those who have lived it as well. I know IP isn't for pregnant women, but I wonder about those TTC.
Thanks in advance for any input.

I have no advice but I am very sorry for your loss. Lots of healing and positive thoughts your way.

Originally Posted by saskgirl

Happy birthday! - Enjoy the Banjo Bowl - you guys are winning at this point

Originally Posted by Maxxy

The Banjo Bowl was not our best showing! We will get Toronto next week!

Oh, oh, surrounded by Rider fans I can't believe the Bombers won and finally at home! No offense to you guys but I hope this is the start of a turn around for the boys in blue...tired of defending why I have season tickets

Well, it looks like 5 days into the school year and my son will be taking his first sick day. Poor kid obviously has whatever it was that knocked me out yesterday but he woke up with a sore throat, stuffed head and achy all over. At least he'll get some good rest tomorrow if the house is quiet.

Time to finish up the laundry, make some breadsticks for lunch tomorrow and curl up with a book before bed - happy Sunday evening!

Jo

[sarita75]

Just home from my best friend's birthday party .... there was ice cream cake. I ate my salad and protein. The cake was so tempting and I almost needed to go into a different room - not because I wanted to eat, but that I was jealous of those who were eating it without care. I belted up and dealt with it, realizing it is part of my life but I did *almost* have a moment.

Originally Posted by sonolady

Lisa I finally made your Mockamole and crackers for dinner. I loved it. The crackers really satisfied that missing "bread cracker crunch". I did make a double batch and will have them with a salad for lunch tomorrow.

I am going to try to make crackers this week. Are we allowed a few sesame seeds?

[sonolady]

Sarita75 I'm sure they are not allowed on IP, no nuts, yes I know they are seeds, but how much harm can a few seeds do? Besides, I think, think being the operative word that like flax seeds we don't digest them, they just pass through?
I added a tablespoon of liquid crushed red pepper instead of the pimentos. mmmmmmmm