Hello all! I am starting IP on January 2nd after lots of thought. I am nervous as I've tried everything else with no success. I even lost on WW before but cannot now. I've had my thyroid checked and it's ok. I really hope IP works for me. A couple girls in my office have done wonderfully and I hope I have the same results. Just here for support and wanted to say HI!
Hi there mymnmz3,
I was nervous to start as well but am very glad I did 3 weeks and I lost 12 lbs. The part I like most about the diet is my energy level has gone up and I don't have cravings...You will get lots of support and tips from this forum...
Welcome! This site has TONS of info and easy ways to find it! To learn more, go look in the first post of the daily chat thread. The daily chat has the most activity. At the top of the Ideal Protein page are some 'stickies'. That area has so much you can flip through. Good luck!
Welcome
Read as much as you can- of this ideal protein forum-especially the stickies at the top and you will be well prepared to begin.
I am a newbie also-I started right after thanksgiving
and its been amazing to follow the plan and lose weight!
The beginning is difficult, but it is worth it! Just stick to the IP plan and it works. 36 pounds since Oct. 2nd for me. The key to success if planning ahead.
You can do it
I started at the end of October. I am a WW lifetime member, but for me, the low carb lifestyle woks so much better. I find IP easy to follow because it lays out exactly what you can have. I will probably hit goal in February, and have to say it has been pretty painless.
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Welcome. I love the plan and I hope you find success. I have tried almost every other program - including lap band surgery. I have lost 60lbs since 7/12/13.
I like the program and like that if you follow it to the letter - you lose weight.
Best of luck to you. I just recently found this forum and I love all the information and support received here.
Welcome! You'll find so much information and support here!
Be sure to ask any questions you have - someone here has probably been in the same situation, had the same question, etc. We learn so much from each other - it's like having the collective knowledge of a lot of posters at your fingertips. Invaluable!
So great that you have time to plan & learn before you start.
You've gotten great advise about where to find links.
I could never have done it without the recipe threads
Welcome. The first 4-6 days are the worst, I had cravings and headaches. Once I got thru that it has been pretty easy. Like everyone else has said, follow the plan and the weight will come off. Before IP I thought I would be overweight the rest of my life, but I have lost 31lbs since Oct. 16th, still amazing to me!!! Good luck with your journey!
Welcome, I also love this plan and it is so doable. I have failed at many things in the past, however this teaches you to look at food differently.
Good luck and stay in touch on the daily chat.
You can do it! I did ideal protein almost a year ago..lost 25lbs..had to quit due to some financial issues and will be restarting on the 2nd as well doing alternative ideal protein products.
Starting on Jan 2nd
