IP Community Weekend Chat Sat 12/27 - Sun 12/28/2014
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Good Morning!
I just started IP yesterday.. I made it through day 1, which I am happy about but I woke up with a Charlie horse and a major headache. I just licked some salt, took advil and am having my coffee, so maybe I will start feeling better soon. I know week 1 can be tough so I am just going to keep my head down and trudge through it. It may sound silly because I have many days ahead of me but I do feel happy about accomplishing day 1.
Welcome week 1 is tough....keep to the plan and make sure you are drinking enough water. Good luck on your journey!
Relaxing day here...my BIL & SIL are in from California for the day. They fly off to Mexico tomorrow with friends for NYE. They wanted us to go with them, but DS has hockey all this week.
Planning on getting them sandwich stuff for lunch then they are coming to DS' s hockey game at 5:30 then we will grab a late dinner....need to shuffle my eating schedule around a bit today....
Carolyn Rose - you have the right attitude! One day at a time...sometimes one hour at a time. I'm trying to remember that as I near my goal.
I've been flexing that willpower muscle a lot, and it's getting tired. I still need to understand in every molecule of my body that, for me, this will be constant vigilance - even when I phase off. That willpower muscle will always be flexing. How can I do that without exhausting it and just giving up and falling into my old habits? I have an eating disordered past, and that all or nothing feeling is one that I still need to work on.
Welcome Carolyn Rose. Great start for you. Keep your eye on the prize & know that this plan really does work if you work it! Lots of water, as you already know, salt is great, & keep up with your supplements - I found I really needed the calcium & magnesium to prevent muscle cramps.
sgrealtor Great planning flexibility!
Rayze You are so close to your goal weight! Keep going - you can do this!
MizBeadz Sometimes it is hard when you think of all the things that are off limits during the weightloss phase. It might be helpful to make a list of all the things you can have. That way you might be able to rest the resistance muscle a tad.
Also, once you are in Maintenance, you will be able to add some foods & also plan in a 'fun' meal/day. Stay with it!! It will pay you back Big Time!!
Hi ladies! Please to report that I was down 2 pounds at my weigh in today. It's not a huge number, but my coach and I had a goal of 1 pound over the holidays, so we were both thrilled. On to bigger and better things this week, even though I have a few BIG challenges to get through. I am staying positive and focused though, would love to see a big number next week so that means being 100% OP!
Yes, I'm on day 27 and having a hard time. Going to be on this for a long time, and sometimes it's really hard to use that willpower muscle.
I have a professional conference in February in San Antonio and am already concerned about that. Gonna really miss the chips, salsa, and margaritas!
MizBeadz, salsa is doable as long as it is salsa fresca without sugars added. You can use it as part of your limited veggies (tomatoes). Consider finding yourself some while you are there, then you won't feel like you are missing out. It's an awesome topping for roasted chicken breast.
A bit of lime and muddled mint in a glass of seltzer water will at least give you a mojito feeling.
Yes, I'm on day 27 and having a hard time. Going to be on this for a long time, and sometimes it's really hard to use that willpower muscle.
I have a professional conference in February in San Antonio and am already concerned about that. Gonna really miss the chips, salsa, and margaritas!
Despite my many setbacks in over a year, I did find that I liked the intellectual challenge of adapting "business" type food situations and finding a way around it - it made me feel really pious!
Make it a personal challenge to get through it while still eating. Research the hotels, restaurants or wherever you would be eating and plan what you CAN eat. Bring IP food and eat before you leave for an event. Hit a grocery store and stock up on things that can tide you over.
Happy Saturday! I have a question that I'm sure someone has a good answer to.
I've been sick (cold/flu/GI) for almost 2 weeks. It has been a challenge to drink all my water and to eat everything OP. I'm pretty good with getting 2 packets in and maybe 1/2 the protein, hardly none of the veg It's not that I'm trying to be bad, I just feel so lousy and tired and nothing tastes right or settles well in my tummy. Doctor says it's viral and will go away soon. Losses have slowed dramatically. I'm betting it's because of poor intake. Anyone else go through something like this? What did you do to stay OP? And did things go back to normal when you felt better? Now it's been so long that I'm hoping my body doesn't react to an increase in food/calories by gaining! (Coach has been less than helpful, blaming the cold pills which I truly can't function without yet)
I'm going back to bed. Hope someone has some insight for me tomorrow.
Thanks for the encouragement, everyone. Will definitely check menus before I go. Am considering taking cucumber slices and celery sticks to dip in the salsa.
I have one luncheon to go to. Would it be rude of me to make the hostess aware of my dietary restrictions? She arranges the menu the hotel serves.
eterbunny, hope you feel well SOON! I can't imagine fixing all the food while I'm sick. Are you able to have shredded chicken in chicken broth? Soup is so comforting when you are sick.
Thanks for the encouragement, everyone. Will definitely check menus before I go. Am considering taking cucumber slices and celery sticks to dip in the salsa.
I have one luncheon to go to. Would it be rude of me to make the hostess aware of my dietary restrictions? She arranges the menu the hotel serves.
eterbunny, hope you feel well SOON! I can't imagine fixing all the food while I'm sick. Are you able to have shredded chicken in chicken broth? Soup is so comforting when you are sick.
MizBeadz - absolutely you should work with the waitress or hostess. I have never had anyone be difficult about it when I approach them in a kind manner to ask for their help and support. I have gotten all the phraseology down, how to ask, what to ask, etc. Never an issue!
Happy Saturday! I have a question that I'm sure someone has a good answer to.
I've been sick (cold/flu/GI) for almost 2 weeks. It has been a challenge to drink all my water and to eat everything OP. I'm pretty good with getting 2 packets in and maybe 1/2 the protein, hardly none of the veg It's not that I'm trying to be bad, I just feel so lousy and tired and nothing tastes right or settles well in my tummy. Doctor says it's viral and will go away soon. Losses have slowed dramatically. I'm betting it's because of poor intake. Anyone else go through something like this? What did you do to stay OP? And did things go back to normal when you felt better? Now it's been so long that I'm hoping my body doesn't react to an increase in food/calories by gaining! (Coach has been less than helpful, blaming the cold pills which I truly can't function without yet)
I'm going back to bed. Hope someone has some insight for me tomorrow.
So sorry you feel crummy! No fun at all.
If you're having problems getting all your food in, do the best you can. Fluids are really important right now so try really hard with the water - decaf teas count as water and might be more palatable right now.
If you can't get all your real protein in you might try upping your packets to four a day and make the fourth one something light - the fruity ones or jelly. They are lighter and might be more palatable while you are sick.
Try pureeing your veggies into a soup, either adding them to an IP soup or with low sodium chicken broth. Mushrooms and bell peppers work really well.
Our bodies tend to hold onto water when we're sick so don't worry too much about the scale right now. The important part is you getting better and you'll drop the water weight as your body heals.
Good morning everyone......sorry for the sickness and troubles! Hard to keep on track when not feeling well. Drink lots of water as Ruth Ann says....
For traveling, I have done many a trip on IP....you would be amazed at what you can ask for and get easily in any restaurant....you just have to want to do it. Bring packets along, you can always get water. Also the portable stuff like bars and soy nuts are great. I will be away again in January at a wedding for the weekend and the I go to Vegas for work in March. My packets will be packed and ready to go.......
Well back to work for me today. I am having an open house at one of my listings.....of course it's raining so I expect a slow boring day. Bringing a good book to keep me busy...
IP Community Weekend Chat Sat 12/27 - Sun 12/28/2014
It's not a huge number, but my coach and I had a goal of 1 pound over the holidays, so we were both thrilled. On to bigger and better things this week, even though I have a few BIG challenges to get through. I am staying positive and focused though, would love to see a big number next week so that means being 100% OP!
