Another week and more success I'm thinking! I'm on my third week and 9 lbs. down. Never been so encouraged on a diet in my life - I'm 57 and it was such slow going until IP.

It seems I lost some weight in my face - which I needed! - do you all find you start losing from the top down?

I was wondering if anyone knew if Melissa Peterson was still on here from Billings

down another 2 pounds but don't know how to change my chick and bee

I think it's a brilliant idea!

Not sure how this works.......beings this thread is opened is the other one closed? I read this on the other thread and had a question

Consider taking a break the first 2 weeks while you adjust to the diet. THEN, exercise. I wish I had. I haven't exercised at all and my coach doesn't like for me too. HOWEVER, many of the women on here who have experienced the big losses are exercisers... Jordanna regularly rides her bike, CW walks 3miles a day, CarlaShea works out, I think Vicjul, and Elizabeth, and a few others are active exercisers too! My advise is keep it to low intensity exercise but definitely work it back in by the end of week two.

My coach told me not to exercise either because I would get new muscle and it would slow the weight process down. However I will be ending my second week and think maybe I should start exercising. Can you tell me what exactly are low intensity exercises? Is there something I can do at home? I have four small children so I do not get out much. I do have an elliptical and a total gym......are those off limits and how long should I exercise?

Thank you

You're doing great, ratfancy! The general consensus is the first place you lose is the last place you put it on. I lost in the belly first.


Try this, pnt. Go up to the purple bar and click on "User CP." Then click on "Edit Signature." Arrow down to the url square and change your old weight to the new weight. Arrow down and click on "save signature."

Next change your profile info.: Click on "Edit Profile." Arrow down to "additional information" and change to your current weight. Arrow down and click on "save changes."



Also just letting everyone know who's interested that Lindora is having a 30% off sale with free shipping on orders over $100.

I am only 3 pounds away from the 7777777777777ssss.
So excited about that! Here's my thought on eating rhubarb with IP maple oatmeal without it being a restricted food. If I only eat 1/3 of the oatmeal, then it is more like a non-restricted food. Am I right here???? See I really want to try the rhubarb crisp idea but I also really want to get to the 170sssssssssss. Just wondering...
mamaerinb- then I want to try your recommendation. Maple Grove farms pancakes....
Showgirlaz-Just for fun, I am trying Chaplain'swifey's 2 drinks and a jello today. She has lost a lot very quickly and you have me thinking, maybe 3 of these drinks isn't the way to go...I've never had the jello and wonder how it can be without the Whipped cream?????
AND definitely HAVE THE BABY. If you are wondering about it NOW what will you be feeling at 60 when you didn't do it?? I love my two children more than life itself. For me, there is nothing as good as being a mother and yes, I have had a pretty serious career too. Just do it right now. 60 is the new 50 anyway. You will have a 20 year old at 60. Not a problem. Read the quote you put at the top of this page.
Have a great week everyone. Aren't you glad you found IP???

I think you do whatever works for you . I also for something diffrrent will mix my jello with a hansons diet gingerale to give it a bit more flavor and it makes a big bowl of jello . Good luck .

[QUOTE=ratfancy;3305030]Another week and more success I'm thinking! I'm on my third week and 9 lbs. down. Never been so encouraged on a diet in my life - I'm 57 and it was such slow going until IP.

Great going Ratfancy, I am 60 and I too have never found an exciting program as IP with such great results!! Keep up the great job!.

About the jelly thing: after you make your jelly up mix it with the wildberry yogurt ( already mixed up) and pour into TWO dishes, changes things up and is YUMMY!!

GOOD MORNING,

THIS IS MY 2ND WEEK ON IP. SATURDAY MAY 22 WAS MY 1ST WEIGH IN AND IM 8 POUNDS LIGHTER. I CHEATED AND JUMPD ON THE SCALE THIS MORNING AND IN TOTAL IM 11LBS LIGHTER LOL (HEHEHEHE) This program is great. The hunger is gon, i have more energy. I went to a jamaican festival and i walked around the entire park and i wasnt even tired. i love ideal protein. SN: i forgot to eat my 2nd cup of veggie and protein pack yesterday will that effect my progess?

I have had almost three weeks without stepping off the program and I am going to make it through this week too. With many family members coming to town to celebrate the wonderful person my aunt was I am encourged to stay on track. Up until yesterday morning, I was supposed to leave on Thursday for a wedding in Kansas City, MO, and I was planning on not sticking to it while I was gone. Now, I am excited to be able to stay on plan and have a great week while staying at home.

Happy Monday everyone!!!!

HopefulTricia, so excited for you to being close to the 70's! Definintely try the pancakes, they are a great value and in my opinion better than the IP ones bc of the lower carbs

Showgirlaz
then they must be old! they're little white ones, i guess my skin was stretched out so much on my thighs before i just didn't notice them~ i will look into the bio oil for sure though, thank you!

GREAT JOB NEESEE!

Did you start IP in Jan? You make me very excited, as we're close to the same goals. How amazing to be only a 5 months away from goals!

Great job!!! Keeping on the program while at an event can be exciting and when you do it makes you feel so great!! Our children had a 40th Anniversary Surprise Party for us 2 weeks after I had started and I did so well the whole weekend, I was proud of myself and you will be to!!!
GO FOR IT!!!



Showgirlaz
then they must be old! they're little white ones, i guess my skin was stretched out so much on my thighs before i just didn't notice them~ i will look into the bio oil for sure though, thank you!

I have been doing a LOT of research on Coconut Oil and it is supposed to be very good for your skin...i have scars from hip replacement surgery that I am going to try the CO on!!

Yay, Neesee! I can feel your joy! Don't make a habit of skipping your veggies or third protein for the day. Especially the protein. Or you could start losing muscle. And I think the final protein packet helps our bodies stay in ketosis overnight.