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Linden I only allow myself three restricteds per week since they are higher in carbs, sugar, fat and calories. I don't want to completely deprive myself, so I thought three a week was a good number... And I usually have them the first three days after my weigh-in.. Not sure if it makes a difference how close to my weigh-in I have them, but it makes sense to me. I didn't have any in my first 3 weeks and last week was the first week I had them, and I still lost 4 pounds. Maybe I would have still lost 4 if I had a restricted every day, but I'm sticking with my three a week regardless.. Hope this helps a bit..

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Originally Posted by deinekatze (Post 3389124)

IF you chose to work out I say do light cardio (keep your heart rate low) and resistance training because that will build muscle HOWEVER keep in mind that muscle weighs more than fat SO don't focus too much on the scale and focus more on inches lost and how your clothes feel.

You are so right deinekatze I seem to be shrinking by the minute but the scale is not showing the weight loss but the inches are as I train three times a week. All my clothes are falling off and I still have over 30 pounds to loose. I am thinking it might be too much as I am size 10 now. My coach has even commented that I do not look like I weigh 183 but I think the weight training has a lot to so with it.

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Originally Posted by Linden (Post 3389440)

I could really use some advice. I have stuck to the protocol totally. Done everything I was told to do, including have one restricted packet a day for the first two weeks. Probably only the second time in my life I've been so diligent. (First time was when I was pregnant.) Twice now I've had good losses; and twice, over 30 days, I've gained back practically all the weight. Apparently I've gone into starvation mode. But [I]if[I] I follow protocol I can't seem to get above 800 calories a day.

My coach says add more protein. That will take me well over 100 grams of protein a day. And she has never seen this happen before. Please, if any of you have had a similar experience could you please share how you dealt with it? What you might have been advised? I really, really want to do this, and do it right.

Hi, Linden. You started at the same weight I did and have the same goal approximately. If you are in ketosis at 800 calories, you are not in starvation mode. If you are not in ketosis, then yes, you would be in starvation mode. I notice you are having a restricted item once a day. I did the same. But some people on here do better with a restricted item only 2-3 times per week. Carla's coach hasn't allowed her to have any restricted items at all yet. And she's been doing the diet for months. If you are having the bars, the sugar alcohols in them may be increasing your blood sugar too much. Some people are more sensitive to it than others. Also, maybe you are just suffering from constipation and need to try some of the magnesium citrate. Is your weight 169 like your tracker says or have you truly gained all the weight back? If it's 169, 15 pounds of weight loss since June isn't too shabby.

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Originally Posted by Vicjul (Post 3389490)

Keep up the good work and be sure to switch it around a bit (as in train muscles in other ways) if you do plateau... our bodies are smart and get used to out routines so we need to out smart them when that happens and switch things around a bit so things kick into gear ;-)

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Originally Posted by deinekatze (Post 3389496)

My trainers are amazing I have never worked so hard in my entire life !!! They are constantly switching it up.

:DGeez, away for a day and it takes forever to read all the posts! Glad to hear about all the losses and NSVs. Must admit that I'm a little worried about this weekend. Going to Toronto for a wedding and I want to stick to IP protocol but it might be hard. I'm packing IP premade shakes and cut up veggies to store in the hotel mini-fridge. I really want a bigger loss on Monday night, so I'm going to work really hard at being good!

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Originally Posted by BevS (Post 3386232)

Hi, Christina, I use that product in addition to Lindora packets. I buy the natural unflavored because I can use it to increase the protein in my yogurt or other foods without changing their flavor. It costs $47.99 for a 5-pound container, plus $4.95 for shipping for a total of $52.94. A 5-lb. container has 81 1/3-cup servings at 25 grams of protein each for a cost of about 65 cents each. If I add Walden Farms chocolate syrup ($3.69 for 12 servings at 2 tablespoons each) that adds an additional 30 cents for a total of 95 cents per serving. If you only want to have 20 grams of protein, which would be more comparable to an IP packet, use a 1/4 cup measure. That would increase the servings to 108, or 49 cents per serving plus the 30 cents for the chocolate syrup for a total of 79 cents. If you want, you can also just buy their whey protein isolate in Dutch chocolate- or vanilla-flavored containers at $49.99 for 5 pounds, for about 62 cents per serving. But I haven't tried them so I couldn't vouch for their taste. You could call Netrition and ask if they have sample packets to check out their taste. Their page with NOW products is http://www6.netrition.com/cgi/prices.cgi?manu_id=153.

BevS - Thanks for the info! I always love your knowledgeable posts! :)

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Originally Posted by lcw32 (Post 3386512)

sweetstina: I liked the Iced Capp when it first came out; the delight of it vanished when I found out what the calories, carbs and fat grams were.

lcw32 - I know, it's crazy to think of the calories/fat/carbs I used to drink! The IP Iced Capp is a great substitute though! :D

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Originally Posted by tay (Post 3386582)

Hey guys! I havent been on here for a while so i got to catch up. Ive been working like 24/7 with my new job. lol But i got an office job :( and i have to dress up up everyday really fancy so i found some clothes at the back of my closet that i thought would work and dangg was i wrong i put on the pants and they fell off like straight to the ground! so emergency mall trip for me!! hope that everyone is doing good, i just back from my weigh in and lost another 3 pounds!

tay - Congrats on the new job, new wardrobe and big loss! Keep up the good work, girl! :)

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Originally Posted by TXRealtor (Post 3386628)

Hello friends, I am back and this is my third day. Thanks to all of you who send their condolences on my mom's passing. Many thanks go to: Showgirlz (Carla), Doxigirl, Pitakitten, Kplus80, Mamaerinb, BevS, Xanthia, WannabeIP, Niterie, Juliec1978, Dietfrenzy (Dina), Journeysend, Jordanna, Mepeterson, HopefulTricia and to anyone I may have missed I apologize. My weight has gone up and down for the past 4 week for obvious reasons. I have discovered sadly that life goes on and am grateful for that at the same time. The one at home with mono is doing much better although he claims his summer is ruined. Other than that, I am coping well. The jerky boss is leaving on the 29th which could not come any faster. Thanks for all of your support. I have been trying to read as many as posts as I could and concentrate on the program. Wish everyone a great week!

TXRealtor - Welcome back! I am very sorry for your loss; it must be difficult to focus on other things at a time like this. Glad to hear that your son is getting better and your horrid boss will soon be gone. Sending warm fuzzies and positive vibes your way! :hug:

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Originally Posted by mepeterson (Post 3387102)

So today I found out that I will be having major surgery on August 12th. ARGGG, I have a nerve disorder called RSD in my arm and as a result I have an implanted electronic device.There is a battery that sits in my chest with wires that wrap around my neck directly to my spine. This overrides the pain sensation and allows me to function almost normally (still lots of things I cannot and should not do). I have had this device in for almost 8 years. I have had it totally replaced once in that time frame. I am supposed to have the battery replaced every 3-5 years but a few weeks ago it started shocking me. I did some reprograming of it and got it somewhat under control. Went to the doc and they said they would get back to me. WELL....They want to replace the entire unit and move the battery from the chest to the back of the hip. I am thankfull that I have this unit implanted as I refuse to take pain meds and it allows me to do most of the things I love. I am frustrated because I have so much going on right now and I refuse to be laid out for surgery. Most days I can go about my business and people would never know that there was something wrong with me. I refuse to let it rule my life. I guess I am just whining becuase i really DONT have time for this. BUT... I guess I don't have time not to either.
Not sure what this means for my weight loss at the moment but I am gonna keep on truckin. I am hoping for a speedy recovery since the last time it laid me out for almost 2 weeks. Thanks for listening.

Melissa P - So sorry to hear about your pending surgery. You'll come out of it with flying colours though I'm sure...you're obviously a strong woman! :hug:

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Originally Posted by mamaerinb (Post 3387318)

officially started PHASE DOS(2 for all you northerners!:D) today! whoot-whoot!:dance: felt weird to only buy 2 boxes though....and i got bars :/oh well, TOM is still looming and i haven't gone "number dos" in like a week, hoping for a great loss friday morning after my magic tea and mag citrate ritual on thursday night:lol:

Erin - Congrats on moving to Phase 2! :carrot: I'm sure that you'll rock it just like you did Phase 1!

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Originally Posted by sgorny (Post 3387492)

I just had to post somewhere...I just finished my 8th week of IP - no cheating, no restricteds, no nothing off plan (but maybe a little extra on the allowed veggies occasionally) - and I've lost 40.6 pounds (by their scale, 42.4 on mine), and... 40 inches!!! 18.5 inches, if you just count bust/waist/hips. I've actually lost 1-1/2 inches from my neck!!! And you can kind of see that indentation in the front? Which I haven't had for years!! Calves & knees? Down 1.5-1.75", too (I don't remember exactly which was which). But the ankles? Still the same as when I started - cankles. And I just looked at my signature... and realized I'm down over 90 pounds from my highest!!!!! One hundred pounds lost, HERE I COME!!!

sgorny - WAY TO GO!!! :carrot: So inspiring! Keep it up girl!

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Originally Posted by tripmommy (Post 3388373)

Went for my first weigh in today. I lost 5.1. I am happy but thought it would have been more. This is one of my problems with weight loss....I a soooo impatient! I feel like I am really getting the swing of the program now :) Congrats to all the great successes!! I find this the best support!

tripmommy - Awesome first week loss! :carrot: To wrap your brain around it better, just go to the grocery store and pick up a 5lb bag of potatoes and it'll seem like alot more!! ;)

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Originally Posted by kiki28 (Post 3388420)

so i am committed to being good and not cheating, however, my brain says cheat! not good! its like i am having an inner battle with myself! i am on phase 1 and with paying a huge vet bill yesterday i cant afford the packages at the moment ( i dont see my coach until the 24th as she is on vaca) so ive decided to do just 2 packages until payday. i am so losing motivation and want to eat things that i shouldnt!! help :(

kiki28 - Don't give up! Check out the alternatives thread for great ideas on how to substitute properly for the IP packets. You can do this! :)

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Originally Posted by tle1103 (Post 3388816)

1st weigh in was yesterday. I lost 8.50lbs and 10.75 inches! I am so excited! I really think this is going to work. I really do not crave sweets anymore. This makes my 8th day on the plan. I look forward to continuing progress! I hope you all have a great evening!

tle1103 - Congrats on a fantastic first weigh in! :carrot:

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Originally Posted by SweetSheila (Post 3388855)

I was just about to write in and say something similar to this :) I am the same exact way. This whole week I have not been hungry at all. I get in my packets at the times I am supposed to but I am having trouble getting my water and vegetables in. I drink/eat my packet and I am so full I do not want to eat any more. Do I have to force this down me? I am sipping on water and forcing myself to eat a pickle here and there. Hmmmm.....Funny everyone is talking about being cold. I thought maybe I was getting sick. I have been wearing socks to bed every night because I am freezing :dizzy: I did not report in yesterday and it was my weigh in. I lost three pounds :D Went from 223.6 to 220.6. I hope to kiss the 220's goodbye this week!! Great job on all the losses! Everyone is doing great :)

SweetSheila - Congrats on the loss! :D I've been known to not eat all 4 cups of veggies from time to time...sometimes it's just not possible and I really don't think we should force ourselves to eat. I'm also cold all the time...personally I think it's because we're so well hydrated from all the water!

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Originally Posted by amylew (Post 3388889)

Hey, everyone! I just started on 07/13/10 and I've lost 5 pounds already! I've spent the last few days trying to catch up on the previous threads, and I've only gotten through mid-December!

amylew - Welcome and keep up the great work! :D

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Originally Posted by shrinkingsusie (Post 3388902)

Just went out for dinner and ordered a garden salad with a chicken breast... The menu didn't say it had carrots, but when it came to the table...:carrot: shredded carrots! I picked them off the best I could, but there were a few I missed... Do you think this will kick me out of ketosis? I'm worried... I haven't cheated yet and would hate to be kicked out over some carrots... I would have rather had something like chocolate be the culprit! lol

shrinkingsusie - This shouldn't throw you out of ketosis. This has happened to me on several occasions, also with shredded cheese and/or bacon in salads. I've picked the "restricted item" out as best I could but didn't stress out too much over it. :)

Have a great Friday everyone!! :hug:

My adorable dog weighs 55 pounds. I can't lift her but I was carrying her around with me every day...:nono::nono:

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Originally Posted by Linden (Post 3389440)

Sure, there's such a thing as too much protein, but I don't think you'll hit that by adding one more packet... doing some research, I've read several places lately that at least 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight (even as much as 1.5 gm./lb., depending on how active you are) is key to maintaining muscle, energy, & good health... for me, that's wwwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyy over 100 gm.

hugs :hug:

Good morning all!
I am a 'newbie"
today first weigh in=7.2 lb loss. and I lost 7.5 inches total!

had to share.. Rosemary

Carla,
I have been on the alternative site looking up hair loss. Suddenly in month 5 I am loosing fist-fulls of hair. By my estimate in the last 2 weeks I've lost almost half of my hair! I saw you take a multi for hair, what brand did you go with and at what rate do you take it? This has been a real emotional shocker to me, and your help would be very welcome.

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Originally Posted by Coastalcrafter (Post 3389707)

Good morning all!
I am a 'newbie"
today first weigh in=7.2 lb loss. and I lost 7.5 inches total!

had to share.. Rosemary

Welcome Rosemary and congrats on the great loss !!!

ELIZABETH Just saw your updated wedding pictures they are simply amazing you looked stunning as I have said before !!!

NSV!! NSV!!! NSV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As of this morning, I can look down and see my toes WITHOUT sucking my stomach in!!!
:cloud9: :high: :faint: :hyper:

[QUOTE=Linden;3389440]I could really use some advice. I have stuck to the protocol totally. Done everything I was told to do, including have one restricted packet a day for the first two weeks.

I was told by my coach to have no more that two restricteds a week and that if I want to excelerate my weight loss, to avoid them completely.

Morning all!!! I was trying to look through all the posts looking for veggie nutritional count if anyone knows where to look please point me in the right direction THANKS