Originally Posted by Kristysf:
How did your first weigh in go? We are starting off at close to the same weight around the same time. It is kind of nice to find someone else who is similar to me! I hope the weigh in went well!

It went soooooo good. I couldn't be happier. I'm even thinking of changing my goal weight.


My coach gave me permission to use Walden Farm products today. I'm not sure if anyone is familiar with them, but they are salad dressings, syups, jams, and other sauces with no cals, no carbs, and no fats. The PB made my celery much more enjoyable.

Originally Posted by Steph26:
It went soooooo good. I couldn't be happier. I'm even thinking of changing my goal weight.


My coach gave me permission to use Walden Farm products today. I'm not sure if anyone is familiar with them, but they are salad dressings, syups, jams, and other sauces with no cals, no carbs, and no fats. The PB made my celery much more enjoyable.

Wonderful! I'm glad your weigh in went so well. I have tried the Walden Farm Bacon salad dressing and I didn't care for it. I'm not a big salad eater to begin with though. Does the PB taste like real PB?

Originally Posted by Steph26:
All right ladies I went in for my first weigh in today, and.....drumroll please......I am down 9.2 lbs and 8 inches! I'm am so excited!

Huge congrats, Steph!!! Keep up the great work and you'll be reaching your goal in no time! You and Kristy should check out the Walden Farms post in this forum...lots of opinions on what everybody likes and dislikes. :)

Originally Posted by Kristysf:
Wonderful! I'm glad your weigh in went so well. I have tried the Walden Farm Bacon salad dressing and I didn't care for it. I'm not a big salad eater to begin with though. Does the PB taste like real PB?

I don't know if I would say it tastes like real peanut butter, but I wanted something sweet, that didn't come from a packet, so bad that it tasted delicious! I bought the BBQ sauce and it was alright too.

Originally Posted by Sweetstina:
Huge congrats, Steph!!! Keep up the great work and you'll be reaching your goal in no time! You and Kristy should check out the Walden Farms post in this forum...lots of opinions on what everybody likes and dislikes. :)

Thanks for the tip! I'm going to have to check it out.

My coach said that Splenda (found in the Walden Farms products) could possibly hinder my weight loss. Has anyone noticed this?

Originally Posted by psully:
Hey everyone,

I'm Paula, I just joined this forum and I'm doing Ideal Protein :)

I'm on week 5 (my weigh in is on Wednesday!) and I've lost about 17 lbs, down to 132. .... Have a healthy week everyone :)

:welcome: You are off to a wonderful start!

Originally Posted by Petclerk:
... I know what you mean about shopping.... can't wait till I'm little Miss Twiggy... then I'll go shopping too :D
:

Petclerk, I have a feeling you will have to do shopping many times before you hit Miss Twiggy! You will be amazed at just how much this program not only aids in dropping the fat but reshaping you! I am having to find not just new clothes but new cuts and styles. Things I wore fit my body poorly now and things I would have never thought to try because "I knew" they'd look wrong, actually work! It is amazing!

Originally Posted by WannabeIP:
Everyone here helps keep me in line ... It would be nice if we had more of us but I guess for some once their done they move on... I need the support still :hug: sorry not need... LIKE the support, the program I can read off a sheet, but the support and experiences are priceless.

Aww, WannaBe! We need you as much as you need us :) I really don't know where I would be without each of the people on here. I get something, learn something, & am motivated by each person on here at one point or another. I also like to see how this diet changes people. I have loved watching our group blossom and the individuals here change and come to "life" as the see themselves succeeding. It really is special. I don't think I will ever stop being around on some level!

Originally Posted by BevS:
A couple of weeks ago, I woke up one morning about 2.5 pounds higher than the morning before. I went back to Phase 1 for a couple of days, intending to stay there until I was 3 pounds under where I wanted to be. But I only stayed there until I was back at goal. Now is just not a good time to be without carbs--my husband started giving me grief again over it. He keeps saying I look like I've been in a concentration camp. It makes me feel so loving towards him--not!:mad:

Haha.... hubby better watch out with compliments like those!

I think it is hard for some of our family to adjust to our rapid change. We've gone from a much "softer" appearance with all the fat, water, and fluids to a more firm and defined body. It could seem drastic in some cases.

I think they also get use to who we've been and it is a bit of a change for them too. We eat differently, talk/act differently, and in some cases have gained enough energy/motivation to make major changes in other parts of our lives. It is hard for some to watch us.

Has anyone else thought about how this change we are making is affecting those closest to us?

Originally Posted by joshb:
Hey guys after about a 2 month or so vacation im back on track and ready to lose 40 pounds to get to the 200 mark,Ive been on IP for 2 weeks now! In October im taking another vacation im going to california for 5 days, and then after that vacation gonna try and get down to my goal! just checking in haha

:welcome2: Back!!! You were missed!

Originally Posted by sillyputty:
down only 2 pounds according to my scale for this week.... how depressing.... I know, I know.... seems to be every second week people have a larger loss. Now for some optimism :o) that is 2 pounds more than what I would have had not on IP right?
I know I am not eating salad everyday both lunch and supper... some days ya but some days I am really tired of it and get in the veggies. I have yet to find a great dressing that will make me want to eat more salad... and yes I have been searching... wasting olive oil and vinegar like crazy LOL... Looking for something sweetish...

I love the attitude! Every week, every pound counts no matter how small. :)

Have you tried the raspberry vinegarette that was posted by another person here? It is a favorite for many. I have recently been making a citrus vinegarette using orange stevia drops, lime and lemon juice, and walnut oil. I also do an orange walnut oil dressing with Herbs de Provence. I have another dressing that is a mustard, lemon, thyme combo. A fourth that is a lime, cumin, cilantro mix. And, a few other standbys are a sesame ginger, caesar and, an Italian. There are many options out there but those are the ones I have been enjoying. I always make them by hand and they usually last about 3-4 days in the fridge.

Originally Posted by mepeterson:
Hello everyone,
I must say you have all been very busy while I was away! ...
I will have surgery on the 12th, still a little scared about that but hopefully after I can devot all of my attention back to IP with no interuptions.
Have a great day everyone!!!

Melissa! :hug: It is so good to see you! I have been wondering how you are and about the surgery. I am sure you will do GREAT!

Originally Posted by coloheather:
Hello all. I have been lurking on these boards for quite some time but never posted before. I started IP on May 27 and have lost 14 pounds. I am finally realizing that I am really struggling and need to either get things in full gear or do something different. I didn't have a whole lot of weight to lose to start, but want to get to a 22 BMI. I just need to get strict with myself and get through Phase I once and for all. I'm hoping that posting will give me that little extra accountability.

I really appreciate everyone who posts here. You all seem like such intelligent and caring people. Cheers!

:welcome: We are so happy you have joined in the chatter! My advice, no matter how slow it seems to be going ... keep going! You will reach that goal! Enjoy the fun and the people here. Stay on plan and the rest will follow. It may come slowly but, it is a certainty!

Originally Posted by marypeter:
Dear Novak,

I've been a lurker on 3FC since starting IP in late April and just wanted to thank you for all the support and information that you so freely give everyone. You and I are the same height, same starting weight and both live in Northern Virginia; you have been such an incredible inspiration to me. Your before pic was almost like looking in the mirror a few months ago (except you are probably younger) and your after pic is stunning!

It is really appreciated that you remain on the Phase I board to encourage those of us not yet finished. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Mary

Mary, I know this letter was for Novak but, I just wanted to say that it is so sweet and touching. You are a very special person. I am glad you are part of this group. :)

Originally Posted by motiv8edmama:
Hey everyone!!

I want to stop in and say I have not forgotten about you all! I hope all are doing well. .... I have been getting compliments like crazy finally and it is sooo nice. The hard work does pay off y'all, just keep at it, even when that scale doesn't move, don't give up, before long, you'll be looking and feeling so much better!

Anyhow, wanted to say, Hi and I miss you all!!!

HEY YOU!! :hug: Well, I would hope you are getting compliments! I about fell off my chair the other day when I saw your facebook pic! OMG, GIRL! You look so amazing! You really are starting to make some dramatic changes in you face and neck. Can't wait to see your next set of pics!

Originally Posted by ponzu:
I had a liquid that was bitter. I now use powder and honestly it tastes like sugar to me the liquid didn't, it's called PureVia. What type of Stevia are you using?

Hi Ponzu! Check out the link below. It is just a brief informative about the different top stevia and stevia derived products - Sweet leaf, Purevia, and Truvia.
http://spices.suite101.com/article.c...via_sweeteners

Truvia is erythritol and rebiana and has 2carbs per serving. They are from the sugar alcohol but, it does cause a response in some people even though it is reported to not have a glycemic load.

Purevia is also erythritol, rebiana, cellulose, and isomaltolose. It has 3 carbs per serving, again because of the sugar alcohols. Once again, it may cause a response in some people but is reported to not have glycemic load.

Both are kosher products. They do taste less bitter because the sugar alcohols help mask the natural taste and, they are NOT pure stevia. They are a derived from stevia and are the "sweet" element from stevia. This was originally a necessary step for the FDA and not done to eliminate the bitterness. Originally, the FDA would not let stevia be marketed as a sweetener. It would barely tolerate it as a food. It was only allowed as a supplement. In fact, the rules regarding stevia are still pretty much the same, it is a supplement. Things with rebiana can be called sweeteners but, they are not the whole plant benefit of stevia. In other countries Stevia is readily available and used as a food item. The U.S. FDA is still sorting this out.

Interesting side note, in France, Dr. Chanh has his own line of products, not Ideal Protein. Another note, the original products developed by Dr Chanh, not Ideal Protein, were formulated with stevia.

I personally use sweet leaf liquid drops, there are about 15 flavors which, make doctoring drinks, puddings, water, and salad dressings fun! I also use the powdered stevia by NOW. I love their powdered French Vanilla, Organic, and Stevia plus with inulin.

Originally Posted by sillyputty:
Popcorn allowed? No butter of course!

Nope corn of all types is out til phase 4. But, in the recipe forum you can find a "popcorn" version of cauliflower. Not the same but, maybe something you would find interesting to try.

Originally Posted by Steph26:
All right ladies I went in for my first weigh in today, and.....drumroll please......I am down 9.2 lbs and 8 inches! I'm am so excited!

WONDERFUL!!! :carrot::carrot:

Originally Posted by Petclerk:
Wow Josh! Your weight is right around mine.... how long did it take to lose the first 100lbs?? I'd really like to know please :)

Petclerk, Josh is a great example and, if you want another, look at old posts by Chaplain's Wifey aka CW. She lost her 100 pounds in just a bit over 5 months and was exercising too!

Here is a link to here profile pictures and you can find her old posts on that page. She was/is a real inspiration! I think she is still hoping on the board once in awhile or is at least lurking! :)

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/sear...archid=3755493
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/memb...ins-wifey.html

Funny NSV... I've been noticing that my belly pouch (some people call it a belly pooch) has been shrinking nicely & that's been great... it's still there, just smaller... anyway, it was still big enough that when I was doing yoga & had to do a standing forward bend, I've had to use my hands to sorta rearrange it so I could bend completely... but today, wow, it was still there, but it wasn't in the way... I could bend without having to push the pouch out of the way!..

I love IP!!!..

hugs :hug:

Okay, sounds like I am going to have to research this shake weight thiing. :P

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I feel like a walking advertisement for IP.. everyone at work is asking me about it! and i'm sending them the ip website! :)

and this evening I went to Bed Bath & Beyond and bought the Shake Weight... excited to use it this week!

tomorrow is my week 10 WI...excited and a bit nervous! not sure what to expect since i missed last week's WI.

good luck to you all this week... you have all done an amazing job.
welcome to all the new folks...this forum is truly an inspiration and a motivator to keep going... i depend on it like you wouldn't believe.
ciao! dina

Originally Posted by mepeterson:
Hello everyone,
I must say you have all been very busy while I was away! Congrats to everyone on losses and NSV
JOSHB Welcome back!

So I just got back from Denver for our Scentsy convention. My scale says I am up 3lbs but I know I will loose that pretty fast. I had so many great compliments while I was there. People who I have not seen in about 3-6 months were so impressed at how well I looked.
I also got some great news while I was there. I get to go to the Bahamma's in January for training, and the incentive trip is an all expese paid FAMILY trip to Walt Disney World in Florida! I earned the incentive trip this year to Hawaii and it was so much fun. I am so stinkin excited. This last year we went to mexico for leadership and that was so much fun but this year it is a 5 day cruise. Gotta get that beach bod now for sure.
I will have surgery on the 12th, still a little scared about that but hopefully after I can devot all of my attention back to IP with no interuptions.
Have a great day everyone!!!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery after your surgery. :)

Originally Posted by motiv8edmama:
I for some reason forgot how to get a pic on here from my computer, as a reply, so I put a new comparison pic on my profile. You'll have to check it out! It's so awesome to look at the difference!!

you look AMAZING!!! congratulations!!!! :carrot:

Originally Posted by showgirlaz:
Interesting side note, in France, Dr. Chanh has his own line of products, not Ideal Protein. Another note, the original products developed by Dr Chanh, not Ideal Protein, were formulated with stevia.

Shortly after I joined IP I wrote to their service e-mail address and asked how to get IP products in Europe, since I spend about 3 months a year there. They wrote back a very terse note saying there was only one outlet in Europe and gave and address and store front picture for a shop in Paris. No other information. I thought it rather stingy of them since I was asking how to buy something.

Anyway I've been Googling to find Dr. Chanh's new products and not coming up with anything. Do you have a lead, Carla?

Hey Tayler,

Did I miss the post on what it was like at your new job and in your new apartment? If you're too frayed at the edges to wrap you fingers around a keyboard, I understand. But I'm really interested. I love new beginnings. (A bit redundant, that.)

Originally Posted by Linden:
Shortly after I joined IP I wrote to their service e-mail address and asked how to get IP products in Europe, since I spend about 3 months a year there. They wrote back a very terse note saying there was only one outlet in Europe and gave and address and store front picture for a shop in Paris. No other information. I thought it rather stingy of them since I was asking how to buy something.

Anyway I've been Googling to find Dr. Chanh's new products and not coming up with anything. Do you have a lead, Carla?

I can't provide you a website. It is something I have heard though from a few sources. I suppose it, might be worth looking into if you are there for extended periods of time. I personally haven't needed it so haven't pursued obtaining more info. :)

Originally Posted by Steph26:
Thanks for the tip! I'm going to have to check it out.

My coach said that Splenda (found in the Walden Farms products) could possibly hinder my weight loss. Has anyone noticed this?

Ive used Walden farm products, use splenda in my coffee about every single day i have been on the diet and I lost 110 lbs. I definitely dont think it would hinder your weightloss girl! haha =pp