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Hi All! I'm kym and I'm new to this forum but I've been on IP for just over two months. Today is my weigh in at the end of week 9 and I'm hoping and praying that I'll be down another four pounds making my weight loss 40lbs in 9 weeks.. I really can't believe how well this works! My goal is to be down 62lbs by October 13 (8 more weeks) as I leave for Mexico and I am getting married October 19th :)

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Originally Posted by Ruthxxx (Post 3443605)

Whew! You chickies are real chatters!

Sorry about the objections to going to a daily but it is much more manageable for the poor suffering MODs. ... We'll be tidying up things bit by bit to keep this Forum easier to navigate.
...

We now resume normal programming. :coffee:

Thank you Ruth! We really do appreciate all you and Leenie have time to do for us. :hug:

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Originally Posted by Coastalcrafter (Post 3443725)

Thanks Carla for the explanation on why the daily threads- I didn't know this when I posted at the time.. :o Very Understandable now...:)
thank you for your organization for all the links posted here-

No worries! :) It is all a learning process and you can't know or understand a why until you ask! Thank YOU for asking. :hug:

I am glad the links help. I am trying a crude form of what LCW, Rosie, and Rocky are suggesting we do for the first post of every chat thread, a way to direct people to where they might/should go for the extra help.

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Originally Posted by xanthia (Post 3443769)

Good Morning everyone! I was having a bad emotional day yesterday and all I wanted to do was solve it with food. Mainly sugar. But I didn't. I did eat about a half pint of cherry tomatoes fresh from the farmers market, and I consider that a success! It might be restricted but I hadn't had tomatoes this week yet and they were just like popping candy.

I think that is an NSV! AND, a lifestyle change! :hug: I think you did great and I hope today is much better.

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Originally Posted by Marionm (Post 3443808)

... I couldn't even go out to dinner or dancing with my husband for our 26th anniversary last night. I'm just kind of all over the place. I can be positive when I think of how much weight I have lost and that I don't want the foods that are unhealthy for me anymore, but I can also have quite a pity party for myself. :dizzy: And even still, it's really not as bad as it sounds. :)

I am sorry you missed your anniversary. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! :) I hope you enjoy the weekend doing something nice.

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Originally Posted by Kristiv88 (Post 3443992)

Yesterday I was home sick from work and didn't want to eat a THING! I didn't until about 5pm and the only thing that sounded good to me was fruit. I was just craving watermelon. I totally caved and had a small bowl of watermelon. I figured that I could have indulged on something much worse than watermelon. Today is a new day and started out with my morning cappuccino. Here's to Friday-Eve!!

I hope you feel better today! The watermelon wasn't a horrible choice. It is mostly water (you probably needed it) and is quite low on the glycemic scale so, it shouldn't effect pancreas much. It is also fairly low carb and high fiber. You will be ok today, I think!

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Originally Posted by floradeluna (Post 3444006)

Hi everyone... :) I started IP a week ago and will have my first weight in today.. im quite excited...so far pretty much all the food is good and the headaches are gone... I saw myself melting a little this week so it is quite motivating - I find it way easier not to cheat (for now) when lots of items are off limits coz I don't keep them home. This forum is a great motivation and the tips and ppl are great keep up the great work!

:welcome: Here is wishing you a good weigh in (WI)!:cheers:

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Originally Posted by Aunt Sheshie (Post 3444103)

I don't think it's been posted in a while, so here's the link to Dr. Tran Tien Chanh's book, The Unbalanced Diet Approach to a Slimmer You... you can read the book there, if you can't or don't want to download it from his website...

hugs :hug:

Thanks for posting that link! I will add it to post 1 of the thread too.

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Originally Posted by carlasherea (Post 3444141)

Fresh start today. I've caught myself slipping here and there and eating things I know I shouldn't. I have been eating them in moderation, but still know that it could get out of control if I'm not careful. Maintenance can be hard because you are on your own with your food decisions. ......

The real test will be tonight. Our State Fair is in town and I haven't gone to a fair and NOT had a funnel cake in years. I can do it, I can do it!!!

Can you take anything with you? A restricted bar or puffs to help you when others are eating the funnel cakes?

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Originally Posted by melaniestf (Post 3444162)

Hi everyone! I'm new here so I wanted to say hello and introduce myslef. I've been reading all your posts for the last two days and I'm really pumped by all you stories and all your advice.

I'm on week 2, lost 8 lbs the first week, so I'm encouraged! I'm using IP products but I'm doing this on my own (no coach). I find coaches only keep me on track because they keep me accountable, not a bad thing I know, but I want to do it myself, for myself, if that makes any sense.

:welcome2:

So glad you are choosing this plan!

Hi, I'm new to this forum but have been on the IP plan for 4 weeks. I have lost 17.5 LBS. This is the best diet I've ever been on!!! I have noticed that you must follow the protocal exactly to achieve the best weight loss. I have read through some of the threads and find you all to be very inspiring!!

Hi everybody. Sorry I've been missing in action this week. Still quite depressed about the empty nest. I'm sue this too will pass.

Welcome to all the newbies. You'll find you have lots of support here.

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Originally Posted by gibster (Post 3443978)

Hi, everyone!

Marionm - Happy anniversary! And kudoes on your weight loss so far! How many weeks have you been on IP?

~Linda

Thanks Linda. I just finished my 6th week.

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Originally Posted by Ruthxxx (Post 3443605)

Whew! You chickies are real chatters!

Sorry about the objections to going to a daily but it is much more manageable for the poor suffering MODs. Leenie works full-time and has a family and I am probably just as busy with all my community volunteer work. Please remember that MODs are volunteers without remuneration. We've actually had several burn out in the ten years I've been a MOD/ADMIN so be patient. We'll be tidying up things bit by bit to keep this Forum easier to navigate.

By the way, if two dailies get started at the same time, just post to the earliest one and let Leenie or me know and we'll merge the threads.

We now resume normal programming. :coffee:

:yes: burn outs lol, and :yes: to everything else Ruthie said.. we will do our best but please be patient.

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[QUOTE=showgirlaz;3443526]Good morning! I hope everyone has a great Thursday! :)

Here are the links to this weeks past chat activities!

THANKS for the links Carla ! You rock !!:carrot::carrot:

Hope you are 'feeling' better soon again Kelsey !!

Has anyone stalled their weight loss by using the EAS Carb Advantage shakes. I'm moving my daughter next week and the IP Ready to drink shakes are not available. They keep promising but no delivery. I have stuck it through this far don't want to blow it.

Have been gone from here for a couple of weeks...Down 5# from last time

Well.... first WI... and 12# have left the building... my coach said I will most likely loose 6 # per week ...that makes me really happy :)

I really like the daily format because I feel like I at least have a chance of keeping up and if I get behind one day, I can let that go and start with the current day. Thanks!

WOW! Good job for all of the losses, big and small! This diet never ceases to amaze me with how fast it works. I feel SO blessed to have found out about it.

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Originally Posted by aggies86tbc (Post 3444486)

I've used EAS from the beginning and my weight loss has gone fine. Chocolate and strawberry are yummy, the vanilla is ok if made into a drink with coffee.

hi everyone! Im relatively new to IP and I just wanted to tell you about a great web site called ************.com. it tracks all your calories and fat grams and carbs per day. it has most of the IP products listed as well as there calories and such. Its a great site to keep track of everything.:D