I find that the Syntrax Nectar Sweets are good. They are not RTD, but with a shaker and some water, you get 23 g protein, no carb/fat/sugar. Best flavors for me? Strawberry Mousse (tastes like Nestle Strawberry Quik), and Fuzzy Navel (very orange, with a hint of peach). Several of the girls at work who can't afford IP use these, with pretty good success - and would probably have better success if they wouldn't cheat!

WOW!!! OMG!!! WOW!!! Sgorny! You look FANTASTIC!!!! Better than fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME!

Way to go SGORNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey girls, how is it going ?

I took a break for 2 weeks for my wedding and honeymoon and am now back. Today is Day 1 of my return to Phase 1. Although my body really missed the program, it was a little more difficult to get my mind back into it, especially without a huge driving factor like my wedding. But, I am still committed to achieving my goal, so I'm back!

Congratulations; welcome back; listen up. You're going to be even more gorgeous.

Pictures?

Hello my friends!
it's been a long long while since I posted anything on here (with the exception of my WIs for the challenge!). i miss you all, especially the humor, the inspiration, the knowledge and the encouragement!

so.. some updates.. i've decided to change my target to 150 lbs instead of 140. i think 150 is more reasonable for me and my body will likely be comfortable there. Even though I am still quite far from my new target, i've decided to transition to phase 2 next week. I am having difficulty staying on track in phase 1 and prolonging the transition will probably hinder my long term success (it's those damn cashews i am addicted to!). i am OK with it and happy with my accomplishments so far. i haven't felt this good in a long long time so I still consider it a success! Also, i love physical activity and transitioning will allow me to workout harder and better!

stay well and healthy, especially during the cold winter months! even though i don't post as often, you are all on my mind always.
love you all, dina

Hey people! I just want some advice please. From the beginning I have weighed at my gym in the evening. I did get a home Scale from a family member but it is screwy. I am going to get a new digital one this weekend. I want to weigh in the mornings when I get it. So...would you all use your morning weight as your official weight?

Hey Dina!

So nice to see you! I am glad you doing well still. You really aren't all that far from your goal! You'll be there in no time.

If you are going to do both, use a new scale and a new time, I would call the time you start the official weigh in. Just realize it will be different from the gym/evening and move on. You can occasionally compare to an evening weigh in on the gym. Just how I would do it. I am sure there are many ways that are going to work though!

Carla...
You know I am going to do both. I have to. It is a fatal attraction!!

How are things going for everyone?

Hey ladies

its so nice to see familiar names! I am almost done week one back on plan and Im down 9.5 pounds already, I forget sometimes how wonderful IP works. Im off to a bachlorette party for my friend and I have checked ahead at the resteraunt and know what Im ordering and Im DD so Im not tempted to drink.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone

Dina, Roz & KimAnn - Fabulous new profile pics, ladies! You all look fantastic!

I know that some of you have been having trouble getting back into the IP Phase 1 groove after taking a break. I'm exactly the opposite...I'm really missing the set routine of Phases 1-3 now that I'm in Phase 4. I've posted small gains 3 of the 4 last weeks and although it isn't showing in my clothes, it's messing with my mind!! I'm paranoid that, left to my own devices, I'm going to royally screw this up! Thank God for all of you chickies and this forum...every time I feel stressed about my weight/diet/etc., I log on here and get a reality check. Stay strong ladies...you can do it!

OK - I'm back too.

Here's my story -- I did IP a year ago from October to December and lost about 40 lbs!! I was thrilled with the results and felt so good about myself. And then came the holidays when I got totally out of control and I kept telling myself that I would get back 'in control' after the holidays.... after my birthday (March)... in the summer.... in the fall.... (and gained most of it back again :-(

I've tried IP a couple of times since then, but just couldn't seem to get back into it. I actually wonder if maybe it was 'too easy' to lose so much the first time that I can convince myself that whatever I do, I can go back on IP and 'fix' it all. Does that theory make sense to anyone else?

Anyway, I'm meeting my new coach this afternoon (didn't really have a good rapport with my original coach), and I'm going to do it right this time!!!

I'm glad I found this specific thread - it helps to have others who are trying to get 'back on the wagon' and who may share some of the same concerns, issues, etc.

It's nice to 'meet' you all!
Kim

Thank you Christina. I am getting to the point I am not seeing much change, however the clothes continue to get looser, so I am just gonna forget about it!! LOL! I'm glad to see you are posting any losses in phase 4. I am also glad to see that on phase 4 you are still concerned with your loss. I often wonder when I get to my original goal if I'll just be done with it. That makes me wonder if this will all be in vain, which of course is what I call stinking thinking because then of course comes thoughts of sabotage...oh goodness does it ever end? I am so glad to have you all who know exactly what I mean and don't even have to put too much time into trying to explain.

I was a little bummed while Halloween shopping this year. After loosing 54 lbs and almost 6 sizes, I for some reason thought that I should be able to get some sexy cute costume and while looking got into that old shopping mode of wondering why I even bother, nothing cute will work for me. After going to four or five different places and not trying anything on, due to the poor me attitude I was having, my DH suggested I just try on something and see what I can wear as I really have never done so. I took his advice and found myself in a cute little red riding hood costume!! I am so excited to actually be able to wear something cute for once in my life!! Not the generic witch, not an inflatable something or other, something that is actually cute, and might I add that it also has fishnet stockings. So, to make a long story short, I am excited about MY halloween costume for the first time in my life, I think anyways!!

How are things going for the rest of you?

Hockeymom, welcome back!!! I am glad to have you back with us.

OK, your husband is my new hero. Hope you gave him the kind of attention he deserved for his patience and wisdom!

I want to see all of you in your Halloween costume !! And I want pics !!