I like to hear what everyone is doing and how successful every one is...let's all take this poll? I have my answers after the question.

3 or 4 packets a day? 3.5 (just started this week)

restricted or not? (yes, just started this week)

exercise or not (at least 5 times a week)? (yes, walking, added Wii 30 minutes this week)

weeks on IP? 8 weeks

pounds lost? 34.4

total pounds want to lose? 76

I think this is awesome Darbs!


3 or 4 packets a day? 3

restricted or not? I have only had a couple, but not regularily

exercise or not (at least 5 times a week)? I exercise, 20 - 30 minutes.

weeks on IP? 6 weeks

pounds lost? 22

total pounds want to lose? 45

3 or 4 packets a day? 3

restricted or not? Some restricted not everyday. I use the bars on days I know I am going to busy. 1. for ease of use and 2. I figure if I am busier than normal I will burn off the extra carbs.

exercise or not? Have only been on the program for 5 weeks now so just this week I have started using my eliptical trainer 3 or 4 times a week for just 20 mins to see how it effects things. I am planning on getting back to hot yoga.

weeks on IP? 5 weeks

pounds lost? 14
total pounds want to lose? 30ish (I think we will see maybe more this is so easy!)

3 or 4 packs/day? 3

restricted or not? I started restricted week 3 and have 1 almost every day
but not bars.

exercise or not (at least 5 times a week)? I teach dance 5 days/week. Some
days are moderate excercise, some are vigorous.
All are more then an hour in length but not
continuous.

weeks on IP? 11

pounds lost? 43

total pounds want to lose? 80

Hi Darbs,

Why not set this up as a spread sheet, similar to the 15 lbs to Christmas one, where people can insert their name, insert info, and check off what applies. I'd suggest these categories.

name or anon.,
total number of pounds to lose (or starting weight),
3 packets/drinks per day (IP or IP equivalent),
4,
more than 4,
3+ sometimes,
use restricted (yes or no),
# restricted packets/drinks perweek,
amount of olive oil (or equivalent per day),
total amount of protein per day,
average weekly weight loss/week,
# of weeks averaged,
exercise.

The reason I include a person's weight is because, let's face it, people with 100 pounds to lose have different needs than those with 50 or fewer. And while the amount of fat one takes may or may lot be linked to loss, or to loss in combination with total protein or carbs, it is a factor and here would be a place to check out the range of usage.

I also realize what while this is a simplistic gathering of information, I think it would be useful to a wide range of people, especially newbies. I also know that not everyone collects this personal information but one could always enter DN for don't know. It might shed some light on IP's decision to add more carbs to its formulae.

Too complicated? I don't think so or I wouldn't mention it. But other, more impartial people, might be a better judge than I.

3 or 4 packets a day? 3 first week.

restricted or not? I have some but have not used any

exercise or not (at least 5 times a week)? no
weeks on IP? 8 weeks

pounds lost? ? about 3 i think

total pounds want to lose? 75-85

Lynette

3 or 4 packets a day? 3

restricted or not? after wk 4, a chili everyday for lunch

exercise or not? no exercise (need a total knee replacement after I lose this weigh)

weeks on IP? in my 10th week

pounds lost? 48

total pounds want to lose? more than I can comprehend!

3 or 4 packets a day? 3-5 depending on my dance/exercise schedule

restricted or not? 1 per day or I stop losing weight

exercise or not? I dance 3-4 days a week for 45 minutes-3 hours

weeks on IP? 19

pounds lost? approximately 55 but I haven't weighed in in over a week because I'm out of town and don't have a scale. (I'll update Wednesday when I'm at home and go in.)

total pounds want to lose? 100 give or take 20.

3 or 4 packets a day? 3

restricted or not? (rarely, maybe 1-2 a week, just within the last month)

exercise or not - NOPE

weeks on IP? 17 weeks

pounds lost? 46

total pounds want to lose? 60

Total packets per day ~ 4 my coach says 4 per day until I reach 175 pounds/ then drops to 3

NO restricted

NO exercise

Total pounds lost ~ 47

How many more to lose? 69

How many weeks on IP? 12

Total packets per day ~ 4

restricted: 2-3 a week

exercise: 5 times a week, stationary bike or walking

Total pounds lost ~ 38

How many more to lose? 9

How many weeks on IP? 20

Total packets a day = 3 unless I get hungry; then four. I've found recently that if I have a packet about 1 hour before I go to bed I have a slightly better chance of losing weight the next day. 3 or 4/day makes no difference to above generalization.

Restricted -- none since first 2 weeks when I was required to have one a day.

Exercise -- try to walk at least 6,000 steps a day.

Total pounds lost -- 35

Still need to lose -- 19

Weeks on IP -- 144 days; 20+

Total packets per day ~ 3-4

restricted: none

exercise: very little

Total pounds lost ~ 102

How many more to lose? 45 - 50

How many weeks on IP? 26

3 or 4 packets a day? 3ish

restricted or not? yes, for the whole time. Maybe a cheat of a non-restricted... 1x/month? More recently, though, maybe 1x/wk? Although I *have* been allowing myself to have a drink or two if we go out, like 1-2x/wk, since I passed my original goal.

exercise or not (at least 5 times a week)? yes, free weights 30 min 2-3x/wk, recumbent exercise bike 2-3x/wk, and if good weather, walking. How much? I live in the PNW, so the most has been an almost 3 hour 9+ mile hike (weekend, 1-2x/month max), the lunch average is 45 minutes (2x/wk if lucky).

weeks on IP? 25

pounds lost? 100.9

total pounds want to lose? 109
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For Linden:

name or anon.,
total number of pounds to lose (or starting weight) - see sig, started at 264 pounds, wanted to hit "under 200"
packets/drinks per day (IP or IP equivalent), 3 (occasionally 2)
use restricted (yes or no) no
amount of olive oil (or equivalent per day) - 2 tsp max, often 1 tsp or less
total amount of protein per day - 3 mo average 108, 6 mo average 90
average weekly weight loss/week - 3.9 pounds
# of weeks averaged - 25
exercise - lots, lately, usually 300 min/wk for the last few months. Started about a week in, with like 20 min/2x/wk. Increased until I do what feels good (see above).

3 or 4 packets a day? 3

restricted or not? yes, I am doing remote so was not told about no restricted options but just 1 per day

exercise or not (at least 5 times a week)? 3 x per week, walking and Wii Fit - I was told it wasn't recommended in first 2 weeks

weeks on IP? 1 week

pounds lost? 4

total pounds want to lose? 25 is my first goal - 45 is my second - and wildest dream of 60