WI #6 today and it is pouring rain outside. i don't drive and i have to go downtown for my appointment. i don't even want to get out of bed today (yes, i am working for BED today). wah, wah, wah... life is so hard living in a city that has had the entire winter in the 70s!
That's amazing!. Not the whole winter in the 70s. I've done 70s to 82 for years. But I've never known anyone from California who didn't drive. Some incessantly. At slow speeds.
WI #4 today, 3 lbs aaaaand (drumroll, please) THIRTEEN inches. In a stinkin week. I WAS measured by someone else today but he also measured me the first time so that means I am down a total of 13 lbs and 17 inches in 4 weeks! So I had some happy news today and I had to share! Hooray!
I just started IP last Thursday, and had my first weigh in today. Down 6.4 lbs!
I have been reading this forum for the last month as I was trying to decide whether to do IP. Reading posts this week have really helped me get through my first week.
So I thought I would stop stalking and start posting!
I just started IP last Thursday, and had my first weigh in today. Down 6.4 lbs!
I have been reading this forum for the last month as I was trying to decide whether to do IP. Reading posts this week have really helped me get through my first week.
So I thought I would stop stalking and start posting!
Thanks for all the inspiration!
Welcome! This board really is a wonderful place. The "oldies" are really quite helpful and so encouraging. I wish you all the best in reaching your goals!
Hi all! So I'm new here but I can see this is going to be a good place for motivation and support! Had to eat at Applebee's today, ordered a side salad with lemon wedges. This thing came and it was huge, covered with bacon bits, cheese, tomatoes diced very fine and croutons I scraped out the spinach and lettuce the best I could hope it doesn't hurt in the long run. I also had grilled shrimp, it was good but not sure dry. Now I am setting here hungry, but I forgot my drink in the car and I am hooked up to a IV for RA so I will have to wait until at least 5. Moral of the story is I need to plan better when I have to travel. Thanks for listening.
[QUOTE=carlasherea;3716634]GET RID OF THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are never going back. I gave all my clothes to my mom who is on Ideal Protein and I get so much joy seeing her wear them.[/Q
Have to agree with this! Let them gooooooo! Your closet will thank you and so will all those on the receiving end. It is difficult but such a good feelig when you know someone else can use them. Mine all went to friends who asked for them or to the donation bins. My friends who regularly wear them are a great reminder why I don't want to go back to that size again. Love my friends but don't miss the excess weight one little bit and I never want to see it again.
I have a quick question. Does it do any good to subscribe to this thread, or because it changes each day you would just have to resubscribe? Just learning how to navigate my way around. Thanks.
Well, I've been gone for a few days.. Had some crazy days at home!! But, I'd like to update everyone..
I had WI number 3 on Monday. I was down another 6 pounds, which puts me at 20.5 in 4 weeks. I am OVERJOYED!! I LOVE IP.. I will admit, I was very not very optimistic when I started, but I have a new found passion for this and am very committed to my own success!!!
Today I decided to try on a pair of my prepregnancy jeans.... And they fit, even a little loose!! I am just soooo excited and so pleased with my progress.. You ladies (and men) really were right, stick it out, it works!!!
I've got to share this, as I'm so tickled at my success.
With only a couple weeks on the IP diet, I've been afraid to visit with friends because it's always been about food and cocktails. Tired of being a shut-in, I finally invited a friend over for dinner last night, and though she feared me feeding her cucumbers "tacos" in nori sheets, she found herself totally delighted and filled by my meal. (yay me!)
The dinner was roasted whole chicken with fresh herbs and lemon (a la Thomas Keller), roasted cauliflower, and braised escarole with garlic. In fact, she liked it so much, she wanted to make it for her husband later in the week. Ah...it's just a relief to know I can still wow people with my cooking and remain in ketosis.
Next chick flick night: lemongrass meatballs in lettuce wraps with asian slaw (WF ginger soy dressing).
WI #11 for me today....down 3.6#'s.... Reached my GOAL!! I am actually one pound under goal and headed to phase 3 tomorrow or maybe saturday. IP is amazing. I lost 34.2# total and my body fat is down to 23.4%. I have lost over 30 inches.
My 38th Birthday is tomorrow and I could not have given myself a better present. I feel great!
I'm borderline frustrated and I know this is the only place I feel comfortable venting. I'm been having large losses but last week (week 5) I lost under 2 lbs and the scale hasn't been moving much since that weigh in a few days ago. What gives? I know there is a healing time and slow down for most people but 2 weeks long?! I have not cheated one bit this entire time, drink all my water, take my salt and vitamins.
On another, happier note, I'm wearing size 14 Gap jeans (a bit tight) at work today and I started at a tight 18. Love that.
Have you measured? It seems when the scale does not move then the tape measure does.
I've got to share this, as I'm so tickled at my success.
With only a couple weeks on the IP diet, I've been afraid to visit with friends because it's always been about food and cocktails. Tired of being a shut-in, I finally invited a friend over for dinner last night, and though she feared me feeding her cucumbers "tacos" in nori sheets, she found herself totally delighted and filled by my meal. (yay me!)
The dinner was roasted whole chicken with fresh herbs and lemon (a la Thomas Keller), roasted cauliflower, and braised escarole with garlic. In fact, she liked it so much, she wanted to make it for her husband later in the week. Ah...it's just a relief to know I can still wow people with my cooking and remain in ketosis.
Next chick flick night: lemongrass meatballs in lettuce wraps with asian slaw (WF ginger soy dressing).
Good for you!! I have started to look at preparing meals for me and my family the IP way as a game. Sometimes I win, sometimes I lose, but I love the challenge!!
I scraped out the spinach and lettuce the best I could hope it doesn't hurt in the long run. I also had grilled shrimp, it was good but not sure dry. Now I am setting here hungry, but I forgot my drink in the car and I am hooked up to a IV for RA so I will have to wait until at least 5. Moral of the story is I need to plan better when I have to travel. Thanks for listening.
Reached my GOAL!! I am actually one pound under goal and headed to phase 3 tomorrow or maybe saturday. IP is amazing. I lost 34.2# total and my body fat is down to 23.4%. I have lost over 30 inches.
to you all!
