K so I have decided that the worst thing about this diet is eating salad without normal salad dressing! I am not a salad person but will eat it with the right dressing and thus far I cannot seem to figure out a good dressing that I like! I tried WF ranch and hated it and now I'm scared of wasting more money on another dressing I don't like and I have tried different combos of oil vinegar and various spices. Any suggestions??
I had a horrible time finding something I liked as well. This one is great!
1/4 c Splenda
1/2 c water
2T soy sauce
olive oil
2T vinegar
2T Tomato paste
1T lemon juice
1T garlic
10 drops Tobasco
Shake. Makes enough for about a week.
And honestly, sometimes I drizzle real Ranch. I still have been losing 3 lbs/wk. YMMV though.
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My morning meal is usually a shake or a pudding followed by a black tea with stevia. Morning snack is half a protein bar. Lunch (noon is usually soup with 2 cups of veggies and try to get in some lettuce. Supper (dinner) is usually chicken, lean pork or beef ( 5 oz) with mixture of veggies (like a stir fry but not fried - and then a hot drink afterwards. I like the Ready made vanilla shake heated with nutmeg. My counseller said I could go to 4 IP products a week, since I haven't got into ketosis and am hungry. I drink lots of water, and am not cheating although it is awful tempting. I am up at 0530 hours in the morning and usually in bed by 9. I take all the recommended supplements and use the sea salt although I don't like salt. I think I am on track with the diet, but it just doesn't seem to be cutting it for me. Thanks for any input.
Hi, I'm still a newbie here - first day of week 5, but maybe you should add some protein. There are some here, myself included that had more protein than was allowed the first couple of weeks - and honestly, I still do. I add an egg to the omelette mix - my Cardiologist/coach said it was okay. I add some tuna to my Big Salad every day at lunch, and the new information is that you can have 8 oz. of meat or fish at dinner (or whenever you want it) so I sometimes split that up. I'll have 5 ounces with dinner and roasted veggies - asparagus is a fave - and then more meat or fish and veggies whenever I get hungry. I'm not in deep ketosis, but I've lost regularly every week. Does that sound like something you could try?
I'm thankful for all the great advice I've received here on this site. It has been tremendously helpful to sit here and read about everybody's journey. This morning I woke up and am in the 180's for the first time in 12 years. I can't believe it. I just can't believe it after all the struggle I've had since I was diagnosed Type II diabetic, weight loss has been so difficult. But it's happening. It's actually happening. And I forget who said it, but someone pointed out that you may even be smaller at the same weight and I think that may be true. I ventured and tried on some pants that used to fit me at 168 and I can almost wear them now. It's crazy, but I am so grateful that this is working. Now if I could just get my blood pressure down.....
[QUOTE=ErinO;3720932]Good Morning Everyone! Its Sunday and day 5 of IP for me.
Well - yesterday - day 4 was much better then days past. I felt stronger and more confident, which was great. My only issue is being a bit lightheaded - but I am trying to ignore that. I feel like I am getting used to this - I have my melt downs - but they are becoming less and less.
Did many people have the symptom of just being completely exahusted? I go to bed and can instantly fall asleep - something not common for me. Last night I slept 9.5 hours and still woke up groggy - I mean I felt like I had taken a sleeping pill - I am guessing this is just because my body is working so hard right now. Did I mention that I drempt of carbs and cheating... lol.
I was unusually tired too. The first couple nights I slept 10 hours and could have slept more! Most nights I couldn't keep my eyes open past 8:00. It only got better for me this past Friday (Day 8). And last night I was able to say up 'til 1:00am so I think I am getting past this.
Good Morning Everyone! Its Sunday and day 5 of IP for me.
Well - yesterday - day 4 was much better then days past. I felt stronger and more confident, which was great. My only issue is being a bit lightheaded - but I am trying to ignore that. I feel like I am getting used to this - I have my melt downs - but they are becoming less and less.
Did many people have the symptom of just being completely exahusted? I go to bed and can instantly fall asleep - something not common for me. Last night I slept 9.5 hours and still woke up groggy - I mean I felt like I had taken a sleeping pill - I am guessing this is just because my body is working so hard right now. Did I mention that I drempt of carbs and cheating... lol.
On a side note - this morning I was so looking forward to my crispy cereal. All I could think of was DAIRY. Nice cold skim milk - yum! I grab my package of cereal - and turn it over to read the instructions.... "measure 3.5 ounces cold water, cereal packet and stir...." HUH? Water + Cereal - ugh reality check! lol. Managed to choke it down - not what I was expecting.... lol.
Here's to a better lunch and a brighter day
For both Erin and Ontariophotogal, I too was tired that first week. Some days I felt like I had the flu, my joints ached, I was exhausted, I called my coach and she said to have some salt - that did help. Also, I was still trying to do my nightly treadmill workout and I've just had to cut that out entirely. The days after my treadmill workout - I feel like I've been hit by a truck. So, I'm sticking to light walking around my neighborhood and some light yoga stretches and lunges. But if I go a long period without eating - last night we went to the theatre and it was just a much longer ordeal than I'd planned for, I ended up going 5 hours from my last food intake and as a Type II diabetic - that is just a no-no. I felt pretty awful until I got home and had a Peach Mango drink and some veggies plus a couple of salt and vinegar chips. Soon I felt completely normal again. It might just take a while for you to figure out what you need to keep on you (I always have chips and a bar in my purse - except for last night! ) and planning is important. But when it's been a while and maybe just two hours sometimes - I'll get lightheaded and I have to eat something. Listen to your body. Hope this is helpful.
This is my second weekend on IP, and it's much easier than the first. But last weekend I planned it so that I could be a shut in. Tonight we have a party to go to, and there will be lots of good food there. While it may be difficult, I will be ok. Taking my own food, and a packet JIC I need something sweet. And I've been practicing my "No thanks, I'm good" with a smile.
Congrats to everyone staying OP today, and the losses and victories that you're posting. I look forward to reading them every day!
-Brandy
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Great attitude, love it! Have fun at your party
or a carmel nut bar)
Congrats on your dropping of sizes!!! That's the way to do it!! Can I rub your head for good luck? lol. 
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