Originally Posted by blueyesnmt (Post 3733491)

I would also like to know what the Athletic Protocol is and when do you think a person should start exercising I hear from some that you shouldnt excercise cause they have had the scale go up and then others say that you should excercise? Im confused on this. Can anyone help me out on this?

Originally Posted by ladyvrod (Post 3733591)

It varies a bit from coach to coach. Always talk to your coach.
MY OPINION...........again just MY OPINION. so warning! :o
It depends on how much you were exercising before you started IP. To start IP (which is a rather drastic change for your body) and to start exercising if you have not been exercising on a regular basis is quite the shock to the system and could be counter productive.
I waited 2 months to start back to hot yoga and it stalled my weight loss lost 2 lbs for the entire month. I did lose inches though.
the athletic protocol, as Carla has said more than once is for true athletes, those exercising 5 hours a day.
Not sure that answered your question.

Originally Posted by Linden (Post 3733242)

Hi, my determined friend. I had to make a hurried trip back to the states where my father is quite ill. A long and ugly story about going to a hospital to get pneumonia; mistaking acute dehydration for dementia; (Well, but he's 99, says the nurse); and other miseries, like not being able to bring my few remaining IP packets back into the states and having them confiscated. So much for the spring challenge. But I'm back on the internet now and thanks. You're doing so well. I guess I'll tag along in your shadow for just a little while linger. :hug:

Originally Posted by petiteandcute (Post 3733580)

Don't apologize for your post, I'm glad you shared a part of your life with us. What are friends for anyway? I can see now that your up beat personality is really an asset with such a serious situation in your life. I do hope your husband improves. We might not mention it everyday, but remember we will be thinking about you and your husband. Everyone on this forum is different, living different lives, have different circumstances, but I think we are all here for a reason and each have something different to contribute. Judy

Originally Posted by SallyM (Post 3733295)

Sandman and Coloradodivegirl, I have a sister who has fibromyalgia and she has been taking Lyrica for a while now - it seems to help her. Also, my sister in law has started taking it for her back (disc) pain.

It is so hard to find something that works for pain! I was on heavy narcotics for 1 1/2 years (oxycodone) and was so glad to get off of them. I was desperate! At the time, I just wanted to lose weight and move my body, but I couldn't. I just popped pills and ate food to have something else in my stomach. My hope for your relatives is that they can start to feel a little better and then find something that works for their pain without adding extra weight. It is such a circle. I am hoping that they can find a way to relieve the pain and then move their bodies to feel better! (crossing my fingers and toes for them!!) :hug: :hug: love and hugs to both!

Originally Posted by mamarix1 (Post 3733696)

I just went through the IP recipe forum, all 36 pages, wow, some wonderful ideas out there. My question is: Is there a forum for recipes that is not closed? If there is, would someone please send me the link?
Thank you in advance.

Originally Posted by mamarix1 (Post 3733788)

If I was try to make the crackers again I would definately put them on parchment paper instead of oiling the pan. They are also way too salty. They are stuck like cement in the bottom of my 8X8.

Originally Posted by Linden (Post 3733242)

Hi, my determined friend. I had to make a hurried trip back to the states where my father is quite ill. A long and ugly story about going to a hospital to get pneumonia; mistaking acute dehydration for dementia; (Well, but he's 99, says the nurse); and other miseries, like not being able to bring my few remaining IP packets back into the states and having them confiscated. So much for the spring challenge. But I'm back on the internet now and thanks. You're doing so well. I guess I'll tag along in your shadow for just a little while linger. :hug: