Success, weigh in number 8, down another 4.2 pounds!! 29 pounds lost and 25 inches.

That is amazing. So happy for you!!!:p Keep on doing what your doing!!!

Why is it I felt really skinny and wonderful yesterday and then found out I didn't lose any weight and today I felt like a fat pig? I am still doing what I need to be doing. I know the weight will come off but UGH! This is a journey and maybe I am lost hahaha. Will still keep going just needed to vent. My husbands also on the IP and is dropping weight like their is no tomorrow.


I have a question for the seasoned pros. I have a 15 year old daughter who probably needs to lose 30-40 lbs and she knows it and has made changes to her diet. She asked if she could do the IP. Talked to my coach and said that she could the same program as us but we would only keep it at 2—3 months. Anyone have any thoughts or info? I have talked to her and explained the program and she is mentally ready. I would rather her get the weight off now and learn to live within her limits. I don't want her to have to struggle as I did throughout her life. Thanks in advance for any comments. All are welcomed to give input good or bad.

Nsv!!!!
 

Last night I was in a hurry and I had to meet my wife for dinner after a meeting with my supervisor. So I grabbed a shirt from my pile of new T-shirts that are XL that I have never worn because I was to big to wear them. I actually got some 3XL for Christmas that were a little big but I was wearing them to the gym. So I tried the XL t-shirt on and it actually wasn't to tight. It was a good feeling bc it has been three or four years since I could wear them. Its always good to fit into smaller things. Have a great day everybody and thanks for all the support and suggestions.

I use large (gallon size) ziplock bags so as the packets are used up the space that they require is reduced.

i packed up all my junk food and carbs and gave it to my parents. i was amazed to see that after i did that i had a whole empty cabinet! now it is my IP cabinet :D

Awesome job, Sandman! Now you are going to have to ditch those 3XLs. Maybe you can use them to wash your car. :)

Inspiring! Keep it up!!!

that is amazing! keep up the great work!! :carrot:

Anyone else drink their puddings? What is the secret to not getting the little chunks? I shake it really hard but am still left with them. They are starting to get to me!

i just wanted to share with the newbies out there how wonderful this program has made me feel. I started on 1/31/11. When i read the Phase 1 sheet I honestly didn't think i'd last 2 weeks. i can't explain it, but there's just something about this diet that is different from everything else i've done.

i was very depressed before, and didn't have much energy to do anything...even socialize with loved ones. now i feel GREAT! and i'm out and about and have barely had enough time to even post on these boards because i'm so busy.

i had a huge light bulb moment the other day. i realized that IP taught me that food is just something my body needs to survive. i might be sick of those veggies, but my body needs the fuel. so i just shovel it down and move on. there are more important things in life than focusing on food all the time. wow......i never thought this day would come :D

Great job Sandman79! It is great and weird feeling all at the same time. I was wearing 2XLT's to XXXL and can now comfortably wear XL tshirts and nice button down ones too and they STAY tucked in.

Keep up the good work!

Well said! Great attitude.
You are doing great! Keep at it!

I use a Magic Bullet-like single serving blender and it works great! That way I can even add ice cubes if I feel like a thicker, milkshake-y drink. Best advice someone gave me before I started!!

2nd day on IP
 

This is my first time on IP and I am on day two. Yesterday was brutal. All I did was obsess about food and what I couldn't have. I had a headache and felt irritable and unfocused. I am very much struggling with the veggie thing since I have never liked them. Eating a big green salad for lunch yesterday actually made me gag. Nevertheless, I persevered and got through the day with no cheats. My motto now is "one day at a time". Given my addiction to carbs, I cannot possibly think of going 1, 2 or 3 weeks without my carb crutch. I can only get through one meal at a time and trust that it will add up to days and weeks of success. I never realized how much I relied on sugary foods for that quick "comfort" fix. My Phase I is very strict as its the Jumpstart Program. It does not even allow Splenda. However, I have drawn the line at my daily cup of tea. If I can't have a decaf tea with splenda and a bit of milk, then getting up in the morning may not be worth it. Wish me luck. I will post again on my progress.