Originally Posted by mepeterson:
Week one completed again!!! started last week at 183(ish) and ended with weigh in today at 175!!!
Now on to tackle week # 2.

If Kaarin is looking good luck on surgery,
aunt sheshi- take care of you!!!

congrates on getting back on plan. How long have you been off plan?

Originally Posted by ginBAM:
congrates on getting back on plan. How long have you been off plan?

I have been on and off plan since September of last year for diff reasons.

Originally Posted by ginBAM:
Darbs, I will be going to Jamaica at the end of May, and I have about 9lbs to lose before I reach my 90% goal. I will hopefully be around 156lb by the time of my trip. After that I plan on working out this summer and toning up. Then if I still feel like I need to lose, I know how, and will do that this fall. I figuered my body will need a break and summer and camping is a perfect way to do that.

Sounds like we have a similar plan....I hope to end in the mid-150's sometime in May also. Yippppeeee for Jamica!

Alright ladies good morning and here's to a 100% day. Trying to recover from my cheats on Saturday (planned cheats).

I just told my hubby that having these planned cheats actually help me stay on plan very well for the 2-3 weeks in between. I have 2.5 more weeks ahead of me until the next cheat and I am hoping to lose about 3-5 pounds during that time.

Today is Day 10 of being back on plan. It is slow going, for sure. I finally dropped another pound after being stuck since last Friday.

I, too, am an "all or nothing" kind of person. Either I'm "on" my diet or "off," and when I'm off, look out.

Originally Posted by amylew:
Today is Day 10 of being back on plan. It is slow going, for sure. I finally dropped another pound after being stuck since last Friday.

I, too, am an "all or nothing" kind of person. Either I'm "on" my diet or "off," and when I'm off, look out.

When I go off plan....it takes about 7 days before that scale drops again, but then it starts dropping quickly. good luck the next few days...I am thinking good things for you.:)

Still going strong so far. feel so much better when I am op. I do not have heartburn, i do not feel tired, etc.
I am not sure why I continue to torture myself being off plan and cheating when it just makes me feel crappy. sure it seems worth it at the time but then the fall out happens. I am not saying I will never cheat again, just some thoughts.

Originally Posted by mepeterson:
Still going strong so far. feel so much better when I am op. I do not have heartburn, i do not feel tired, etc.
I am not sure why I continue to torture myself being off plan and cheating when it just makes me feel crappy. sure it seems worth it at the time but then the fall out happens. I am not saying I will never cheat again, just some thoughts.

I am so happy that you are on your second good week and I hope that scale keeps moving.

I think it is all about changing our mentality from the "all or nothing" to somewhere in between. I really feel like I am learning that as I lose these last pounds. I could not cheat and be there quickly or I can learn how to have cheat days and weekends and get right back on plan. So far I have had one planned cheat night, one planned cheat week, and one planned cheat weekend (over 2.5 months) and I have recovered by getting back on plan the next day. Each time it has gotten easier to get right back on. Man I hope I can keep this up for the rest of my life....I have to!


Now I too have to make it to the second week. If I can get past day 5 or 6 it will be smooth sailing....today is day 4. Not sure how the scale reads from my cheat (planned) on Saturday, but I will know this weekend (giving myself a few days for recovery.

KEEP UP THE AWESOME WORK....:carrot::carrot::carrot::carrot:

Thanks Darbs7!!! good luck

So excited...I hit 70 pounds down this morning. So I have recovered nicely from my cheat this weekend (planned)....I am actually down an additional .8 from when I left last Friday! Yippeee...:carrot:

Originally Posted by darbs7:
So excited...I hit 70 pounds down this morning. So I have recovered nicely from my cheat this weekend (planned)....I am actually down an additional .8 from when I left last Friday! Yippeee...:carrot:

Good work! I am glad you have found a method/plan that will suit your needs and wants. I am a firm believer with knowledge and understanding of this protocol, changes can be made to tailor this to us individually. A very thourough understanding needs to be had though before branching out. You are doing great, you will be at your goal in no time. Keep at it!

congrats darbs. It feels so good to make the 70lbs down and other goals like that, whether 10lb, 25, or 50lbs. I know I had a great goal this week, I did lose soem weight but the real goal was I finally weighed less than my husband. That felt really good. Know if I could get past all the stressfull days and nights of school. The end of the semester really can bit. lol. And it is making me want to bite things that are not on protocol.

I wish everyone a successful day to day.

Originally Posted by darbs7:
So excited...I hit 70 pounds down this morning. So I have recovered nicely from my cheat this weekend (planned)....I am actually down an additional .8 from when I left last Friday! Yippeee...:carrot:

Fantastic darbs! I'll be going into phase 2 in another 11 days and I have to admit I am a little worried.

Originally Posted by Addy:
Fantastic darbs! I'll be going into phase 2 in another 11 days and I have to admit I am a little worried.

Addy,

Don't be worried about Phase 2, you have done so well on this program, you are truly an inspiration! You will do very well in the next phases based on how well you have done so far. New territory can be worrisome, but trust me, you'll be fine. It is not much different from PH 1, and I bet you like the choices. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress. I know there is a "good-bye PH 1, hello PH 2 thread out there somewhere, you may find it helpful!

Originally Posted by ginBAM:
congrats darbs. It feels so good to make the 70lbs down and other goals like that, whether 10lb, 25, or 50lbs. I know I had a great goal this week, I did lose soem weight but the real goal was I finally weighed less than my husband. That felt really good. Know if I could get past all the stressfull days and nights of school. The end of the semester really can bit. lol. And it is making me want to bite things that are not on protocol.

I wish everyone a successful day to day.

Awesome NSV!!!!:carrot::carrot::carrot::carrot:
I know I couldn't wait to weigh less than my hubby

I weighed 182 the beginning of February and he weighed 183. I am now seven pounds less than him and have been for awhile. Now I want to weigh tons less than him...

Originally Posted by Addy:
Fantastic darbs! I'll be going into phase 2 in another 11 days and I have to admit I am a little worried.

YOu have done an amazing job....you will be fine. You are an inspiration really with all the weight you have lost. I wouldn't worry about phase 2. I have been following a phase 1/2 format for a few weeks and the scale has started moving again. 3-4 days a week I have chicken on my salad instead of a shake a lunch.

cheers to your continued success:carrot::carrot:

I had decided no matter what weight I was at April 1 - I would start phase 2 on April 1st. So tomorrow I officially will be in phase 2! Need to get transitioned over by the end of the month.

Congratulations, Darbs!

i've been wondering where all of you had went! i get my 3 month status in about 8 days, so i will see you guys in here then. i thought i was going crazy and i couldn't figure out why everyone that i knew had disappeared while i was on vacation.

it looks like a few of us will be starting phase II this coming month, I dont start untill you all finish so you will have to let me know how it goes.

Good luck

The scale is finally moving in the right direction! Down 6 pounds and 3 1/2 inches. Now I am having trouble eating all that I am suppose to. It feels so good to be back at it!

I lost 5 more lbs in 10days in phase 2 after a 4 weeks stall don't be afraid of it. I have been in phase 3 for a week now and have not gained. yay!! love IP and I can do this for the rest of my life I KNOW I CAN!

I have a question... I am going to phase off for the summer and our 3 weeks at the beach in June. I have read on here that it's 2 weeks on PH2 and 2weeks on PH 3. My coach said it can all be done in two weeks. My goal weight has changed several times but I will be happy wherever I end up. I am okay with myself right now but want to do this program right. Feedback is appreciated.

NSV. Had my first compliment today and it only took me 31 lbs to get it!!!

Originally Posted by longdivision:
i've been wondering where all of you had went! i get my 3 month status in about 8 days, so i will see you guys in here then. i thought i was going crazy and i couldn't figure out why everyone that i knew had disappeared while i was on vacation.

You can come here any chat any time you want....some others have branched out to a different forum. Three months was not a "rule" I just wanted a place where the more experienced could chat and not affect those just starting out...since it is important to be so strict in the beginning.

Originally Posted by ginBAM:
it looks like a few of us will be starting phase II this coming month, I dont start untill you all finish so you will have to let me know how it goes.
Good luck

I sent you a PM....did you see it? I am doing a phase I/II combo....I think phase II is the same carbs/calories as phase I and I don't see any difference...weight loss is good.

Originally Posted by iowahawkeyemom:
The scale is finally moving in the right direction! Down 6 pounds and 3 1/2 inches. Now I am having trouble eating all that I am suppose to. It feels so good to be back at it!

YES:carrot::carrot::carrot::carrot::carrot::carrot ::carrot::carrot:

Originally Posted by ladyvrod:
I lost 5 more lbs in 10days in phase 2 after a 4 weeks stall don't be afraid of it. I have been in phase 3 for a week now and have not gained. yay!! love IP and I can do this for the rest of my life I KNOW I CAN!

Where have you been? I was going to send you a message today. The scale is moving for me.

Originally Posted by rulemom:
I have a question... I am going to phase off for the summer and our 3 weeks at the beach in June. I have read on here that it's 2 weeks on PH2 and 2weeks on PH 3. My coach said it can all be done in two weeks. My goal weight has changed several times but I will be happy wherever I end up. I am okay with myself right now but want to do this program right. Feedback is appreciated.

NSV. Had my first compliment today and it only took me 31 lbs to get it!!!

You should be at goal by then. I am doing a phase I/II combo right now for the next 6-7 weeks and so far (last two) the scale is moving. Last week 4 pounds down.

Moving to phase 2 tomorrow, regardless of goal. Guess a few of us will be doing the same! :carrot:

Good Morning all....Not sure if I can post over here but I'm so excited I just realized I'm at my goal weight!!! I am going to change it to go 5 more just in case I gain that back in the other phases as I've heard happens. Leaving to Canada in a couple hours for the weekend...Probably won't be 100% but this has been planned for a while. Will be back 100% on Monday.

I feel great and for the first time in my life can wear size 8 and it's not even skin tight...It's amazing. I was starting to get a little reclusive because I didn't like myself (weight) but now I feel renewed and full of energy.

I want to say how much I appreciate all you "experienced" IP'ers for all you great advice and inspiration..My coach wasn't well she just isn't, you know what I mean, so you guys were Priceless with your information and inspiration.

Hope you all have a great weekend!!!!!

Originally Posted by Maggiemagu:
Good Morning all....Not sure if I can post over here but I'm so excited I just realized I'm at my goal weight!!! I am going to change it to go 5 more just in case I gain that back in the other phases as I've heard happens. Leaving to Canada in a couple hours for the weekend...Probably won't be 100% but this has been planned for a while. Will be back 100% on Monday.

I feel great and for the first time in my life can wear size 8 and it's not even skin tight...It's amazing. I was starting to get a little reclusive because I didn't like myself (weight) but now I feel renewed and full of energy.

I want to say how much I appreciate all you "experienced" IP'ers for all you great advice and inspiration..My coach wasn't well she just isn't, you know what I mean, so you guys were Priceless with your information and inspiration.

Hope you all have a great weekend!!!!!

Great job...and so quick...it does feel good.

Have fun in Canada and worry about getting back on track when you come home.

The advice from the experienced is priceless for sure...I used so much last September and October...it really helped with my success.

Hey everyone,
so far so good , halfway through my second week again and doing well. Big hurdle today in the break room. We do fun things each month for our co workers and today (april fools day) my unit was in charge of the festivities. We had co workers on a savanger hunt for toast! It relates to us being "burned" out. anywhoo, after the hunt we had all sorts of sweets and stuff in our break room. I almost said what the ****, just indulge and get back on tomorrow. However, I put on a shirt this morning that I bought last summer at my smaller weight (almost there now) and it fit. So I just had my brocoli and a shake and watched everyone else indulge. It was hard at first but then I got engaged in conversation and it became easier. I cannot promise that i will pass every hurdle with the same grace or even at all, but I did for today!!! YAY ME!!!

Originally Posted by mepeterson:
Hey everyone,
so far so good , halfway through my second week again and doing well. Big hurdle today in the break room. We do fun things each month for our co workers and today (april fools day) my unit was in charge of the festivities. We had co workers on a savanger hunt for toast! It relates to us being "burned" out. anywhoo, after the hunt we had all sorts of sweets and stuff in our break room. I almost said what the ****, just indulge and get back on tomorrow. However, I put on a shirt this morning that I bought last summer at my smaller weight (almost there now) and it fit. So I just had my brocoli and a shake and watched everyone else indulge. It was hard at first but then I got engaged in conversation and it became easier. I cannot promise that i will pass every hurdle with the same grace or even at all, but I did for today!!! YAY ME!!!

Yipppeee! Keep it up...down to 171...AWESOME...I hope to be right behind you in the next week as I recover from my cheat.

Originally Posted by darbs7:
Yipppeee! Keep it up...down to 171...AWESOME...I hope to be right behind you in the next week as I recover from my cheat.

Just wanted to clarify the post. I am not at 171. My last weigh in was 175 (this am I was at 174), so I am close but not there yet.

Originally Posted by mepeterson:
Just wanted to clarify the post. I am not at 171. My last weigh in was 175 (this am I was at 174), so I am close but not there yet.

174 is still kick butt...I am 176...but I gave in to a bottle of red tonight (but was 100% on protocol today and I am skipping my snack tonight....the red has so little carbs and from past experience I know it will not knock me out of ketosis). I shared with the hubby along with filet and scallops for dinner. Yummy!

Originally Posted by darbs7:
174 is still kick butt...I am 176...but I gave in to a bottle of red tonight (but was 100% on protocol today and I am skipping my snack tonight....the red has so little carbs and from past experience I know it will not knock me out of ketosis). I shared with the hubby along with filet and scallops for dinner. Yummy!

fortunatly for me I am not a big wine drinker so that is not my problem. I have been on plan today but it has been sooo hard. I am craving all sorts of naughty stuff. not sure why the cravings as I have been OP so should be in ketosis. Just gonna keep at it and hope for the best.

Originally Posted by mepeterson:
fortunatly for me I am not a big wine drinker so that is not my problem. I have been on plan today but it has been sooo hard. I am craving all sorts of naughty stuff. not sure why the cravings as I have been OP so should be in ketosis. Just gonna keep at it and hope for the best.

Yup went off plan Saturday night....with Mr. Atkins

Had more wine and hubby and I had a tray of goodies...cheeses, meats, and olives, with evoo and garlic. No dinner...just wine and the treats.

Woke up Sunday still in ketosis....and again this morning still in ketosis.

I will stay off the scale until later this week because of possible fluid retention from the wine (it always makes me retain)

Originally Posted by rulemom:
I have a question... I am going to phase off for the summer and our 3 weeks at the beach in June. I have read on here that it's 2 weeks on PH2 and 2weeks on PH 3. My coach said it can all be done in two weeks. My goal weight has changed several times but I will be happy wherever I end up. I am okay with myself right now but want to do this program right. Feedback is appreciated.

NSV. Had my first compliment today and it only took me 31 lbs to get it!!!

When I phased off for my wedding last October, I did it in 2 weeks. My coach had me skip phase 2 and go directly into Phase 3. She told me that Phase 3 was the most critical part of phasing off as it's the phase that "restarts" your pancreas and must be done for at least 14 days.
It worked well for me to do it this way. Good luck!

Hello all, here is to another great week. So tomorrow will be my official week two weigh in (AGAIN). I am a constant weigher and I have only lost about a pound. The second week is always hard for me and I do not loose much. I am just gonna do my best and keep going. I am nervous as I have to go out of town on April 16-17th, I plan to stay on plan so we shall see how it goes. I have a cheat planned for May 14th so I want to stay op until then.

I was happy to have made it through another weekend with no cheats. it was hard for some reason, I wanted all sorts of stuff not on plan. I was pretty proud of myself that I did not give in

Thanks for all the support!!!

Bad me - it was my turn to cheat on saturday! Ate cashews, jellybeans, almonds, rice and tasted 2 special cakes I baked last week... with 1 1/2 glass of white wine also! Felt bad, tasted good but now back on track as phasing off progresses. Ate phase 2 yesterday and so far so good for today also. With phase 3 just around the corner (as of friday) will be a good OP girl all week!

Have a wonderful IP week everyone!
Sylvie

Originally Posted by darbs7:
Great job...and so quick...it does feel good.

Have fun in Canada and worry about getting back on track when you come home.

The advice from the experienced is priceless for sure...I used so much last September and October...it really helped with my success.

Thanks Darbs....I'm back from the weekend and back on 100%.....

Originally Posted by mepeterson:
Hello all, here is to another great week. So tomorrow will be my official week two weigh in (AGAIN). I am a constant weigher and I have only lost about a pound. The second week is always hard for me and I do not loose much. I am just gonna do my best and keep going. I am nervous as I have to go out of town on April 16-17th, I plan to stay on plan so we shall see how it goes. I have a cheat planned for May 14th so I want to stay op until then.

I was happy to have made it through another weekend with no cheats. it was hard for some reason, I wanted all sorts of stuff not on plan. I was pretty proud of myself that I did not give in

Thanks for all the support!!!

I am so excited for you....I know how good I feel when I am focused and on plan and losing. I wish I could follow your lead. I am just trying to stay on track until my trip to New HOpe and Atlantic City and then I am dedicating 5 weeks with no cheat.

Originally Posted by SylvieG:
Bad me - it was my turn to cheat on saturday! Ate cashews, jellybeans, almonds, rice and tasted 2 special cakes I baked last week... with 1 1/2 glass of white wine also! Felt bad, tasted good but now back on track as phasing off progresses. Ate phase 2 yesterday and so far so good for today also. With phase 3 just around the corner (as of friday) will be a good OP girl all week!

Have a wonderful IP week everyone!
Sylvie

How exciting that you are phasing off (again, but still). You have done very well. 2 special cakes...what kind...desserts are the one thing I really haven't indulged in...even on my cruise.

Not that I wouldn't want one, but I just get full before they come.

Originally Posted by Maggiemagu:
Thanks Darbs....I'm back from the weekend and back on 100%.....

Good job. did you have fun?

Originally Posted by darbs7:
How exciting that you are phasing off (again, but still). You have done very well. 2 special cakes...what kind...desserts are the one thing I really haven't indulged in...even on my cruise.
Not that I wouldn't want one, but I just get full before they come.

Black Forest cake and a Charlotte (cake, fresh fruits, custard, whipped cream)... Made them in a baking class on tuesday - did not cheat then!

Originally Posted by SylvieG:
Black Forest cake and a Charlotte (cake, fresh fruits, custard, whipped cream)... Made them in a baking class on tuesday - did not cheat then!

Black forest is my favorite.

My daughter just enrolled in Le Cordon Bleu in Austin. She starts May 16th. She loves to bake. I am worried because she was 150 pounds overweight, but has lost 55 so far on IP. What do you think?

Hi!
 

Gosh, here you all are. I've been only posting once a week and haven't "lurked" in a while but I am so glad to have found some familiar names again and see the results.

Way to go DARBS on the 70 pound mark!!

WI#17 for me today and I hit 50!! Yipee!! 22 pounds to go to ONEDERLAND!!
I am so happy and motivated.

Got to say I am so proud of myself for sticking with it because of recent challenges. My hubby of 30 years left me on January 15th. It's been tough emotionally, but I stuck 100% to protocol and it is showing. Please pray for me. It still hurts a lot. Thank you.