Originally Posted by hawndragon:
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.

Congrats on the weight loss. And many hugs for your pain. That is a shocker...30 years...I am very sorry for you. But your attitude is commendable.

Originally Posted by hawndragon:
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.

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep us posted on your journey, we are here to support you!!!

I find im running out of patience now that the weight loss is around 1lb a week no matter how perfectly i execute the plan. I have 26 more lbs to lose to my goal but I may phase off for the summer to get a break and go back on phase 1 in September. I've been at this for 8 months now! Its a lot of sacrifice and i need some motivation. The scale sure isn't giving it to me!

Originally Posted by hawndragon:
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.

You keep goin girl! You need to do this for you! I'm so sorry for your trial you're going through. It sounds very painful. good for you for not giving in to the stress and going off protocol!

Originally Posted by hawndragon:
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.

First of all congratulations on your 50 lbs that is fantastic. I to am proud of you for sticking with it....always remember this is for you and if you can get thru this without chating or quiting...HOLLY SMOKES you can do ANYTHING!!!How empowering this will be for you.

I only live about half an hour from Port Orchard, If you need an IP buddy I would be happy to be that person. We could even get together for IP lunch and 2nd hand shopping for new smaller clothes :) :) :)

DARBS.....OH YA...would be the answer to your question :) We actually went there for a conference but had lots of down time. Had tons of fun checking out the different pubs etc.

Originally Posted by Figgypudding:
I find im running out of patience now that the weight loss is around 1lb a week no matter how perfectly i execute the plan. I have 26 more lbs to lose to my goal but I may phase off for the summer to get a break and go back on phase 1 in September. I've been at this for 8 months now! Its a lot of sacrifice and i need some motivation. The scale sure isn't giving it to me!

I totally understand. I too have been at this a long time (September 13th) and it gets harder and harder. If I am perfect for 10 days in a row....the weight does start to fall off again, but I have only gotten to the 10th day twice in the last few months. I am phasing off Memorial Day weekend no matter what. Then I will tackle whatever I have to in the fall. I am right here with ya.

Originally Posted by Maggiemagu:
DARBS.....OH YA...would be the answer to your question :) We actually went there for a conference but had lots of down time. Had tons of fun checking out the different pubs etc.

Love it....pubs...microbrews...wineries...tapas...apps. .so much fun

Just concluded week # 2!!! Only a 1lb loss but I guess better than a gain. OP all week. Hopeing for a good week this week as next week I leave for a training and I want to continue my motiviation.

Originally Posted by darbs7:
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?

It will be all about choices for her... An advice I saw somewhere was to write down in a precise manner all the ingredients that are added to a recipe so she doesn't have to taste it again when she bakes it a second, third... time! It is a constant challenge because of the habits we created but still possible to do with enough willpower!

I was wondering where everyone went...I haven't been reading this thread because I wasn't on IP for 3 months, but as of today I've been on it officially for 3 months. It's nice to see some familiar names, I can't believe how many new people have started IP recently. Still on protocol 100%, I am loving this diet, but I have to say I am getting bored with what I've been eating. I need to spice things up a little. It's a lot of work, but it's worth it!!

Originally Posted by Hollmark:
I was wondering where everyone went...I haven't been reading this thread because I wasn't on IP for 3 months, but as of today I've been on it officially for 3 months. It's nice to see some familiar names, I can't believe how many new people have started IP recently. Still on protocol 100%, I am loving this diet, but I have to say I am getting bored with what I've been eating. I need to spice things up a little. It's a lot of work, but it's worth it!!

Welcome...and the 3 months was just a suggestion...you would have been more than welcome here. I just didn't want new people to be exposed to the struggles that develop toward the end. Good to see you have done wonderful.

Hope everyone has a great day. OP all day today is my goal. I will continue to say that each day.

Hello "experienced" IP'ers....Have a question, told my coach today I wanted to go to phase 2, she hadn't noticed I was at my goal :(, anyway she didn't give me the sheet or anything just said everything is the same except your lunch will be the same as dinner and don't have an after lunch packet. OK well that's the part that freaks me out, I like the after lunch packet, it cures my sweet want not craving want!!!

Question: If I'm using a low carb packet like the pudding do you think it's ok to still have it after lunch? Maybe cut down on the meat a bit, honestly I don't like the meat that much anyway.

Question #2: I read on the phases thread that you can start adding some cottage cheese and yogurt as well, it doesn't say this on the paper (that I didn't receive :) ) So I'm curious about this as well.

Thank you so much for helping me with these questions.

Originally Posted by Maggiemagu:
Hello "experienced" IP'ers....Have a question, told my coach today I wanted to go to phase 2, she hadn't noticed I was at my goal :(, anyway she didn't give me the sheet or anything just said everything is the same except your lunch will be the same as dinner and don't have an after lunch packet. OK well that's the part that freaks me out, I like the after lunch packet, it cures my sweet want not craving want!!!

Question: If I'm using a low carb packet like the pudding do you think it's ok to still have it after lunch? Maybe cut down on the meat a bit, honestly I don't like the meat that much anyway.

Question #2: I read on the phases thread that you can start adding some cottage cheese and yogurt as well, it doesn't say this on the paper (that I didn't receive :) ) So I'm curious about this as well.

Thank you so much for helping me with these questions.

Not sure what you mean by after lunch packet....do you mean the lunch packet?

Basically in phase II you have two packets a day instead of three. One for breakfast and one for snack. Instead of a packet with veggies at lunch you have meat with veggies.

The dairy comes in phase III.

That stinks that your coach was so aloof. Sorry, but congrats on phaseII. Keep up the good work

Originally Posted by darbs7:
Not sure what you mean by after lunch packet....do you mean the lunch packet?

Basically in phase II you have two packets a day instead of three. One for breakfast and one for snack. Instead of a packet with veggies at lunch you have meat with veggies.

The dairy comes in phase III.

That stinks that your coach was so aloof. Sorry, but congrats on phaseII. Keep up the good work

DARBS...Thanks for your help...yes I mean the packet at lunch. I love this packet and I don't want to give it up :( this packet and the one in the evening keep me from cheating they are like my treat....

I think that will be the last visit I make to my coach...I'm done, I don't need her encouragement (good thing) or anything else from her. Not to notice for 2 weeks that I was at goal....what's up with that??? And then to let me leave without offering the phase II sheet...Oh man...

Looks like your almost ready for phase II as well.

Maggiemagu, congrates at meeting your 90%, sorry that you are not having much luck with your coach.

What if you split your second packet between lunch and after dinner or you maybe you could have your second pack 2 hrs before dinner and have dinner a little later but still before 8pm. I usually do this just because the timing of when dinner is done always seems to be late, and this way I don't cheat when I am making mine and everyone elses dinner.:-)

Well after seening the first rise in weight for almost a week (first time in almost 7months) the scale has started to budge. I have my WI tomorrow so hopefully the scale did not lie to me.

Originally Posted by Maggiemagu:
Hello "experienced" IP'ers....Have a question, told my coach today I wanted to go to phase 2, she hadn't noticed I was at my goal :(, anyway she didn't give me the sheet or anything just said everything is the same except your lunch will be the same as dinner and don't have an after lunch packet. OK well that's the part that freaks me out, I like the after lunch packet, it cures my sweet want not craving want!!!

Question: If I'm using a low carb packet like the pudding do you think it's ok to still have it after lunch? Maybe cut down on the meat a bit, honestly I don't like the meat that much anyway.

Question #2: I read on the phases thread that you can start adding some cottage cheese and yogurt as well, it doesn't say this on the paper (that I didn't receive :) ) So I'm curious about this as well.

Thank you so much for helping me with these questions.

Maggiemagu,

What if you had 2 eggs for breakfast as 1 protein meal, then had your first protein packet at lunch. Snack would be a 2nd packet and dinner would be usual meat & vegies. I don't think there is any reason you can't switch up breakfast and lunch. Does that sound right to everyone else?:shrug:

Lynn

Good morning all!

I will be making the big mac in a bowl tonight, and was wondering if anyone has seen or calculated the total carb / fat / calories in that recipe?

tks

I agree with Lynn, I have been switching up my food times since I started. I will most likely be switching up things on phase II(about 2-3weeks away). Due to scheduling issues.

Originally Posted by woolberger:
Maggiemagu,

What if you had 2 eggs for breakfast as 1 protein meal, then had your first protein packet at lunch. Snack would be a 2nd packet and dinner would be usual meat & vegies. I don't think there is any reason you can't switch up breakfast and lunch. Does that sound right to everyone else?:shrug:

Lynn

I agree, in fact, I was going to post the same suggestion.

But, keep in mind that eventually (sooner rather than later) it will be time to phase off and get used to eating real food for all meals. It may make phase 3 and phase 4 easier to adjust to if you learn now how to incorporate "non-packet" protein at lunch. Maybe if you try it a couple of times a week to start out...sometimes have your packet at breakfast and other times have it at lunch. You may be surprised at how satisfying your lunch protein is and that you don't have afternoon sweet cravings.

Just like it was a challenge to get used to the Phase 1 way of eating, it can be a challenge to now go back to "normal" food and eating patterns. But, the whole goal here is to learn how to live without packets, right?

Whatever you decide to do, good luck. I'm sure you'll find what works best for you. :)

Hey fellow "experienced Ip'ers"! Just checkin in! Nice to see some familiar names still kickin around! I am in phase 3 now, and really struggling with wrapping my head around the breakfast. Don't get me wrong - I'm thrilled to be able to have it again - I just don't want to do it wrong and gain. There is very little info out there about phase 3, and nothing is really consistent! Ahhh!

Originally Posted by LOSINGFORGOOD2010:
Good morning all!

I will be making the big mac in a bowl tonight, and was wondering if anyone has seen or calculated the total carb / fat / calories in that recipe?

tks

LOVE the big mac in a bowl - I always plug my recipes into Livestrong.com and it calculates all that good stuff for you!!

Morning everyone. Hope all is well. Still hanging in there. Great NSV this morning. I was getting ready for work and have to dress up on Thursdays since I have to be in court (well more dressed up than normal) and my other half said "Lookin super skinny baby"!!! Aww how sweet!!!

Originally Posted by mepeterson:
Morning everyone. Hope all is well. Still hanging in there. Great NSV this morning. I was getting ready for work and have to dress up on Thursdays since I have to be in court (well more dressed up than normal) and my other half said "Lookin super skinny baby"!!! Aww how sweet!!!

It sure does feel good when those compliments come out of the blue. :-)

Keep up the good work.

GinBAM - Is your puppy and Akita?? Adorable!

Lesley she is a smooth haired chow chow, I need to get new pictures of her, she is getting so big. Best thing is, she loves taking walks with me and I don't feel like I am being pulled down the street or have to run to keep up with her. That is one of my goals though, to be able to run with her, not for a long time but a while.

Ginger

Nice to see everyone chatting. Disappointed that I can't stay true for very long.

Hoping when I return from my trip to Atlantic City (April 15-21) that I will be perfect until goal.

Thanks ladies

Originally Posted by darbs7:
Nice to see everyone chatting. Disappointed that I can't stay true for very long.

Hoping when I return from my trip to Atlantic City (April 15-21) that I will be perfect until goal.

Thanks ladies

Hey Darbs7, right there with ya. faultered today :( but back on track tommorrow for a week then break then back on track ya da ya da!!!

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions on the Phase II packets. I will just have to do the best I can. How funny that when I started this diet I never thought I would NOT want to give up a packet :)

I'm inspired by all of you and am glad that your hear to give you thoughts and suggestions.

NSV....I can get dressed just once in the morning now, I don't have to change clothes 5 times, I really do love this feeling.

Phase 3 troubles
 

Goodmorning!!! I have been lurking on this thread for awhile, and now that I am in phase 3, I need some help!!

My coach is very vague as to the details of phase 3. She only gave me the chart sheet, which has no serving sizes, details really - of any sort.

So this is what I am having for breakfast:

- 1 Whole Wheat English Muffin (Dempsters)
(130 cal/1.5 fat/24 carbs/5 protein)
- 2 Tbsp Light Philly Cream Cheese
(50 cal/4 fat/2 carbs/2 protein)
- 3 slices Canadian Back Bacon
(70 cal/3 fat/0 carbs/11 protein)
- 1 Boiled Egg
(80 cal/4.5 fat/0 carbs/7 protein)
- 1 C fresh raspberries
(50 cal/0 fat/17 carbs/1 protein)
- 1 C Yogurt
(80 cal/0 fat/11.4 carbs/9.1 protein)

I looked at Jordana's posted phase 3 information sheet, and it says:

Carbs from grains: Under 30g. I am eating 24g. Good to go.
Carbs from Fruit: Under 20g. I am eating 17g. Good to go!
Dairy: Under 15g. I am eating 13.4g. Good to go! (seems like ALOT though!)
Protein: Over 25g. I am eating 35.14g. Plenty.
Fat: Under 15g. (This is where I have trouble! This is total for whole breakfast? Or day?)
Calories: 400-500g. I am eating 460.01. Awesome.

Ok - that actually looks like it might make sense. lol. This is driving me nuts! By the time I get Phase 3 figured out - it will be time for phase 4! AHHH!!! I know this is a very important phase, and I just dont want to bugger it up!

Any thoughts would be appreciated!! Thanks guys!! :?::^::hug:

Originally Posted by Lesley:
Goodmorning!!! I have been lurking on this thread for awhile, and now that I am in phase 3, I need some help!!

My coach is very vague as to the details of phase 3. She only gave me the chart sheet, which has no serving sizes, details really - of any sort.

So this is what I am having for breakfast:

- 1 Whole Wheat English Muffin (Dempsters)
(130 cal/1.5 fat/24 carbs/5 protein)
- 2 Tbsp Light Philly Cream Cheese
(50 cal/4 fat/2 carbs/2 protein)
- 3 slices Canadian Back Bacon
(70 cal/3 fat/0 carbs/11 protein)
- 1 Boiled Egg
(80 cal/4.5 fat/0 carbs/7 protein)
- 1 C fresh raspberries
(50 cal/0 fat/17 carbs/1 protein)
- 1 C Yogurt
(80 cal/0 fat/11.4 carbs/9.1 protein)

I looked at Jordana's posted phase 3 information sheet, and it says:

Carbs from grains: Under 30g. I am eating 24g. Good to go.
Carbs from Fruit: Under 20g. I am eating 17g. Good to go!
Dairy: Under 15g. I am eating 13.4g. Good to go! (seems like ALOT though!)
Protein: Over 25g. I am eating 35.14g. Plenty.
Fat: Under 15g. (This is where I have trouble! This is total for whole breakfast? Or day?)
Calories: 400-500g. I am eating 460.01. Awesome.

Ok - that actually looks like it might make sense. lol. This is driving me nuts! By the time I get Phase 3 figured out - it will be time for phase 4! AHHH!!! I know this is a very important phase, and I just dont want to bugger it up!

Any thoughts would be appreciated!! Thanks guys!! :?::^::hug:

I was happy to see you quoting from Jordana. She, along with other past IPers, has tons of helpful info for all of us. That is where I obtained my knowledge, and IMHO, everyone who is phasing off should read the old threads. The info is there and available for all of us and it is extremely helpful!

The 15 grams or less of fat is for breakfast only. Don't apply any of the above numbers to your remaining meals for the day. Go back to PH 2 guidelines for lunch, dinner and snack. That being said, don't skip the fat for breakfast. I choose a 2.5% fat greek yogurt in the mornings, which takes care of the dairy carbs and fat in one fell swoop. I switch to a fat free greek yogurt for my snack late in the evening. PH 3 can be intimidating, but you are doing it the right way...reading up, studying the foods, making good choices. It will become second nature soon, I don't even consult my menus any longer. I know what to eat when, and trust me, it works! Good luck!

Thanks Jenny! I think I just needed someone else to say I was doing it right. lol. You know how it gets when you get overwhelmed with counting eveything!! You start to loose it! haha!

I am so thankful for all the information and questions people post, as I will be starting phase II in 2-3 weeks. I like to be ahead of the game and have a plan of attack before I get to the next phase. All the questions and response on this forum and this thread have been so helpful in the past 7 months.

Did (again) start phase 3 today... The breakfast was ssoooo good! Have not met goal weight but as I was about to give in to all the cravings that hit me since January, I decided to phase out the "proper" way.

Your wisdom have helped me this time around - thank you ladies! :)

Originally Posted by Lesley:

So this is what I am having for breakfast:

- 1 Whole Wheat English Muffin (Dempsters)
(130 cal/1.5 fat/24 carbs/5 protein)
- 2 Tbsp Light Philly Cream Cheese
(50 cal/4 fat/2 carbs/2 protein)
- 3 slices Canadian Back Bacon
(70 cal/3 fat/0 carbs/11 protein)
- 1 Boiled Egg
(80 cal/4.5 fat/0 carbs/7 protein)
- 1 C fresh raspberries
(50 cal/0 fat/17 carbs/1 protein)
- 1 C Yogurt
(80 cal/0 fat/11.4 carbs/9.1 protein)

Ok - that actually looks like it might make sense. lol. This is driving me nuts! By the time I get Phase 3 figured out - it will be time for phase 4! AHHH!!! I know this is a very important phase, and I just dont want to bugger it up!

Any thoughts would be appreciated!! Thanks guys!! :?::^::hug:

I think you're doing very well! And Jordanna had her baby (girl) March 16th.

I was going to suggest a similar breakfast in the Phase 3 breakfasts, but you beat me to the draw. My tweak: Pseudo-eggs Benedict with crumbled low-calorie feta cheese, 2 poached eggs, 2 Canadian bacon. The feta goes very well in this combination. And it's good you got an English muffin with 3 g of fiber.

All my congratulations to Jordanna!! Send her my best wishes :) xx

Originally Posted by mepeterson:
Hey Darbs7, right there with ya. faultered today :( but back on track tommorrow for a week then break then back on track ya da ya da!!!

I get so mad at myself....but then I don't....life is short and I am NOT gaining...I actually net a loss after a month (only a couple of pounds, but still a loss).

I am going to be perfect until next Friday...have been perfect since Sunday....then off to New Hope for wine weekend and then Atlantic City for shopping, spa, and gambling....and unfortnately eating and drinking. But then I am committing to 5 weeks of perfection so I can hopefully lose a solid 10 pounds before the 28th of May (my anniversary). Then perfect again until June 28th (Las Vegas). The back home and I will phase off and hopefully weigh about 155 at the time.

What do you think?

Lesley,

Welcome to phase 3! It sounds like you are doing it perfectly. I got my info from Jordanna's post too. It has worked well. Best of luck to you.

Lynn

Thanks everyone, you guys are a great resource for powering through this phase!

One more question - does anyone know how much fat/calories/carbs/protein we should have daily on phase 3 & 4?? I have searched the threads till my eyes hurt. lol. Even rough guesses?

Congratulate Jordanna for me if anyone talks to her!!!!

Darbs - I don't know how you do it! Managing to have such success AND travel so much!! I'm jealous!

Phase 4
 

Originally Posted by Lesley:
Thanks everyone, you guys are a great resource for powering through this phase!

One more question - does anyone know how much fat/calories/carbs/protein we should have daily on phase 3 & 4?? I have searched the threads till my eyes hurt. lol. Even rough guesses?

Congratulate Jordanna for me if anyone talks to her!!!!

Darbs - I don't know how you do it! Managing to have such success AND travel so much!! I'm jealous!

Lesley,

I don't think there is a recipe for macronutrients in maintenance. Dr. Tran gives us advice about not combining carbs & fats and what to do after you have a major "slip", but he says that dieting and maintaining are two different animals. He says maintaining involves "dietetics". How many carbs, fats, protein and calories you will need to maintain will have everything to do with how much you weigh, how active you are, etc. I use *********pal.com to track my daily intake. If you enter your weight, activity, etc, it gives you a target to maintain your weight. There are thousands of foods in their database including Ideal Protein products. All the stats have already been entered. I tend to eat all the calories I'm allowed but eat higher amounts of protein and fiber, and lower amounts of fats and carbs. It's working for me so far! It's a free service. There are lots of free tracking sites on-line. Hope this gives you some ideas. It is hard to give up the structure of phases 1&2.

Lynn

Originally Posted by Lesley:
Thanks everyone, you guys are a great resource for powering through this phase!

One more question - does anyone know how much fat/calories/carbs/protein we should have daily on phase 3 & 4?? I have searched the threads till my eyes hurt. lol. Even rough guesses?

Congratulate Jordanna for me if anyone talks to her!!!!

Darbs - I don't know how you do it! Managing to have such success AND travel so much!! I'm jealous!

Well....I am not really successful at this point. I am managing to keep the weight off and lose a pound or two here or there, but damn...I have too much fun. married young...parents by 19/21....now we are just enjoying our empty nest and each other a ton.

I will have two months with no travel from April 22 to June 28 (well one overnight)...but that is manageable.

But I am thrilled to be down 70 pounds! I just wish I could focus and lose another 15 and be done.