Originally Posted by littlemissbutterflyz (Post 3787922)

Hello All,

I am new to the boards and starting IP today! Excited to become a part of your wonderful group. Hoping you all have a wonderful weekend.

Originally Posted by brandam6 (Post 3787560)

Has anyone replaced eating with some other vice? At first I was just obsessed with this diet. But now I have replaced the emotional eating with cleaning and shopping.

I think I better focus more on the cleaning! Shopping is going to get me in trouble!

Originally Posted by Tate (Post 3787396)

I have had a SUPER workin hard stressful week....then problem's with my son's school (he is 17 and has autism) and just a REALLLLY rough day. My usual response to this would be to go bowling (Fri nite league I am in) and drink several rum n diet Cokes. I was thinking about it late in the afternoon until the drive home from work......weighing the pors and cons....fighting with myself.

This is a BIG battle for me---honestly, until about 3 weeks ago I had at least a drink or two (or three) just about every nite---some people use food for comfort, I used booze. On my drive, I thought to myself...I know it will be fun for tonight, but how will I feel tomorrow....and at my weigh in on Thursday? I have been TOTALLY OP since I started almost 3 weeks ago----am I really ready to give that up???? Decided no....left off the booze. Rutabega "fries" are in the oven and I am going to have some pork roast since I haven't had dinner yet. Feelin pretty darn good about myself right now!!

Originally Posted by ash825 (Post 3787889)

I missed out on the first few pages of the this thread, and I will catch up, but I had to come and tell you all that I'm in ONEDERLAND!!!!! :flow1: I'm so proud of myself and so thrilled that IP helped me reach a goal that I haven't been able to reach for 12 years!!! I'm going to get my nose pierced today at 2:30 to celebrate. YIKES! Thank you thank you thank you for all the support!!!

Originally Posted by Adrean (Post 3788029)

So I went out for dinner last night with my bff that I haven't seen since before I started IP. I was really hoping she would notice the weight loss.....and nothing! if she did notice she didn't comment (which she is the type of person who would). Gah I know I am doing this diet for myself and how I feel but it sure would be nice if other people noticed once in a while (sure helps with motivation). I have only had one person notice the weight loss who didn't know I was on IP:( I guess its just not as noticeable as I think it is...which is fine I still lost the weight thats all that matters and I'm sure the next 30 lbs will be much more noticeable but still just feeling a bit let down........

Originally Posted by littlemissbutterflyz (Post 3787922)

Hello All,

I am new to the boards and starting IP today! Excited to become a part of your wonderful group. Hoping you all have a wonderful weekend.

Originally Posted by Adrean (Post 3788029)

So I went out for dinner last night with my bff that I haven't seen since before I started IP. I was really hoping she would notice the weight loss.....and nothing! if she did notice she didn't comment (which she is the type of person who would). Gah I know I am doing this diet for myself and how I feel but it sure would be nice if other people noticed once in a while (sure helps with motivation). I have only had one person notice the weight loss who didn't know I was on IP:( I guess its just not as noticeable as I think it is...which is fine I still lost the weight thats all that matters and I'm sure the next 30 lbs will be much more noticeable but still just feeling a bit let down........

Originally Posted by Tate (Post 3787877)

I stepped on the scale this morning (first thing, like I have done everyday for the last umpteen years) and the needle on the scale stopped at a place I have not seen in a long time.......UNDER 300!! Ok, ok, so it was 299.5, but I yelled for my husband tot come quick and look. "Look!!" I said, standing on the scale----that's really under 300, right?? And he said, "Yup!". I know I have along way to go, but this was a big deal and a big day---especially after choosing not to cheat last night!!!

Busy day ahead---have to balance the check book and pay bills, go grocery shopping, and then I have to get into the office for awhile to try to catch up so I am not quite as buried on Monday.

Hope you all have a great day!!!:carrot::carrot::carrot:

Originally Posted by Coloradodivegirl (Post 3787758)

Good Morning all!

I'm doing a "dive by" for a quick update, since I haven't been around. But first, I want to :wave: to my old friends and :welcome: all the new IP'ers!
It's been a trying last 2 weeks, since doing what I've always done, but losing about a pound a week, making me frustrated as all ****. I don't have a WI next as my coach will be in Boston. But after my last meeting with him, he gave me a tip that I have never read here on the blog, so I thought I would share. He told me to try giving up my evening cooked protein in exchange for another packet, so that is what I'm doing now. Don't know if it's working, because I've only been doing it for 2 nights, but I will stay on this new plan for 2 weeks. It really as simplify my life, not to mess around with the cooking every night. I believe he has a few more tricks up his sleeve, but he's not sharing with me yet. I just love my coach, he's awesome!

Also, I have been planning for my life away from IP, it has to come someday, right? I found some great low carb recipes at a website and I have ordered some BP2 peanut butter (powdered) in little packets, ohh they also make chocolate. I can't have it yet, but someday. So I'm gonna make cute little bags of it for my coach and all the girls that work in his office. I thought it would be a cute little thank you gift, when I start the phase off process.

Well back to the rafters for me. Have a great OP Day!!!

Originally Posted by ash825;3787889 I had to come and tell you all that I'm in [COLOR="Blue"

ONEDERLAND[/COLOR]!!!!! :flow1:

Originally Posted by littlemissbutterflyz (Post 3787922)

Hello All,

I am new to the boards and starting IP today! Excited to become a part of your wonderful group. Hoping you all have a wonderful weekend.

Originally Posted by Pxlkitty4 (Post 3787950)

This is one of the funniest things I have read recently. Thanks for the smile...

Originally Posted by GettingItOff (Post 3788003)

Had my first NSV yesterday when my neighbor walked by and told me "you look great." I said what do you mean, because I was off to the park with the dogs in my grungy clothes! She said you really look like you've lost some weight! I was so happy! I had to make some brownies for one of my bosses and didn't even taste them! Although, she said they were really good! LOL! Today I go for WI 3. I am hoping I'm getting there. The arthritis in my knees doesn't to seem to be as intense as before.

Originally Posted by Adrean (Post 3788029)

So I went out for dinner last night with my bff that I haven't seen since before I started IP. I was really hoping she would notice the weight loss.....and nothing! if she did notice she didn't comment (which she is the type of person who would). Gah I know I am doing this diet for myself and how I feel but it sure would be nice if other people noticed once in a while (sure helps with motivation). I have only had one person notice the weight loss who didn't know I was on IP:( I guess its just not as noticeable as I think it is...which is fine I still lost the weight thats all that matters and I'm sure the next 30 lbs will be much more noticeable but still just feeling a bit let down........

Originally Posted by Northern Orchid (Post 3788059)

I had my first WI yesterday, and lost 7.5 lbs and 14.5 inches (3 off my hips alone).
I struggled a little this morning after hubby woke up a little cranky, so then I wanted to eat to comfort myself. I am so happy I was able to recognize it and not give in!

Originally Posted by Coloradodivegirl (Post 3787758)

Good Morning all!

I'm doing a "dive by" for a quick update, since I haven't been around. But first, I want to :wave: to my old friends and :welcome: all the new IP'ers!
It's been a trying last 2 weeks, since doing what I've always done, but losing about a pound a week, making me frustrated as all ****. I don't have a WI next as my coach will be in Boston. But after my last meeting with him, he gave me a tip that I have never read here on the blog, so I thought I would share. He told me to try giving up my evening cooked protein in exchange for another packet, so that is what I'm doing now. Don't know if it's working, because I've only been doing it for 2 nights, but I will stay on this new plan for 2 weeks. It really as simplify my life, not to mess around with the cooking every night. I believe he has a few more tricks up his sleeve, but he's not sharing with me yet. I just love my coach, he's awesome!

Also, I have been planning for my life away from IP, it has to come someday, right? I found some great low carb recipes at a website and I have ordered some BP2 peanut butter (powdered) in little packets, ohh they also make chocolate. I can't have it yet, but someday. So I'm gonna make cute little bags of it for my coach and all the girls that work in his office. I thought it would be a cute little thank you gift, when I start the phase off process.

Well back to the rafters for me. Have a great OP Day!!!

Originally Posted by SusieB (Post 3787813)

Happy Saturday everyone!

Welcome to all the newbies! Congratulations on taking this step. Hang in there! It works!

Congrats on all of the losses! What a great feeling! I am cheering for you all!

I am near the end of week 3 and hanging in very well. I am surprised. It was a very stressful week with the passing of my Father-in-law on Tuesday. I spent the week home with my husband. While the kids were in school, we went shopping for clothes for the whole family to wear to the memorial next weekend. I found some great deals! I managed to bring packets along to eat "on the road"... it was my one restricted per day, but better than fast food for sure!

I bought a beautiful, form fitting dress, with some slimwear for underneath and a great new necklace and earrings. I also got my hair fixed up: I even got full bangs for the first time in forever (on my hairdresser's suggestion). I feel 10 years younger! The look in my husband's face made me feel amazing (when he saw the dress, then when he saw the hair)! I can't wait to put it all together. Too bad it is not for a happier occasion. I found some beautiful clothes for my kids too. I am so proud.

I am also managing my first TOM on IP. The first day was rough as I was eyeing all kinds of forbidden treats and seriously wanting some but my will power is better than I thought! This diet rocks for giving me that! I've never had as much will power before.

Yesterday was my first day that was not 100% OP but I think I managed it okay and I don't think the damage was too bad. My husband wanted to have lunch out with me before I got back to work. So, breakfast was an IP packet, lunch was steak and shrimp with vegetables at a Japanese place (I took soya sauce instead of the Teryaki sauce and didn't have any rice or noodles). We had supper at MIL's (Mother-in-Law's) house: BBQ'ed pork and vegetables (mix and asparagus but she put margarine on them... not much I could do about that). I stuck to water to drink and had a tea after dinner (unsweetened, no milk). I had an IP snack. Hopefully, this wasn't too bad.

I plan to be 100% OP with no restricted today.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Originally Posted by Tate (Post 3787877)

I stepped on the scale this morning (first thing, like I have done everyday for the last umpteen years) and the needle on the scale stopped at a place I have not seen in a long time.......UNDER 300!! Ok, ok, so it was 299.5, but I yelled for my husband tot come quick and look. "Look!!" I said, standing on the scale----that's really under 300, right?? And he said, "Yup!". I know I have along way to go, but this was a big deal and a big day---especially after choosing not to cheat last night!!!

Busy day ahead---have to balance the check book and pay bills, go grocery shopping, and then I have to get into the office for awhile to try to catch up so I am not quite as buried on Monday.

Hope you all have a great day!!!:carrot::carrot::carrot:

Originally Posted by ash825 (Post 3787889)

I missed out on the first few pages of the this thread, and I will catch up, but I had to come and tell you all that I'm in ONEDERLAND!!!!! :flow1: I'm so proud of myself and so thrilled that IP helped me reach a goal that I haven't been able to reach for 12 years!!! I'm going to get my nose pierced today at 2:30 to celebrate. YIKES! Thank you thank you thank you for all the support!!!

Originally Posted by Treena (Post 3788205)

SV: WI #2, down another 4.8 pounds, that makes 10.8 in 2 weeks!!! And I lost another 4.5 inches!!! I got tears in my eyes when I saw the numbers!!!