good morning all. just got done my weigh in and lost 1.4lbs. so that is a total of 101.8
hope everyone is having a great week.

Sometimes after a big loss (and nine pounds is BIG) you might see a smaller loss the next week---hang in there---this program works!!!

WOW!!!! That is terrific!! Well done!

Take 3 heaping teaspoons of CALM in the evening, after dinner. It's magnesium in a powder that tastes like lemon-raspberry and is approved for IP (Peter Gillham's Natural Calm is the full name of it). I always take it with hot water. Drink it and wait, maybe 1-2 hours. You should have a movement. Can you tell this has been a problem for me? :)

Awesome!!! You are such an inspiration!! You are cruising down the skinny highway!! Keep up the good work!

Great job. You are having great successes on this program. I am so happy for you!

Plan to do some research and read all the posts. Just can't see the point in spending all that money and not lose. Will admit that I am frustrated at this time and just want to be done. I am committed to this journey but looking in the mirror and have to do a double take. Damn I am looking good (at least better than before). Waiting for my appt to weigh in. Will post later

Thanks for all the positive feedback. I know I am not running this marathon alone!!

Thank you CinnamonSparkles! I am on my way to WallyWorld to see if they carry it! My Dr. said it is likely the Cal/Mag pills causing it. I drink at least 120oz of water a day and I just feel so miserable:( Agin, t:Dhanks soooo much for the quick advice!:D

WI#2 last night and I'm down another 4.6 lbs and 5.5". I was super happy, especially after a weekend of eating out 3 different times. I was able to stay OP at all times, but was concerned I had overeaten on the protein.

Great job everyone on the losses! And thank you for all the tips and motivation, it makes this journey so much easier for me!!

Can you describe your breakfast in pornographic detail so that I can live vicariously??

OMG, This is exactly what happened to me! I lost my mom 2 years ago. My dad came to live with me. Although he is very self sufficient, My entire lifestyle changed. It felt like having kids at home again! I was used to coming and going as I pleased now suddenly I have to be responsible???? I gained 20 pounds over about 18 months, mostly from lack of activity and preparing meals for a retired farmer who is used to "3 squares a day." I think Dad and I were both learning how to cope. I've decided it's time to take my life back!!! Hello IP!!

That request deserves a huge "LOL"! I sooo miss my Atkin style breakfasts at times, but oh well! I made the family stone ground toast with butter and no sugar added strawberry preserves and just know I drooled on someones toast!!!:o

I totally need to hide the scale, I weighed myself this morning and up 1.6lbs mind you it is TOM and not sure how much that has to weigh in on it, I have been very sticking to the plan, I am not even eating any restricted foods, so I am not sure if this will kick and by tuesday I will see a decrease, I am hoping, any advice would be great.

Hi everyone, tomorrow will be WI #2 for me and I'm pretty sure there won't be too much of a weight loss. I am becoming a bit frustrated with eating the same things especially since I'm not much of a veggie person! Anyway, it is my TOM now (which was weirdly brought on by IP since I am on the birth control shot and should not have it). So my question is, when the TOM ends, will I begin to lose weight right away or will it take another week or so?? I'm really needing to see some better results quicker or I'm going to lose motivation!
P.S. I have not cheated at all!

Hi everyone!

I am so happy to see some of the people who have been on the program for a long time. You are so inspiring!

Krisbelle I am in awe of you. Having the commitment to lose the weight and stay with it is fantastic! You are an inspiration to me.

Today was my official week 1 WI and I lost a total of 7.6 lbs. I've done a lot of dieting in my life and not lost that much in 1 week- ever. I'm pretty happy- especially because sticking with it has been really easy.

TWoww I'm with you on the "Big C". not my usual state, and I'm surprised considering the volume of veggies and water I'm downing in a day, but I'll be buying to assist in that area today as well. Blech.

Have a great day everyone! :)