Okay, so whoever mentioned the PB2 powder... I'm really glad you didn't bring this up until I was 2 weeks from phasing off... I got a shipment in from Netrition and that stuff is YUMMY. I think it will definitely come in handy for maintenance!

Also, heated up some leftover pork loin roast with some of the WF thick & spicy BBQ sauce - OMG. Who knew that WF actually made something that tasted good?! That will definitely be a product that I keep buying after I'm done on IP!

I just bought the thick & spicy BBQ sauce - it's yummy! Sesame ginger is good on a salad with chicken for an asian salad, or as a stir fry sauce on the cauliflower fried rice.

I'd definitely try adding the restricted - I know that working 12s is very physical and your body probably needs it. Try adding in a restricted on the days that you're working (I assume you're only working 3 days a week) as a 4th packet and see what happens. Definitely make sure you're getting your water in too, but do try the restricted.

Of course in the morning vs in the evening makes a difference - how much water did you drink today before you weighed in? All the food you've eaten, packets you've had, etc. I weighed one of my 32 oz. filled water bottles - that sucker weighs 2 lbs. That's a lot of weight!

If you weighed in after eating and with more water in you then normal, it will definitely have an impact. My weigh in two weeks ago was 8:30pm, and I only lost 1pm. My weight drop the week after was more. 2.6 is still good, though. And you had a great 1st week too, so don't get discouraged. The numbers may seem small, but they add up fast.

I had a restricted veggie, tomato sauce, would it be really bad to have my bar? I hate giving it up. :(

I am waiting for a netrition order with PB2 in it. So give it to the hubs, huh? That's what I was planning.

I also love the thick and spicy BBQ sauce. Luckily, I can buy that at my local grocery store. Its my go to marinade and sauce for BBQ chicken. That and Chipotle Ranch are my favorites. Bacon Ranch is ok too, as is the Italian.

I'm pretty sure the occasional veggies aren't restricted 'once a day' like the packets. Just means you can only eat from that list of veggies 2 times per week.

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In a frying pan. Turn on the heat and let it get hot. Break the nori sheets into pieces that will fit in the pan. Put the whole sheet/piece in contact with the pan's surface. It turns green when toasted. I break mine into 4 pieces and the last 2 toast faster because the pan is good and hot by that time. I also toast sesame seeds in a dry pan like that. :)
Good idea to use them as crackers! I just eat them plain. My bf licks them and sprinkles sea salt on so it sticks. A Japanese way to eat scrambled eggs is to crush some toasted nori on top of the eggs with sesame seeds.

i hadn't noticed that either. LOL.

So it's not a big deal to have a limited veggie and a restricted item on the same day? I'm confused.

Go for it! Use a coppery red...gorgeous with green eyes! (I'm a M-A-C make-up artist)

hello altona32, i have the caramel and i love it. i also like the original bbq sauce. for dressings i have the caesar, ranch, honey dijon and thousand island. i'm not totally crazy for them, but today i put caesar dressing, grapeseed oil, red dragon soya sauce(no carbs, calories, fat, but has some sodium)pepper and garlic powder and it was a very nice blend for a dressing. and it was ip friendly. so i think i will do that to all the dressings when i'm having a salad. i even mixed it with mushrooms and celery that i had steamed in a microve ziploc steam bag. you can tell i am getting creative with the veggies. i'm not real crazy on veggies, but i'm getting better. which wf products have you tried?

you are going to ROCK THIS DIET! i am soooooo excited to see your progress every week. don't step on it everyday if possible. i'm bad for that too, but have decided that i'm going to put it away and only step on it on weigh in day. good luck this week. what day is your weigh in?

Thank you for taking the time to respond, I will definitely add a restricted to my long days! I will also try to see if I can get more water in, I already drink well over a gallon a day.

Amanda

Hello everyone! I made the cabbage rolls that I found on the recipe thread somewhere and they were amazing!!! My hubs even loved them!!!!

I also have a problem... My boss's birthday is Friday and she really loves my homemade cheesecake, so I told her thats what I would do for her... I work at a bank, and we are all pretty good about bringing goodies when its someones birthday... PROBLEM IS.... I dont want to cheat but I know that I will be tempted, as there will be cookies, cheesecake, pizza, and lots of BAD things there... How can I avoid cheating when I am there for 9 hrs that day... I am thinking I will just stay at my desk and take veggies... :S HELP!!! Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!!!!

Weighing at home is evil, don't you know... I did weigh myself, unfortunately read how many times some weigh themselves on here, I thought to myself that I should at least weigh myself once a week. Well this Sunday I did that, I will never do that again. It freaked me right out I had gained 4 lbs.... I thought wtf how did that happen. I am now off weighing myself. It was discouraging as I wanted to be under 200 lbs this week, I wi tomorrow so I am hoping I will make that famous onederland status this week. :dizzy:

Wow that is so great, how did you do it so fast? that is so amazing you give me strenght to continue.:hug:

One year that is great, I am glad you still provide us with your presents here, it is nice to see people that have completed the phases and I love all the advise. Have a great day...

Wow great picts, I am the same way I hate pictures because it always shows what I look like.. oh and I had tomato soup with homemade salsa and love it that way.

your pictures are great you must be very proud of yourself.

Laura that is great I love your collar bones, I keep feeling mine trying to poke out but soon they will be there and I can't wait.:dance:

I agree with the others either add another packet or eat a restricted once a day. I think you need the extra protein for your demanding job.

I weigh in at around 5 pm and if I weigh the next morning and of course I am a couple of lbs different. but if you continue to weigh in at the same time every week it will balance out. 2.6 lbs for me is a great number, that is 2.6 more that you don't have to lose. I think if you follow the plan and don't stress you will find it works. Have a great night.

Veggies are good, it just means you can have from the limited list 2 times a week. I make salsa and have it 2 days. Enjoy experimenting.

Good evening everyone, I spent the morning at the vet's office with one of my girls (I have 2 bordercollieX) She (Rebel) has been limping for a couple of weeks, so one of my friend's gave up her appointment for me. It is really concerning as we do agility and I want to make sure everything is okay. After several X-rays and sedation (Rebel didn't like laying on her back so she wasn't a good patient) Dr Elly came back with good news, nothing wrong with her spine hips or knees. We think she has a soft tissue damage of her knee, probably from getting stuck in a snowbank and twisted it trying to get out and I will have to continue 20 min walks instead of the 1 or 2 hours we normally go on. So no more agility for 4 to 6 weeks. Poor girl she so loves playing.
Tomorrow is wi 10 hopefully I have a good one, (even though every lbs I lose is good) 2 lbs and I will be under 200 and more important over 40 lbs lost. This is totally worth it. Have a nice night, and will let you all know how I do.

Oh I also posted pictures the latest one was from wi # 9, I had a hard time getting a picture for the before as I hate pictures of me. I will try to post more but I don't have a mirror at home.:?:

Tomorrow is my birthday and weigh in day for me. I am hoping for a big number for a birthday present. :carrot:

Why do people think that they always have to feed you for your birthday. I have not told anyone at the office that I am on this diet. I am waiting to see how long it takes for them to say something. One of the gals at work wanted to order pizza and I talked her out of that with an excuse of so and so being on vaction. Pretty soon she comes back to my office and says that she is going to make brownies instead. I really love her brownies but I don't want to eat them. I don't want to hurt her feelings either.

I am also very worried about this weekend. Not sure if my family is going to make a big deal out of me not eating what they are eating. I really wish that I was just staying home but I can't let this diet stop me from leaving the comforts of home.