I had my first consultation yesterday, and I am very excited to get started. I have about 35-40 lbs to lose. I'm Looking forward to getting my inspiration and motivation on these pages.
About me: I am a stay at home mom to seven great kids ages 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 14, and 15. Being as busy as you can imagine I am, the idea of not having to think about what I'm cooking really appeals to me. I think i'll like just being able to open a package and go.
Becky
Hi Becky! You are right about Phase 1 being really easy. 3 packets per day plus dinner. Besides that, it's just cutting up veggies really. I love that it's all figured out for us and we don't have to think about it. I always eat raw veggies for lunch because it's the fastest pre-time for veggies. I am so excited for you! You have 7 children, wow! Losing weight will help you take care of you, and in turn will help you give your best self to your family. Welcome!
Ok here it is...I hit my goal yesterday....70 lbs....can I say that again 70 lbs...
I am 5'7" and people are calling me slim, skinney, half of me, hot, and loads of other fun things...
This has been the best thing I've ever done for me...I will post new at goal pictures soon...
To celebrate...I went and bought some clothes...and had a ball...
dress pants...size 10 long....dress for a wedding really pretty size 12 it looks incredible my husband said...shirt size large and medium...tankini size 12....and shoes i lost 1/2 a size and do not wear wides anymore..that was pretty cool....
so someone asked me well what are you going to do now..so I said ahh probaly lose 5 more as a buffer..they laughed...
This feels good... I went from 1-2x and size 18-20--to my new size...yes it can be done and its worth it...
I bought tons of Easter candy for grandkids yesterday and it all made it home unopened!!!! That is a first for me.
that is good, I figure the food and temptations are going to be there always anyway why not have it around. I feel that I can do this so I bought chocolates for the office it sits on the end of my desk and it doesn't bother me. I bake for work and I still enjoy people say that the baking is really good, but I don't need to sample it. I guess that is the big thing.... I don't NEED the junk food. and I feel better because of it.
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Originally Posted by ontariophotogal
My guess would also be that the ketostix may not be reading correctly or you're drinking so much water that its affecting them. I don't think it would even be possible to drop 6 pounds if you weren't in ketosis. Keep rocking it like you do my friend!
Welcome! You Will find so much support on these boards so visit often! And congrats for making a great decision with this program, it really works!
You'll be ok, i too have taken mine late and even a few times not at all so don't sweat it. Let us know how your weigh in goes!
Awesome!
Sitting here at the hospital with my little man...he needs to have bloodwork and see a specialist about his horrible bloody noses. Wish us luck as he has autism and that makes everything just a bit more stressful.
Weigh in number 9 for me tomorrow morning and the first one after a week on phase 2....should be interesting. I will begin phase 3 after the weigh in and let me tell you how nervous and excited I am about it. Certainly looking forward to breakfast lol.
Hope everyone has a fantastic day.
my thoughts are with you and your little guy that has to be hard on both of you. Have a great WI today and I am curious about all the phases so keep us advised.
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Ok here it is...I hit my goal yesterday....70 lbs....can I say that again 70 lbs...
I am 5'7" and people are calling me slim, skinney, half of me, hot, and loads of other fun things...
This has been the best thing I've ever done for me...I will post new at goal pictures soon...
To celebrate...I went and bought some clothes...and had a ball...
dress pants...size 10 long....dress for a wedding really pretty size 12 it looks incredible my husband said...shirt size large and medium...tankini size 12....and shoes i lost 1/2 a size and do not wear wides anymore..that was pretty cool....
so someone asked me well what are you going to do now..so I said ahh probaly lose 5 more as a buffer..they laughed...
This feels good... I went from 1-2x and size 18-20--to my new size...yes it can be done and its worth it...
That is just great. You are looking very slim, you are my role model so keep it up I can't wait.
Have a great Easter weekend and happy shopping. So has your feelings for shopping changed? I use to hate shopping, wondering if that will change when I am able to fit into "normal" clothing.
mamarix1:
“I love your attitude. you can accomplish anything you set your mind to I can tell! Are you an aries???????? come on, tell.”
Haha! Nope, cancer. At least that’s what the tattoo says.
blueandwhite:
“Good to see you! I was thinking about you today - realized you hadn't posted for a bit & hoping all is well.
Glad you got the scale, sorry the number was worse than you had hoped, but as you say, you won't see that number again! Stay strong!”
Thanks! It will get better, I know. I just love this forum. I was feeling poopy about the number and the hubs suggested I get on my “chicks forum” to feel better. Boy, was he right! Just reading about the successes of others makes me feel a lot better!
Ray:
“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 so much! This is so encouraging!! WI day is Friday for now. If I get a job, it will have to move to Saturday. I feel ready for anything today! We can do this!!
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I am very happy and proud for you to take on this program. It will work and work wonders for you. You will feel great doing it once you get past the first week. Trust us when we say you will feel great, YOU WILL. Trust the plan and be faithful to the program and it will work for you. My father in law was 374 when he started back in June. He has been holding steady in the 240's now for 2 months, that was his goal for now. You can do this and we are all here to support you!
Thank you so much! I can’t do this without you guys!
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Ok here it is...I hit my goal yesterday....70 lbs....can I say that again 70 lbs...
I am 5'7" and people are calling me slim, skinney, half of me, hot, and loads of other fun things...
This has been the best thing I've ever done for me...I will post new at goal pictures soon...
To celebrate...I went and bought some clothes...and had a ball...
dress pants...size 10 long....dress for a wedding really pretty size 12 it looks incredible my husband said...shirt size large and medium...tankini size 12....and shoes i lost 1/2 a size and do not wear wides anymore..that was pretty cool....
so someone asked me well what are you going to do now..so I said ahh probaly lose 5 more as a buffer..they laughed...
This feels good... I went from 1-2x and size 18-20--to my new size...yes it can be done and its worth it...
Wonderful!! Congratulations! What an inspiration!!
I am doing better today. I did realize the Syntrax aren't a good alternative for me so I will save them for my marathon training. I will start more light exercise next week.
Ok here it is...I hit my goal yesterday....70 lbs....can I say that again 70 lbs...
I am 5'7" and people are calling me slim, skinney, half of me, hot, and loads of other fun things...
This has been the best thing I've ever done for me...I will post new at goal pictures soon...
To celebrate...I went and bought some clothes...and had a ball...
dress pants...size 10 long....dress for a wedding really pretty size 12 it looks incredible my husband said...shirt size large and medium...tankini size 12....and shoes i lost 1/2 a size and do not wear wides anymore..that was pretty cool....
so someone asked me well what are you going to do now..so I said ahh probaly lose 5 more as a buffer..they laughed...
This feels good... I went from 1-2x and size 18-20--to my new size...yes it can be done and its worth it...
Wow! Congratulations to you. What a wonderful feeling this must be for you!
Ok here it is...I hit my goal yesterday....70 lbs....can I say that again 70 lbs...
I am 5'7" and people are calling me slim, skinney, half of me, hot, and loads of other fun things...
This has been the best thing I've ever done for me...I will post new at goal pictures soon...
To celebrate...I went and bought some clothes...and had a ball...
dress pants...size 10 long....dress for a wedding really pretty size 12 it looks incredible my husband said...shirt size large and medium...tankini size 12....and shoes i lost 1/2 a size and do not wear wides anymore..that was pretty cool....
so someone asked me well what are you going to do now..so I said ahh probaly lose 5 more as a buffer..they laughed...
This feels good... I went from 1-2x and size 18-20--to my new size...yes it can be done and its worth it...
yahoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo SO DAMN HAPPY FOR YOU...
Good morning everyone !!
I spent some time last night looking at Nutrition labels and now I am confused !!
The Ideal Protein chocolate pudding has 110 cal, 0.5 g fat, 15 mg, cholesterol, carbs 7g, sugars 4g .
I looked at the rice cakes which are non IP and they are
35 cal, fat 0.2 g, cholesterol 0, Carbs 3, sugars 0
If i look at the two, rice cakes are the way to go for a snack. I know you are not getting your protein, but this cannot be all that bad.
I guess what I am asking is : If i eat these will I get a setback ?
TOM is rearing its ugly head soon and I guess im feeling hungry these days
[QUOTE=JudoGirl;3818066]Ok here it is...I hit my goal yesterday....70 lbs....can I say that again 70 lbs...
I am 5'7" and people are calling me slim, skinney, half of me, hot, and loads of other fun things...
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How AWESOME is this!!! :c heer2::
I am so excited today to finally hit onederland AND...the official halfway mark to my goal!
Ok here it is...I hit my goal yesterday....70 lbs....can I say that again 70 lbs...
I am 5'7" and people are calling me slim, skinney, half of me, hot, and loads of other fun things...
This has been the best thing I've ever done for me...I will post new at goal pictures soon...
To celebrate...I went and bought some clothes...and had a ball...
dress pants...size 10 long....dress for a wedding really pretty size 12 it looks incredible my husband said...shirt size large and medium...tankini size 12....and shoes i lost 1/2 a size and do not wear wides anymore..that was pretty cool....
so someone asked me well what are you going to do now..so I said ahh probaly lose 5 more as a buffer..they laughed...
This feels good... I went from 1-2x and size 18-20--to my new size...yes it can be done and its worth it...
Congratulations!!!
Have you posted pictures? I'd love to see your gorgeous self. Take one in the dress that you are going to wear to the wedding! LOL I love seeing people dressed up. And you lost weight on your feet?!? 1/2 a size? That is really incredible. 70 pounds takes a lot of hard work and dedication to the journey. Hooray for your journey on IP and continuing journey of health and wellness.
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Good morning everyone !!
I spent some time last night looking at Nutrition labels and now I am confused !!
The Ideal Protein chocolate pudding has 110 cal, 0.5 g fat, 15 mg, cholesterol, carbs 7g, sugars 4g .
I looked at the rice cakes which are non IP and they are
35 cal, fat 0.2 g, cholesterol 0, Carbs 3, sugars 0
If i look at the two, rice cakes are the way to go for a snack. I know you are not getting your protein, but this cannot be all that bad.
I guess what I am asking is : If i eat these will I get a setback ?
TOM is rearing its ugly head soon and I guess im feeling hungry these days
These are not on the protocol sheet and therefore are not on program (OP). I personally would not waste my time and money eating things that are not on the program...
I think of it this way. The program is very specific. That makes it strict, but easy to follow. It works. Why mess with that? If you are hungry, have another unrestricted IP packet.
Ok here it is...I hit my goal yesterday....70 lbs....can I say that again 70 lbs...
I am 5'7" and people are calling me slim, skinney, half of me, hot, and loads of other fun things...
This has been the best thing I've ever done for me...I will post new at goal pictures soon...
To celebrate...I went and bought some clothes...and had a ball...
dress pants...size 10 long....dress for a wedding really pretty size 12 it looks incredible my husband said...shirt size large and medium...tankini size 12....and shoes i lost 1/2 a size and do not wear wides anymore..that was pretty cool....
so someone asked me well what are you going to do now..so I said ahh probaly lose 5 more as a buffer..they laughed...
This feels good... I went from 1-2x and size 18-20--to my new size...yes it can be done and its worth it...
How wonderful! Glad you had such fun celebrating reaching your goal - you earned it!!
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