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To read about the big losses, NSVs, and inspiring stories you missed yesterday: IP Daily Chat - Monday 9 May 2011

Good Morning all! Hope I did that right.

Had a good day yesterday, even though my hubby has decided that our life needs to be turned upside down, and he's going to find another job, which will mean moving our 4 children and probably my niece as well to another State. I've kind of been wanting it, but at the same time..it's completely scary and stressful.

Have a good OP day all!!

Happy Tuesday! Here is to the day I get back to my routine of IP. Yesterday I gave in....I went a little overboard!
Woke up and my stomach is churning... it is not happy with my decisions of foods I ate yesterday....ugh!
Hope everyone enjoys their day!

Yesterday I was so excited when I announced that I got my DBA and I was opening my own Ideal Protein here in San Antonio....wow if I had any dout you guys really picked me up and gave me a big hug...
Its the cutest location like out of Charles Dickens novel...its in a little plaza..
with several quaint shops...
I already have 8 customers waiting to start and the doors are not even open...
San Antonio is going to get thinner one person at a time...
Oh went to a wedding last weekend..it was the first time my family saw me..
It was really quite funny...a lot of mouths were open..made me laugh...I felt like a queen...in a beautiful blue dress...

Morning everyone!

I had a pretty good first day yesterday. I had some aspartame so I will try and nix that from here on out. I feel pretty good other than the massive headache I developed late yesterday afternoon. OTC pain meds was one thing I really wanted to stop having (Tylenol, Advil, Excedrine). I broke down this morning and had 2 Tylenol. I couldn't imagine taking all three kids out today with my headache. Good news... the Tylenol already worked and I feel much more ready for my day! I liked my packets yesterday (oatmael, tomato basil soup, butterscotch pudding). Looking forward to today (omelet, leek soup, and I haven't decided on night snack yet).

Hey gang!!! I took my "before" and "thus far" pics. IDK that you can see much of a difference because i have only lost 35 pounds, but I think there are some small changes. I haven't been able to wear the dress I have on today in about TWO YEARS!!!!!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/62718299@N06/

Congrats JudoGirl!

I have my.... 4th weigh in today. Is it bad I can't remember what one this is?
Question as I'm gearing up for my final few weeks of college, which I KNOW will be nothing but food that I must avoid (luckily at this point, I'm strong enough that I don't WANT to blow it at a pizza buffet). Anyway, I'm rambling because that's what finals week does.... So what I'm trying to ask is... Does anyone know if we can have curry?

Bet you looked AWESOME!!! So glad you felt great!!

Happy Tuesday everyone! It's a beautiful sunny day here in Montreal!


Oh wow! Those are some pretty big changes!
Good luck to you all. I hope it goes smoothly and the risk will really pay off for you!

It was interesting for me to read your post. I did 8 pretty good weeks (with the exception of my Father-in-law's passing) and sort of had 2 days off on Sunday and Monday: they were only small cheats, but cheats nonetheless and therefore, in my mind's eye they were "me taking a small break from IP".

Now I am ready to do 2 weeks of phase I boot camp and go back to regular phase I after that. It is a bit of a "starting over" but I really desperately needed the break at that point, however bad that may be. If it counts, I really, fully enjoyed my break and I am not feeling guilty at all.

I went to tap dance last night, nobody noticed my loss (but I am not really part of the "click", so I am not really surprised) but I was pleased with how I felt that I looked in those funny mirrors (I was expecting to see the old me in there but the new me showed up instead!) and I am all motivated again! I am no longer one of the heavier girls in the room but there was another girl there who inspired to me continue (there's alway one, isn't there?). I know I can do this the rest of the way now!

I think I needed the break most because I expected to be done and phasing off by now and it is taking longer than my coach had said it would before I started and than I expected for it to take. I am happy with my progress but grew discouraged, impatient and sad. I was mourning certain food items and just couldn't take it any more.


What a wonderful post!

Good luck on your new business venture! I am sure that you will do very well.

It's also wonderful about the wedding! How fun.

You have so much to be proud of!


Make sure to get all of your water, have some extra salt (it helps with the headaches) and yeah, I took Tylenol too duirng those first days. You'll feel way better soon!

I can see the difference! I find you really beautiful and a great dresser! Way to go!


I don't know about curry... I hope you get your answer but I wanted to wish you good luck in your final weeks!

WOOHOOOOO......now you tap away and feel FAB!!!!!

Thanks so much. Regardless of my size, I have never been one to go drab....I must have PIZZAZZ!!!!!!

Good Morning all! So I am to the point I am needing to buy vitamins....do you guys buy the Ideal Protein vitamins or do you use a different type??? I'm having a tough time swallowing $28 for a bottle of vitamins when they are much more reasonable at Walgreens or Kroger! Please help! Thanks everyone! I hope everyone has a great day!

Lauren

Congratulations! Sounds like you are going to be successful in your business adventure as you were in your weight loss! Good for you. You have always been so kind to me on my weight loss journey. I have 47 pounds left to go. This is my way of life from now on and my cravings for carbs is non-existent now. Keep us informed.

WOw, good for you. Cute black dress and yes I can see the difference. You go girl!

Do you have a natural health food store? I buy mine from Mother Earth where I live. My doctor said that was ok as they were pure vitamins, etc.

I do have drug emporium that has a lot of natural vitamins! I will go there today!

What about the other pills...are there cheaper options for those!!