Big surprise this morning! I found out I`m pregnant! Totally didn`t see this one coming. So no more IP for me. I am concerned with keeping the weight off, and in the meantime eating healthy for the pregnancy. I had just started phase 3 to phase off for a church conference coming up, and then I was going back on to lose the last 8 pounds that stubbornly refused to budge! So now I am totally having to rethink everything.....my "baby" is 2 years old, and my oldest is 5 1/2; we wanted another child, but in another year or so. It must be true that this diet messes with your whole body. We were very much "ahem", taking precautions, but something happened. So I am reeling and in shock, and a tiny bit excited. I`m a little sad my IP journey is over so abruptly, but really hoping to incorporate all this healthiness into my pregnancy. I am at higher risk for a miscarriage due to low progesterone, but my doctor will be monitoring it closely, so hoping it all goes smoothly. Sorry for the ramble, I am just majorly in shock!!
congrats on the baby! Did your Dr put you on prometrium? I may have spelled it wrong. I've had multiple miscarriages one we know for sure was because of low progesterone. Good luck! I saw this and just wanted to say something just in case I could be of any help.
That's if you take synthroid. Cuz you are taking an inactive form of thyroid, and your body is suppose to activate it. If you take armour, it's an active thyroid med, and doesn't need to be activated...so doesn't need to sit in your system
You are absolutely correct. Thanks for the clarification.
Big surprise this morning! I found out I`m pregnant! Totally didn`t see this one coming. So no more IP for me. I am concerned with keeping the weight off, and in the meantime eating healthy for the pregnancy. I had just started phase 3 to phase off for a church conference coming up, and then I was going back on to lose the last 8 pounds that stubbornly refused to budge! So now I am totally having to rethink everything.....my "baby" is 2 years old, and my oldest is 5 1/2; we wanted another child, but in another year or so. It must be true that this diet messes with your whole body. We were very much "ahem", taking precautions, but something happened. So I am reeling and in shock, and a tiny bit excited. I`m a little sad my IP journey is over so abruptly, but really hoping to incorporate all this healthiness into my pregnancy. I am at higher risk for a miscarriage due to low progesterone, but my doctor will be monitoring it closely, so hoping it all goes smoothly. Sorry for the ramble, I am just majorly in shock!!
Congrats! I am very happy for you. Just think how healthy you will be eating with all your new-found knowledge! Lucky little baby!!
congrats on the baby! Did your Dr put you on prometrium? I may have spelled it wrong. I've had multiple miscarriages one we know for sure was because of low progesterone. Good luck! I saw this and just wanted to say something just in case I could be of any help.
Thanks for the heads up...I`m on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy anway, due to really low hormone levels, so he`s just going to reformulate my hormones that I take, and check my levels often to make sure they keep rising. So hopefully.....
Big surprise this morning! I found out I`m pregnant! Totally didn`t see this one coming. So no more IP for me. I am concerned with keeping the weight off, and in the meantime eating healthy for the pregnancy. I had just started phase 3 to phase off for a church conference coming up, and then I was going back on to lose the last 8 pounds that stubbornly refused to budge! So now I am totally having to rethink everything.....my "baby" is 2 years old, and my oldest is 5 1/2; we wanted another child, but in another year or so. It must be true that this diet messes with your whole body. We were very much "ahem", taking precautions, but something happened. So I am reeling and in shock, and a tiny bit excited. I`m a little sad my IP journey is over so abruptly, but really hoping to incorporate all this healthiness into my pregnancy. I am at higher risk for a miscarriage due to low progesterone, but my doctor will be monitoring it closely, so hoping it all goes smoothly. Sorry for the ramble, I am just majorly in shock!!
I am wondering if anyone can tell me what they pack for lunch. I have been running home everyday and cooking something but I have errands that I need to do instead. I don't like raw veggies so I fix an omelette with steamed or roasted veggies. What can I pack and reheat?
Every day at work I have a salad with 1 c cucumber and oil& vinegar and either the mushroom soup with an added cup of cooked mushrooms or the broccoli soup with an added cup of broccoli.
My fiance wants to lose a few lbs. before our wedding, but we can't afford to BOTH be on IP (and I have a lot more to lose than him, and want to look great in my gown, so therefore I am the one on IP)
he picked up a protein powder (shake) at wal mart today called body fortress whey protein.
cal:130
carbs:3
fiber:1
sugar:1
protein:25
ingredients: protein blend (whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate, soy lecithin) cocoa powder, soy lecithin, calcium carbonate, dicalcium phosphate, cellulose gum, xanthan gum, acesulfame potassium, sucralose.
Would this be an okay alternative? he doesn't have a lot to lose, but would like to see his beer gut start to go.
He was thinking about applying IP by drinking 2 of these a day for breakfast and lunch (with 2 cups veggies) and then eating what I have for dinner.
Big surprise this morning! I found out I`m pregnant! Totally didn`t see this one coming. So no more IP for me. I am concerned with keeping the weight off, and in the meantime eating healthy for the pregnancy. I had just started phase 3 to phase off for a church conference coming up, and then I was going back on to lose the last 8 pounds that stubbornly refused to budge! So now I am totally having to rethink everything.....my "baby" is 2 years old, and my oldest is 5 1/2; we wanted another child, but in another year or so. It must be true that this diet messes with your whole body. We were very much "ahem", taking precautions, but something happened. So I am reeling and in shock, and a tiny bit excited. I`m a little sad my IP journey is over so abruptly, but really hoping to incorporate all this healthiness into my pregnancy. I am at higher risk for a miscarriage due to low progesterone, but my doctor will be monitoring it closely, so hoping it all goes smoothly. Sorry for the ramble, I am just majorly in shock!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Babies are such a blessing whether planned or unplanned. I wish you a happy healthy pregnancy and baby.
HAd to go to Cheesecake Factory for lunch today but was able to stay on plan! I had a salad with no dressing and grilled chicken. I just used a slice of lemon for the salad. I was not even tempted at all! I have my WI #1 on Thursday so I hope it will be good.
Oh oh oh! And my new favorite: chopped up rhubarb, heated with a little water until soft, then mash them, add splenda or stevia, and WF strawberry syrup or jam. Amazing!!! Great heated up in the microwave or even refridgerated.
You should try doing this with cinnamon & without the strawberry stuff - it's just like homemade applesauce! I tried it for the first time yesterday and went and bought another 2 lbs of rhubarb today to make more. YUM.
Thanks for the heads up...I`m on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy anway, due to really low hormone levels, so he`s just going to reformulate my hormones that I take, and check my levels often to make sure they keep rising. So hopefully.....
Oh good!! I'm so glad your Dr is on top of it! I'm sorry you have to deal with all that. Super stressful. I'll be thinking of you, I know how dang hard the first trimester can be. Thank goodness low progesterone is resolved after 13 weeks!! Anyway, try and relax as best you can. I hope everything goes as boring as possible!
I just found this site and think its great! I am almost through my second week on Ideal Protein and I am doing pretty good. I lost 7lbs. my first week and I get weighed tomorrow. I am nervous ...I cheated on Saturday night I ate 2 restricted proteins in a day and ate a granola bar. I was weak after watching everyone eat dessert so I ate the choco. soy puffs thinking that would be better than the dessert and it worked until late in the night my tummy was growling and I ate a granola bar. I was so upset the next morning! Now I am afraid I blew my whole week! I am back on track now and am determind not to be derailed. Well had to vent feel better! I love the dancing carrot so I am adding him and calling him Clyde. Im crazy!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Babies are such a blessing whether planned or unplanned. I wish you a happy healthy pregnancy and baby. 
New and Nervous!
I ate 2 restricted proteins in a day and ate a granola bar. I was weak after watching everyone eat dessert so I ate the choco. soy puffs thinking that would be better than the dessert and it worked until late in the night my tummy was growling and I ate a granola bar. I was so upset the next morning! Now I am afraid I blew my whole week! I am back on track now and am determind not to be derailed. Well had to vent feel better! I love the dancing carrot so I am adding him and calling him Clyde. Im crazy! 
