Loving the miracle noodles. Using them to make stire fry's more interesting. I use WF Asian dressing as the sauce with some added soy sauce. My husband loves it. And the noodles are even better the next day after they've soaked up the sauce. In a pinch I even put them in an order of Pho noodle soup to go (ordered without the noodles). Ran home and dumped rinsed miracle noodles in the Pho.
Today is my fist day of phase 3 and this is what I had for breakfast.
1 egg+2 egg whites
Bagel thin with 1 tsp of light cream cheese
Reduced fat string cheese
1 cup of blueberries
Coffee and skim milk
Did I do it right?
I think that looks good. I have similar breakfasts most days except I have greek yogurt (high protein!) instead of the eggs and cheese. Good luck. You've done great on IP, so I'm sure you'll do fine.
I'm new to the forum (and a guy - hope that is ok) and just weighed in today for first time. I started on Monday, but had to weigh today in order to get my food for next week and the July 4th holiday. Anyway - I lost 5 lbs in 5 days and lost 2 inches off my waist! I started at 283 and am now at 278!
I'm new to the forum (and a guy - hope that is ok) and just weighed in today for first time. I started on Monday, but had to weigh today in order to get my food for next week and the July 4th holiday. Anyway - I lost 5 lbs in 5 days and lost 2 inches off my waist! I started at 283 and am now at 278!
Welcome! There are a number of guys on the forum. As someone said recently, the brave ones post. The others lurk.
Location: MA, USA (but in my mind....DISNEY WORLD)!!
Posts: 493
S/C/G: 233/184/165
Height: 5' 7.5"
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I'm new to the forum (and a guy - hope that is ok) and just weighed in today for first time. I started on Monday, but had to weigh today in order to get my food for next week and the July 4th holiday. Anyway - I lost 5 lbs in 5 days and lost 2 inches off my waist! I started at 283 and am now at 278!
Welcome!! IP is a great program....and these boards are a great place to come for support!! My Husband has lost over 70 pounds since February!! We had both tried for years to lose weight with no success....but this new way of eating has changed our lives in so many ways!!
Best wishes!!! Follow the plan....IT WORKS!!
Last night I had a NSV, my boys had friends over and they were cooking all sorts of stuff and smelling delicious. I was in my room and could smell it so I walked into the kitchen saw what I was smelling, bacon(one of my favorites), biscuits and hot chocolate chip cookies. One of the girls didn't know I couldn't have anything so she asked and I said no thanks, I am going to have my pudding. Went to the fridge, got my pudding came back to my room and ate it and enjoyed every bite of it. One of my son's came in and said Mom I am proud of you for not even being tempted by the bacon. I know how much you like it. I told him it was ok, I have this under control and he said yea mom you sure do!
Well, here goes day one. I got the vanilla drinks, cheese ridges, and lemon bars. The vanilla drink was awesome. I had wished there was more of it, haha. I also had a question...my coach told me its necessary to get Omega 3, multi-vitamin, and cal-mag so i decided to get them somewhere else cheaper. can someone who uses the ip natura vitamins tell me how many mgs are in each? So i can get vitamins that are as close as possible?
Already wanna try my cheese ridges! gotta wait till 1 haha
I've been in the race to 159 for weeks, and this morning my scale said 159.5...
I have the day off today and I'm going to get highlights. This afternoon, I have a massage scheduled because I have terrible lower back pain. I can't think of a better day to have reached this goal.
I haven't seen 150-anything since high school...
I am so happy for you that is great. You will have to show us your new highlights later. Have a great day.
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CONGRATS!!! Did you do a little victory dance around the scale?!
Hoping someone might have an answer on this::
Yesterday I got the information on the cleanse, and I am very allergic to the ingredients!
Has anyone done an alternative cleanse that would work just as well? Any input would be greatly appreciated!!!
have you tried the sea salt and water cleanse? It is in one of the stickys I think the FAQ one. I believe it is a litre of water and sea salt and you have to drink the whole thing in one sitting if you go too slow the gag reflexs starts in and in about 15 - 30 minutes it starts working so don't go too far from the bathroom. Let me know it it works for you
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Congrats on that!
If anyone has seen the whoosh fairy around, could you send her my way. I'm sure you're all sick of hearing me obsess about getting under 200 lbs... this week I've been losing .2 lbs a day. It's like watching a snail cross a finish line. The old body is fighting it every step of the way.
All of that aside, I'm doing ok. I've been tired a lot lately, and kind of lethargic. Not sure what that's about. I am loving what I see in the mirror, though. I hit Old Navy for some cheap casual summer wear last night. I'm into a large for most things, which is nice because 3 months ago it would have been xxl or xl. I bought a pair of shorts- normal ones, not bermuda shorts. I haven't really worn shorts outside of the yard in years. I don't love the dimples and spider veins on my legs, but overall, I'm feeling ok with going in public with shorts on. That's huge for me.
I'm trying to imagine what would happen if I went for my 150 goal. Judging by how I look and feel right now, it seems too low. If I get to 170, I think I'll be very happy, but I'm not going to change anything just yet. I'll ride it out one lb at a time.
whoosh coming your way... do one thing for me Cindy don't weigh yourself for one day... you will be surprised... I am glad you were able to buy some nice summer stuff. I keep putting it off. I loved my old shorts and haven't found replacements... need ones with big pockets for dog balls and bags... Have a great weekend.
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Thanks for your input on this, funny how were all told things so differently.
You definitley got me thinking about this one now. I was told the jello and blueberry pomogranate drink both don't get absorbed by the body as well and should only be used as a 4th pack. Not quite sure why this is(maybe the collagen) I never really questioned it, just figured she knew better than me so I followed. I will question it on Monday when I go in and let you know the reasoning behind it. If anybody else can fill us in on if this is right or not please let us know.
It is strange that you would be told that. Especially since you should have only 3 packets a day. Somewhere in the info pack I got it does say to drink/eat the blueberry drink or jelly every day to help with loose skin. Good luck
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I had a big NSV for me yesterday. Instead of feeling like eating off plan and like cheating I feel like not eating the crap I used to is protecting my body. I felt so awful when I did eat stuff "not allowed" and so good when I eat OP. It's such a fantastic discovery and yesterday was such a difference it felt almost magical, lol! I'm still holding at 159 in the am, can't wait to see the number drop!
Congratulations I think the lightbulb just went off in your head. I think you are going to do just fine for the rest of your time. Glad you got it... it is a great plan if you follow it. Have a good weekend.
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Dr. Jekyll, Mrs. Hyde, and a Vegetable
These are the sequence of what I am over the time of each day.
Every morning, I get a bit lightheaded, which seems to have some ennobling quality, making me feel meditative and optimistic.
Every afternoon, it goes downhill. About five, I turn into a snappy fire-breathing monster. Only the first bite of dinner can placate this monster.
After dinner, I simply vegetate until bedtime, too full to do anything.
Do I have any hope of regaining peace with myself that lasts throughout the day?
Have you tried having a snack in the afternoon? or even spliting your snack in two for part in the afternoon and then in the evening?
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I'm new to the forum (and a guy - hope that is ok) and just weighed in today for first time. I started on Monday, but had to weigh today in order to get my food for next week and the July 4th holiday. Anyway - I lost 5 lbs in 5 days and lost 2 inches off my waist! I started at 283 and am now at 278!
Welcome Twilli you are in a great place. The guys on this forum do so well that they stay for only a short time. You are doing great, if there is any questions read the stickies there is a lot of information there I still go back and read them. and look at the recipes there are a lot of good ideas there.
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Last night I had a NSV, my boys had friends over and they were cooking all sorts of stuff and smelling delicious. I was in my room and could smell it so I walked into the kitchen saw what I was smelling, bacon(one of my favorites), biscuits and hot chocolate chip cookies. One of the girls didn't know I couldn't have anything so she asked and I said no thanks, I am going to have my pudding. Went to the fridge, got my pudding came back to my room and ate it and enjoyed every bite of it. One of my son's came in and said Mom I am proud of you for not even being tempted by the bacon. I know how much you like it. I told him it was ok, I have this under control and he said yea mom you sure do!
You did very well, you should be proud of yourself. You are going to make it and your son is very proud of you. Have a great day.
Hello everyone, it is a gorgous day here so I am going to have lunch and then go out and do some gardening. NSV - ran into someone I know and haven't seen in a while, she said I was skinny... I love hearing that... another my size 12 jeans need to be shrunk so I can wear them... Have a great weekend all.
Location: MA, USA (but in my mind....DISNEY WORLD)!!
Posts: 493
S/C/G: 233/184/165
Height: 5' 7.5"
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Last night I had a NSV, my boys had friends over and they were cooking all sorts of stuff and smelling delicious. I was in my room and could smell it so I walked into the kitchen saw what I was smelling, bacon(one of my favorites), biscuits and hot chocolate chip cookies. One of the girls didn't know I couldn't have anything so she asked and I said no thanks, I am going to have my pudding. Went to the fridge, got my pudding came back to my room and ate it and enjoyed every bite of it. One of my son's came in and said Mom I am proud of you for not even being tempted by the bacon. I know how much you like it. I told him it was ok, I have this under control and he said yea mom you sure do!
I think that looks good. I have similar breakfasts most days except I have greek yogurt (high protein!) instead of the eggs and cheese. Good luck. You've done great on IP, so I'm sure you'll do fine.
I did buy some Greek yogurt and I'm gonna try that tomorrow. I've never eaten plain yogurt before because I think the taste would be awful so my coach said to mix a teaspoon of peanut butter in it and that's really good. I may try that.
What are Miracle noodles? Are they the soy ones? Where do you get them and how do you prepare them?
On another note, I had for the first time for my snack last night the chocolate covered soy balls. OMG I can't believe I never tried them before! They were sooo good. I usually have pudding for my snack, but I'll definitely have to get more of those babies!
I am so happy for you that is great. You will have to show us your new highlights later. Have a great day.
Thanks! Hubby wants to take pics of me again. i treated myself to a new skirt today -- walked in a bought a Medium off the shelf and it works perfectly. I will ask him to take pics over the weekend.
My hairdresser is a student who is graduating hair school soon (I go to Paul Mitchell School). I showed him the pics my hubby took after my last haircut, and the learning leader requested that I send them for the student's portfolio. I was thrilled. All the students kept saying "what a great photo!"... Made me feel good.
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Hello everyone, it is a gorgous day here so I am going to have lunch and then go out and do some gardening. NSV - ran into someone I know and haven't seen in a while, she said I was skinny... I love hearing that... another my size 12 jeans need to be shrunk so I can wear them... Have a great weekend all.
Enjoy the garden! I need to go water mine. We haven't had rain in a long time -- just lots of "chances of showers" so i get my hopes up... Congrats on the SKINNY compliment... Gotta love that!!
I need some opinions/advice. I have a wedding coming up at the end of the month. I am not sure how to approach it and stay on plan. I had a choice of chicken or fish but that was it lol I have no idea how its going to be cooked or what it comes with or if the salad will have dressing already on it. However I don't want to be that annoying guest with weird requests and I am sure the couple have plenty of other things to worry about. ALSO I am new to the family..I recently got engaged this past christmas and this is my fiance's side of the family so I don't want my first impression to be me being a pain in the butt.. Or maybe I am over thinking things? no idea. Help! lol
I don't know if this will be any help..but because of my husband's business I am CONSTANTLY at dinners that I cannot make special requests for. The trick for me is to be prepared. I carry a bag that looks like a purse and it is equipped with bars (i don't eat alot of these but if I'm somewhere where I have not options I am grateful to have them--or a bite) portable packets of WF dressings, my shaker, sea salt & packets of IP options. I have learned to be discreet and move my food around (in these tough situations I have been known to take small bites if I'm starting to look like a fuss). I can usually always ask for the dressing on the side if there is a salad. If not...eating a salad with dressing in a blue moon is not falling off the cliff. My biggest trick is to order coffee (caf or decaf depending on how late the function will be) and have RTD vanilla drink to pour into it! Yum...feels like a treat and if it has caffeine it helps staying up with everyone who is boozing it up!! Oh, and if possible I keep sliced cucumbers and radishes in the bag. Hope this helps!!
IP is a great program....and these boards are a great place to come for support!! My Husband has lost over 70 pounds since February!! We had both tried for years to lose weight with no success....but this new way of eating has changed our lives in so many ways!! 
It's like watching a snail cross a finish line. The old body is fighting it every step of the way. 
