Lets see..middle of the afternoon..im about to go to work.. i understand about the whole kid thing..I have a 1 year old daughter..but my hubby takes care of him while i go to work in the evening..

The ketchup isnt bad..just like the bbq sauces..ive got the honey bbq sauce and the smokey bbq sauce..though im told the honey bbq sauce is better for grilling or bbquing more so then eaten cold on food..

I definitly woudlnt get the mayo thoug..bleh..and inless you like really spicy..dont get the chipotle ranch..i made the mistake of getting it..people were saying "its hot" but i was thinking "over-exageration..."... but nope..there right..its hot...

Gosh your so good at getting your veggies in...ive had salad..aka..lettuce...today..but not anything else..im just not hungry..i guess when i get home i will get some raw veggies and eat them as is.

Remember the lettuce is a bonus but not required, the cups of veggies are :)

Did pretty well here today too. Breakfast was a frozen cappucino IP, morning snack of lettuce stir fry. Coffee with stevia (a lot) and a ton of water. Lunch was a salad with 2 cups of veggies, WF dressing and a mango drink (eh). Came home and had my snack (I like it better before dinner than after). Dinner was a lettuce stir fry, pea pod greens, pan "fried" tilapia with ginger garlic and scalions. Another bottle of water and tea with splenda for "dessert". Not feeling that super energetic feeling I had for only about 36 hours and kind of wondering still if I am not in ketosis.

Anyone here know if the energy dissipates even while in ketosis?

Cat,
Thanks for the great info. It definately will make me think about cheating. I am on my 3rd week and very motivated. I am taking it one day at a time.
Keep up the great success. Jan

Well...i end my day at 11:30 pm with a nice cup of warmed chocolate pudding with a little sea salt in the mix..give it that salty sweet goodness..

In other news: i failed in the veggie section!!!! I went ahead and ate two bowls of romaine lettuce like i would if i was eating a ceasar salad but i didnt think twice about the other veggies..DER!!! so i missed my 4 cups completely and there is no way im going to be able to stomach 4 cups of veggies at 12midnight...yikes!!! Okay..might have to re-think my day as far as menu planning..got to fit those veggies in...but other than that..1 day complete..only.. a gazillion more to go!

How did the weigh in go Wayward???

Today is WI for me. Have managed to stay OP all week, so hoping for a good number, even as my kids are currently eating french toast with syrup... I am thoroughly enjoying my coffee with cappuccino pack. :) :) :)

First weigh-in down, was actually thinking I would have a bigger number but I don't want to sound like a jerk due to what I did have.
Down 10.4 pounds for the first 5 days.
Took a little longer then we thought it would, but we got everything squared away now for next week.
Met our coach, she is pretty nice, she is 4 pounds from her goal and is still pumped for the program.
Got slapped for not keeping my journal with me, but I told her I would get it to her, it's not like it changes, OP and a salad with lunch and dinner and 96+ oz each day, nothing changes, I am too fricken picky to have changes lol.

Heather you have to get your veggies in, they are almost as important as the pills, you need your veggies, all the lettuce is for is roughage basically. I planned poorly today so I can't jump too hard.
I have 3 radishes and some unpeeled cucumber in the fridge here at work for my lunch because I didn't prepare well last night.
Got home 3 hours later than normal though :)

Got my new bike seat in, my new one doesn't kill me as bad, once I figured out how to get it mounted, lol. Couldn't figure out I needed to remove the seat post adapter from my new seat to fit on a "real" seat post lol.

Did get a little riding in though, baby was a little constipated which meant he was grumpy, so had to give him a laxative, and then he just went to sleep after he was able to get "rid" of the situation hehe.
Another bad round of neck and head pain last night but that is what I am going to physical therapy for, I just hope I see more results soon.

Ok, time for the morning meeting, be back after that and breakfast.
Have a wonderful day everyone.

Hi July Newbies! I am new to the thread and the IP diet - actually, I'm ordering today and starting Monday. So, in anticipation of really needing your support and already needing your advice - I thought I'd ask my first question - what should I order for Phase 1??? :)

Welcome to the thread and welcome to IP, I would not be the right one to ask since I am so picky.
Are you starting the program from a clinic or ordering straight from a website?
If from a clinic you typically get a starter kit for your first week to 2 weeks depending on the clinic.
If you are ordering your own supplies I would wait for others input, I will say 1/3 of my week 2 supplies was another box of cappuccino drink lol.
Again welcome :carrot:

Thanks Wayward! I was eyeing cappuccino myself. I'm ordering from someone - so I know that I'm supposed to get an idea of what I'd want. I have 3 weeks until a wedding, then a week where I'll be "on a break," but I'm hoping if the 3 weeks goes well when I get back from my friend's wedding I'll get back on IP until my goal weight (and I wouldn't mind being a little lighter than my goal weight either. :)).

WOW! 10 Pounds! That is a lot. Nearly miraculous if you ask me! I cannot imagine how / why you would anticipate more of a loss. That is huge and too much more and it would be like instant sagging skin I would guess!

Today was my first weigh in also. I was very happy with my progress - Down 6 pounds! I think that is amazing. I DO realize that the first week is typically the biggest so I am hoping for 2-3 pounds a week hereafter. She said maybe 3-4 more weeks and I would move to phase 2. That sounds a bit optimistic for me but encouraging no less! Measurements irrelevant because the girl doing it was a new one and the approach to measuring was very different. Next week will provide a more accurate comparison.

I have noticed that I have ketosis breath and stink. Definitely not a fan of that. Thankful for mini peppermint altoids just wish it didn't feel like it was eminating from each pore!

Anyway, as for what to order ... I think you will know better after your first week of samples they provide. For me, I like to emulate how I am going to eat when done so I don't want an entire diet of shakes, puddings, bars, and restricted snacks. I want more "real life" meals. So, for that reason I chose:
- Omelet for breakfast (I can eat with lettuce stir fry for now and later on add veggies, I like hot sauce for some spice).
- Chicken soup for lunch (you can add more water for less creamy or keep it thick, I add in 1 cup of veggies like broccoli and asparagus . . . could also puree together for a cream of broccoli type soup . . . and then have with a side salad with 1 cup more of veggies).
- Chocolate Drink (it is a little higher in cals and carbs but has fiber and tastes great - can add to coffee, have as a drink cold or hot, freeze for a sorbet type thing).
- Dark Chocolate pudding - I am getting this for the first time.

Feeling great and so excited at the prospect of being back to my "normal" weight for the first time since having kids 4 years ago (I have been pregnant and/or nursing for the last 4 consecutive years). ANyway, baby crying gotta go!

So excited to get started - I wish I could have the food shopped overnight - but I guess I'll just have to wait for Monday. My one fear is not that this won't work - but how to keep it off ... anyone else struggling with after losing how to mantain without always using IP?

This is a newbie thread so I don't think you will find an answer re keeping it off. My doctor and the NP who I meet with weekly both did the diet to lose their babyweight and both have healthy bodies now. I was told they are consciencious but resumed more normal eating!

Hey Everyone!!

Glad to hear you are all doing well!

Wayward, im impressed..10.5 pounds is great! I lost 10 in 7 days and we started close to the same stats..im not suprised that you would lose more than me..being a guy..

I weighed myself on the scale and i managed to lose those cheat pounds from the other two days..so now i can officially say..ive lost 10 pounds..AGAIN..cheating is bad..and not worth having to lose the pounds you lost again..

Im going to go to the store again and im going to invest in some celery and i already have some zucchini and mushrooms..so im going to try and make a soup using one of my soup packets and adding in veggies..try and choke them down...

Then will make a salad later..and going to try the big mac in a bowl tonite!! mmmmmm!

Oh...and Wayward..i understand about the constipation thing with the kid..My daughter was born 6.5 weeks premature and she had that issue often..We had to use glycerin suppositories..One thing that you can try is 3 parts water to 1 part apple juice...just feed 1/2 ounce to baby...it should get things moving..Is your baby on formula??? Cause that would explain the constipation if so...Usually it has to do with the formula...and if so..you might want to consider switching formulas ifyour finding it happening alot.

Thanks Coliep - I think I meant is anyone else worried about it - but I'm definitely getting ahead of myself - first thing first - I need to just start it. :jig: