Couple of questions, any helpful ideas with the soy patty?
What are some of you guys favorite ip packs?

Hey Coliep...think of it this way...penut butter is seen as a high protein food..not likely to put you out of ketosis cause it doesnt have sugar galore..

Today.. i survived..I mean.. I SURVIVED!!! I was able to stay OP 100% even though i was tempted like crazy..and its awesome!!! i survived!!

WAYWARD!!! I DID IT!!! (DOES LITTLE DANCE) I DID IT!!! BOOOOOOYAHHHH!

Thanks port! That is what I was kinda thinking when I had it. I did Atkins (lke 10 years ago, gasp!!) and 1 TBSP all natural peanut butter was my go to dessert so It hought this had to me somewhat IP friendly. But then the eater's remorse set in!

Great job staying 100% OP!! It DOES feel great, and when you see the large results on the scale it makes it even more worthwhile. This diet is fast acting so there is almost instant gratification!

As for a sushi slip up . . . you had to go looking for that, no?? Sushi is not something we typically roll at home (at least not us!). Perhaps avoiding the restaurant scene until you are in a phase you can eat it? On the bright side, the fish is good for you (I am going to assume you just had nigiri), tomato is an occassional veggie. So rice and chocolate. You can recover!!

I didn't want to decline an invite to go out with another couple tonight, so tonight will be my first outing on IP. THey know I am on the diet, but I think they might expect I will forego it since they don't know what the diet is about. Because I have spent 375 on IP food etc. alone so far, I don't plan on straying. It is a beer tasting at a sushi place. I hate beer, so safe there. (I love wine but will have to pass obviously). I love sushi but tonight I will learn to love sashimi. Wish me luck I don't muck it all up!!!

DH leaves on Tues for work travel. He will be gone the majority of the next 3 weeks, coming home only on weekends. This should ensure I do well on the diet since I don't have to prepare anything but kids' food. Soooooo its even more cricitical I don't mess up today because I could possibly be DONE with IP at the end of those 3 weeks, or at least going into the next stage!!

So this morning I weighed in @ 147. I have lost all 36 pounds on the baby weight from the most recent pregnancy. Yay!!! Now on to the 12 that remained from the first pregnancy (during which I gained 75 pounds!!!!).

I don't know if any of you have noticed, but I believe that I am definitely seeing some shifts in my body. I am not good at judging inches lost, but I totally see more muscle definition both in my quads and my biceps! I was standing in a run skirt yesterday and looking down and thought - WOW! My quads look kinda good! I mean, I don't have bulging muscles or visible strands or anything, but they are . . . more prominent or slightly more defined! I REALLY like that and hope it continues! I KNOW there are some pretty good muscles underneath there and one of the most attractive things to me about IP was its fat burning ability (not just losing weight but keeping muscle and burning the fat that is covering it all up). I likey and cannot wait to see what comes over the next few weeks!! It is, though, hard to not go out and try to lift weights or get more exercise in the process. Totally counterintuitive!

Hi all started on july 4th, almost 2 week now and going at it strong. I hope i will survive this diet. But one thing is for sure all you guys give great advice and great support. Ill keep posting to let you all know ihow i do on this new journey.

Welcome Rooster!

Coliep..what is sashimi?? Ive had other sushi before.. in fact i used to make sushi at home often..but never had sashimi...

Yay! i weighed myself today and im down 2 more pounds..which makes my loss a total of 12 pounds in almost 2 weeks. Im hoping i will lose a couple more pounds before monday..like maybe 2? is that too much to ask for??

Anywho...still feeling hungry..im not convinced im back into ketosis quite yet..and today.. i have a headache...so boo to that..but oh well..onward and upwards..

uh i need sleep! late night at work.

sashimi is just the raw fish . . . no rice. Should be pretty IP friendly even with wasabi and a bit of soy! Not too sure how I will get my veggies in tonight or how well I will do resisting all the other (wine) temptations. I came across a thread that said I could have a vodka and club soda...not sure how correct that is but worst case scenario I will have that or red wine. Fingers crossed I stop with Perrier and lime though! I don't want to spend time getting BACK into ketosis!

I did it! Only sashimi, refused to eat the seaweed salad I ordered bcz it had dressing on it, and just drank perrier. Phew!! Now to fight my current wine craving . . .

Silent weekenders on here . . . you all must be stronger than I am bcz I keep needing to vent and browse on here for support!

Haha no problem! We're good at listening. I deifinitely browse more than I post.
Everything's been good on this end. I had a couple no loss days, but for one, I cheated 3 times total. One was a bite of cheesy rice, one was a LOT of wine and some curly fries, and one was a bite of melted cheese dip -_-
I LOVE cheese,so I have decided not to make anything with cheese for my boyfriend anymore, since it made me cheat twice. As for the wine, my bf is getting a divorce and we were...well..kind of celbrating.
I have finally gotten to a point where I no longer am hungry and staying on protocol is 1000% more important to me than tasting that little bit of cheese. I don't even want to cheat. ever. So that way I don't have to spend another 84 dollars because I set myself back a week. I'm not made of money!
Anyways, good luck to everyone. I hope that each and every one of you can find it inside yourself to stay strong and never want to cheat again. ;)

Well hello...

I survived my 4th day...no cheats!! boo yah!!

Well I have started m journey today. Bought a 32oz water bottle to refill and refill and refill...this morning I started with the cappuccino. I am so ready for this journey... especially with the headache I have after last night's "Last Supper" and not of drinks. Everyone stay strong!!!

Well its day 5...and im just so tired...and dont want to eat..or shall.. i dont feel..compelled.. i feel lazy...lol..Oh well..maybe i will drink an rtd and then nap.

Originally Posted by Porthardygurl:
Well its day 5...and im just so tired...and dont want to eat..or shall.. i dont feel..compelled.. i feel lazy...lol..Oh well..maybe i will drink an rtd and then nap.

You HAVE to eat your meals even though you don't feel compelled too. IF you WANT this to work you have to follow protocol its the ONLY way you will have success!!. YOU need to change your whole attitude with everything. You have a lot of negativity, start thinking positive things. I'm sorry if you feel I am judging you or anything like that but I am not. I have been reading a lot of threads and you are always negative. We are all in the same boat, so we have to think of positive way to help each other out. One thing that is good though is that you come on here to let us know how you are feeling and not turning to cheat instead. POSITIVE THOUGHTS!!!!!!.....I just looked at your profile, you are a very pretty young lady and your daughter is beautiful. Think of her and why you are doing this!

Sunday night and i have been almost totally op all weekend. I had green beans today that had been cooked with onions and bacon (at someone elses house). Other than that, right on target. I am fixing to have my dinner meal which will consist of a hamburger patty and a vegetable, which i havent picked out yet. Weigh in #1 tomorrow after work. Goodnight to all my 3fcer
s.

Originally Posted by whirlybird68:
Sunday night and i have been almost totally op all weekend. I had green beans today that had been cooked with onions and bacon (at someone elses house). Other than that, right on target. I am fixing to have my dinner meal which will consist of a hamburger patty and a vegetable, which i havent picked out yet. Weigh in #1 tomorrow after work. Goodnight to all my 3fcer
s.

Wishing you the best of luck on your weigh-in tomorrow! :cheer3:

Tomorrow will be my 1st day and I am very excited :carrot: and a little nervous!!!