Originally Posted by coliep:
So my week 2 weigh in was not very impressive. Down 0 pounds per their scale, 2 pounds per mine (I went in right after breakfast and a liter of water). And, no real change in measurements except a teensy bit in my biceps and in my chest - oh joy :/ Hips actually measured bigger -- I wonder if its because I am not working out? IDK. Anyway, overall I am ok. My BMI decreased a bit, which is great. My body fat was 26%. According to a chart I found online, this is "fit / fair" for my age group. I would like it below 24% in the slim / healthy or even lean (21%). One step at a time =)

Bought the vanilla peanut butter bar and will have that as my afternoon / pre workout snack!

First off congrats on no gain!!! You aren't really that big overall so you are going to have weeks you won't lose very much, but if your BMI is dropping you are still doing good. Just stay on plan and don't get discouraged.
Vanilla peanut is great I think.

Don't get stressed, look at it this way, I have been TOTALLY OP since I started, not a waiver, not a slip and I weigh almost TWICE as much as you and I only lost 3 this week lol. So by comparison you are just fine.
Everyone supports me and points out the positive and you should do the same.
The measurements can be off, the only ones that are easy are chest and belly because you have line up spots lol.
My arms were bigger by 1/2 inch this week which no way happened. I haven't been doing anything specific to work on my arms so I obviously was measured in a different spot.
The hips are kind of the same way.
Don't stress the little things, keep positive and we will continue to fight the cravings and urges together.

I know I never talk about it, but it's not like I don't miss bad food too, all the new fast food and pizza deals being advertised in the summer!!!
**** I just bought this AWESOME deep fat fryer like 2 months ago, I love that thing, and I have fried up a ton of stuff in it and it tastes awesome.
Now it just sits on a shelf waiting for who knows how long before I can use it again.

I have like 3 cases of pop sitting in my house that I walk by every time I go to my water dispenser. BTW people if you don't have home water delivery you never know it may be a godsend.
Our bill is about $25 a month and we go through I think 25-35 gallons of water a month and that includes the dispenser fee, much better than tap water.
I bring 2 water bottles to work every day because the water at work sucks.

Btw got of track, 2 weeks now without any pop, and only have had I think about 7 or 8 cups of coffee since starting IP. That's a big step for me, so that's something to be proud of.

We all have temptations and thoughts, it's about the choices we have made and will continue to make. We have to be strong, come on and complain about them BEFORE you make that bad choice.
You never know someone maybe online right then and they may just make that one comment you need to remind you of why you are here in the first place.

Keep positive everyone, and I will strive to do the same :hug:

Originally Posted by Wayward:
First off congrats on no gain!!! You aren't really that big overall so you are going to have weeks you won't lose very much, but if your BMI is dropping you are still doing good. Just stay on plan and don't get discouraged.
Vanilla peanut is great I think.

Don't get stressed, look at it this way, I have been TOTALLY OP since I started, not a waiver, not a slip and I weigh almost TWICE as much as you and I only lost 3 this week lol. So by comparison you are just fine.
Everyone supports me and points out the positive and you should do the same.
The measurements can be off, the only ones that are easy are chest and belly because you have line up spots lol.
My arms were bigger by 1/2 inch this week which no way happened. I haven't been doing anything specific to work on my arms so I obviously was measured in a different spot.
The hips are kind of the same way.
Don't stress the little things, keep positive and we will continue to fight the cravings and urges together.

I know I never talk about it, but it's not like I don't miss bad food too, all the new fast food and pizza deals being advertised in the summer!!!
**** I just bought this AWESOME deep fat fryer like 2 months ago, I love that thing, and I have fried up a ton of stuff in it and it tastes awesome.
Now it just sits on a shelf waiting for who knows how long before I can use it again.

I have like 3 cases of pop sitting in my house that I walk by every time I go to my water dispenser. BTW people if you don't have home water delivery you never know it may be a godsend.
Our bill is about $25 a month and we go through I think 25-35 gallons of water a month and that includes the dispenser fee, much better than tap water.
I bring 2 water bottles to work every day because the water at work sucks.

Btw got of track, 2 weeks now without any pop, and only have had I think about 7 or 8 cups of coffee since starting IP. That's a big step for me, so that's something to be proud of.

We all have temptations and thoughts, it's about the choices we have made and will continue to make. We have to be strong, come on and complain about them BEFORE you make that bad choice.
You never know someone maybe online right then and they may just make that one comment you need to remind you of why you are here in the first place.

Keep positive everyone, and I will strive to do the same :hug:

Very well said Wayward, I agree totally. I have 2 coaches one measures really tight and the other not so much so I always lose when the really tight coach measures me and none when the other coach measures me. I know I am doing everyone OP so it will come off when it comes off.

I weigh more than the both of you and had a 2.2 loss, it will come off eventually will just take time. The weight didn't get on us over night so it sure in the world won't come off over night either. Stay positive and you will be just fine!

First day on IP
 

Hello every one, I'm new to the board and started IP today. Weight is 154, goal is 136. I enjoyed reading the other posts and will be coming back daily for inspiration and hopefully sharing some good news. Wishing every one well :D

Originally Posted by ExPiglet2:
Hello every one, I'm new to the board and started IP today. Weight is 154, goal is 136. I enjoyed reading the other posts and will be coming back daily for inspiration and hopefully sharing some good news. Wishing every one well :D

Welcome to the thread and IP... let us know if you need anything.

Originally Posted by ExPiglet2:
Hello every one, I'm new to the board and started IP today. Weight is 154, goal is 136. I enjoyed reading the other posts and will be coming back daily for inspiration and hopefully sharing some good news. Wishing every one well :D

Welcome piglet, and good luck, reading the post has proven theraputic for me and helped me not cave, when I feel like cheating, I read updates on posts.....will be sad to go back to school (I am a teacher) in 2 weeks...will have to wait till late PM to read threads.....have to update my phone!!!!

Originally Posted by JoseyM:
Welcome piglet, and good luck, reading the post has proven theraputic for me and helped me not cave, when I feel like cheating, I read updates on posts.....will be sad to go back to school (I am a teacher) in 2 weeks...will have to wait till late PM to read threads.....have to update my phone!!!!

You better update your phone, I have to keep my eye on you!...hahaha

Originally Posted by wuv2bloved:
You better update your phone, I have to keep my eye on you!...hahaha

Wuv...that is THE TRUTH, not even kidding, we don't have data, and our contracts ends October, but I NEED data to follow threads @ school and stay motivated.......... but don't worry WUV.....I have texting , so we WILL be connected, you better keep TWO eyes on me ;)

Wayward put a picture up! I love your cute baby <3
Well everyone, i'll be lucky if I have a 2 lbs loss this wekk, weigh in tomorrow and not quite there. But at least it's coming off!
Right now, I'm making a list of things I want to do in life when I'm skinny <3 it really helps my motivation. Like snorkel, sexy photo shoot, (my bro in law is a great photographer) and get my cocktail waitressing job! I also draw pictures of myself skinny and hang them up where I can see them every day ;)
Have a great day to all!

Originally Posted by Scofflaw1:
Wayward put a picture up! I love your cute baby <3

Thank you very much, I appreciate that, he is pretty cute :)
He is one of my main motivators on this diet so I figured I might as well have him up there.

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/9581/duck3g.jpg

Well, today is day 4. I had a rough afternoon/evening yesterday and put myself to bed at 8:30 so I wouldn"t do something I'd regret later.

Today is better. I am not in an energy slump, so I'm happy about that.

Question....I didn't get to eat my 2 C of veggies for lunch so I just ate some as a snack. Is that ok? I'm guessing that as long as I eat it, I should be ok.

Also...I am seeing some people sat that cucumbers and dill pickles are free (like unlimited??). Is that true? I don't want to do anything that will jeopardize what I've done so far.

Originally Posted by stolaf:
Well, today is day 4. I had a rough afternoon/evening yesterday and put myself to bed at 8:30 so I wouldn"t do something I'd regret later.

Today is better. I am not in an energy slump, so I'm happy about that.

Question....I didn't get to eat my 2 C of veggies for lunch so I just ate some as a snack. Is that ok? I'm guessing that as long as I eat it, I should be ok.

Also...I am seeing some people sat that cucumbers and dill pickles are free (like unlimited??). Is that true? I don't want to do anything that will jeopardize what I've done so far.

No they are not "free" it counts towards your 4 cups of veg a day... only lettuce is unlimited.

Originally Posted by Wayward:
Thank you very much, I appreciate that, he is pretty cute :)
He is one of my main motivators on this diet so I figured I might as well have him up there.

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/9581/duck3g.jpg

Awwwww..he is adorable!!! He would be a great motivator.

Originally Posted by ExPiglet2:
Hello every one, I'm new to the board and started IP today. Weight is 154, goal is 136. I enjoyed reading the other posts and will be coming back daily for inspiration and hopefully sharing some good news. Wishing every one well :D

:welcome:
You will love this forum. So many people who care about each other and offer tons of support.

Thanks to every one for the nice welcome. Day 1 and I feel a little tired. So much water too, not use to it.

Wayward, your lil one is gorgeous!

Wayward - Thanks for the kind words and support. I know things will slow down and that weight loss is not linear. I do in fact feel pretty notwithstanding the aberrant weigh in and measurements! I feel even better that I was down 1.5 pounds this morning =) The weight loss is absolutely motivating.

And, that baby is adorable!!! I love baby-in-towel photos!!!

ExPiglet - just keep pushing through the first few days (or maybe first week, depending on you). Sleep early or more if you need to. I took naps my whole first week. Not sure if I was just plain old tired, or just tired thinking about what food I wasn't eating! Either way, it DOES pass. I feel really good even in my permanent state of sleep deprivation. I have adapted to what I am eating, how much water, not snacking etc. Each day you retrain yourself and 21 days makes a habit. We are working on good habits!!

Oh, on that note, anybody else feel they need to cut down on food quantity? I am still eating pounds of lettuce a day it seems - I have 1-3 lettuce stir fries. One at breakfast (I like the idea of veggies with breakfast, with my IP omelet so I use lettuce). I have one for an afternoon snack too usually, if I am home and hungry. I don't mind hte calories, etc., but I worry about the volume of food and if I am successfully retraining my body not to eat such large amounts (even though it really cooks down to be about 2/3 a bowl full). Any thoughts?

You know what is kind of interesting, I am down 9 pounds since starting this diet 2 weeks ago and I am not sure its that noticable. I notice, but not sure other people look at me and notice. I am ok with that (for now!) but kinda wonder where the weight is coming from if nobody notices and fear that its more than 1/2 water :/ Whatever, I will take it for now while my body continues to eat my fat!