Originally Posted by whirlybird68:
Hey all, going to eat with my teenage daughter Grace. Hopefully I will be able to find grilled shrimp or chicken with steamed veggies. Felt dizzy and weak today, day 10, very unusual for me. I never get weak or dizzy. It was kind of scary, almost felt like passing out in the bathroom at work.

Are you having your salt? You might want to go to another packet. You should not be weak and dizzy.

Loved the diet that had cheetoes, etc. But since I have essentially done that since I was born it is time to try something else. Doing well but do not drink enough. Just focusing on today-I can do this for a day. I birthed four kids without pain meds- I CAN DO THIS TOO!

Originally Posted by justamom:
Loved the diet that had cheetoes, etc. But since I have essentially done that since I was born it is time to try something else. Doing well but do not drink enough. Just focusing on today-I can do this for a day. I birthed four kids without pain meds- I CAN DO THIS TOO!

yes you can, and that was me with the cheetos diet, and NO I don't think that diet will ever be successful, but why does all that food taste sooooo good if our bodies weren't meant to eat it?????
anywho, that is what got us here, so hang tough and hang in :)

I think that we will all find it doesn't taste that good after we reset our tastebuds and our bodies become accustomed to whole foods and healthier foods!

Yes you can, Justamom!! One day at a time we CAN do this! :p

Originally Posted by Watkat:
Are you having your salt? You might want to go to another packet. You should not be weak and dizzy.

I had grilled catfish (2 filets) and steamed broccoli and cauliflower (boiled in chicken broth, i think). I am pretty sure that restaurant cooked meal had plenty of sodium. It's 10:30 pm and i am fixing to have my 3rd ip, peach mango drink. I have no energy anymore, i had a hard time walking up my five steps on my porch when i got home. Thanks for asking!:)

Day 5 and doing great
 

:carrot:
Need to share that this is my 5th day on IP and I feel like I can actually do this! I weighed 188 on Monday and now I weigh 183- Five pounds in five days so far! I am pumped. No cheats either. I can tell you that I do not like the puddings at all so I'll be glad to oick up my new foods. I can see myself doing this for several months to get to my ideal weight. I'd like to get down to 130-135. Does anyone have any idea how long that might take if I have no cheats and start to excercise in moderation starting my third week on IP? Has anyone lost 50 0r 60 pounds in 4 or 5 months? Share those stories...I want to hear them because I know they are out there.

Dee

Well Dee, since this is the newbie thread I don't think you will find those stories here . . . but definitely search around this site and I am sure you will find the success stories you seek!

Your first week is your biggest, mostly water, but still encouraging. I have no idea how it goes after that. I just finished my second week.

As for the puddings, check out the recipe threads and tips for newbies - they suggest things like increasing water and adding spices; freezing; pudding cakes; mixing with coffee etc. You can play with them to make them enjoyable!

Originally Posted by Wayward:
My buddy seems to have disappeared.
Heather where have you gone to?

Hey Wayward,

Sorry i havent been around. Ive been battling some serious depression the past few days. Ive blown it so much the past 4 days..i mean..totally off plan..not eating right at all..It was one day then another and then another..so i took a step back and just needed to sit on it..and think about what im going to do with myself. Im sure you being a parent and all you understand just how much exhaustion can set in and play a big part of how you feel..well..thats me..at my breaking point..my point of exhaustion and my point of "I NEED A BREAK FROM LIFE"...well my break is coming..tommorow.. i finally get one day off to myelf tommorow...without the baby and without the man..just me...and its been over a year since ive had that..so its huge for me...and im hoping that tommorow when i get my break i will be able to just take a break and get back on board with my healthy and my eating again. I have everything i need.. i just need to do it..Now that the storm has come and gone.. i think i will be able to find more success...the nice thing is..i havent gained it all back..so...thats a positive thing for me..

Im sorry i havent been around to kick your butt or nothing..or vica versa..but im still here..and i will try and keep posting..

Sorry to let you down and have cheated so much to being right off the diet.. i just get so overwhelmed and emotional that everything else goes with it..

Anywho.. hope to hear from ya soon! Keep pressin on

Hi everyone! I'm an "almost Newbie" as I have my first meeting Tuesday. Reading these posts has helped me learn what to expect. I'm excited about getting started but the reports of throwing up the first week have made me a little apprehensive!

Can't wait to share my story on here as I go along.

:carrot:

First weigh in today:

9 pounds lost and 4.25 inches!

2.25 inches just off my waist alone!

Here's to another great week!

Porthardygurl-I hear the pain in your voice. I started great on IP-lost 8 pounds the first week-then some huge stressors hit-did poor-gained 1.5 back by second weigh-in-gave myself permission to take a few weeks off to deal with stressors-now back on track-now 12 pounds gone. It is okay to take a break. We need it. Mums especially seldom take one for them. We are all pulling for you. Recharge-refresh-then restart!

Futureskinnygirl-Totally awesome!!! Keep it up (or off I should say!)

Porthardy - glad to see you are back and hope you enjoy today. Sometimes a little break and a little mindshift can help. So, while you are enjoying your "just you" day, try to remember that this IP diet IS for you. I tell myself it is a treat, a privilege, and a something special just for me. It may also be work and challenging but it IS something for you, you WILL enjoy it once you see the losses (and watch as they become permanent) and know that nobody and nothing can take this amazing lifestyle change from you once you get started! See you soon!

Great weigh in future skinny girl!! I love the inches lost!

I am up about 1.5 pounds this morning from yesterday. I KNOW the fluctuations come and I know I shouldn't weight everyday, nevertheless I do, they do and I always feel a bit disappointed :/ It is motivation not to let any more slip ups happen, that's for sure!!

Other than some persistent uncomfortable gas / gas pains, my stomach problems seem to me settling for the time being . . .

Happy Saturday!

Originally Posted by coliep:
I think that we will all find it doesn't taste that good after we reset our tastebuds and our bodies become accustomed to whole foods and healthier foods!

i REALLY hope so.....everytime my daughter is eating them Iwant to snatch the bag out of her hands and the smell of pizza still gets me!!!!