Originally Posted by Greekgirldea:
: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

Have you tried the puddings with more water to make more like a shake? OR adding 10 oz water, w/ice in a blender (I use a ninja) for like an iced smoothie/shake. I had 10oz coffee with the chocolate and that is yummy....just a suggestion.

Originally Posted by futureskinnygirl:
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!

omg, that is an AWESOME weigh in, you should be proud!!! way to go. You should be stoked to have a great 2nd week :)

Originally Posted by coliep:
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!

coliep....still think weight everyday is a BAD idea, sets you on an emotional roller coaster, and could justify some cheating excuse. YOu know what is best for you though....talking to you like a friend, b/c I feel like just after 1 week blogging here you regulars are like good friends to me, we are on this ride TOGETHER, we are not along YEAH!!

Originally Posted by Porthardygurl:
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

Port, glad to see you are back!!!! Didn't know after last week, but hoped you would have some time to process and NOT give up. Your weight loss is great too, checked out your ticker......

Originally Posted by whirlybird68:
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!:)

I remember being very weak but not dizzy. And it only lasted a week.
Keep us all posted.
:hug:

Originally Posted by futureskinnygirl:
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!

:bravo: GREAT JOB! :cheer::cheer::celebrate:

Originally Posted by Greekgirldea:
: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

The biggest success story I have heard about is the woman who was on IP for 6 months and lost 100 pounds. She was also walking 5-6 miles. It is on the sticky somewhere. Just read it yesterday. The sticky has a wealth of information. Lots of tips, recipes, GREAT support and advice. Anything you might want to know is probably on the threads in the sticky.

Weighing every day is an emotional roller coaster - yesterday I was feeling like this wouldn't work and today, of course, I weighed myself again and am happy to see some more weight off. We have to learn to put an emphasis on the means right now - not the end. Because I'm a little too far from the end and it makes me impatient.

Went to a baseball game last night and watched my friends eat nachos, hot dogs, french fries, popcorn and beer. I just sipped on my water. I'm so proud of myself for finally saying - for right now - nothing else is more important than working on me. I think I have an added benefit though that I KNOW I have a break from August 5th - August 14th. A BIG BREAK. So I have no doubts that I will stay 100% OP for the 2 weeks and four days I had allotted myself.

There is a quote that has been posted on a lot of threads that is a motivator for me.
It is from Kate Moss, "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels."
It's true because believe it or not I used to be skinny. Borderline anorexic.

Originally Posted by Watkat:
There is a quote that has been posted on a lot of threads that is a motivator for me.
It is from Kate Moss, "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels."
It's true because believe it or not I used to be skinny. Borderline anorexic.

Watkat, I LOVE that quote!!! Just what I needed to read as I begin Day 3 for me. I'm still starving, lol. I've been off from work the last 2 days and I go in today. See how I do outside of the safety of my house where it was easy to stay OP because IP stuff is all I have in the house, lol
Hope every one is having a great weekedn :)

I am glad you liked it. It helps me quite a lot when I get down in the dumps.
Make sure to stay OP. Vegetables, salads. You can do this. You don't have a lot to lose. The prize is in sight...go for it!!!

Good Morning,

I'm starting IP on Monday as that's my WW weigh-in day. I figure I may as well have the same day. I'm going to use alternative products.

I just had a packet of Protidiet Vegetarian Joe. It's tastes good but very salty. I just can't believe that this 1/2 cup of food is going to keep my satistied until lunch! Did anyone else feel like that in the beginning? Does it get better? Yesterday I had the Strawberry Yogurt Shake and could have eaten 1 hour later. 2 hours and I was definitely hungry.

Today was my first weigh in and i lost 5 pounds! I am so happy especially because I've only done this 5 days.

Originally Posted by ExPiglet2:
Watkat, I LOVE that quote!!! Just what I needed to read as I begin Day 3 for me. I'm still starving, lol. I've been off from work the last 2 days and I go in today. See how I do outside of the safety of my house where it was easy to stay OP because IP stuff is all I have in the house, lol
Hope every one is having a great weekedn :)

Im starting Tuesday and was wondering if you guys think the best thing to do is like you did and remove everything from the house that isnt on the plan? How do you handle drop in company and you have no "real food" or even a soda to offer them? :o

I'm excited and a little bit nervous.

Emmie

Calee-Yes, I did feel the same way. I was FAMISHED! Then I remembered I could eat lettuce all day long. I use the Walden Farms Honey dijon dressing but they say the WF vinaigrettes are much better. As long as I can eat something I am okay.