I am curious. I am not anywhere near maintenance but my question for the ones that reached their weight loss goal, did you go through maintenance or did you just stop cold turkey and go back to not watching what you ate?
I stopped cold turkey, did not go thru all the phases and just started eating garbage again.
I'm confident had I gone thru all the phases and made wise decision I could have maintained.
This is such a GREAT thread!!!.. , iowa, for starting it... for me, even though I haven't gained a whole lot back (about 10 lbs.), I have started & stopped many times since the first of the year... right now, I'm back on protocol & loving how good I feel, besides losing about 7 lbs. in the past 2 weeks... that leaves less than 20 lbs. to goal... whew!..
Great work, everybody, coming back to finish what we started... I have 100% confidence that we'll get there this time...
Carla, I been watching your weather and it is hot there! My daughter still lives in the area so I read online newspapers to see what is happening in the area. We are getting down into the 50's at night and 80's in the daytime. Don't you hate those dust storms? Awful I bet.
On your question about being back on program, I have come at this program at a different approach this time. I'm not so worried about losing the weight fast like the first time around. I just want to see a steady downward trend. It has taken the pressure off of me by doing so. I also find I didn't get the headache like last time but I'm still fighting my habit of nibbling at night. Sometimes I just have to go to bed so I won't cheat. I swear food talks to me from the frig at night.
I do hate how hot is has been. It has been quite a bit warmer than is normal for this time of year. As for the dust storms, in my 42 yrs living here I have NEVER seen anything like these. The first was very incredible but the 3 since have been equally amazing. There is both a big and real concern when that dust is lifted and carried around as it means many more people could become exposed to or ill with the valley fever illness (carried in the dirt here). I am so hoping for October. September will hopefully be a bit better but a true break and change doesn't usually happen til mid or late October.
I agree! I have a much different approach this time. I was so worried last time about getting it off fast and meeting every significant number. Now, I just care that it comes off and stays off. I don't care about the scale this time. I care about how my clothes fit. The inches and how I feel matter so much more. I look at each day not as a day but by the meals. I only have to do each meal correctly and not give in to a temptation and I will eventually be exactly where my body needs to be. I know the diet works, I know I can do it again, this time I don't feel I am in a race.
I was very happy to maintain for as long as I did but, I didn't learn how to manage my emotional eating the first time and this time my goal is to lose the weight and change how I deal with the emotional and stressful elements that derailed me this year.
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I am curious. I am not anywhere near maintenance but my question for the ones that reached their weight loss goal, did you go through maintenance or did you just stop cold turkey and go back to not watching what you ate?
I was able to go into maintenance and maintain for about a year. I gained following the death of a very special family member and the bitter separation of a relationship I was in (simultaneous events). In my case, I went back to old habits involving emotional eating and stopped following maintenance protocol. I must say, on maintenance my gains back were exactly as expected and stayed that way until I departed from the program.
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The only thing I found more difficult was getting started. The first time I was all ready to go and went with it from the get go. I got the headaches and withdrawl and just dealt with it and kept going. That was my hardest part restarting. The IP brain was kicking my butt at work. I have a very thought intensive job and the hard time focusing associated with starting up the diet was a killer for me because I had so much going on. So I would have a hard time thinking or get a headache and head straight for some chocolate which would just lead me to other junk food. Its one of those snowball effect things for me once I start I just have "a little bit more" mentality. Not good. Fortunately things are in a bit of a lull and i was able to get thru that first week without any issue so now I can just keep going.
I AGREE!! OMG, getting restarted was incredibly hard for me! I know what you mean about the "little bit more" mentality. In my case, I felt well, this day is done, better enjoy it now and start again tomorrow. I guess I was being a ... LOT... defeatist in attitude. It does snowball rapidly from there.
I am so glad you were able to get through the first week well. How long do you think it took your brain to make the mental power adjustment and start working more as it normally does?
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This is such a GREAT thread!!!.. , iowa, for starting it... for me, even though I haven't gained a whole lot back (about 10 lbs.), I have started & stopped many times since the first of the year... right now, I'm back on protocol & loving how good I feel, besides losing about 7 lbs. in the past 2 weeks... that leaves less than 20 lbs. to goal... whew!..
Great work, everybody, coming back to finish what we started... I have 100% confidence that we'll get there this time...
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WOOO HOO!! You are here! I think you are doing great. You managed to be off program, exercise and lose, that is more than I could do!
You will get that 20 pounds off in NO time. I can't wait to help you celebrate.
This is such a GREAT thread!!!.. , iowa, for starting it... for me, even though I haven't gained a whole lot back (about 10 lbs.), I have started & stopped many times since the first of the year... right now, I'm back on protocol & loving how good I feel, besides losing about 7 lbs. in the past 2 weeks... that leaves less than 20 lbs. to goal... whew!..
Great work, everybody, coming back to finish what we started... I have 100% confidence that we'll get there this time...
hugs
Great to see you back! I started this thread because I knew there had to be others like me out there. I often wonder how others that were on 3fc last fall are doing now. I can't remember all their names but wish I could. Hopefully they are doing well and will stop by this thread and let us know. Together we can do this
Carla, did you have a mess to clean up after the dust storms? My daughter's pool turned green within days. I bet the pool cleaning companies had a thriving business for a few weeks as if they don't already. Lots of bad things in the air. Be careful. Az is calling my name again this winter. Can't wait to be down there come January.
Carla, did you have a mess to clean up after the dust storms? My daughter's pool turned green within days. I bet the pool cleaning companies had a thriving business for a few weeks as if they don't already. Lots of bad things in the air. Be careful. Az is calling my name again this winter. Can't wait to be down there come January.
Yes! It was just a layer of thick mud in my pool. I had to backwash one of the pools 3 times and the other one we cleaned the filters twice to make both pools clear again. The cars were dusted with dirt and we decided to change the air filters to make sure they weren't choked with all the dirt. All of the outside cans and patio furniture were covered in dirt. All of the windows on the house are a disaster; I am waiting to do them til this season is over though. Even the insides of the houses had an extra, fine coating of dust. All of the filters in the house needed to be changed. It really was a lot of work. I can't believe that is only a bit more than 4.5 months and you will be here again! I hope we can meet this time. I know your daughter isn't very far from me based on our last conversations.
Yes! It was just a layer of thick mud in my pool. I had to backwash one of the pools 3 times and the other one we cleaned the filters twice to make both pools clear again. The cars were dusted with dirt and we decided to change the air filters to make sure they weren't choked with all the dirt. All of the outside cans and patio furniture were covered in dirt. All of the windows on the house are a disaster; I am waiting to do them til this season is over though. Even the insides of the houses had an extra, fine coating of dust. All of the filters in the house needed to be changed. It really was a lot of work. I can't believe that is only a bit more than 4.5 months and you will be here again! I hope we can meet this time. I know your daughter isn't very far from me based on our last conversations.
Wow! What a lot of work. I can't imagine. I was there for a small one a couple of years ago in Oct. My daughters place over looked the Indian Reservation south of Pecos Rd. I couldn't believe watching the wall of dirt come blowing in. We quick grabbed all the patio furniture and brought it in and kept it from being covered with dirt. Pretty scarey and it wasn't even a huge storm like you have recently had.
We will have to meet up this year for sure. I am hoping to come down for 10 days every month if I don't stay most of the winter. The condo's I stay at aren't offering short term leases now so I will have to play it by ear. I hate to be a pest at my daughter's too long. Even though she enjoys it, we all need our space everyonce in a while. These Iowa winters are long and cold. Allegiant airline has nonstop flights now at an airport near me so it makes it really easy. Plus I watch their site for bargain deals. Sometimes I can fly for 39.00 (plus fees) each way into Mesa.
Today is beautiful here. I'm sitting out on my deck with my two dogs, sipping water with Mio in it with a fire burning in the firepit. Wind chime is softly playing a melody. Life is good Hope your day is going good too.
Just wanted to let you know that Walden Farms is having a 2 for 1 sale until 08-31-11. I bought some things I have never tried before. I just used my new Sesame Ginger dressing. Very good!
IowaHawkeyeMom, where in Iowa are you? I live in Iowa also and was just curious if we were in the same area, and maybe possibly have the same IP coach? And you are not kidding, our weather here has been absolutely beautiful the past few days!
IowaHawkeyeMom, where in Iowa are you? I live in Iowa also and was just curious if we were in the same area, and maybe possibly have the same IP coach? And you are not kidding, our weather here has been absolutely beautiful the past few days!
I live out in the country north of Burlington in the southeast part of the state. I go to New Beginnings in Burlington. Last year there were a few of us from Iowa on here but I haven't seen them on here for a while. What part of the state do you live in and what clinic do you use? I got my name I use on here from two of my children graduating from the University of Iowa.
Ok, I officially made it through my first day back on IP after a break from May until today. I also weighed in this morning and realized I was starting 3 pounds higher than I was a few weeks back Oh well, move forward!
I am having a bad headache that comes and goes and I ate more than 2 cups of veggies at lunch and dinner (in addition to lettuce). I will measure the veggies out tomorrow, but seriously felt I needed them today as an extra IP protein packet would have led to another, etc. My coach told me not to worry so much about the veggies (if they are not restricted veggies) and she allows me 2 TBSP of olive oil a day, not tsp. After re-reading Dr. Tran's IP book, I feel that I should stick to the smallest amount of olive oil as possible. Therefore, I decided tomorrow to follow the 2 cups of veggies and the 2 tsp of olive oil. I want to see if this makes for more steady weight loss this time around.
Also, I am not working right now, so I have lots of time to devote to meal prep and exercise (unlike last time, where I was stressed, exhausted and could hardly get a daily walk in with work full time and grad school full time). I am hoping for a more consistent loss with IP as I get rid of these last 50 pounds and then prepare for pregnancy (the ultimate goal). I will be on here more often reading, being inspired and hopefully helping to motivate people as you all help to motivate me.
Oh, quick question...What does everyone cook their veggies in if they don't use olive oil? I can't stand the taste of bouillon cubes or anything too salty and being Italian, I ADORE olive oil on everything, my salad, my veggies, my meat.
I live out in the country north of Burlington in the southeast part of the state. I go to New Beginnings in Burlington. Last year there were a few of us from Iowa on here but I haven't seen them on here for a while. What part of the state do you live in and what clinic do you use? I got my name I use on here from two of my children graduating from the University of Iowa.
I live near the Cedar Rapids area. I do IP through my chiropractor's office in CR. Love the Hawkeyes! Looking forward to watching some Hawkeye football!
Hi all - love this thread. I've been OP for about a month and a half. I have a history of gaining and losing so it was great for me to read the comments from people who have been on and off plan and are now re-starting.
I think it's important for those of us that are 'newbies' to learn from the more experienced people - learning from your successes and pitfalls. Thanks for everyone's honesty and sharing your stories.
, iowa, for starting it... for me, even though I haven't gained a whole lot back (about 10 lbs.), I have started & stopped many times since the first of the year... right now, I'm back on protocol & loving how good I feel, besides losing about 7 lbs. in the past 2 weeks... that leaves less than 20 lbs. to goal... whew!..
Oh well, move forward!
