Originally Posted by terplinda:
Hello! I'm Linda! :D I'm 30 years old and just starting IP today. I've been lurking on the boards while deciding if I was going to go on the diet and I'm so happy there is a group here for support. I'm 198lbs right now and I'm looking to lose about 53 lbs. I'm engaged and getting married in May so my hope is that I'm at or very close to my goal weight by the wedding. I look forward to chatting with you all!

Welcome Linda and congrats on your wedding. That is a very reachable goal in my opinion. Lots of information, recipes and tons of support here. Enjoy your journey, remember its a lifestyle change not a diet :)

Originally Posted by gabyrulz:
I had my first weigh in today....10.6 lbs....I was pretty psyched :carrot:!! So now I start another week. Good luck to everyone else!!

Wonderful Job!!!! Isn't it a great feeling? Keep up the great work!

Originally Posted by ItsAboutTime:
I am Lynsey, a 29 year old mother to 2 beautiful little girls. I had about 60 pounds to lose when I started IP with alternatives on June 23rd. As of last weigh in (8-18) I was down 25lbs. This morning (8-20) I am down 27.4 and so close to half way. I am loving the program and how it makes me feel.

I am using Atkins products because of cost and, even though some say they don't compare well to IP products, I think I am losing just fine with them. My sister in law and coworker are also doing it with Atkins right now. I love the products and will continue on them unless I have a major stall or just quit losing with them. I think I can get my hubby to let me try IP products in that case because I'm going to be saving $800-$1000 each month on daycare because both girls will be in school!

Welcome to the newbies and congrats to all of those who have been around and stuck to it.

So you were on the IP diet before? And now on the Atkins? Is it the same?

Hi my name I Lois. I stared IP on 20 September with a starting weight of 234 and now I am down to 208. My goal is to be below 200 by the middle of December and when my husband returns from Iraq. When I first started I thought it was going to be a hard goal to reach. Now that I have been on IP I realize that it is something I know I can succeed at. I have been on here reading post for the last couple of days and just want to say that Wuv you are an inspiration. You look amazing. I was using IP products exclusively for the first 3 weeks and then I started using alternatives that are very close to IP and it has not slowed my progress. I just want to say thanks to everyone for all of the wonderful information I have found on this sight.

Originally Posted by ArmyWife2388:
Hi my name I Lois. I stared IP on 20 September with a starting weight of 234 and now I am down to 208. My goal is to be below 200 by the middle of December and when my husband returns from Iraq. When I first started I thought it was going to be a hard goal to reach. Now that I have been on IP I realize that it is something I know I can succeed at. I have been on here reading post for the last couple of days and just want to say that Wuv you are an inspiration. You look amazing. I was using IP products exclusively for the first 3 weeks and then I started using alternatives that are very close to IP and it has not slowed my progress. I just want to say thanks to everyone for all of the wonderful information I have found on this sight.

Thank you and Welcome Lois, congrats on losing your 30+lbs so far. You will be at your goal in no time. Your hubby will be so proud of you as you should be of yourself. I am glad that you have joined us. Switching to alternatives have worked well with a lot of posters on here with the same loses some even better. Having the knowledge of the IP protocol helps a lot I think as well. Good luck in your journey and remember we are here if you need any help:)

Since we have quiet a few newbies, I thought I would bump this one up again

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Hello. I have been on the ip diet for a month I have been so faithful to it and eating only was I should eat. I lost 2 ponds first week, 3 ponds in the second week and have not lose any since then ant it has been two and a half weeks now without losing a thing. Is this normal? I'm very discouraged and thinking to stop the diet. Please let me know as I'm concerned that my metabolizem seams to stop as I'm consuming 800 calories and not losing anything. :?: I have a goal of losing additional 10 ponds but it does not seAm to ne possible :( thank u for ur help

Originally Posted by Saranasser:
Hello. I have been on the ip diet for a month I have been so faithful to it and eating only was I should eat. I lost 2 ponds first week, 3 ponds in the second week and have not lose any since then ant it has been two and a half weeks now without losing a thing. Is this normal? I'm very discouraged and thinking to stop the diet. Please let me know as I'm concerned that my metabolizem seams to stop as I'm consuming 800 calories and not losing anything. :?: I have a goal of losing additional 10 ponds but it does not seAm to ne possible :( thank u for ur help

List here what you consume in a day and we will try to figure it out. But you say you want to lose 10 more lbs maybe your body is where it should be and won't lose any more. Don't be discouraged as though I know it is easier said than done but we will try to help you. List what you eat for a day

hi everyone!

I haven't formally introduced myself so here goes.

My name is Sara and I am a stay at home Mom to our 3 wonderful children. There names and ages are in my siggy. :)

I have been slowly losing weight for the last 2 year in between being pregnant. I was 234 lbs at my highest non-pregnant weight (at least that's the last number I remember 'seeing') and today I weigh 167 lbs. I started following the IP plan 4 weeks ago tomorrow and have lost 17.8 lbs. I am using strictly alternative products since there are no coaches where I live and I can't get any IP items. So, I am saving money and losing weight = a win, win!

I found this forum 3-4 weeks before I started the plan and I cannot thank everyone enough for all of their advice and encouragement. I definitely feel at home here amongst friends.

Welcome aboard Sara!

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We have had a lot of newbies over the last few weeks so I thought I would bump this for others to see and drop by and introduce yourself. You may find someone in the same state as you and who knows you may even go to the same clinic!

Hey! I'm from 25 and Hattiesburg, MS. I've gained 25 lbs since I met my fiancee 3 years ago and I really want to lose 40 lbs before we get married this coming year. I have my first appointment for Ideal Protein on December 6th and I am So excited! Looking forward to sharing this experience with all of you!

Originally Posted by cassandrap:
Hey! I'm from 25 and Hattiesburg, MS. I've gained 25 lbs since I met my fiancee 3 years ago and I really want to lose 40 lbs before we get married this coming year. I have my first appointment for Ideal Protein on December 6th and I am So excited! Looking forward to sharing this experience with all of you!

I'm in the Hattiesburg area. I started 11/11. So far it's going really well.

Hey!!....welcome to the both of you I am in Gulfport!...this is a great program its easy but it is also strict. But with that being said the results are incredible. I have been on the program for 30 weeks now and I have loss 103lbs. Lots of information, recipes and tons of support here...WELCOME to the family!