Congratulations Cat on your weight loss. You must feel amazing! And very wise words you have shared with us too.
Busy weekend here, and it's another warm day here in Austin in the high 80's. Not complaining as I'm not a cold weather person, or at least not ready to put my summer clothes away yet. However those summer clothes are all starting to get pretty loose on me. I figure by the time they really start to get too big to wear the weather will be changing anyway.
I was starting to wonder today who will be the first person to notice I have lost weight? Outside of my immediate family and my mom, know one else knows. I've now lost 23 pounds since last month, but I'm guessing I need to loose about another 10 pounds for it to start becoming noticeable to others.
Have a nice IP Saturday everyone.
I wonder the same thing about people saying anything! As of this morning I am down 18 pounds, but I am only 5-3 The only people that have had absolutely anything is a couple of my friends and my husband-BUT they all know I am on IP. No one that doesn't know hasn't said anything. I am thinking it is because these people see me very often so not as obvious, maybe it will come when I see someone that I haven't seen in quite a while.
Sooo happy....WI this morning, -5lbs....i made it to 50lbs exactly in 3 months!
So for the first, i got a restricted for every day of the week so i'm looking forward to having them with my salad at lunch!
I always have eggs the night before a WI so last night i made an egg salad and followed some of the suggestions for the WF mayonnaise to make it a bit better....added a bit of vinegar, lemon juice and splenda and i have to say, it was a lot better. I'm glad cause i love having eggs or tuna salad for dinner and now i can and it makes me have salad at dinner time too otherwise i don't have any.
I saw lots of great WI, SV and NSV...congrats everyone, we're such a great group
Good morning all! I am so happy. I had my WI and i lost another 2.75 lbs. That makes 41 pounds off my body!!!! I am so excited. That number just seems so big! I read Cat's post this morning about her 50+ loss and I thought what a huge accomplishment for her.
This eating plan works - we are living proof of it.
We have a wedding to go to today. The very thoughtful bride made sure that my salad has no dressing on it so I can stay OP.
Good morning folks! After 4-1/2 months of following the IP protocol and many, many, many physical and mental distractions, I have now lost 50-1/2 pounds.....a number on the scale I haven't seen since the early 90's. I am a totally new woman.
Words of experience to all.......Learn the program and follow it......you cheat you are only hurting yourself and slowing down your progress (not to mention wasting your money). Stay the course knowing your body will do EXACTLY what it wants to do when it wants to do it...you cannot force or will anything to happen. Eat good food and love your body beacuse it's going to love you back! Move your body.....exercise is crucial to shaping your body and it will be for maintaining your weight. Happily live your life...that is the reason we are all here.
Beat wishes to all and Geaux Tigers!!!!
Toodles....CAT
Awesome Cat! Such good advice!
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Hope everyone's having a good OP week-end
Sooo happy....WI this morning, -5lbs....i made it to 50lbs exactly in 3 months!
I saw lots of great WI, SV and NSV...congrats everyone, we're such a great group
Congrats on the weight loss!
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Good morning all! I am so happy. I had my WI and i lost another 2.75 lbs. That makes 41 pounds off my body!!!!
Congrats on the weight loss!
Everyone is doing great. It inspires me to see all the losses and re-affirm what I learned last year.
Hey everyone.... Went out to dinner with the parentals last nice. Went to red robin.... It was delicious!! Also went to Target to look at some clothing.... Tried on a pair of jeans that were size 17. They fit... Pretty snug. I bought them since they were fairly cheap!! Figured that they will comfortably for in the next week or 2!!!
Just had my first WI yesterday. I was very nervous as I had a mid week mishap with an artichoke... However I managed to knock off 9 pounds! 31 more to go, bring it on.
I am beyond thrilled and feel like I haven't in years.
Just had my first WI yesterday. I was very nervous as I had a mid week mishap with an artichoke... However I managed to knock off 9 pounds! 31 more to go, bring it on.
I am beyond thrilled and feel like I haven't in years.
Holy smokes! 9 pounds in one week! Amazing. You must feel like you are on top of the world. That's motivation enough to keep pushing through.
Thanks CAt for the advice and congrats on losing your 50 pounds! I needed to hear that I was wasting my money and my time if I cheat. I have been overeating on Pure Protein bars and I am only ten pounds from goal!!
just catching up on posts. no worries on the meat tenderizer, it's a metal utensil I use to flatten the chicken breast, so it's definitely o/o/o
Hang in there on the last 10 lbs, be strong with resisting bars, i know what you mean though i have a bar in the freezer and every now and then I grab a bite. it's so hard when we are so close to goals and feeling good. But we have to finish without going off plan. it will only delay us. we all can do it!!! i think i'll grab a glass of tea or chug water every time i am tempted to bite the bar.
I had a great week op! I had me second wi yesterday down another 3 pounds and 4.5 inches! That is a total od 11 pounds in two weeks!
Great nsv yesterday got out of the shower yesterday and dh said wow you can see a Huge difference in your stomach in 2 weeks Looking forward to another week 100percent op
Good morning folks! After 4-1/2 months of following the IP protocol and many, many, many physical and mental distractions, I have now lost 50-1/2 pounds.....a number on the scale I haven't seen since the early 90's. I am a totally new woman.
Words of experience to all.......Learn the program and follow it......you cheat you are only hurting yourself and slowing down your progress (not to mention wasting your money). Stay the course knowing your body will do EXACTLY what it wants to do when it wants to do it...you cannot force or will anything to happen. Eat good food and love your body beacuse it's going to love you back! Move your body.....exercise is crucial to shaping your body and it will be for maintaining your weight. Happily live your life...that is the reason we are all here.
Beat wishes to all and Geaux Tigers!!!!
Toodles....CAT
Congrats on those 50lbs, I know you have had a lot of issues but glad you hung in there to get it off... GEAUX Tigers!!
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Originally Posted by JellyMae87
Hey everyone.... Went out to dinner with the parentals last nice. Went to red robin.... It was delicious!! Also went to Target to look at some clothing.... Tried on a pair of jeans that were size 17. They fit... Pretty snug. I bought them since they were fairly cheap!! Figured that they will comfortably for in the next week or 2!!!
WOOHOOO....new sizes are great!! I went to Lane Byrant yesterday they had 60% off of their clearance so I picked up some 22/24 undershirts and they FIT!! they were only $3.99 might have to go back and get a few more!! considering I couldn't fit in their clothes in April I think that is pretty good
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Just had my first WI yesterday. I was very nervous as I had a mid week mishap with an artichoke... However I managed to knock off 9 pounds! 31 more to go, bring it on.
I am beyond thrilled and feel like I haven't in years.
Great job on the WI...you are heading in the right direction that is for sure....DOWN!!!!
Well I am off to wash dishes, put a chicken to cook in the crockpot with bell peppers, laundry and vacuuming....Got the Radio blarring and dancing away.....lol........So I will check in later!!!
I was just able to move out of my big girl pants. They were denim stretch material. Now I'm still in the same size, but regular jeans. can't wait until I'm out of a size 14.
TheIdealBride
When i saw your msg from yesterday it was this morning, I wrote you a huge Private message after I watched all your youtube blogs, but it says you don't accept them?? Anyways, I saved it in word, haha so if you can figure it out let me know!
Good morning! Hope everyone is having a great Saturday. We are getting ready to take the kids to the Pumpkin Farm. This farm is the real deal, where the kids will get to cut their pumpkins right off the vine. There will be hay rides, a corn maze, horse show, and an old west show, all on a real working farm. I can't wait!
I started IP again on Monday, after 3 weeks off. When I started IP I told my coach I had a vacation planned, and she helped me phase off before I left. Now that we are home, and seeing how much we spent, I have decided to continue on IP using alternative products. I need to save $$! I gained 4.5 lbs during my time off. I am down 4 lbs in my 5 days since starting back OP. I am so glad it is coming off so quickly. And TOM is due to arrive today or tomorrow. I guess my weight gain was largely water retention from my indulging in alcohol during my trip. Any way, I am glad to be back, and plan to be at goal by mid-December.
I really missed these forums while I was gone! Have a great weekend everyone
that pumpkin patch sounds amazing! we don't have anything like that here.
I am glad you are back. It's good to enjoy a vacation since you've had it planned, good that you jumped right back on. We have missed you.
I had a wedding last weekend I was planning to enjoy all year and I felt bloated and full but i jumped right back to IP phase one and my coach said I still lost 1/2 an inch in waist even though I had gained 2lbs. I can already tell I've lost the damage I had done.
Lets finish this now that vaca is done!
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Originally Posted by ladyrayado
Happy Saturday! The weekend is always the most challenging part of my week. We usually eat out and my hubby indulges, while I watch and eat my veggies. I went shopping for some new work clothes yesterday and was totally surprised the first two sizes I tried on didn't fit! NSV! I've never worn a size this small in my adult life (honestly, as long as I can remember back to junior high!)
I hope everyone has an awesome, OP weekend!
Weekends are challenging, any social outing really. But once your belly is full of protein and veggies aren't you proud you don't feel stuffed and hungover that night.and the next day!?
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Originally Posted by Busymomx4
Hope everyone's having a good OP week-end
Sooo happy....WI this morning, -5lbs....i made it to 50lbs exactly in 3 months!
So for the first, i got a restricted for every day of the week so i'm looking forward to having them with my salad at lunch!
I always have eggs the night before a WI so last night i made an egg salad and followed some of the suggestions for the WF mayonnaise to make it a bit better....added a bit of vinegar, lemon juice and splenda and i have to say, it was a lot better. I'm glad cause i love having eggs or tuna salad for dinner and now i can and it makes me have salad at dinner time too otherwise i don't have any.
I saw lots of great WI, SV and NSV...congrats everyone, we're such a great group
glad to know the egg salad was yummy, that would be good for lunch at work. i am just so nervous to spend any more money on WF products, they gross me out, but if mayo is worth it, i will. I'd love to make egg and tuna salad.
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Originally Posted by stolaf
Good morning all! I am so happy. I had my WI and i lost another 2.75 lbs. That makes 41 pounds off my body!!!! I am so excited. That number just seems so big! I read Cat's post this morning about her 50+ loss and I thought what a huge accomplishment for her.
This eating plan works - we are living proof of it.
We have a wedding to go to today. The very thoughtful bride made sure that my salad has no dressing on it so I can stay OP.
Have a great day everyone.
Enjoy the wedding! So happy the bride understood.
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Originally Posted by ajphoto
Just had my first WI yesterday. I was very nervous as I had a mid week mishap with an artichoke... However I managed to knock off 9 pounds! 31 more to go, bring it on.
I am beyond thrilled and feel like I haven't in years.
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Originally Posted by hockeymom22
I had a great week op! I had me second wi yesterday down another 3 pounds and 4.5 inches! That is a total od 11 pounds in two weeks!
Great nsv yesterday got out of the shower yesterday and dh said wow you can see a Huge difference in your stomach in 2 weeks Looking forward to another week 100percent op
Woohoo Love it when DH's are supportive. well done.
They were denim stretch material. Now I'm still in the same size, but regular jeans. can't wait until I'm out of a size 14.
