I'm not on the IP plan, but I hope you guys don't mind me offering my 2 cents :)
I feel like many of you: my weight loss journey is personal and it comes from such a tumultuous period of time in my life, from my battle with bipolar disorder and my battles with ED and depression and anxiety so now that I feel like I've come to a great place in life and I am taking control of my life and my weight, I feel almost convicted when people ask me about my weight loss and I almost hear them saying in their minds "what took you so long?!" or "it's about time, lardbutt!!" (i know its my anxiety that makes me feel like that, but so far, I cant help it)
So when people ask me (the ones who dare lol) I just tell em that I move my body and I eat less...if they want specifics I tell em that I go to the gym everyday and I dont eat anything that tastes good or remotely has any flavor in it and that usually stops the questions because my "plan" doesnt sound fun or easy (and its not)
But when a loved one asks, I tell them all the truth I can without crying (which isnt usually a lot, because this has been such an emotional journey for me)...
But I do have the select sarcastic answers for the super nosy, ill-wishers:
I only eat lettuce and I dance to Beyonce CD's 4 hours a day
I eat nothing but McDonalds everyday all day and Ive lost 50lbs, you should try it!
if I told you, i'd have to kill you
:)

I'm happy when people notice the weight loss. I tell them that I have been eating more protein, way less carbs and no sugar. I've now reached my goal and am handing out business cards to people that want to know how I'm doing it. I hope to inspire friends to give IP a try!

People are just starting to notice.... at 30lbs. Yesterday the neighbor noticed and said "HOLY S__T!!! you lost alot of weight, you look great" I love it. I told her that I'm on a very restrictive plan with Dr B___, that is low carbs and healthy protein and did it in 11 weeks, then I also mentioned NO execise, she was even more shocked. She might be joining us in January, she was asking lots of questions.