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12-31-2011, 11:53 AM
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Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: AZ
Posts: 12
S/C/G: 169/156/140
Height: 5'4"
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Hi! Brand new to IP!
Hello everyone!
I am on Day 3 of Ideal Protein and so glad I found this site and support community. I am following everything 100%, but whew...it is an adjustment! I am finding that I am ravenous between the first packet and lunch. My 4 year old started laughing at my tummy rumbling..."Mommy, was that thunder?"  I am also getting headaches in the afternoons. I am drinking a ton of water and using my salt. It gets easier right?  Have a Happy New Year!
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12-31-2011, 12:22 PM
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Started IP 11/28/2011
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Dutchtown, LA
Posts: 713
S/C/G: 260.8/144/150
Height: 5'4"
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It gets easier! I promise!!! You should feel better in the next couple of days. When I get the tummy rumbles, I drink a cup of hot herbal tea and find something to do to occupy my time.
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12-31-2011, 12:35 PM
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#3
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Junior Member
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: AZ
Posts: 12
S/C/G: 169/156/140
Height: 5'4"
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Thanks!
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12-31-2011, 01:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: upstate NY
Posts: 1,822
S/C/G: 214/211/150
Height: 5'5"
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Welcome to the IP support group on 3FC! It does get easier, I had such a headache when I first started that I had to sit in a dark room for 2 days. lol. and then magically I felt great!
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12-31-2011, 01:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: TX
Posts: 2,029
S/C/G: restart 9/2/14
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Welcome and what a great way to start the new year. It will get better really soon. And once in ketosis the hunger will go away. Hang in there, you're almost there.
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12-31-2011, 01:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Alberta Canada
Posts: 184
S/C/G: 147/147/130
Height: 5'0
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funny I"ve had a bit of head pain on this diet but NEVER a full blown headache. Everyone is different. But I never allowed myself to become starved in between meals. Even now, 5 weeks into the program, I have a whole boiled egg around 9:30 with half a cucumber or some other veggies. That takes me easily til 11:30 when I have my huge salad and shake or some protein and salad.
I also find that having my restrictrive bars (always around 2:30 p.m.) that I'm not starving by dinner time.
Then I have my regular dinner, it's usually large enough that I don't need another packet at night (although if I'm really hungry I'll have a couple of pickles and some boiled egg whites).
Good luck. It's a great program if you stick with it and get over the first 5 days.
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12-31-2011, 01:57 PM
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Junior Member
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: AZ
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Thanks for the tips and support! I am looking forward to getting to Day 5! LOL. Making meals for my kiddos and hubby is a bit challenging, but I know it will be worth it. The family is eating the same dinner I am (I add a little complex carbs for the kids to it) to make it easier on myself. Off to eat some more lettuce. 
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12-31-2011, 01:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Southern CA
Posts: 274
S/C/G: 209/157/157
Height: 5'7"
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Welcome! My first week my coach had me on 4 packets ( the extra one between breakfast & lunch) to help with hunger. I didn't "hit my stride" till the 6th day. You'll get there. If you don't have extra IP packets to spare, try some hardboiled egg whites (2-3) mid mornings and see if that helps. I'm in my 4th week and still do that occasionally if I have a "hungry" day. Hasn't affected my weight loss at all.
Good luck and happy new year!
Pam
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12-31-2011, 02:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 171
S/C/G: 249.4/see ticker/152
Height: 5'6"
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My doctor told me to have two snacks a day to begin with because I weighed over 230 pounds. That may have been why I didn't have any problems with excess hunger!
Sorry to hear you are having such a difficult time with your tummy wanting more food. Hopefully, that will all calm down in a couple of days.
Good luck!
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12-31-2011, 02:19 PM
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Started IP April 27, 2011
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 7,110
S/C/G: 408//199/199
Height: 5'8
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You may be getting your salt in but could need a little more. Put 1/2 tsp of sea salt in the palm of your hand and lick it, then drink some water. Your headache will be gone within 10-15 mins
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12-31-2011, 02:27 PM
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Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: AZ
Posts: 12
S/C/G: 169/156/140
Height: 5'4"
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I don't have the extra packets, but will make sure to get a little snack in between the morning and noon packet. Thanks for the salt tip....I will try that if I get a headache today (hopefully, not!).
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12-31-2011, 05:16 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: London, ON
Posts: 19
S/C/G: 260/245/160
Height: 5'10"
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I begin the program tomorrow morning. New year, new program, new attitude. 2012 - the year of infinite possibilities!
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12-31-2011, 07:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 171
S/C/G: 249.4/see ticker/152
Height: 5'6"
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Good luck to you katied61! I hope you find this program as easy to use as I have!
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12-31-2011, 09:46 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: garden city, ks
Posts: 65
S/C/G: 181/158.8/135
Height: 5'5"
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It gets easier and once you are in ketosis the hunger goes away...I am now on week 4...Happy I discovered this diet
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12-31-2011, 10:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Edmonton Alberta
Posts: 2,796
S/C/G: 204/143/135
Height: 5' 1"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ilana1
Thanks for the tips and support! I am looking forward to getting to Day 5! LOL. Making meals for my kiddos and hubby is a bit challenging, but I know it will be worth it. The family is eating the same dinner I am (I add a little complex carbs for the kids to it) to make it easier on myself. Off to eat some more lettuce. |
As I remember days 3 to 5 were the toughest.You are well on your way and you will be suprised with how much easier it becomes. What a great way to start the New Year!
Pat
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