I think they suggest that a lot, might be as "ok we've tried everything now lets try this"...so I don't think it was you. Cause from what I remember it was the first time I saw that type of post and it was probably 2 months into it (it freaked me out actually). :) So I hope you didn't think I was pointing you out or anything. :)

Busymom - very INTERESTING that she has someone doing that, I don't think I would do the 'normal'....but if I was desperate and tried the others I'd do the three restricted. But you're right, I haven't stalled and I've confirmed that it's not ME that's causing the slow down. I'm actually doing better mentally this week after re-confirming it wasn't me. I can accept that I'm slowing down....:)

I bought two new bras yesterday. The girls are much happier now. ;) My band size went way down. Glad I got measured.

I think I will give my daughter this information. She is VERY frustrated at trying to loose the last 6 pounds. The scale is just not moving for her. She even went to phase 2 for a couple of days, but the scale moved up 1 1/2 pounds instead of down. So now she is back to phase one and is just going to hang in there.

Can I join the 100%? I just finished week 2 and I'm down 15.2 lbs!!!! I love this plan and plan to stick with it 100% until goal. I'm going to NYC with my husband next weekend and need the support and encouragement that I CAN stick to my plan even when on a weekend away!!!

Why would I want to stick to the plan?
1. It gives me more energy!
2. My jeans fit again.
3. I wake up in the morning ready for the day, instead of groggy and cranky.
4. I can comfortably put on my socks and tie my shoes!
5. I LOVE my morning cappacino and coffee drink!
6. By summer, I plan to be able to run, bike, hike, and play with my 4 kids! (Not to mention, wear a swimsuit without shame!)
7. I LOVE my veggies now!
8. I eat because I'm hungry. I enjoy every bite (now that I know which foods I like!)
9. I am not a slave to eating crap anymore!
10. I no longer need a diet coke to get through my work day!

The list could go on, but this is a start. 100% is the way to go!

Trish

You're slowing down cause you almost have nothing left to lose :)

Good Morning! Well, I've been chugging along with an average of 3+ pounds off a week, and now I think I'll screech to a crawl or stop for the next 10 days.

I suffer from chronic sinusitis infections partly due to inflammation and polyps in my sinus cavity over my eyes. I start to lose my sense of smell when it gets inflamed/irritated. Doctors are trying to figure out why. It's really frustrating. I've had 2 sinus surgeries in the past few years, they helped for a bit, but not long term.

Last week I knew it was starting again. I've had NO sense of smell for a month and my taste was starting to deaden. I was trying to put off another round of meds homeopathically, which I think helped for a while, but the sinus infection returned, BAD! As of yesterday, I'm on 40 mg of Prednisone for 10 DAYS to help reduce swelling. If you don't know, Prednisone is a cursed blessing. Works great, horrible side effects. Increases hunger, water retention, stomach irritation... I started Tuesday, had my WI on Wednesday, I was OP110% and lost 1.4 lbs. My coach/doctor, who coincidentally just finished a 5 day round of prednisone, gained 5 lbs!! Hes confident it was all water, but you feel so bloated. He was understanding, and just said expect weight loss to slow down the next ten days.

I know it's temporary, but it's going to be tough. For the first time in weeks, I was really hungry. Going to have to really be stringent the next 8days and not have any positive result on the scale! . Hopefully I'll be smelling soon!

Thanks for letting me express myself! You guys are the best group!

Pam

First weigh-in today! -7.8lbs! Thank you ladies & a few gents for the encouragement to hang in 110% OP when the going got rough :-D

I should add that I guess I was actually only 95% OP because I didn't know about the no sugarfree gum w/ aspartame rule. Live & learn.

5 more lbs gone...with TOM!

WI#5 today. I lost 5 lbs this week for a total of 31 lbs lost! Gotta love IP!

My coach assured me today that it is quite possible to reach my goal and get to maintenance by September - just in time for my sister's wedding. That would be soooooo perfect! Wish me luck and willpower.

Stay strong and OP!

Excellent loss!! You CAN do it!

I really don't like any of the soups I have tried so far. the chicken soup, the cream of chicken soup and the tomato basil are all pretty ugly on my taste buds. I have garbage disposaled all three of them. I may have to try just sing the ones I have left as sauces, but, a bowl of soup sounded so good tonight. Oh, well.

The soups really improve with spices and blended veggies.
The cream of mushroom is very good...
Keep trying!

Jell-o
 

Good Morning Everyone! It never dawned on me that jello could be a part of Phase 1 but my husband has been eating it a lot lately (he's doing the Dukan diet) and I noticed that it's zero carbs, sugar and fat. So, according to our Phase 1 handout - it would be allowed, right? I'm not crazy about jello anyway, but I was just curious if anyone here has tried it as a 'treat' or as a regular part of their Phase 1?

Thanks!

Just checking in-haven't been on computer much. It's so nice out. If we get 6 more weeks of winter like this, I'll take it :) Happy Friday :)

All the Jello in stores has aspartame in it, so it's a no go for IP. If you want a Jello fix though try the IP Raspberry Jelly. It's my favorite snack!