DH took me out for lunch today. I checked the carbs on the meat I planned to eat before we went, brought my own celery, cabbage, oil & vinegar to add to the salad and WOW...100% OP and I didn't have to do dishes. Plus, it was YUMMY!!!
This is the first diet I have ever been able to stick to. But then again, this is the first time I ever decided I wasn't going to quit, no matter what, till I got to goal!
You're doing great! I wouldn't worry too much how many carbs are in the meat, rather just make sure it's not a fatty meat and it's within the amount of oz. we are allowed each day. I have to admit I hardly ever weigh my protein, but rather eye ball it for size.
This is the first diet I have ever been able to stick to for this long too. IP is very restrictive, but such an easy diet at the same time too.
We all dread the stalls and weigh slow downs...and we all know they are inevitable. Well, after missing two "official" weigh-ins and seeing my at home scale in a stagnant state I got on this morning it read moved! It said 176.5! I couldn't believe it...I can't wait for my "official" weigh-in but for now I will relish what my scale says!!!
I have a "girls day" with some friends tomorrow, and there's now way to avoid going out to lunch. Any suggestions for what to order? Salad and chicken w/no dressing or something like that? The only other time I've eaten out on IP, I had a steak and broccoli from Applebees. The other issue is I'm not sure where we're going to eat - could be Italian, could be a seafood place, could be P.F. Chang's. I think I'd be okay at the first two, but I have no idea what I would get at P.F. Chang's. Time to google some restaurant menus!
Today is my IP birthday, I've been clean from sugar for 10 months today!
...made a 'no sugar added' pulled pork today. I LOVE pulled pork and decided to take a crack at making it from scratch rather than the club house packet (as it has sugar).
I put it in the recipe thread.
I was in heaven, seriously it's been over 10 months since I had pulled pork. I miss it...now I can have it. IP has re-taught me to cook, I'm always looking for something that I might have eaten a year ago, but in a healthier way. I feel so empowered tonight.
Yahooooooo!!!!! I'm back on track! I lost 7.5 lbs this week. I am almost certain the past two-three weeks I was in and out of ketosis. Now it is very obvious I am in ketosis again.
And - I've already reached my half-way goal. I am now 26 pounds lighter than I was just seven weeks ago. I really can't believe it. This is the best I've felt (emotionally and physically) since starting IP.
I talked to my friends that I'm having a girls day with tomorrow, and we are going to Mongolian BBQ for lunch. Cannot wait - I'll be able to eat a salad (already mixed my own dressing) and pick out my own veggies, meats, oil and spices.
Plus we are going shopping, and I'm so excited to buy some new clothes!
Yahooooooo!!!!! I'm back on track! I lost 7.5 lbs this week. I am almost certain the past two-three weeks I was in and out of ketosis. Now it is very obvious I am in ketosis again.
And - I've already reached my half-way goal. I am now 26 pounds lighter than I was just seven weeks ago. I really can't believe it. This is the best I've felt (emotionally and physically) since starting IP.
I talked to my friends that I'm having a girls day with tomorrow, and we are going to Mongolian BBQ for lunch. Cannot wait - I'll be able to eat a salad (already mixed my own dressing) and pick out my own veggies, meats, oil and spices.
Plus we are going shopping, and I'm so excited to buy some new clothes!
Hello everyone. It's been a while since I have been on here because I haven't been feeling well and didn't want to bring my negativity to the group. I am having some side effects that I'm not sure is from the diet or if I'm sick so I am reaching out to see if anyone has had any of the side effects I may be having. I am extremely dizzy, almost faint, headaches, nausea and extremely hungry. I feel like I could pass out while I am sitting down. I have not cheated in my 6 weeks on the program but have been feeling like this for about 10 days. Is this normal? Has anyone else felt this way. Thanks!
Please have your blood pressure checked. I don't know if you are on any BP meds but this can be a sign of low blood pressure. Hope you feel better soon.
