IP is definately the best present I gave myself - I gave myself permission to do this diet on 19 April last year...today is the 52nd weigh in...and I'm very proud to say "GOAL!"

BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT EVER!!!! I can't stop smiling...my cheeks hurt....I'M SO EXCITED AND SO HAPPY AND SO EVERYTHING!!!!!!!

YAY!!!!! :D!!!!!

Oh and I forgot to mention.....was down 4 pounds at WI today. Go me! :D

Then I took 2 watches to the jeweler - 2 links out of one and 3 links out of the other. Too cool!

I was wondering why DH was late getting home from work tonight. He finally wanders in and yells Happy Birthday! Well it was my b-day a couple of weeks ago, but I went with it. He hands me a big box and it turns out to be a food dehydrator. I burst out laughing - I have been on a kick lately making zucchini chips and this is his way of supporting my new obsession. I think I will keep him!

:congrat: You deserve everything you have gained on your journey - including cheeks that hurt from smiling so much! And new bras! You are inspiring!

Being 100% OP has become such a way of life after 19 days I can't imagine not doing it! I love this forum because it's full of successes...before I started the diet the coach said it would work wonders as long as there were no cheats...so true when I read about all you 100%ers...I'm proud to be with you!

Go Ishbel!!! You are such an inspiration, and your success and the timing is just off the charts!

Ishbel - i am SO SO proud of you. 1 year, 141lbs and goal on your birthday, you couldn't have asked for better! :congrat:

I had a delayed Easter dinner this week and all I could eat was plain salad and deviled eggs. However I'm glad I stay 100% OP. This week, loss of 6.4lbs! This is far more rewarding than any food I could have eaten in seconds.

I would stick with your routine. Just have a shake or a bar for breakfast at work.

Can't imagine some egg whites would cause a gain. Just make sure you have 1/2 an extra packet right before and right after you work out, otherwise you really might gain. Your body really does need that extra protein, otherwise it's going to go into your muscle for that needed protein if you don't provide it with extra. You then loose lean muscle mass and gain body fat which isn't good at all especially if you want to get rid of the loose skin.

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Boy did you plan that perfectly or what? Congratulations to you and all of your hard work. Such an inspiration to all of us on how to do this.;):woo:

Wow, that's a great loss for one week.:carrot:

What fantastic birthday present. Congratulations!

Congrats everyone on great weight losses!

Happy Birthday Ishbel and Congratulations on GOAL!

My 11th WI today and I lost 2.8 lbs. for a total of 26 lbs. since 2/2. My coach says because of all my health concerns (diabetes/HBP) and the meds I was on, my loss will be slower than most even though the diabetes and HBP have resolved and I am no longer on those meds. It can be disappointing being on the low end of the chart, but she said nothing else would have worked for me. So, the silver lining in this is, according to my calculations (and I love to calculate things):book2:, I should be phased off just in time for Thanksgiving! The important thing is my health is in a much better place than it was 3 months ago, and I am not ever going back. 100% is the only way this diet works, and I love being there with all y'all.

JoesHot Wife - a steady march in the right direction and getting healthier are worth celebrating! :cp: :hug: Plus I bet Joe is mucho happy for you too! :o

You rock
 

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You did it.......that is rockin good news....Congrats!

[QUOTE=DanafromAustin;4299785]Can't imagine some egg whites would cause a gain. Just make sure you have 1/2 an extra packet right before and right after you work out, otherwise you really might gain. Your body really does need that extra protein, otherwise it's going to go into your muscle for that needed protein if you don't provide it with extra. You then loose lean muscle mass and gain body fat which isn't good at all especially if you want to get rid of the loose skin.
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I thought you only needed extra packets if you were doing cardio, but i'm only doing weight training or yoga. And wouldn't egg whites be enough since its all protein? I really don't want to stall...maybe i shoudl wait til i'm done losing weight...

You guys ALL rock...the daily support that this forum offers is incredible. It's so nice to be surrounded by people who are in the same boat who can either offer the pep talk or allow you the opportunity to provide the pep talk. I believe there is strength in both sides of the coin. No one is emotionally 100% - 100% of the time. Whatever you need...it's here!

I went to the cupboard today to get my packet and thought "wait a sec!" and grabbed my shrimp.

Because I've gone through Phase 2 and 3 (for vacation) I'm not as stressed out this time...so I'm not AS prepared but it's also not a big deal (way more relaxed this time). I grabbed some shrimp for lunch today and will have three eggs tomorrow. Looking back maybe I was preparing a bit...cause I do have some easy 'go-to' items in the freezer.

I didn't think of my birthday until the BFFL last week said "wouldn't it be cool if you got to goal on your birthday" and I looked at her and said "HOLY XXXX, I didn't think of that". WOOT WOOT, for giving myself IP as a birthday present last year...and eventually making it to goal as a birthday present this year. I started a year ago today!

ptod - I wondered where you went! :) Glad to have you back - I got my eye on you! ;)