i'm on the last clasp on my bra, will probably buy a new one soon ;)

My plantar facsiitis is gone. My bloodwork numbers went from dangerously high levels to almost normal. I have more confidence, I feel better and I definetely look better.

I've been working in an elementary school for three years now and for that whole time, I've had cold after flu after cold - I was always sick! I started IP in the middle of February and haven't had so much as a sore throat since!

I also haven't had any heartburn and my energy levels are so much higher than they've ever been. I feel great, in every way, and I'm so thankful.

What a fantastic thread!

Wow, that's amazing! I hadn't thought about the immune system and IP helping with things like colds, but it makes sense. If the body is not having to deal with the low-level inflammation caused by high-glycemic foods (sugar, white flour, etc.), then it can use resources to keep infections at bay. I have rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia and have definitely noticed a drop in the flare-ups since being on IP.

What a nice benefit! Good for you!

I wear a belt - before all my pants had elastic waists. Normal blood levels. No more meds. My cardiologist now talks about food choices with me instead of what strain the weight is having on my heart. Do not shop in plus size stores. Fit comfortably in airline seat. Can enjoy all the rides at Disney and walk thru the parks. People stopped asking me "Do you feel alright?". Now the comments are " You look ten years younger and what is the name of that diet?" and " How did you lost all that weight so fast?" The positive comments just keep coming and that is my inspiration and motivation to keep it off...

I am able to comfortably sit in an airline seat in coach and the seat belt is no longer a challenge. My cravings have changed from sweets to salads. It's easier to get on my horse. I've had to buy a SMALLER shoe size---that one blew my mind. I've given away clothes that are now too big for me, before IP I would have held onto them, you know, just in case. Probably the best for me is when my DH tells me I'm pretty or sexy I believe him now.
Gosh, I'm practically tearing up as I type that. This is a great thread---very motivational for me. Thanks.

First, I'm still amazed that it's actually working for me. WW, calorie counting and many, many other attempts to lose weight have not. I can't tell you how many hours I spent counting points, attempting to calculate ridiculously difficult formulas for recipes... to see a .3 lb loss on WW.

I was skeptical that IP would really work for me, and I'm thrilled that it is!

Also, I sleep better.
I feel refreshed in the morning, not groggy.
My skin is more radiant.
I have many less migraines.
I feel more confident in my body.

All in all, I couldn't be happier! :carrot:

So uplifting to hear all these things!!

Since I have not been on but a few days I haven't really noticed much. I did notice that I don't have heart burn, even using vinegar all the time.

This thread is why I know I will be successful and not give up!

I've started dating and I feel more confident meeting men. I no longer cringe when I look in the mirror. When I lay on my side I can feel my knee bones touching because the cushioning around my legs is reduced! My horse no longer bucks when I canter him and we can go fast for long periods of time. Love all my horses!!

Since starting IP three weeks ago I am down 11 lbs. I had to come off my metformin because my doctor said that I cant do both IP and take the medicine. You know the one I choose; IP right. So happy to come off one of the medicines. Now I am working on coming off the sleeping pills. But I have much more energy since loosing the weight. Looking forward to cleaning up the whole house today!

My friends love to remind me a couple years ago on WW I had 13 weeks in a row of .2 all that work to lose 2.6 pounds. I love IP I am a slowwwww loser but I still seem to get around 2 pounds a week.:D

I am still hungry but I can control it much better now.