Since I started IP-things that have changed for you
 

Since I started IP-- I have started enjoying my coffee with 1oz skim milk which is amazing if you could see how much liquid flavor creamer I used to use.

I have been able to spend time doing nothing (at night) and not run for food. how about everyone else what are you since starting IPs? :cheers:

I find myself keeping busy with organizing things, like closets, and drawers! Something I always wanted to 'get to' but never made time to do it! Now that I am NOT focused so much on food, I try to do at least one thing each day after work!
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The swelling in my legs and feet is gone. I can actually see the veins in my feet. It feels soo good. I did not realize how much sodium I was eating every day!

That's an amazing thread :)

Since I started IP, I noticed I have less acne.

Since I started IP, even though I fell out of the wagon for some periods of time, I managed not to gain back all the weight that I lost (like I used to do with all previous diets).

Since I started IP, I found myself not able to ''pig out'' as much as I was able before, God! I was unstoppable, whereas now, some time I eat more than I am supposed to, but I never overdo it as much as I used to.

IP Rocks !

I find myself keeping busy with organizing things, like closets, and drawers! Something I always wanted to 'get to' but never made time to do it! Now that I am NOT focused so much on food, I try to do at least one thing each day after work!

That's what I have been doing as well. I cleaned almost every kitchen cabinet yesterday! I have so much energy I can't just sit around. I just had a knee replacement a few months ago so this is great being able to catch up on neglected things!

I forgot to mention increased energy and just feeling better. Once I kicked the carbs I felt better and my blood sugar is more stable. I don't test it but I can just tell, it's nice and steady.

The creamer thing is what surprized me as well. Now I just drink it black.....

Hi Sandra,

I had the same experience I was on IP last year July to Sept and lost 27 pounds I was off until March and I didn't gain any of it back that has never happened I am always on an upward journey since I was about 9. I really believe this program reset my panaceas or something :D

I love the increased energy and my head feels a lot 'clearer' if that makes any sense??

Also in Nov I had bloodwork done and my doc said that my cholesterol triglycerides were at 200, which I guess is borderline high. I went back for a recheck last week and they went down to 90!! I know it has to do with my new way of eating and this diet!! My doctor is very happy with me ;):D

Now to just increase my HDL.. hmmm :)

I play volleyball again and am looking forward to riding horses again. Also, I am zipping pants I haven't been able to zip for awhile. Yay IP!

IP has made me a better mommy!

Since I started IP I have taken my son to the park EVERY DAY. I used to come home after picking him up and be too tired to go out with him and eat 2 bowls of cereal instead about 4 days a week.

Now I come home, have my rhubarb + raspberry jelly and we are off! He loves it and it is such a joy to watch him explore and play. Plus the roundtrip leisure walk can be 1.5mi, 2mi, or 2.7mi depending on my time crunch. I used to be bored by the walking, but it has turned into the highlight of my day and it kills my afternoon hungries.

When I told my doctor 3 weeks ago that I started this diet she imediatly orded a bunch of blood work the next day because she said that way we can see the progress of how the diet is afecting my body.

I've lost 25 pounds on this, from 195 to 170. I thought this is where I wanted to be, but now am looking to lose 10 more pounds. I no longer put the heavy, sugary-sweet flavoring in my coffee, just skim milk and a touch of natural sugar. I rarely feel the need to snack at night anymore, and if I do, it's an apple or an IP bar. I hike like I used to, but not dragging that extra weight around makes it almost easy. I'm thinking I'll do Phase 2 for a month and that should help me lose a little more.

I have been able to work outside on the yard.(5 acres) I forgot how much fun I use to have on the tractor. I think the horses are glad to see me too.

I am LIKING healthy foods which is amazing to me ... I used to force down salads here and there. Now I LOVE my salads. Same with water - I was a huge diet coke drinker (like at least 6 a day) and for the first few days of this drinking all the water killed me but after just over a week the water actually tastes good. I am getting all my water in without any problem. Didn't see that coming :)