I just started a week ago and have had bars everyday for breakfast since day 1. I can't imagine that it hurt me at all, since I'm down 13 lbs. in 8 days. But I have a lot more to lose than you, so maybe it will affect you differently. Definitely follow the protocol though, and don't have any more than one restricted a day.

Well great, it was an unintended cheat! UGH!! I didn't have one today since it felt like too much the past couple of days, but it upsets me that my coach just let me buy it knowing I eat bars for breakfast. Thanks for looking into it and providing an answer.

Good luck!! You can use that $ to pay for a new wardrobe!

That makes me feel better haha, I just get confused because some people tell me that when they have the bars they lose far less but wow 13 lbs in a week! Congrats, that's AMAZING. I wish! Haha
Thanks!

Thank you, Lala0620! I actually did that today for lunch. Had two cups of broccoli and added the chicken soup to it. PERFECT! :)

I tried that with the mushrooms the other day. I just really need my cheese in the omelet. Maybe since my taste buds are changing it will taste better next time.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. I eat a bar for breakfast, too, so I don't know what I'm going to do with the one soy patty packet that I bought. I didn't know when I bought it that it's restricted. Just glad that I didn't get a whole box.

Thanks for the responses about my question about how to go on vacation w/out losing it! I'll do a Phase 2, plan on two packets a day and still 2 cups of veggies, but maybe let the little things pass. And, yes, will be very careful with alcohol!!!!!!!!!!! It's been 5 weeks w/out it and I only miss it occasionally. Another good unpredicted benefit of IP!

No, I'm glad you told me before I went through the entire box. Lol, unfortuantely I did get the whole box. :/

Kaypix - I wanted to send you a PM but its not an option. I was wondering if you could send me your avatar picture (PM me and i'll give you my email address), i'm looking around for a nice ankle/foot tattoo and i really like your picture and would like to see a bigger version of it.

Hi all, I'm back after a little bit of a hiatus... not sure what I have gained. I am actually scared to look. I will weigh myself next week when I am in ketosis and feeling a bit better about what I am doing to turn things around.

It's always a pleasure reading your posts and knowing that I am not alone.

I'm back after a crazy weekend of pre-graduation (w/ the 18 year old son) and 4H horsey-events (with the 12 year old daughter). I did Ok this weekend but I know I need to do better - I will pre-plan and bring all my own food for next weekends horse show!
Strength & self-love to all!

It's your money and your diet, I really wouldn't care if my coach opposed it or not, I'd do it anyway. Nobody knows you better than you. I hope your family got good news today! :hug:

I'm also going on a weeks vacation with a girlfriend this summer. On my past vacations on IP I stayed on Phase 2 with no cheats. However this vacation I will be a lot closer to goal, so I am taking a week off. My friend is also on IP, and just about at goal herself. We are both phasing off 3 weeks ahead of time. Skipping phase 2 and doing 2 weeks of phase 3 and one week of phase 4 before we leave. Then right back to phase 1 for me to finish, and her to just get back to goal.

Great movie; very inspiring.

You should try blending in some spinach with puddings if you buy them. I do that many days for lunch. In fact I'm eating one right now. I put 1 to 2 cups in my blender with vanilla pudding and make a shake. You absolutely can not taste the spinach. I add some cinnamon for added taste, and other than my shake being green, I would never guess that there is spinach in it.

As for the bars, I have one almost every day since I started and I've lost just fine. My coach never told me I had to wait the first few weeks. Her only request is not to have a restricted before bed. The bars are usually my breakfast.

Great loss. Hopefully you will be the continuing motivation for your team members.

Well it's a rainy warm day here in Austin. We really need the rain so no one is complaining. It is nice to get a break from the over 90 degree days we have been having. Hope everyone is having a good OP day!

Ugh. I just realized I had the soy patty, after eating a plain crepe for breakfast. My coach never said they were restricted, as she always adds an (R) next to those on my weekly sheet.

Thankfully, it was on one of my cycling days and did not "harm" me (I lost 4 pounds that week). Not to mention I hated the thing and will not be making that same mistake again. Still, I'm going to mention it to my coach so that others don't unknowingly do the same thing.

Try...Wildberry Yogurt Shake or Chocolate Shake blended up with 2 cups of frozen Spinach...makes for a nice shake and then you get your veggies in as well.