How do you know…
 

Share with us a typical day of your meals/snacks so that we can see if you went off track somewhere.

Dont stress about this... You a making a hUGE adjustment in your life!!

So this is one day ….
Breakfast - IP Omlet with Sea Salt
Lunch - 2 cups of celery with WF ranch dip and a IP shake mixed with black coffee
Dinner - Grilled Chicken Breast with WF sauce, cup of broc & cup of mushrooms with Olive Oil
Snack - IP Carmel Nut Bar
Plus 64ozs of water, 2 Multi Vita, 1 Calcium, and 4 Cal Mag

Well it looks like you are getting what is needed... Nut I would say that you should up your water... I always aim for at LEaST 100oz

The first two days I had a headache and that has gone away so I am assuming my body is doing its thing but it's discouraging to not be down at all yet … even with WW I would have been down by now, and this is WAY more regimented!

Do you feel bloated? It was about 4 days before anything happened on the scale for me.

Not bloated at all!
Feeling great, a little hungry between breakfast & lunch but that's it!

Try to be patient and give it time. I agree with upping the water. I think I've read that the water flushes out the fat. Is everything "normal" in the, ahem, regularity dept.?

Also, I'm not sure about this, but years ago at a WW meeting someone said that celery is naturally salty, so you may want to cut back on that and add in another veggie. Are you eating any Romaine lettuce? I have my best weeks when I eat Romaine every day.

No issues in the regularity department, haha .. actually no change at all.
Trying to be patient…
And, I just looked through my journal and 4 out of 5 days I drank 80oz of water … the day I listed below was day 2 and I drank 64.

Is lettuce part of your 4 cups (wasnt sure cause its unlimited too)

Andie - my coach told me that Celery is unlimited

Don't give up!! How were you eating before this plan? Are you exercising more or less? Are your clothes fitting any different? Even when I was green juice fasting I had days where I would not lose and was baffled. I was told so many theories I wont bore you with them! My only thoughts would be to change up your menu - if you are eating beef, try fish, change your vegetables - if one works for one client they tend to give everyone the same advice. I know I can not take in too many bars over a week or I stall. The things I have read and the testimonials I have seen assure me that this is a great program. I believe you will see success!!

Wait till the end of the week to weigh yourself!

No, lettuce is in addition to the 4 cups. Many coaches have told their IPers that celery and cucumbers are unlimited, but as has been pointed out a few times, they do contain calories and carbs. (I don't know the numbers off the top of my head...LizRR, are you there?) The most recent Phase 1 protocal sheet that I have (March of this year) still has only lettuce as unlimited. Not trying to correct your coach, but some coaches are better than others.

Thanks everyone!
I am about to make lunch - question, the package that says "soy paddy" - is that an omelet? Is it restricted?

I just found a great resource for you where Dr. Tran answers your question!
http://www.trantiendiet.com/site/spip.php?article184
he basically says it is not possible to NOT lose weight::))

Thanks dietpartner!!!!!!

Here's a c&p from an old "carbs in veggies" thread for those interested.

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/idea...e-veggies.html

Asparagus (1c, 134g) 5 carb - 3 fiber = 2 net carbs (3g sugars)
Broccoli (1c, 91g) 6 carb - 2 fiber = 4 net carbs (2g sugars)
Brussel Sprouts (1c, 88g) 8 carb - 3 fiber = 5 net carbs (2g sugars)
Cauliflower (1c, 130g) 6 carb - 2 fiber = 4 net carbs (2g sugars)
Cabbage, green (1c, 89g) 5 carb - 2 fiber = 3 net carbs (3g sugars)
Celery (1c, 100g) 3 carb - 2 fiber = 1 net carb (2g sugars)
Cucumber w/peel (1c, 133g) 3 carb - 1 fiber = 2 net carbs (1g sugars)
Green beans, cooked (1c, 125g) 10 carb - 4 fiber = 6 net carbs (2g sugars)
Kale, fresh (100g) 10 carb - 2 fiber = 8 net carbs (0 sugars)
Mushroom, portabella (100 g) 5 carb - 2 fiber = 3 net carbs (2g sugars)
Mushroom, white (1c, 70g) 2 carb - 1 fiber = 1 net carb (1g sugars)
Onion, raw (1c, 160g) 15 carb - 3 fiber = 12 net carbs (7g sugars)
Red bell pepper (1c, 149g) 9 carb - 3 fiber = 6 net carbs (6g sugars)
Rhubarb (1c, 122g) 6 carb - 2 fiber = 4 net carbs (1g sugars)
Rutabagas (1c, 140g) 11 carb - 4 fiber = 7 net carbs (8g sugars)
Sauerkraut (1c, 142g) 7 carb - 4 fiber = 3 net carbs (3g sugars)
Snowpeas (1c chopped, 100g) 7 carb - 3 fiber = 4 net carbs (4g sugars)
Summer Squash (yellow/zucchini) (1c, 110g) 4 carb - 1 fiber = 3 net carbs (2g sugars)
Turnips (1c, 140g) 8 carb - 2 fiber = 6 net carbs (5g sugars)