Thought I'd add my 2¢ here: I'm from Orting (close to Sumner, Bonney Lake, Graham & Puyallup/South Hill). I was going to the clinic in Lake Tapps, but I've since decided to go it alone, using this site for resources and support. I've been on IP before, but I'm restarting tomorrow. So happy to meet you all!!

I am orignally from the West Side (Snohomish) and now in Cle Elum. DH and I work in Tukwila, so long commutes. Go to a clinic in Issaquah on my way home once per week.

IP is a blessing! I am now down where I have not been in YEARS and it feels so good. I was actually called "thin" today so it is starting to be noticeable by folks.

Good to see all the Washingtonians here.

Hi Vovo! Welcome!

My advice is read read read the stickies posted in the first post of every daily chat. Having a good understanding of this diet makes it sooooo much easier to stay committed and refrain from cheating! It's hard to believe, but some coaches don't really do a good job of explaining ketosis. I know mine didn't. (She's sweet, though.) Anyway, I cheated a couple of times the first 2 nights. Once I read about ketosis and keeping in ketosis, I was much more motivated to say NO to temptation!

Glad you join us losers!

It just came to my attention that I have not properly celebrated the nearness of goal!

So, let us rectify this error:

:dancer::dancer::bubbles::celebrate::woohoo:

True dat!

I live in Bonney Lake. I just left the clinic in Lake Tapps as well. I now go to the clinic in Bonney Lake. (Off of Hwy 410 in the Albertson's area next to State Farm & Quiznos)

I love my new clinic they are AWESOME there. I have learned so much. With Lk T I wasn't going anywhere, but after changing clinics and following the updated program I dropped 7.2lbs and I finally got my energy back. They are up on everything. So many things at Lk T were out dated. I think we knew more just from being on 3FC's than they knew. At my new clinic they go to trainings and conf. and just seem to be on top of their game. No problems getting any food or supplements. Matter of fact they had a couple of things I didn't even know existed. They keep track off my fat loss and lean muscle, how much water my body is retaining and weight of course. They even have a computer program that I can log into and see my progress. I get measured "everytime" I come in. To many differences to list.

I have also heard the clinic in Puyallup is fantastic as well. So if you decide you want the support of a clinic, I wanted to let you know we now have choices. Don't judge all clinics on your previous experience. PS. It didn't cost a penny to change clinics.

I am curious about this clinic... What is the name of it... I am glad to see that it didnt cost a thing to change clinics. I have not liked the folks at Lk T, since my favorite coach as left... you can always PM me with more info... I have been on alternatives for the last few months... because of the ladies at Lk T... But would like to get back on schedule...

I am so upset that no one is from my neck of the woods! I let my coach know about this website but I think because some people use alternative products she hasn't shared it with any other clients. It would be great to have an IP friend close to home!:( I wonder if there are any people from North Idaho or Western Montana on here?? Missoula is where Meadowheeler is from I believe but that is a couple hundred miles from me. Coeur d'Alene, ID is only 30 minutes from my area. I guess if I was desperate I could put out a thread for that. Take care my fellow Washingtonians!! :hug:

Don't worry, even if you live 7 hrs away from me, you are right here with me because you have a home in my heart. :hug:

You are amazing!! So Sweet of you! I will keep you in my heart as well!!:hug:

My best friend is in Spokane, so I head there as often as I can afford to. What a beautiful place! I wish there was high speed train access from the west side to Spokane...that trek gets tiring!

I think Salmongirl is from Idaho. Maybe?

Went to Costco to get a big bag of Powder Mix to do my shakes this next few weeks. I really wanted to do 100% IP products but it's not working out with my husband's truck in the shop. I will plow through this challenge and keep on down my road.

Well I am going to go meet up with a different coach tomorrow... We will see how it goes... I am going somewhere that is in a pretty general location of my work...

That is so interesting!! Don't know why, but it made me really happy to hear that it wasn't just me that was struggling with the counseling from Lake T. clinic. I was getting really down about it, and finally dropped them completely. I've debated about the chiro clinic in Bonney Lake - they seem really up on the program - the fact that they didn't charge you to change clinics pretty much seals it for me: I'll be giving them a call tomorrow. Best of luck to you!

Again - that's so interesting (and oddly comforting) that I wasn't the only one with issues at Lk T :dizzy: Jelly, you are so close to goal, you are an inspiration to me. Good luck with your new clinic!!

Hope you folks find a clinic that works for you! I am not crazy about the one in Ellensburg, but I worry that without the accountability I won't stick with it. It's been a rainy morning and now it's windy - annoying because I want to go out with my daughter and ride our horses!

Have a great day IPeeps

Hi all I'm in Auburn, just started yesterday, today is first day on the program doing ok, not overly hungry. that usually hits in the afternoon after work.:dizzy:

I just started with the lake tapps clinic. they don't charge you to change clinics?

Hi I am in Silverdale Washington!! This is my first day. can anyone tell me how to add the weight tracker to the bottom of my posts?

You get the ticker when you are a member of the forums for 20 days and have at least 20 Posts. Good luck in your first week, don't forget when your head hurts you should lick the back of your hand put some sea salt on it and drink a glass of water. Rinse and repeat..... the headache will go away.

you arent too far away from me... I think that there was a clinic in Auburn that did it too...

No bite of lime and shot of tequila....:dizzy:

when I did a search to find a clinic it did not show one in Auburn:?:
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Hmmm. Maybe they don't to IP anymore than?? I'm trying out a new clinic in Kent today since my favorite coach is no longer at Lake Tapps...

I am going to the clinic in Bellevue. Just started this past Wednesday and looking forward to my first weigh in on Wed. It has been fairly easy...except eating all those vegetables. Two cups is ALOT!

Actually you need to eat four cups a day. :D

Met with my new coach in Bonney Lake today - LOVE her so far!!! She's been successful on the program, so that's a good baseline (I know she knows what I'm going through). They were VERY knowledgeable. I'm excited!!!

That's so good to hear... Look forward to seeing you succeed...

I had a good experience with mine today... She is hoping that ill be at goal by the end of summer. So let's just cross my fingers... ;)

I feel like i did pretty good today. I stayed op, I felt real tempted today because I feel tired and didn't do that much, just hung around home and did some house work and prepped the veggies. I have gotten in all my water. :carrot:

I'm so excited for you! I've been seeing Tina, she seem very nice and knows a lot.

That is GREAT!!! I'm so glad you like you new clinic and coach. Reaching goal by the end of summer, that is wonderful!

Which one, there are 2 in Fed. Way, my daughter lives by the big one..

I completely missed this thread, I live in the Kent Valley

You must be going to the same one I go to if it's in Kent, Dr. DeGroot?

Yup. The big one. Right at the end of 18... In the dressing isle...

No. I'm not going to Linda... I didn't like how they make you do those tape things. And she's way more spendy in my eyes... I'm going to a clinic in downtowish.... It's off of Washington sorta by kmart.

good morning all, third day on IP doing ok was really feeling munchy yesterday but kept telling myself that is not something i want to start doing.
felt pretty lethargic too. I have gotten outside already this morning trying to stay busy and not sit around today.
how was everyones wet saturday?

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:cheer3: Hooray me! :cheer3:

After a REALLY rocky 2 weeks of not staying on plan (while I had family in from both coasts to celebrate my son's HS graduation & vacationed on the Oregon Coast - actually gained 2 lbs - when I had NEVER gained anything on IP since starting in January) I have been ON PLAN since Thursday! I am in ketosis again, the headaches are gone, and I am looking forward to staying strong...getting to Onederland is my next goal!

I am documenting everything I eat & drink...and remembering that NOTHING tastes as good as healthy feels!

Happy Sunday all. I made it out to ride horses with my daughter yesterday and now it's time for weeding - my least fav part of my gardens.

Though I live in Renton, I go to a clinic in Seattle because all the clinics in the South King County area would either:

Has anyone else experienced the above? Also, what sort of qualities do you look for in a coach? Are you happy with whom you have?

(I've only had my initial consultation, but so far I like my coach and everyone else I've interacted with at the clinic)

Well like I said I'm going to a gal in the Kent area. So far so good. She is my 2nd coach... She has also done IP herself. She's the only coach in that office. So you won't contradicting info... Which is nice ;)

Yea, she is expensive.:( I'm not doing the tapes at her office, I have them at home. Would you mind giving me the name of the one downtown, I'd like to see what they have to offer as it is getting pretty expensive for me....thanks! I went to the Walmart in Fed. Way and found the dressings, got the Thousand Island for my Big Mac in a Bowl, and also got the bacon ranch, haven't tried it yet. They were only $2.79 compared to over 4.00 at Fred Meyer, Albertsons also has some WF dressings, they have a new Gluten Free section, pretty meager at this point though.