Hello :)

Thank you very much.

I remember you from when I first started :) Welcome back and best of luck with IP second time around.

Good morning All. week 2 weigh in -2lbs. Delighted!
Sandra, Good luck with your baby making plans. I have my fingers crossed for you. I was 210lbs when I conceived over 3 yrs ago, I had no major problems. I had extra hospital check ups because I was 38 and carrying twins. I actually lost weight after they were born but ate chocolate for the next 6 months and put on loads of weight. I think I was shellshocked!!! So, There's every chance you could be lucky. Try not to stress too much. I know that's easy for me to say. Anyway, best of luck!

Good morning folks. Prayers to all of the gulf coasters.

Day 5 of reboot. This time the induction of ketosis was less painful than I recall. It hit overnight Monday. Yay. It is amazing how much I forgot about ketosis. And it has only been a few months...

1) tons of energy
2) early morning wakefulness
3) loss of the hunger dragon
4) (TMI ALERT) the big C
5) stinky pee

Crazy day off today. Lots of appts and meetings. Preparing ahead. Have a great one.

Third day back on program. No headaches thank goodness. I do feel like I'm in a haze sometimes though. Trying to keep myself busy and away from the kitchen and off of the scale too. Played 18 holes of golf to keep myself busy. It was a little hot out on the golf course. Tried turnips yesterday instead of the usual cauliflower or broccoli. It was good with a roast in the slow cooker. How's everyone else doing that just restarted?

So far so good for me. Seems easier this time. Fewer cravings, although I did mentally go a few rounds with my daughters Oreos last night and won by decision. Lol. Less foggy. I do weigh daily but feel like it no longer controls my life. Overall, feeling balanced both physically and mentally. Life stuff is out of control, but I am only kidding myself when I say it ever is in control.

Just for today, I will do what I need to do in order to get me closer to my goals. Mentally, physically, spiritually, and professionally. Today I can do it. I am worth it.

NSV... My dad came to visit and has not seen me for awhile. He cried and said that my mom would be so proud of me if she was still alive. He has been so concerned for my health and the example I was setting for my daughter.

More lighthearted NSV... Dads partner thinks my new clothes are cute. I haven't been called cute in a LONG time. Lol...

I couldn't chock turnips down, i don't know why. i usually like everything, hence how I got here...lol

this is day 3 restarting, so far so good. Just hungry and a little sleepy and peeing sooooo much. forgot about that and I pee a lot on a normal basis.
Hopefully Ketosis is starting to work it's magic.
I have to go to a RNC party tonight and it doesn't start till 10PM:eek: talking to politics with Republicans without drinks and food, past my bedtime...recipe for disaster? HOPE NOT! I am determined, I will stay OP! Wish me luck.:crossed:

I am so mad at myself. In 2010 I lost 30 pounds on this diet and I swore I would not gain any weight back. I am back with 13 pounds to lose. My clothes in my closet are too tight as I gave all my big clothes away. I guess that is a good thing, gives me motivation to lose the weight. I pray I can stay motivated over the Labor Day weekend. I need to stay strong.

I don't remember how to change my weight. It is not correct. Can anyone help me with this. Thanks

Hi - I see a lot of new people. I've been on the 50+ site. They are a very nice group of ladies. I'm restarting IP tomorrow and I'll need IP help. I'm about 15 lbs from my lowest weight but that might have been an unrealistic weight. I want to lose at least 10 and then reassess. It is such a slippery slope! I am 5 lbs. above the weight I said I would NEVER let myself rise above again!! I did quite well for the first year. My thin clothes are getting tight. Some of the smallest ones I would look, er, would it be offensive if I said, like a hooker? An old hooker! Maybe middle aged. I am having surgery on my shoulder on Friday. I had the first shoulder done in January 2011 which is when I first went on IP. I've stayed op today but am going to have my last glass of wine tonight. Since I'm having my right shoulder done and I am R handed it may be difficult to post for a little while. I may get DH to do it! Anyway, hello to all of you who are restarting. The good thing is, we know it works if we stick to it! May the force be with you!

Coffee - I am right there with you! A 13 lb. loss would be perfect for me. I will be in pain for the Labor Day weekend due to shoulder surgery. I found it easier (But not at all easy!) to diet when I had my first shoulder done because I cleared my schedule of all social activities so much less temptation. Plus, they don't want you to exercise on this diet so it fit right in. All of us did it before - we can do it again.

Hello,

Just an update about my situation, still no period, still negative pregnancy test! The wait is killing me :(

The nurse told me to test on this Saturday and if by Monday no period yet, to call the hospital for an appointment, but of course since I can't wait until Saturday without testing, I bought the cheap pregnancy tests to do meanwhile and left the good brand for Saturday. Meanwhile, no dieting for me now, but the hard thing is that I don't really know what to eat! I would much rather have the discipline of being on IP than guessing what should I be eating.

I will sure re-start if I am sure I am not pregnant, but of course not if I am (hoping for the latter, cannot wait to know what it is like to be pregnant).

Wish me luck.

Sandra
I hope things turn out as you wish
I will admit I had a number of months on phase 1 with no period. I exercise a lot, so I assumed it was lack of food/over exercising. Plus, I am 40, so could be very early per menopause...
Our bodies are hard to figure out....

Good morning. i am on day 2 week 3 of my restart and it has been going well! I didn't get any major headaches or symptoms like the first time round. I have more recipe ideas this time so I think the variety helps. I am more determined this time and and flexing my willpower muscle more often. i have been avoiding social situations until I feel more able to stay away from alcohol and nibbles. I do notice that periods on this diet are more to deal with. Anyway, someone put up a visual idea for hunger and I've been visualizing a pacman eating my fat cells when I'm hungry. so far so good. good luck all.

Go to the top, left, and click on "User CP", then Edit Signature. Your weight is in your signature. Hope this helps.

Thanks 3 sisters hopefully my new weight shows up