IP Daily Chat Thursday 08/02/2012
 

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Good morning. Have a fantastic OP day everyone, it's almost Friday!!:carrot:

Good morning IPeeps! Well the good news is my 16's are TOO BIG!!! The bad news is that now I have nothing to wear to work again... but that's okay - I guess it's time to hit Nordstrom Rack and hope to find stuff.
Happy OP Day all!

Lost...
 

drakegirl - Big congrats! Shopping for smaller clothes - what a drag ;) And fantastic excuse!

Questions : is anyone here on or done with Phase 3? I'm so lost...

I'm about to make my second breakfast on Phase 3 this morning and was wondering if I could get some feedback on it as I'm still super confused and unsure about how to handle this phase.

BREAKFAST YESTERDAY:
1 slice of bread: 35 cal 0 fat 8 carb 2 protein
1 hard-boiled egg: 78 cal 5.3 fat .5 carb 6.29 protein
Yogurt cup: 45 cal 2 fat 3 carb 5 protein
1 cup of strawberries: 53 cal .5 fat 12.75 carb 1.11 protein
1/2 IP vanilla pudding: 45 cal .5 fat 1 carb 9 protein
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256 cal 8.3 fat 25.25 carb 21.6 protein

BREAKFAST TODAY:
1 slice of bread: 35 cal 0 fat 8 carb 2 protein
3.25 oz (6 tbsp) egg white: 50 cal 0 fat 0 carb 10 protein
1 oz neufchatel cheese 70 cal 6 fat 1 carb 2 protein
.5 cup of strawberries: 26.5 cal .25 fat 6.375 carb .555 protein
.5 cup of rhubarb 13 cal 0.12 fat 2.77 carb .55 protein
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------grand total: 194.5 cal 6.37 fat 18.145 carb 15.10 protein


I've fallen in love with mixing IP vanilla pudding packets with iced coffee in the morning, so used a half pack yesterday morning (since I noticed my protein levels were low anyway). Is this okay to do again today?

I still have an IP Crispy Cereal packet as well as an Omelet IP packet, can I use these at breakfast to supplement the rest of my meal?

Same goes for dinner... I have a ton of Chicken soup packets left, if I use one to cook with, should I still be getting my 8 oz. of meat protein with that meal?

I apologize for so many questions, just want to make sure I don't screw this up and backtrack!

Thanks, all. Have a great day!
Christine

Gotta love the too big clothes! Congrats. Hope you find some good deals today!:carrot::carrot:

Hi all. Day 4 here.

So far the structure of the program has been exactly what I was looking for. Smooth sailing. Let's hope I didn't just jinx myself!

Today's plan starts with a spinach/cappuccino shake. I'm gonna try to go in to my center to buy some different packets b/c IMHO I have too many sweets and not enough savories. I don't like the idea of sweet with veggies (unless I'm making pancakes/muffins, but I'm not always home to cook & it's just too doggone hot in St Louis to bake right now).

Congrats on too big clothes and Phase 3!

Have a 100% day everyone! ttyl

The structure is what's kept me on the program for 8 months. Just follow the rules, and the weight will come off! If I can stick to a program for this long w/o cheating anyone can!:)

Happy Thursday! Hope everyone has a little fun planned in their day!

An excuse to shop is NEVER bad news :) Congrats on the new size!!

Good luck! I just finished my first week and I totally agree, the way the program is structured makes it so easy to follow. The (few) people I know who were unsuccessful were really just closed-minded about making new food choices, there are SO many good ideas on these boards to keep things interesting and stay OP!

RE: Savory choices - have you tried the Fine Herb & Cheese omelette yet? It's one of my favorites and easy to doctor with additional seasonings and veggies for a big variety of non-sweet breakfasts!

Starting on 4th week....
 

Well the first 3 weeks on IP...finally got over the hunger for the most part and managed to stick it out the whole way through. Am down 19 lbs so I am pretty darn happy about it :) Sometimes I feel the urge to cheat, but manage to power through those urges.....it is tough though.

Good morning all, woke up feeling great after the tummy ache yesterday. This week seems to have flown by, and the month also, already August! Well for me here in FL, just waiting for Oct and some cooler weather. Ok IP buddies, I am shooting for 15 more lbs gone by my birthday next month (25 Sep), that will put me in onederland, what a glorious birthday present that will be. Keep the fingers crossed for me!

You might try posting on the maintainers thread as most of us on this thread are on phase one.

I know I can stick to it and it really has been easier than I thought!
Stick with it it becomes second nature and the rewards are gigantic !

You got this! I will be sending energy your way!

Hi, my name is Julie, and I'm an every day weigher...!! I'm on my 9th week, so I've been through fluctuations, but today I was 3 pounds higher than I was on Monday. I don't like it!! Hopefully it will whoosh right off. I was REALLY hungry yesterday, but didn't cheat at all. I know I shouldn't worry about it. Maybe I'll try not to weigh again until Sunday, which is my WI day....I doubt I can do it, though!!

This week has seemed so long....not sure why! So glad tomorrow's Friday!!

Happy Thursday to everyone!!!! Just got yesterdays daily thread caught up. There were some great losses!! :cp:

Now that one of my children are back in school, it might be a bigger test for me. I don't want to fall back to what I used to do when I got tired, which was stuff my face with whatever I could find. Yesterday when I got tired, that didn't even cross my mind. I just wanted to sleep, didn't feel like eating. When it was time for dinner, had to make myself make it and eat it. So while I'm glad I didn't have the urge to pig out, I'm afraid as the days go on, that urge might sneak back. And I have never been one of those who can just take a nap. Besides having kids to look after, I get really bad headaches when I take a nap.

I think the one thing that helps is knowing how well IP is working for me. I'm still loving that despite only having a 2.6 loss, I had a 4.2 loss of fat, and 1.6 gain of muscle. That muscle gain speaks volumes to me. I mean I can actually gain muscle without exercising, that's Awesome!!

Anyway, I'm rambling!!;)

I hope everyone has a great day!!

Happy thursday everyone! Way to go on the WI's and the SMALLER SIZES!! I had my WI today and am down a little over 4 pounds! :carrot: My total is 28.4. Still waiting to break the 30 mark but feeling good. My coach thinks I look great and she said we may actually go to phase 2 when I hit 140. She says I'll still lose and I may need that extra protein, especially if I'm working out. (She OK'd that as well). I showed her the gap in my size 10 waist!

Life is good in IP land here in PA!

I am in meetings all day so likely won't check back til tonight. I've fallen into the habit of catching up while watching the Olympics :)

Have a GREAT DAY!

Renee

I made some garlic mashed cauli the other day for supper and had a bunch left over (hubby and the kids were not as enamored as I was!). Was hankering for a little more hearty breakfast today, so I mixed about 2/3 cup of the leftovers with 1 egg white for a binder, and fried it in an attempt to make cauli-hash browns to go with my IP omelet. It wasn't half bad! I have to play around with the ratios a little and it seemed to take a LONG time to get browned, but I had a pretty hearty breakfast!

I absolutely love it when my clothes are falling off of me, haha. No really I am only in my 6th week and I am constantly pulling up my pants as I walk.

congrats on the size change. That is an awesome feeling.

Glad to hear you are feeling better. I am also with you on the cooler weather, (I'm in LA). You can do the 15 lbs. Thats easy, you got this!!

HI Julie, I am Aimee and I am also an every day weigher, even though I have no business being one, LOL. It frustrates me to know end to see the scale not moving or moving very slowly. BUT I am working on trying to not get on it as often. Eventually I would love to just go by the clinic's scale but I know how hard it is to wait that long.

Whooohoooo!!! Great job on the loss! That is awesome. Oh and for the baggy size 10's, cant wait until I am in your shoes.

Ok how do you make the garlic mashed cauli? I want to give that a try.

I kinda mixed up recipes I found here and on some other IP websites. I steamed a head of cauliflower until it was pretty soft (softer than you'd leave it if you were going to eat it as a side by itself). Drained, rinsed briefly in cold water, then ran it through the food processor with some salt, pepper, onion powder and 2 cloves of fresh pressed garlic until it was not-quite totally pureed. If I make them again I'll add a step and let the mash mix drain in a colander for a few minutes before serving, it was good but a little watery for my taste. Still made for a nice alternative at suppertime!

If you don't have a food processor, I *think* that rainbowsmiles has a post in her recipe thread where she just used a fork/potato masher to beat them into submission :)

It doesn't look to my like you're getting enough protein - I was told I needed at the very least 25 grams or protein at breakfast. You can also have up to 15 grams of fat, so if you wanted to make it easy I'd just double what you had planned for today, with the exception of the cheese (you're not supposed to have more than 120 calories of dairy).

Obviously your coach will know best, but the paperwork I received said to make sure I had the following:
-Up to 30 grams net carbs (you can deduct fiber from the total carb count) of grains
-Up to 20 grams net carbs of fruit
-Up to 120 calories dairy
-Atleast 25 grams protein
-NO MORE than 15 grams total fat for the meal
-You'll end up between 400 and 500 calories for the meal

Basically I had two meals that I just alternated between:

Meal One - Less than the 15 grams fat; more than 25 grams protein; and was within the 30 grams carbs of grains, 20 grams carbs of fruit, and 120 calories of dairy
-Two slices of Orowheat toast
-Two turkey sausage patties
-Cup of greek yogurt with the attached fruit compote

Meal Two - Less than the 15 grams fat; more than 25 grams protein; and was within the 30 grams carbs of grains, 20 grams carbs of fruit, and 120 calories of dairy
-1.5 cups Kashi Go Lean Cereal
-.5 cup sugar free vanilla almond milk
-Two turkey sausage patties

On the weekends when I wanted coffee with cream, I'd go with the second meal as it allowed for three tablespoons of half and half without maxing out the dairy calorie count and the fat count.

Hope this helps!

yum!!! garlic is a vegetable in our house. we eat it in everything.

I too am a daily weigher. Today it paid off 2.4lbs in one day, but I know tomorrow it very well could be up. I am 100% OP so I know it will come off no matter what the daily up and downs do.

Yesterday I was so hungry all day. I made a spinach chocolate shake, so there was no actual chewing and for dinner I had an omelet with 2 eggs and 1c spinach and 1c mushrooms (which of course cook down to nothing). My bar was the only saving grace. I couldn't sleep I was so hungry. Hot tea helped a little. Today it will be large salads.

Happy Thursday!

Haha here too! We joke that we never have to worry about being attacked by vampires, I'm sure they can smell my kitchen from a mile away :)

I have always been a daily weigher. It is good in maintenance, not so good in phase 1.

Just remember that if you are staying op that it is all water fluctuations and will resolve. There is no possible way you eat enough to gain 3 pounds.

Note what foods you ate. If I eat turnip fries I am always up for a day.

Good Morning everyone!

I am starting to get nervous about this camping trip. I mean I will only be gone one full day from home. I know I can stay OP but I am worried about getting all my veggies in. I'll just have to make sure I packed everything I need (which will have to be done tonight) since we are leaving right after work tomorrow.

Looks like alot of you have had some aweome losses this week so far. That it great.

I am starting to feel my pants falling down. I can tell when I am walking b/c I end up walking on the back part of my pants. What a good feeling!

Sunday is the day. First preseason football game! WHO DAT!!

Hope everyone has a good OP day!!

Great job.
My only advice is that phase 1 is way less work than phase 2! I work out every day intensely and stuck with phase 1 to goal as the effort of making 2 meals every days was beyond me! You can always add protein in the form of eggs, etc. if you think you aren't getting enough with the packets!

Just my experience. Good luck!

I have heard something about chia seeds and how they can keep you full for longer periods of time. Does anyone know any info about them? I am going to look them up but figured you smart people probably know the details and can tell me a yes or no if they are allowed/good/bad/ugly.

Here's a great recipe for a Chia seed pudding:
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/06/m...a-pudding.html

They're an amazing source of fiber (which is lacking on this diet).

Mango Coconut Chia Pudding
Servings: 2 • Size: 1 cup • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 3 pts
Calories: 159.1 • Fat: 9.6 g • Protein: 3.6 g • Carb: 17.9 g • Fiber: 6.5 g • Sugar: 9.2 g
Sodium: 52.2 mg

Ingredients:
1/2 cup lite coconut milk
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
3/4 cup fresh ripe champagne mango, diced
2 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp sweetened shredded coconut
4-6 drops Nu-Naturals liquid stevia

http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/...roducts/3061/2

I found this link with nutritional value of 1 oz chia seeds - if this is accurate then I don't think you can have it on Phase 1 (12g carbs) but it might be ok for the other Phases, would be worth checking with your coach!

Big week
 

K, I started IP the end of May...I weighed in today and I'm down a total of 40lbs....I'm very excited...On the other hand...I have a job interview which is a physical hands on factory simulation for 5 hours on Tuesday. I've talked to my instructor and she is allowing me to go out of ketsosis(sp) on Monday and start back full force on Wednesday morning. I have to eat properly those 2 days so I have lots of energy to full this intererview...

Any advice?

So today I'm debating between an Actifry (I read abut it on other threads) and a countertop convection oven (CCO). I used to have a CCO and used it regularly for years until it broke. It's so hot in St Louis in the summer, it would be nice to be able to bake (or roast veggies) without turning on the whole oven and heating up several rooms!

I'm thinking a CCO will do for me what an Actifry will do but will be more versatile.

I have have tons of kitchen gadgets which make this new lifestyle easier. I lusted after a Vitamix for years until I finally took the plunge (literally about 25 years). Really glad I did. It liquifies the spinach in my smoothies in seconds. Other helpful items include my food processor, stick blender, and George Foreman grill.

If I get the CCO, I'll probably get rid of the rotisserie. I just can't keep it all! My hubby already commented about counter space for another gadget, although they aren't All on the counters!

HAHA I can relate! I had a lot of gadgets before, but I've only been OP for a week and there's already a shiny new ricer and mandolin sitting in my kitchen. I also pulled out the Magic Bullet for the first time since making baby food for my littlest (now 3 yrs)!

I did Atkins back in 2002-3 & was in Ketosis for over a year while I lost 100 lbs (oh how I wish I learned how to maintain then!). I worked out pretty strenuously during that time. You might need more food that day...additional IP packets, additional fat for energy, or a Phase 2 day with two protein meals instead of one, none of which will knock you out of Ketosis. You don't really need starches tho.

Contemplating all 3 of those, too. :sssh:
I can't do it now, we just got home from a month-long vacation in Northern MI & the bills are coming in :dizzy::dizzy::dizzy:

[/COLOR]You asked for it so here it goes......lol.....YOU are the ONLY one to control what you put in your mouth.....Think about why you are eating it....are you bored? eating it just because it is there? are you really tasting it? probably NOT.....Even though you are getting your compliments you are NOT done yet, you are just getting started. You need to STOP re-evaluate WHY are you doing this....are you doing it for YOU or someone else? If you are doing it for YOU, then YOU need to TALK to yourself.....ALOT....when you go to take that bite say....OH NO YOU DON"T....this will set you back from all of the hard work you have done....I AM WORTH IT.....You are spending a LOT of money, each time you "cheat" you are throwing money away!!!.....make yourself a jar....each time you think about cheating put $1 in it.....before long you will see just how much money you are wasting. GO BACK to the BASICS.....YOU CAN DO THIS....BELIEVE IN YOURSELF......NO MORE EXCUSES!!!!!.......ok...I am done....lol

You can do it!!

My first goal is 27lbs gone by my birthday....which also happens to be Sept 25 :-)

Thanks for the info on the chia seeds! I figured they would be high in carbs, what isn't?! My littlest one is 3 as well and my magic bullet started getting used and abused when I started this program. I have now upgraded to a Ninja and LOVE IT!

I agree. There is no need for carbs for physical activity. One weekend I did a 3 hour Zumba/spin a thon. Not problem. I just added a couple of eggs.

I do at least 60 minutes of high intensity exercise every day. If you are used to ketosis the body adapts.

Howdy IPeeps - yesterday was pretty tough. I forgot my lunch packet and didn't realize it until the caf at work was closed - otherwise I would have gotten a chicken breast. I had my veggie puree and 'stuck it out' until 2:30pm (I work part time) to get my hours in. Then I went home and made mock french toast, picked up my son & ran errands, had my soy puffs and made a HUGE miracle noodle stirfry with cucumber noodles, ran some more errands, then came back home & did some chores & veggie prep and had frozen IP yogurt w/a touch of stewed rhubarb. I was POOPED all day - even after eating my food - I really can't skip or prolong meals or else my energy level really suffers.

I remembered today though! Hope everyone has a great day! My final WI for Phase 1 is tomorrow - wish me a whoosh! I'd LOVE to officially be at goal! I'm pretty close now (home scale says 142.8, it said 141.6 last week though...darn TOM!).

I am a daily weigher as well - but I don't take it very personally, as I know I am 100% OP and track everything I eat and my activity. I do it more for informational purposes because I know there is no way that you can't lose on Phase 1 if you follow protocol. There is no way that you can gain 3lb of fat in a few days on this plan - I'm actually up a few pounds myself - but I know that TOM is coming soon. If you take the scale too personally it's best to step off of it, as you don't want to set yourself up for disapointment and self sabotage - because this plan WORKS!

LISTEN TO EVERYTHING THIS WOMAN SAYS!