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Beck81 08-10-2012 08:39 AM
[QUOTE=wuv2bloved;4433074]

"We can encourage you until we are purple and spitting out polka dots"

LOL, I haven't heard that saying before, funny! But it was a GREAT motivational speech WUV.

Pink1350 08-10-2012 08:42 AM
Thank you for everyone's advice. I just have to get this mind set to just finish it. School starts up again, so I will get back to my regular schedule and get through the diet like I did when I first started.

wuv2bloved 08-10-2012 10:00 AM
[QUOTE=Beck81;4433404]
Quote:
Originally Posted by wuv2bloved (Post 4433074)

"We can encourage you until we are purple and spitting out polka dots"

LOL, I haven't heard that saying before, funny! But it was a GREAT motivational speech WUV.
lol...THANKS.....trying to get the point across that the ULTIMATE choice is on YOU and YOU alone :)

THX1138 08-10-2012 01:37 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by wuv2bloved (Post 4433074)
First thing those strips are CRAP! I have been on this for 66 weeks AND HAVE NEVER EVER tested myself to see of I was in Ketosis. Just follow the sheet TO the letter! It is IMPOSSIBLE not to lose anything weekly if you are following it 100%. If you are NOT losing you are not doing a few things....
1. NOT eating your veggies
2. NOT drinking all of your water
3. NOT getting all of your salt and oil
4. EXERCISING
5. Adding "extras" (maybe unless you have issues with these)
6. NOT eating 3 packets a day

IF you are doing ANY of those 6 things then you will NOT lose or will lose very little. The program was written to follow it exactly as the sheet says. However, I am NOT saying if you are using any of the recipes you won't lose because this is not true, this is thinking outside the box as Rainbow said. We all have to do what we have to do to make the program work for us. If you KNOW you are carb sensesitive then you might not wanna use all of the "extra's" but if you have no problems then by all means go for it.

Like Rainbow said and I have said it many many MANY times, if your mind set is NOT right this won't work for you. When I read your post I see excuses..."I get bored...I get tired" these are EXCUSES....eat different things MAKE it work. IF you want it bad enough you will experiment with the SAME packet of food and make something different. YOU are the ONLY one who can do this for YOU. We can encourage you until we are purple and spitting out polka dots BUT YOU have to find YOU, dig DEEP within yourself to find out WHY do you want to lose the weight? Do you just want to see a number on the scale? do you NEED to lose or do you WANT? there is a difference ya know? How do you feel? do you feel disgusted with your looks now or do you think you look ok? These are all questions you need to ask yourself. Please don't think I am being mean because I am not. I had to sit down just today with someone and this is EXACTLY what I told her. She thanked me and said I WILL NOT have excuses anymore, I WILL try new things, I WILL open my eyes ...I WILL TRY!....She hugged me and said thank you...so I am sorry if I offend anyone in any form that is NOT my intent.
Amen! That's right sister! Stay true, stay pure, do not deviate. I get tempted every day and take a secret pleasure in denying myself... Feel victorious over urges to eat foods that will lead to my destruction. No to diabetes, cardiomyopathy, CHF, morbid obesity, lack of energy, HTN, etc...
It's not easy and I may fail but today I am the master of my domain! 17 lbs in 10 days! IP!

INGSOC

KitKat169 08-10-2012 02:25 PM
I'll throw out two things that I needed to get me stable on the program:

1. find a routine that works for you. I find the weekdays easy because I have a good routine in place. I prep the night before so my meals are planned out and I'm better able to think of ways to add vegetable or preparation variety. The weekends are a bigger challenge because I don't schedule, do things on the fly and without a plan.

2. One tip that has helped me is to remember this is only temporary. We are really restricted in terms of food options now and you may need to miss out on the special foods in a celebration or holiday now but it isn't always going to be restricted. And the faster you get it off now, the sooner you will be on your way to mainenance where you can have a fun day because by then you'll have learned ways to keep it off. And along the way you may find a lot more good things about this program than what you can see now.

Osohealthy 08-10-2012 03:02 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by wuv2bloved (Post 4433074)
First thing those strips are CRAP! I have been on this for 66 weeks AND HAVE NEVER EVER tested myself to see of I was in Ketosis. Just follow the sheet TO the letter! It is IMPOSSIBLE not to lose anything weekly if you are following it 100%. If you are NOT losing you are not doing a few things....
1. NOT eating your veggies
2. NOT drinking all of your water
3. NOT getting all of your salt and oil
4. EXERCISING
5. Adding "extras" (maybe unless you have issues with these)
6. NOT eating 3 packets a day

IF you are doing ANY of those 6 things then you will NOT lose or will lose very little. The program was written to follow it exactly as the sheet says. However, I am NOT saying if you are using any of the recipes you won't lose because this is not true, this is thinking outside the box as Rainbow said. We all have to do what we have to do to make the program work for us. If you KNOW you are carb sensesitive then you might not wanna use all of the "extra's" but if you have no problems then by all means go for it.

Like Rainbow said and I have said it many many MANY times, if your mind set is NOT right this won't work for you. When I read your post I see excuses..."I get bored...I get tired" these are EXCUSES....eat different things MAKE it work. IF you want it bad enough you will experiment with the SAME packet of food and make something different. YOU are the ONLY one who can do this for YOU. We can encourage you until we are purple and spitting out polka dots BUT YOU have to find YOU, dig DEEP within yourself to find out WHY do you want to lose the weight? Do you just want to see a number on the scale? do you NEED to lose or do you WANT? there is a difference ya know? How do you feel? do you feel disgusted with your looks now or do you think you look ok? These are all questions you need to ask yourself. Please don't think I am being mean because I am not. I had to sit down just today with someone and this is EXACTLY what I told her. She thanked me and said I WILL NOT have excuses anymore, I WILL try new things, I WILL open my eyes ...I WILL TRY!....She hugged me and said thank you...so I am sorry if I offend anyone in any form that is NOT my intent.
:hug:

fitgirl2012 08-10-2012 03:09 PM
Thanks for your input & very helpful suggestions! :-)

maudesmh 08-10-2012 09:17 PM
Don't Give Up!
 
I've been on Ideal Protein for 4 weeks and have lost 20 lbs. During that time I had to go to 2 BBQs, 2birthday parties and out for a lovely meal with my hubby. Nothing is easy that's worth getting. Hang in there...be creative...Use a bunch of different spices. Make mushroom sauces, muffins, let you imagination soar. There are tons of different veggies to eat. Don't get locked in the same old same old...concentrate on making food NOT important in your life. I was 240lbs. Losing 20 pounds in just 4 weeks has inspired me...try to find your inspiration..it's worth it


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Originally Posted by khtsmi (Post 4433023)
I have tried this diet several times.
I get so bored with it. I get tired of mushrooms, peppers, and cucumbers.
I am on week three and have only lost three to four pounds. First time I did it I lost nine in two weeks. Last night I was dark purple in ketosis , this morning all the way in the negative. I tested before bed , and I had nothing more to eat. I can't give up, but I feel this is not working for me. Anyone have any ideas? I do the chocolate drink twice a day and southwestern curls. I need some support.

slimmingitdown 08-11-2012 12:38 AM
I think for anyone trying to lose weight, it's all about getting in the right frame of mind. I have to remind myself that I didn't gain the weight overnight, so most likely, I won't lose it overnight either!

Delgen 08-11-2012 01:44 AM
Wow!
 
All I have to say is wow! You are all awesome! What motivation. And even though I have been 100 % and pretty motivated I feel like I really need to get my butt in GEAR!

Ip is not for the faint of heart. It is hard, but we can do hard things!

Thanks wuv, big daddy, rainbow, and everyone else who gave out some tough love today!:bravo::flame::flame::bravo::tantrum::woohoo ::woohoo::stars::stars::frypan:

:stars::kickbutt:

~OK. I have run out of clichés and silly icons!

Just thanks for being awesome...

maudesmh 08-12-2012 11:36 PM
I am 57, still teaching, have 9 grandkids, and finally...after eating myself up to 240 pounds, I got the right mindset. For me, it was the doctor saying simply "diabetes" "not diabetes. It was a no-brainer. I watched my scale go up. I watched it go up. Now...it is my responsibility to stay healthy and alive. Yes...it is about mindset. I have struggled with depression, anxiety, stress...you name it. Finally, I decided I'd better get myself out of this jam. I've lost 20 lbs in 4 weeks. I have a lot to go, but the point is I'M DOING IT! I have a lot of living to do. I hope that many of you don't have to go to the brink of disaster as I have. Save yourselves...climb on the scale..take one last look and say "this stops now." It's not easy...but don't wait until the doctor gives you bad news. It's NEVER EVER TOO LATE! Ideal Protein has saved my life. I'm not giving up without a fight.

usmcvet 08-13-2012 07:53 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Daddy (Post 4433368)
i am in the same boat in some ways. i lost 22.5 my first week. and has been down heel from there. i thought every week would be like the first wwek. my last WI i only lost.1.4. but hay i had to tell myself -1.4 is better then +1.4. so i am rocking on from there. mind over matter is the name of the game.

i set a goal for myself when i started this. being from Baton Rouge i am a huge LSU FANatic. and season football ticket holder. and guess who's job it is to feed 300 or so people when we tailgate. that would be this guy right here. so i said self i need 80 off before football season starts. well my dumass jumped that to 100 off by OCT 6. i am down 60 so 40 more to go. in closing i would say set goals and fight like **** to meet them and if something gets in the way. smash there like a boss.


1) mind over matter. find what matters to you and use that. it helps.
2) set goals small or large.
3) like Nike says just do it. you have to do this for you or it will not work.

i didn't think i had the resolve for this. but i have provin myself wrong time and time again so far. get it girl. handle up on this you got it in you weather you know it or not.



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Dude, you can loose 100 by October. Goal are so important. They keep us focused. I need to re set some goals. I've been maintaining but have been lazy about y veggies and water intake. I need to start journaling again.

Quote:
Originally Posted by wuv2bloved (Post 4433383)
Very well said....being from La there is nothing better than the food we eat for EVERYTHING....exactly what you said MIND over matter, IF you WANT it bad enough you will do it. Where is USMC on this....he had HUGE losses then he slowed down but is still pushing though he have loss like 125lbs so far in only a few months. We have a lot of LSU/Saints fans around here!!....GEAUX LSU/Saints!!!
I need more veggies, water and to start journaling again coach! :carrot: no gain this week but not more than a pound or two of a loss. I can't really tell on my analog scale! :) I check every day or two. My pants and belt are looser this week, need to have more holes poked in my belt today to keep all my pants up. :o

Big Daddy 08-13-2012 07:57 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by usmcvet (Post 4435926)
Dude, you can loose 100 by October. Goal are so important. They keep us focused. I need to re set some goals. I've been maintaining but have been lazy about y veggies and water intake. I need to start journaling again.



I need more veggies, water and to start journaling again coach! :carrot: no gain this week but not more than a pound or two of a loss. I can't really tell on my analog scale! :) I check every day or two. My pants and belt are looser this week, need to have more holes poked in my belt today to keep all my pants up. :o
i am on about a 9 pound a week WI so if i can keep that up it should be no Prob. ( fingers crossed)



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wuv2bloved 08-13-2012 10:56 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by usmcvet (Post 4435926)
Dude, you can loose 100 by October. Goal are so important. They keep us focused. I need to re set some goals. I've been maintaining but have been lazy about y veggies and water intake. I need to start journaling again.



I need more veggies, water and to start journaling again coach! :carrot: no gain this week but not more than a pound or two of a loss. I can't really tell on my analog scale! :) I check every day or two. My pants and belt are looser this week, need to have more holes poked in my belt today to keep all my pants up. :o
USMC.....ya know I had a feeling you were having issues because You haven't been posting much, you have been rather quiet. DON'T you stop until YOU ARE DONE!....You know how to reach me any time day or night....If you have to email or text me do so....I am HERE for YOU or anyone else for that matter. Go BACK to the basics.....GO BACK to measuring everything, no time to get laxed. Just because you are HALFWAY there doesn't give you reason to STOP doing what you are suppose too. I NEED YOU to go back to your 4-5lb weeks....I NEED YOU to focus....the kids NEED YOU....your wife NEEDS YOU....This is your coach speaking :hug::hug: I wuv YOU!...had to give YOU my TOUGH WUV :D

rofl306 08-13-2012 04:07 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by wuv2bloved (Post 4433383)
Very well said....being from La there is nothing better than the food we eat for EVERYTHING....exactly what you said MIND over matter, IF you WANT it bad enough you will do it. Where is USMC on this....he had HUGE losses then he slowed down but is still pushing though he have loss like 125lbs so far in only a few months. We have a lot of LSU/Saints fans around here!!....GEAUX LSU/Saints!!!
Thanks for your posts! Very inspirational! I have been on for three weeks, lost 11 lbs. Never lost so fast before but seems like should be more for the sacrifice...

But it does feel good to be "off" sugar and carbs. I have started to lose the cravings for them.

It is so good to have this forum to hear how others are coping. I am going my sister's way with IP breakfast and then IP drinks since they take longer to consume. I started to try and fit the IP products, like the soups and hot meals, into my life but they don't fit. I think it's going to be okay...I'm looking at many months before I'm done.


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