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Some forum lingo:
NSV = Non-scale victory
TOM = time of the month
WI = Weigh-in
WF = Walden Farms
OP = on program

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Progress photos:
have been moved to the Mini-Goal Photo Album.
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/mini-goals-201/

Other helpful links related to the Ideal Protein diet:
Dr. Chanh Tran Tien's website
http://www.trantiendiet.com/site/spip.php?rubrique19

Good morning all. hope everyone down south with me got cleaned up and power is back on. almost back down to my pre storm weight. yay!!!!!!!!!

Good morning all. I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend. Time to get back to routines. We went to dinner at my in-laws yesterday and she made sure there were things Zak and I could eat. It was so nice to have good food and not make any of it. Have a great day!

Happy Tuesday!

Life is never without its bumps in the road. Today is hubby's first day of classes and we were double checking his schedule....only to find that one of his classes was cancelled THE FRIDAY BEFORE A HOLIDAY WEEKEND. Ugh. Hoping his department head has a grand master plan for all the students that were left in the lurch because of this, he is now 1 class short to maintain his financial aid, and the other section of the cancelled class is at nights...when I work...and too late for public transportation.

Good thing is, his first class today is with the dept head, so we should be able to address it before the end of the day. I'm breathing, sipping my coffee, and hoping things work out

Good Morning Fellow IPers!!! Hope everyone enjoyed the long holiday weekend.

First day of school today...WOO HOO!!!

I posted last Thursday about feeling thinner. WI was on Friday and I woke up with TOM and feeling crappy. Definitely expecting a gain but low and behold I was down 1.2lbs. YEAH!!! I was so excited. Getting so close to onederland...cannot wait! I was hoping to get there by mid October and I think I will definitely do it.

Also, checked the scale this morning and it keeps going down so hoping for another great loss on Friday's WI.

Can't wait to go on a shopping spree soon. Of course all my tops fit but they are very baggy and DH said they do not look flattering and don't show off all the weight I worked so hard to lose. Want to go shopping but with how tight expenses are it is either some new clothes or my IP food for the week. I am willing to have the baggy clothes and keep OP!

Hope everyone has a great OP day!!!

Have an awesome beautiful day full of joy!!!

I'm off to put waterproof mascara on and get my baby off to kindergarten!

Sending you lots of strength and tissues!!!!

Morning All,
I've made it past the middle of week 3 and still doing great. Over the weekend I discovered just how wonderful those spinach shakes are. I made mine with an IP RTD chocolate drink, two handsfull of spinach and a splash of WF carmel syrup...all over ice. If you drink this from an opaque cup, it's wonderful! For all the non-belivers out there....just try it. You'll be hooked.

Hello everyone!! Hope you all had a great long weekend

Back to work and hoping for a big whoosh to happen for my weigh in tomorrow

Good morning all. Mompattie, I feel your pain. Several years ago I put my youngest on the bus and it was miserable. However, it is part of the process. Our job is to give them roots, and give them wings. Your little one is going forth with the confidence and "wings" that your loving foundation has provided. Be proud, as you open yet another box of tissues. Sending hugs.

I am tearful this morning myself. I am so blessed. Forgive me if I bore you all with just a few items from my gratitude list...

DH, an incredible life partner. A great support. An advocate for those treated unfairly. We just won a huge victory for our daughter who was being discriminated against. Seeing her smile again is incredible.

DS, grown and flying on his very own wings. Starting a new job.

DD, light of my life. I am listening to her as she is doing her virtual schoolwork. She is singing arias at the top of her lungs. And somehow maintaining a 98% average while doing it. Learning how to follow through when you know something is right. Following her passion.

This amazing place where I live...

The Beasts, see avatar. They keep us warm at night and provide endless hours of entertainment.

My new body and the confidence that comes with it. It amazes me how much more effective I am as a leader at work and in my volunteer jobs. I am no longer a doormat. After all, who needs a "yes" person on their team??

Anyway, I got carried away again.. Have a great day, all.

You are spilling over with joy and filling us up!!! Awesome post!!! Many blessings in our lives!!! LIKE LIKE LIKE

Welcome Back all from the long holiday. I had an absolute blast and came home 3 lbs lighter.

Stayed OP except one thing, while everyone was enjoying fresh Tillamook Ice Cream.... I had a carb control yogurt. I ate 2 tablespoons per day. 4 total carbs in a container and only 1.5 grams of fat. That was my creamy treat.

Can anyone tell me how to put photos in a post, I have a few I want to put up. Hope my signature photo comes up it's my newest.


Today's Quote




This for me means self control with my trigger foods. Including those we can eat OP. It's hard but I have to do the hard work.

Good morning everyone. Well, today is my first day on IP. I was a little apprehensive about how the food would taste. I had a peach/mango shake this morning and had to admit it was pretty good. I think I drank it too fast though because I felt nauseas five minutes later, but it went away. So, we'll see where this journey takes us.

can some one tell me how to make the weight tracker work so you dont have to copy and past every time.

Once you have been here 20 days and made at least 20 posts, under "user CP" you should see an option to "edit signature". Just paste the code for your ticker in the box.