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10-06-2012 10:54 AM |
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Originally Posted by BetsyAnn
(Post 4489972)
Thanks everyone! Yes, it does feel great!!!!!
Question: When you go to an IP center with a coach, how often do they take your measurements?
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Weekly - I like tracking the inches, some weeks when my losses are low I find that I've shrunk a couple of inches. Other weeks my inches don't change much but the pounds have fallen off!
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Originally Posted by fitgirl2012
(Post 4489985)
Question...on another thread, others have mentioned that the chocolate pancake/muffin has 22 carbs. From the nutrition sheet that is posted in the stickies, and my clinic's sheet, it has 14 carbs. I'm just wondering which is correct because I enjoy that one almost daily!!!
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I think the Canadian version is slightly different than the one available in the US - that might explain the difference. Either way, it's still a restricted item so as long as that's your one restricted for the day you're fine :)
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Originally Posted by greeniris
(Post 4490020)
I have a very busy weekend as my son's wedding is next Sat., & on Tues. I leave to southern LA to pick up my little granddaughter (his daughter) to bring her up here for the wedding.
So I best get busy. Will try to check in occasionally...have a great weekend!
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Sounds like you have planned very well!! Have a fantastic time, and don't stress - you got this!!!
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Originally Posted by LoriKay
(Post 4490026)
Sorry for the upcoming whine, but I just hate weekends for this diet! Yesterday I was up at 5, the kids had band/volleyball practice before school so we had to leave by 6:10 to get everyone where they needed to go. I ate breakfast around 5:30. I was at work by 6:45. By 10 I was starving and there were Friday treats at work so I had an IP bar to keep my fingers off the treats. I had my 2 cups of veggies for lunch but also ate southwest cheese curls which are also restricted. (Saved some and finished them up in the afternoon) I worked until about 6:00 (I'm a 2nd grade teacher) when we went over to the football game, I knew I wasn't getting supper so I ate my 3rd restricted item. Got home around 10:30 & had a few veggies and turkey but not close to the required amount. (Will having that many restricted items through off my kitosis?)
Sorry about this long whining post.
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Three restricted items is going to increase your carb count by quite a bit - whether it would kick you out of ketosis is debatable but more carbs will slow your losses down a bit, especially if you make a habit of it. It sounds like you should look into the Ready-To-Drink shakes - they are unrestricted and made to be portable! You could also just bring shake packets, your shaker bottle, and a bottled water if you don't think you will have access to water where you are going. Crispy Cereal pancakes travel well (I make them into mini pancakes and bring them to work for snacks!). You can also make the omelettes ahead of time, and if you have access to a microwave at work you can heat and eat.
I can totally understand trying to work this diet into a busy schedule - I have one in school and one still home, my husband is a full time student, I work full time nights and run a small baking business out of my house during the day. We have one car so I am usually carting everyone everywhere. The key to making the diet work is planning ahead! I sit down with my calendar every SUnday to see which days are going to be tough - I chop veggies ahead of time, cook and portion meat out so I can just grab & go if needed. I plan my snacks and IP meals for the whole week so I don't get caught in an emergency. I also keep a couple of Ready-to-drink shakes handy (one at work, one in my bag) just in case I DO get stuck out. It CAN be done, it just requires a little planning to make sure YOU are the one in control of your meals! |
