Originally Posted by My2loseW8 (Post 4541938)

I am in! Let's storm the clinic.. hehe. But seriously, I agree -2.2 is a great week!

I missed some introductions...So many new IPeeps!!! It is so great to see you all!!!! Welcome!!!:hug:

Originally Posted by kileymed13 (Post 4541802)

WI today and -2.2. I was happy with it but my coach was not. She wrote the weight on her paper and said, "not a great week". I lost a total of 2 inches as well. The office also now has you sign in on a paper and documents your weight loss and the number of packets you purchased. She said she was not sure what that was about but she was doing what she was asked to. Really leaning towards switching to alternatives but I am afraid if I don't have a weekly WI with the coach I will slack off a little.

Congrats to everyone for their losses.

Originally Posted by jampooh (Post 4541979)

This person I won't even call her a coach is crazy. Any loss is a positive.

Originally Posted by Dinie89 (Post 4541323)

i just had my second weigh in lost another 8lbs im soo excited i cant belive how im feeling already 12 days in and 17lbs lighter - my coach got the new pasta in so i was very excited she had it so fast having it for lunch today =)

Originally Posted by NinjaNurse (Post 4541968)

Sonyainva: I love this quote: it's a journey and i am enjoying it !! Who would ever think losing weight could be sort of fun and exciting???

Sahmmommy2 and Yaelbelle: Cooking at my house is insane. My husband and kid are carbo lovers, (He made ham, corn, potatos, and rice for one meal when I was working!!) and they are both very picky. She's 4, he's just a pia who I have to nag (hate to say it) to eat leftovers. This is somewhat amusing since he lived in a house of 7kids and there were no leftovers and you ate what was given to you, or not at all.
It's driving me nuts!! I am still cooking for myself and for them.

Oneofthreegirls: When you put it in the $1000, then the thought of IP is scary and overwhelming. I plan to look into alternatives. It sucks that losing wieght can be so expensive, but other 'addictions' are covered by insurance. (((hugs)))

suchawittygal: Congrats new ticker Sista!!!

Kileymed13: Yikes!! Even the coach I had last week was good with my 1.2 loss. What is wrong with these people???

scorbett: I don't think I am ready for your scrubs yet. Some of my old ones are too big again, but I bet yours are too small. But I do want Curious George!!
BTW: You are the only person in my real life that knows my real weight. I don't even think my husband does.

I say we donate a dollar each to scorbett to get her clinic up and running!! I have heard more unhappy stories about coaches than happy ones here.

As for everyone else, thank you for your kindness and support. It's starting to feel like home here.

Originally Posted by OneofThreeGirls (Post 4541269)

I'm feeling very bummed today. I had to quit IP today. Any tips for me to stay on track with a less expensive route? I've lost almost 20 lbs in 9 weeks...but that cost me over $1000. I just can't justify another $1000 to lose the other 20+ I want to lose. Why does this have to be soooo expensive?

Originally Posted by Halfagain (Post 4541906)

:-) My family is old enough to cook for themselves, but given the choice of eating what I'm making, or making something for themselves, I win every time. My son has even commented he "likes the diet food". I guess broccoli beef, or chicken with peppers and zucchini agree with him. Steak or cube steak is a easy sell. Sometimes I'll fry hamburger for a Big Mac in a Bowl for me, and then finish off the rest of the meat as spaghetti for them. They haven't quite come all the way over to miracle noodles with me, but that means more for me!

Originally Posted by sahmmommy2 (Post 4541798)

Thanks for the advice. I'm just realizing that the food I cook for my family, I will most likely never be able to eat. I think I've fallen into the trap of using too many convenience foods (even things like breaded chicken breasts). I need to get back to my roots and cook from scratch more. I guess I just never realized how much sugar/carbs is in everything we eat. IT'S EVERYWHERE!

Originally Posted by NinjaNurse (Post 4541968)

Kileymed13: Yikes!! Even the coach I had last week was good with my 1.2 loss. What is wrong with these people???

scorbett: I don't think I am ready for your scrubs yet. Some of my old ones are too big again, but I bet yours are too small. But I do want Curious George!!
BTW: You are the only person in my real life that knows my real weight. I don't even think my husband does.

I say we donate a dollar each to scorbett to get her clinic up and running!! I have heard more unhappy stories about coaches than happy ones here.

As for everyone else, thank you for your kindness and support. It's starting to feel like home here.

Originally Posted by sahmmommy2 (Post 4542054)

Hey NinjaNurse, My hubby and kids are the same. They would live on carbs if I let them. I've been dropping hints to my hubby that things have to change. Seriously, the man can eat anything and not gain a pound. The kids luckily have his "skinny" gene. Me, I come from a long line of easy keepers!

Originally Posted by scorbett1103 (Post 4542092)

LOL! You're too funny :) Maybe we should just get a rogue group going, kileymed is a local too! :)

Originally Posted by NinjaNurse (Post 4542095)

Can we get matching t-shirts???:D