Well the Easter Feast wasn't as tough as I thought. My in-laws always have chocolate eggs and various treats all over the house plus a fridge downstairs loaded with my favourite pop. I managed to ignore all the treats and polished off 3 glasses of water and two mugs of hot tea.

For dinner I stuck with a bit of turkey and ham, some salad and a touch of turnip. Overall, I was pretty pleased! Some of the family hadn't seen me since I started IP so they were pretty shocked. One aunt-in-law has been dieting her whole life and was grilling me on IP and everything involved with it.

Big WI tomorrow. I don't think I'm going to see big numbers but hopefully I'll have knocked down a few lbs! Naked scale has me into the 230s now at 238 which I'm happy about but getting to 220 (official scale) by my goal date of May 12th is going to take some serious work!

Easter dinner(s) weren't bad even though I had to go to Dad's side and Mom's side both. Headache was a little worse today. Hoping I am okay at work this week, my first workweek on IP. Happy Easter all!

Try adding some salt to your water and drinking that. A lot of times headaches are caused by dehydration.

Foreman Grill, not only for this program, it is an awesome idea. I LOVE mine.

This sounds like when I went shopping for new jeans the first time. The guy at the store was very helpful with getting me into the correct size. I went from a tight 34-36 all the way down to a 29! I was in shock. The 29s are too good at helping me gauge my progress because they had no play room. I can tell if I put on even a couple of lbs.

You may want to stay away from the jerky. I would bet it has way too much salt....

I know I just said to watch out for too much salt, but in the same breath I am going to say make sure you are getting enough SEA Salt. Big difference. I don't know the science between the two. I just know table salt makes your body retain water and the sea salt helps with the headaches. I used to just stick my tongue in my Sea Salt container and get some when I had headaches. *(I was the only one using it so didn't think sticking my tongue into it mattered.)

Sounds like you did a great job at the family get together. Good luck. Work the program just like it says to and you will be amazed at the results.

I am 10 pounds above you (exactly). If I am under 250 on WI, I will be one happy camper. No you don't post to much.

Good WI today, down another 3lbs for a 42lb total. I was very happy with that considering the "sluggish" week last week. Feel good today so I really hope to rock this week!

I think I am posting too much...my wife was complaining I talk to you guys more than her!

What? Your birthday suite weight is 4 pounds less then your WI scale? That must drive you nuts.

Well having grown up as the only boy (4 sisters) and when I got married, (you guessed it 3 daughters).

Sometimes male conversation is the only thing that keeps me sane.

BTW if I somehow get to 250 this week it will a 45 pound loss, or in 10 weeks a 4.5 average. Not so much lately, but still estatic about the program.

At first the cost of IP look shocking (3248.75 for the wife and I). But when you look at the big picture of cost avoidance, it is really cheap. (Heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure) How many years will this add to our lives? How do you put a cost to the quality of life as we now have? Such as an increased energy, and less joint pain overall? Also how do you put a cost on looking in the mirror and not wanting to throw-up based on how bad we look? And how about the peace of mind when you we look in the mirror and not getting burning mad at yourself because of the weight we have put on? Or what is it worth not hiding behind a tree when someone pulls out a camera? Also what is it worth when standing still for a picture not doing everything in our power to make sure we don't look too fat? And how about when a picture is taken and you look at the picture, what is it worth when those words "I look fat" are not the first thing that goes through your mind?

This is a great post and exactly what I think about the cost, I mean, I would be spending that money on fast food and junk food anyway. I understand some people cannot afford the program and I'm sorry but for most people it is a good investment in yourself.

Happy I got through work today even though I have to take the elevator up in the parking garage (4 floors).

Yup, 5lbs actually and it does drive me nuts!

My difference is 5lbs but then I weigh in with my shoes on. Kind of stinks since my B-A-N weight is actully in the upper 180s now but my ticker here is still in the mid 190s. Oh well. When I hit 170 at the clinic I'll actually be 165 at home.

Is it normal to sweat more on IP, I feel like I am sweating all day and it's not that hot here now.

Also the best drink I have found so far is Vitamin Squeeze, at HEB and Randalls here in TX.

5 lbs difference for me also. Last week was 207 and weigh in was 211.7 frustrating but who's counting. Ohh I guess we are counting.

I am cold all the time. Had no sweating problem.

Happy two days after Easter! I made it through familiy dinners all weekend, since I am still here (at the folks) till this a bit later this morning. Did well stuck to protein and veggies, not desert or bread. Everyone was pretty impressed with the weight loss.
Will WI on the home scale in the morning, but feeling good.
We (brother and dad) went on a 18 mile kayak trip yesterday. We went on the Winchester Wasteway by Moses Lake, WA. took us 8 hours and it was a blast. The kayak sits a bit higher in the water with 60 pounds gone, and a whole lot more comfortable.
The biggest surprise for me was seeing pictures of the kayak trip we looked at last night. I could not believe that it was me in the photos. Guess you see yourself all the time, so you notice it, but boy the pictures really brought the difference out.....especially since my last photo of reference, was taken at Christmas, Just before I started. Well, must pack up and head home, 3.5 hour drive.
You all have a great week.....