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Originally Posted by SylviesGirl (Post 4675143)

WI #5 and down 3! Yay!! :cp:

I can't believe this diet is working. I am losing weight, my aches and pains have gone away, I have more energy, and I'm not having to beat my brains out exercising. Finally, something that works for my body. What a blessing!

I feel the same way! Congrats!!

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Originally Posted by amberjules (Post 4675166)

I started taking Biotin today, 5,000 mcg per day, because I am experiencing a bit of hairloss in the last couple of weeks. I thought it was because I had dyed my hair, so it's normal to get a bit of hairloss, but it seems to be coming out more than usual.

Is anybody else taking Biotin for hairloss and if so, how much do you take and how long did it take before you noticed a difference?

I started taking 5000 mg a day a couple of months ago and started feeling a difference within a couple of weeks, it also helped that I got my hair cut since it had been over a year...:fr:
Weigh in tonight praying for a big loss- :goodscale

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Originally Posted by StephieDanger (Post 4675013)

Good Morning!!
I have been on Ideal protein for 5 weeks now- just had my 4th weigh in on Monday and I am excited to say that I've lost 27.2lbs!! I feel awesome and am so excited for this journey.
I do have at least one concern though- I have really REALLY large calves. I always have. There is plenty of fat on them, but they are mostly muscle. On this diet we tend to keep most of our muscle and I am concerned that the rest of my body will get smaller but my calves will look like they belong to Popeye! Have anyone else run into this? Any suggestions to get them long and lean?

I'm not sure about slimming down your calves, but I can tell you my experience with my big quads. I've always had thick quads (I used to run a lot and always attributed it to that). Weirdly, on this diet, my quads were the first place I began to lose. I've been weight training during this process, so it is not that I'm losing my muscle--I'm actually quite strong right now. I think what I previously thought was all muscle was actually fat stored in there too. The last place I lost weight? My stomach--which was the first place I began to gain. Go figure. Anyway, maybe they will slim down on their own. :)

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Originally Posted by leannekarella (Post 4675200)

We're still in San Francisco, the kiddo and I, and having a great time. I'm doing very well with staying OP, except for the veggies. I am eating green salads everyday, but finding the select veggies (other than spinach on my salads) is difficult! And we're so busy going here, going there, that when we stop, I just eat a bar or drink my IP drink I brought.

I have to say, though, my energy level is higher than it's been in years, and yesterday, the DD wore out before I did! Feet hurt like **** from all the walking, but the fact I can keep going from 8am - 8pm is pretty miraculous.

2 evenings ago, I took a tumble, stumbled over a manhole cover, and went down hard! I was on the sidewalk, thank goodness, and not in the middle of the road. Road rash on my palms, and sprained my left wrist pretty good. After all is said and done, I realize I "only" sprained my wrist, and I got right back up afterwards. I keep thinking that a few months ago, 30 lbs ago, I would have laid on the ground like a beached whale waiting for help LOL! The other aches set in by morning, but Ibuprofin to the rescue, and we were back out sightseeing by 9am!

Welcome!! Don't forget your umbrella! It's going to be wet today! If you get a chance to check out the Bay Bridge at night, the new light display is beautiful :)

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Originally Posted by amberjules (Post 4675166)

At my hair dresser's advice, I take biotin 5000 mcg/day, omega 3-6-9 twice a day, and vitamin D3 daily (she didn't tell me how much and it comes in different strengths; I think I am taking 2000 mcg/day). I've been taking the biotin about a month and have finally noticed that I am losing less hair (less hair in the shower drain each morning). My hair also is looking a little shinier and fuller. Of course, this is all subjective....

On the third day of IP alternative today...First day off of work since starting, and I am incredibly hungry, despite two shakes already. Think I will try some new veggie recipes for lunch :/ Thanks to everyone who posts here!

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Originally Posted by hebertwhite9 (Post 4675326)

Don't forget to sit down and have a nice cup of hot tea or two. The hot temp seems to quell hunger for a while and it takes time to drink, too. You'll get through it. Good luck!

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Originally Posted by StephieDanger (Post 4675013)

Good Morning!!
I have been on Ideal protein for 5 weeks now- just had my 4th weigh in on Monday and I am excited to say that I've lost 27.2lbs!! I feel awesome and am so excited for this journey.

Awesome. I was worried about loosing weight and about the need for surgery after because of massive WL. I used it as something to procrastinate and as an excuse for not starting. Now I just don't care. I look and feel better, even w/o my shirt on. I probably will need to think about surgery at some point but that's about 100 pounds away with goal. I've noticed loose skin around my belly and the inside of my thighs but like I said it's totally worth it. I like the idea of heels! :D An excuse to buy yourself a treat. Mini goals and rewards have helped me wuite a bit. Good luck!

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Originally Posted by Debrasb (Post 4675043)

I have made this into a pancake by adding a little extra water and egg whites, then cooking as a crepe. Top with roasted red peppers and spinach for a yummy sandwich.

We got an email from Nashua last week that none of these bars should be eaten. They did not offer a refund, however.

Really no refund, not cool. I just got them yesterday so I should be good to go. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by SylviesGirl (Post 4675143)

Awesome, it feels great doesn't it. Keep at it. This is the only thing that's worked for me!

:hug: Yesterday, later in the day fam4me posted in the Daily that she lost 100lbs in one year! I just wanted to say Congratulations!!!! :dancer::high:
Hope everyone has a great OP day!
~My

WI this morning and 5.6 lbs gone forever!
Congrats to all the other "losers" and maintainers out there!

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Originally Posted by MSEMDEE (Post 4675407)

WI this morning and 5.6 lbs gone forever!
Congrats to all the other "losers" and maintainers out there!

:bravo:

Just got out of an office potluck lunch. I stayed 100% OP despite some really tempting things!! Hoping to be rewarded with a woosh at my WI on Friday :-)

Today was weigh-in day. Down -3.6 for total of 30lbs!!! Yay! :carrot: :D

Congrats to all the people who've lost!!! Can't wait until my WI on Friday!

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Originally Posted by Canadiandieter (Post 4674922)

Im pretty new to this diet, but from what I understand our fat cells contain estrogen as well. Once you are in Ketosis the fat along with everything else is released causing a spike in estrogen levels, therefore causing irregularity in TOM cycles (I think)...lol. Ladies?????

That's also what I was told. And I did get a cycle that lasted for 2 weeks when I started.

Can someone remind me how much extra water you need to drink if you have a cup of caffeinated tea?