IP Daily Chat Tuesday 4/30/2013
 

:welcome2:
Welcome back to the Daily Chat thread - post your plans for today, share what's been happening, ask questions!

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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Information for newbies:
Check the sticky page (top of forum, above all the topics) for lots of good information and please read here before asking what might be a frequently asked question: Information on Ideal Protein phases (1-4), IP Ultimate List Recipes, FAQ, Newbie Guide, Exercise, and other Important Threads


Before starting new threads: spend some time reading the forum. Most new threads are duplicates, triplicates, quadruplicates. Folks who are the most successful, make time for research/reading.

More Recipes Here Mix'n in the kitchen...Recipes from the Rainbow
MiX'N' iN THE KiTCH'N.... Recipes from the Rainbow Volume 2
here Fun with Ideal Protein Packets
and here Fun with Veggie Purees!
Ideal Protein Diet Recipes #4

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Other helpful links related to the Ideal Protein diet:
Dr. Chanh Tran Tien's website

Mntrose:
Enjoy that chili!
I never got to congratulate you on your WI yesterday & loved loved loved the positive attitude in your post!

Good morning looking like a great day out here this am. Thinking a walk might be in my future before work this am. Have a great op day. :)

Morning all,

I just wanted to say hi. I'm just starting IP (on day 2 today) and I really appreciate all the information and support on these forums. I've read a lot of the intro threads but I'm sure I missed something, so if this isn't the right place for an introduction I apologize. Anyway, here goes nothing. Have a lovely day everyone!

Claire

Day 2 for me too! How did it go yesterday? I think I did pretty good :)
Bar for breakfast, packet for lunch, dinner was chicken with zuchinni, squash, and cauliflower rice.

:welcome2: This is the perfect place for an introduction. Days 2-4 can be really rough, so hang in there.

OH.EM.GEE lol

I had THE best cookies ever!!! Pretty sure I go the recipe from here (I've accumulated so many don't remember where they are all from)

Rhubarb Gingerscotch Whoopie Cookies.

:T ONOMONOMONOM!!!! :T

felt like a total cheat :devil:


Soooo good.. recipe required rolled oats but I omitted the 1/8th cup rolled oats and added a smidgen more rhubarb

Morning all ! WI day for me today . Also the last day to file Income Tax ......... I better get on that ASAP

OOh where's the recipe?

Morning, All --

I haven't seen you all since last week! (Ragdoll -- LOVE your new pic! Looking good!!)

We had a very busy Saturday and spent most of it on the road. I stayed OP as far as not having anything off program, but I was not able to get all my veggies and all my protein in (had to settle for a salad from WaWa with mustard as dressing for dinner). I had an extra shake to compensate for the protein deficit. I've been hungry ever since. Does that mean I need another shake or anything?? I'm inclined to ride it out and bear with it -- unless it would actually be helpful to add more protein. Anyone have a strong opinion on this?? WI is tomorrow. If it is good, I have a feeling this hunger will be easier to bear. I'm funny like that. ;)

Anyone else have a hard time getting up in the morning while on phase 1? Normally I'm able to get up with little issue but lately I just keep hitting snooze on my phone

Thanks SylviesGirl.

Hunger a lot of times is a signal that there will be a good WI. Try to stick it out. At this point I don't think you should try to make up for the calories you missed on Saturday.

Try going to bed earlier and see if it helps you.

I sleep about 30-60 minutes more each night since being on IP, and wake up well rested.

Welcome - Good luck in your first week :) I just completed my first week and am onto my second. I had a fantastic first week and found this diet very easy to follow. I was full, never hungry and actually found a lot of food I love! My favorite is a warm chocolate drink for breakfast (just like hot chocolate) and I love the chicken noodle & cream of broccoli soups, yesterday I found a new bar (peanut butter bar) YUMMY!!! The dill pickle zippers are just like Dill pickle chips and the Salt and Vinegar ones are a lot like Crispers. I don't even feel like im on a diet.

Anyway good luck and Welcome!! You will love this site. Its very informative and supportive! Great bunch of people in here!

Thought this 'quoted' FaithgogMA as well. But it looks like it never, sorry about that. Welcome to you as well :)