Hi, all!

Started IP program 5-13 and had my first weigh in today & down 7 lbs!! (Picked up initial foods on Fri, 5-10 but didn't actually start program till Mon.) I'm tickled pink -- in spite of countless other dieting attempts, think it's the first time I've lost more than a pound or two in years! 3.5 lbs of the loss was water weight loss, but I'll take any kind of loss I can get!

Like dak1lls, my day 3 was brutal (major headache, lethargic & generally puny) but was much improved the morning of day 4.

Thanks to all here for the great tips, stories, & support!

Dak. Welcome! Just hang in there. As you begin to lose the time passes. Enjoy the journey! I 'm glad you have made it through the first few days. You really will begin to feel better and better. As you get near to your goal you can decide on your final weight. I was not able to imagine being at this weight, and my initial goal was 16 pounds higher than my current weight. I love the weight I'm at now. I've even got a pound or two of wiggle room.

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I always put a tiny bit of olive oil, salt and pepper on my lunch salad. Also, I put some on my veggies. I usually roast them in the oven with evoo, salt and pepper. So I always get the salt in that way.

I also had surgery and put the weight back on. I think the diffrence in this program is its a lifestyle change once you phase out of the protocol. I put 1 pound a month on for 7 yeras and regained 110 pounds. Im only 4 weeks in on this but it feels like a lifestyle change indeed.

Why does everyone keep calling this a diet. If you want to live a normal life you should think of it the way it has been talked about in IP's literature. It is a reset of the pancreas and the thyroid. I don't ever want to "lose" weight again because what has been lost can be found. I shall be burning up stored fat and resetting my clocks. I have had weight loss surgery and now I am resetting my clocks. Mind and body. Welcome to all other newcomers.

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New to IP and trying to go alternative route due to cost. Any restrictions on sugarless gum and coffee (caf or decaf)? I typically start my day with coffee lightened with powdered soy protein...hot or blended with ice, depending on the season. It seems like that would be compatible with the IP program.

Some clinics prefer their clients don't use sugar free gum, some sugar alcohols still cause a glycemic reaction in the body - but there are plenty of people who use the SF gum with no issues, so I would say try it, and just pay attention to your body.

Coffee and tea - decaffeinated you can have as much as you want and it counts towards your daily water (includes herbal decaf teas). If you drink caffeinated coffee or tea, your first cup doesn't count for anything but if you have any beyond that, you need to add an equal amount of extra water to your day. Caffeine is a diuretic so you need to replace the water your body will try to get rid of to prevent dehydration.

A diet is just the "sum" of food eaten by someone to control their weight...So, anyone who is eating to control their weight is on a diet. ;)

Thanks for the tips! Very helpful.

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Hi all -

I started the IP program May 10, lost 6 lbs by first weigh in - probably not all fat! Am liking the way I feel now, 9 days in! Plenty of energy in the afternoons and evenings. Not too much in the mornings - except today, I found a way to do the omelet that served me well and left me almost full. It was cooked with 1/2 finely chopped yellow bell pepper, and my body was satisfied.
It's like feeding a mule or something - the body. If there's enough crunchiness and flavor, the verdict is good. Started at 201 lb, and have set a 75 lb goal. Have to give my appreciation for the support given and example set by Joysh!
Majofki

Hi Majofki!! Welcome to the forum! I know you will meet your goal and I'm excited to watch the process! :welcome: :welcome2: :welcome3:

I am concerned that I may be using too much oil. I primarily use the Grape Seed Oil mixed 3 parts oil to one part apple cider vinegar to make a salad dressing. When I pour that on my salad I don't measure. I also use the oil to cook my protein and veggies. Am I only to use the 1 - 2 tsp. listed on my Phase 1 sheet? I just don't want to eat too much of it. I haven't gone to my first WI yet. I go at 10 days for my first one, per my coach's instructions, and then weekly after that. Not sure why so long for the first one? Anyway, I appear to be losing weight but don't want to be cheating by accident. Thanks to anyone who can clarify for me. :dizzy:

Your limited to 2 tsp. per day of oil and that includes what you use for both salads and cooking. Don't make the mistake of NOT measuring your oil. A tsp. is very small and it is likely you are over pouring! I keep my measuring teaspoon out on my counter at all times! It might help if you put two teaspoons oil into a shot glass in the morning to use throughout the day and then when its empty, your done!

Love your shot glass idea! Going to make it part of my morning routine. :)

Hi all, I just started today. I had the oatmeal for breakfast and hated it!!! Anything I can do to make it better? I usually eat breakfast at work and so can't cook the omelet. I am waiting to try that on the weekend. Thank you for having this group discussion. I will really need help and support.

It's really good with a pinch of cinnamon.