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Planning is the biggest tool for me. When I plan ahead, I am in charge of the food. When I don't plan ahead, the food takes over. When I am making dinner or cleaning the kitchen ( if not before), I plan tomorrow. That way I make sure I have everything I need. Most of the meals I make are for multiple days. Some people call it "leftovers" --I call it convenience food!
If we are throwing something on the grill for dinner, something else goes on the grill too! Tonite it is brats (4) for DH and burgers (6) for me. We'll have homemade sauerkraut with that and some veggies I pick up at this afternoon's farmers market (fresh, local, organic)
Breakfast will be my favorite p3 breakfast and lunch will be chicken salad on a bed of lettuce. I cooked a whole chicken the other day (frozen, straight in the crockpot til done- so easy) for the chicken salad plus I used the carcass to make broth. I freeze the broth in ice cube trays for convenient use in cooking and recipes. Anything to make things convenient later using fresh, whole foods. I'm not just getting thinner-- I'm getting healthier!
I encourage you to use the tools on this forum, including the all the recipe threads & the WHAT ARE YOU EATING TODAY thread. It is a helpful planner, plus if you read through it, there are some Great ideas!
Second week on the protocol and coping well. Down 5 lbs. I feel good but get a bad slump mid afternoon. Yeasterday I tried the salt in a glass of water and it seemed to work but today my fingers are swollen. Any suggestions ??
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I went for my weigh in yesterday and confessed all to my coach. I have been going through a tough emotional ride and been eating some bad food to make me feel "better". After a long chat, we decided I fase out and see how I feel on maintenance. If need be, when things are more settled, I can always go back and loose that last 20lbs. She also said that I will likely continue to lose. I also plan on putting exercise back to feel better. Wish me luck. I'm stuck between feeling like I've given in and given up on myself, but I can't seem to stay OP on this emotional rollercoaster....
Lisa, you hit the nail on the head! Planning is key. This is my first week of overnight travel for work, since starting IP. So far I have only done day trips. I found this great kale, spinach, chard mix and pre-measured 2 cup amounts into ziplocs. I made my oil and vinegar dressing and packed a cooler with my RTD's for the week. Unfortunately, i am staying in a town with limited resources. So, for dinner each night I am doing the Subway chicken chopped salad. Seems to be working great! I just had to do some planning!
I have been feeling very tired in the last week or so, but I have seen many posts that it is not uncommon for this periodically while OP. I have also noticed an increase in hunger during the same time. I have increased my water and had to eat a portion of my restricted mid-afternoon, as i was feeling shaky several times. Almost like I felt during week 1. Hopefully this will resolve soon. It is kind of a flu like feeling? Any time I have mentioned feeling nauseous or flu like to my coach she says it is not normal at this point and seems so surprised by it. As others have mentioned, i also go back and forth between the big C, and the complete opposite. My coach also acts totally surprised that this could happen. As though no one else has ever had this happen.
For the most part, I have been feeling very well though. My heartburn has almost completely disappeared, as have my migraines. My night sweats and hot flashes have
returned though....darn it. lol.
I dont know who posted the recipe for the zucchini potato muffins and said that she cooks a whole pan (4 servings) at once...I did that last night and I just wanted to know how you store them...in the refrigerator? In tupperware? Do they stay for 4 days ok? I wrapped mine in tinfoil and put them in the refrigerator...
Lisa,
Reading through other threads you have commented on I was wondering about being hot? Since I started IP I can get very very hot, I am 40 and my TOM is very regular so I do not think it is menopose. (Hope I spelled that right, lol) I read on a thread you had thyroid issues and I thought I understood that getting hot can be a sign? Is tht correct or did I misunderstand? Thanks for your help.
Dak1lls
Has your doctor done a blood work-up, including a thyroid panel? Can't hurt to make sure everything is looking normal...low carb can be hard on some people's thyroid and that's something you don't want to mess with. A good coach would have been recommending medical follow-up when you discussed those symptoms.
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Originally Posted by barri1970
I dont know who posted the recipe for the zucchini potato muffins and said that she cooks a whole pan (4 servings) at once...I did that last night and I just wanted to know how you store them...in the refrigerator? In tupperware? Do they stay for 4 days ok? I wrapped mine in tinfoil and put them in the refrigerator...
I store mine in Rubbermaid or ziploc in the refrigerator
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Originally Posted by trishthayer
Lisa,
Reading through other threads you have commented on I was wondering about being hot? Since I started IP I can get very very hot, I am 40 and my TOM is very regular so I do not think it is menopose. (Hope I spelled that right, lol) I read on a thread you had thyroid issues and I thought I understood that getting hot can be a sign? Is tht correct or did I misunderstand? Thanks for your help.
Actually, I was getting ice cold
The heat could be the excess estrogen coming out of the fat you're burning. So, basically an estrogen surge all the time. Happened to me at first (before the big chill)
Lisa: You are absolutely right on the planning. I don't recall who suggested sorting my food by day in labeled ziploc bags but it makes my mornings so much easier! The night before I put lettuce in a tub and add 2 cups of various veggies we chopped over the weekend and in the morning it's grab and go.
I also plan menus a week in advance and post them on the fridge so I know what is planned each day and so does dh. Sometimes we mix things up a little but at least there is a plan and we actually do pretty well with it.
Good morning, all! It took me a few false starts but I'm back on the wagon now since my life has calmed down a bit. I think my body missed IP- I lost 3.2 lbs in my first day! Luckily I was already eating relatively low carb so the side effects have been minimal.
Quick question: Anyone tried the medical unflavored syntrax nectar? I tried SO HARD to like the other flavors but I just can't do it. I'm wondering if adding the unflavored to some kind of drink (iced coffee maybe?) would work. I know you can't add it to hot beverages but maybe iced coffee- or any other ideas? I'm just wondering if you can taste it because I haven't had good experiences with that nectar taste!
Had my breakfast this morning and I'm drinking my coffee now. I re started Monday and had the long forgotten nasty headache and goofiness, forgetfulness. I was actually happy because I knew it was working. The headache was gone this morning when I woke up but it's back now along with some hunger but It reminded me that "Feeling short term hunger pangs on a daily basis is NORMAL" -Wimpster
The scale has already moved five pounds and I had to take my watch band in a notch this morning! I know some of that's water but that's totally cool.
So have an awesome IP day. I have a GNC RTD vanilla lean shake in my future for a snack and a green salad with EVOO and Vinegar for dressing with a few ounces of grilled chicken breast for lunch.
July 28th through August 3rd I will be at Boy Scout camp with my son and his troop for a week. I want to break into the 200's by then. Setting short term goals is important for me!
Tomorrow is my WI and I'm a bit excited! Hoping I have lost a few inches to go with the pounds. I have to admit that IP (or alternatives that I''m doing) seems to be one of the easiest weight loss programs I have ever been on so far! I love it!!!
Good morning happy IPers! WI 3 of the big ole restart gave me 0.6. I'll take it. Pants are looser and this is the longest I've been OP since February. Is it easy? no. Is it worth it? Yes! Have a wonderful day everyone!
I went for my weigh in yesterday and confessed all to my coach. I have been going through a tough emotional ride and been eating some bad food to make me feel "better". After a long chat, we decided I fase out and see how I feel on maintenance. If need be, when things are more settled, I can always go back and loose that last 20lbs. She also said that I will likely continue to lose. I also plan on putting exercise back to feel better. Wish me luck. I'm stuck between feeling like I've given in and given up on myself, but I can't seem to stay OP on this emotional rollercoaster....
Good for you...Just remeber you have worked hard to be were you are now and do not give up on yourself. Besides Post divorcees are alway super sexy looking
I did not usually really plan my meals as hubby and i worked from home. As of today that has changed and i think i'll send some extra meat with hubby for his salad even though he is on phase 1 but i hope it will help him from cheating. For me i'll have a salad and a shake.
I am 2 weeks into IP and have been successfully moving down on the scale, although the past 2 days have been stagnant and I have been following the plan 100%. Any ideas as to why I'm not losing?
IP Daily Chat Wednesday 6/19/2013
I am 2 weeks into IP and have been successfully moving down on the scale, although the past 2 days have been stagnant and I have been following the plan 100%. Any ideas as to why I'm not losing?
