Okay guys, in need of some support here. I'm really struggling today. I'm so hungry and DYING for "real food." My dearest just texted to tell me he's having a sandwich for lunch, and oh man!! I just am starting to CRAVE something bad. Please please please.
Okay guys, in need of some support here. I'm really struggling today. I'm so hungry and DYING for "real food." My dearest just texted to tell me he's having a sandwich for lunch, and oh man!! I just am starting to CRAVE something bad. Please please please.
Last night after work I decided to try doing half of a P90X DVD. I only feel a little sore but I sure am sleepy this morning. I am not sure if I want to keep exercising, I like seeing the scale go down too much and I'd like to be in maintenance by thanksgiving, although I am very excited by the thought of being able to have an extra snack. Would love to hear any of you wonderful people's thoughts on that! Have a great day!
I w/o three times a week, I usually eat extra tuna (in a salad, of course!) or hard-boiled eggs instead of an extra packet; I also have a frozen mango RTD for one of my three packets to bump up the calories for the day. The first 3 weeks I was very tired the day after w/os but now I don't notice a difference. I find I have to be very careful of the timing of my food intake to not get run down during the w/o. I do about 25 min of cardio and 40 minutes of weights.
The only caution I have is this: If you are feeling good during w/o, the temptation is there to keep going. If I do that, I am quite sore the next day, and I doubt that's good for weight loss. So pace yourself!
Edit: Must add, I would love to not exercise, I hate it! But I made the choice three years ago to just do it, and I can't give it up for IP, because then I'll never exercise again! I don't think it has impacted my weight loss too much.
WI week #9 Down 2.2#, no inches. Been a bit stressed lately, so I'm happy with it. Still feeling bloaty, not sure if it's because I eat all my veggies raw (and almost all cruciferous), or I might need to investigate some other source.
Keeping all of the teachers in my thoughts, just met a lot of them while getting groceries and they already seem a bit frantic! As a parent I appreciate you guys more than you could believe...I love our teachers!
onederland seems like a dream to me!! For me that will be one for the record books!! Not since 1999 have I seen that side of 200!! I am jealous and excited that I can do it!!
We started close to the same weight. It will happen. You CAN and will do it. Just stay on plan!
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I had my official weigh-in last night and I am happy to report that I am officially in ONEDERLAND (I hit 199 last Friday but have been fluctuating back and forth... no more!) AND I lost 4.5 in
My scale fluctuates more & more. After I weighed in at 165, my next WI was over 170! I'm OP so I KNOW I didn't gain 6 lbs of fat. It is gradually going back down...about .5 lb every day or two. Frustrating when it happens but happy dances when milestones are reached!
Congrats!
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It'll take me a bit to get to know the new faces...and I see some faces that have changed so much I thought they were new! (You look great Lisa!)
Thanks so much! Congrats on your accomplishments!
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Okay guys, in need of some support here. I'm really struggling today. I'm so hungry and DYING for "real food." My dearest just texted to tell me he's having a sandwich for lunch, and oh man!! I just am starting to CRAVE something bad. Please please please.
How many packets are you having/day?
According to the info I've been given by a coach, the coach's manual says this
201-240 lbs: 4 packets/day
241-280 lbs: 5 packets/day
281-320 lbs: 6 packets/day
As always, only one of those is restricted.
If you can't afford the extra packets, there are lots of conversations about IP alternatives to use to "fill in the gaps" (EAS Carb control, Nashua Nutrition, GNC, Pure Protein (some varieties), etc)
Hi everyone - had my WI today - I am happy to say I lost 3.2 lbs and 2.5 inches! For it being my week 19, I was very happy as these are "biggish" weekly numbers for me personally. However, my coach remarked that after the scan I went down in lean weight and up just slightly in fat. ???? Does your clinic/center offer the scan? If so, do you put a lot of stock in it's readings? I of course always hope for its accuracy, but I can't help but think there was some sort of hiccup considering my nutritional plan since I've been OP. Thanks for your feedback!
Okay guys, in need of some support here. I'm really struggling today. I'm so hungry and DYING for "real food." My dearest just texted to tell me he's having a sandwich for lunch, and oh man!! I just am starting to CRAVE something bad. Please please please.
Ktgrrl - go back to the previous page and re-read your post about how you stayed OP last night.
Be PROUD of that.
CELEBRATE that.
That was a huge victory.
So why take it away from yourself by eating "real food" which is only going to make you feel guilty?
Then, if you still need some motivation, read the post called The Real Cost of Cheating. I've posted a link to it below for you.
It's also always in the first post of the Daily Thread.
How many packets are you having/day?
According to the info I've been given by a coach, the coach's manual says this
201-240 lbs: 4 packets/day
241-280 lbs: 5 packets/day
281-320 lbs: 6 packets/day
As always, only one of those is restricted.
If you can't afford the extra packets, there are lots of conversations about IP alternatives to use to "fill in the gaps" (EAS Carb control, Nashua Nutrition, GNC, Pure Protein (some varieties), etc)
Decidedly not enough packets. I've been having two non-restricted (EAS shakes) and one restricted (bar) per day. Along with salad, veggies, and lean protien at dinner. I was really thinking at lunchtime, and realized I'm just not eating enough. I shouldn't be hungry all the time. So, I'm planning another purchase form Nashua Nutrition, and am going to push this info at my DH as well. Hoping some extra packets, extra water, and a little more time will really help.
Thanks so much to everyone for the support and kind words!
Ktgrrl - go back to the previous page and re-read your post about how you stayed OP last night.
Be PROUD of that.
CELEBRATE that.
That was a huge victory.
So why take it away from yourself by eating "real food" which is only going to make you feel guilty?
Then, if you still need some motivation, read the post called The Real Cost of Cheating. I've posted a link to it below for you.
It's also always in the first post of the Daily Thread.
Thank you thank you! I just got a lil' sniffly. It was huge, and I did stay OP today! I can keep doing this! <big deep breath> This is for me, and my life, no one else.
Good morning folks! I am returning to IP (w/alternatives) after a few months of maintaining. I just finished Tough Mudder on Saturday and I rocked it! Never been so proud!
I have maintained within 3 lbs for the last 4 months or so by remaining low carb and now I'm ready to get the last 20ish off before our Xmas trip to Puerto Vallarta!
Today is day 2 and I am pumped!
It'll take me a bit to get to know the new faces...and I see some faces that have changed so much I thought they were new! (You look great Lisa!)
Welcome back, MrsKuby! I have missed you! Congrats on the Mudder and on maintaining so well.
I don't WI until tomorrow, but wanted to come and share a word of encouragement for today. I did some thrift store shopping this morning. I wanted to share how wonderful it felt to shop in the "regular" department. I wanted to share how wonderful it felt to find several items and actually put some back because they didn't "do" anything for me. All I used to expect from my clothes was that they fit; nothing ever "did" anything for me. Now things can actually look good.
For anyone going wobbly today -- STICK WITH IT. There are ups and downs and times when your mettle will be tested. Keep going. Keep your eye on the prize. You will get there. I still have quite a ways to go on my journey, but I already feel and look so much better that it has become easier in many ways.
Does anyone have a good suggestion for a protein powder that I can buy at GNC/WalMart/Target that tastes like the chocolate protein powder drink from IP that doesn't taste chalky???
It's so hard sometimes with his justifications.
