I made some last night as well. I use my food processor to crumble the cauli and it is a whiz. Not sure if that was the messy part for you? I also just lined a colander with paper towels and dumped the cauli in there after microwaving, and pressed on top with more paper towels, instead of wringing out the moisture in a towel. Then I mixed with the eggs and spread out on my parchment and baked. I actually commented to DH how easy they were to make. Hope those tips help.
I don't have a food processor which was my problem
I have been exercising since week 2 on IP and I don't think it's hurt my losses. I add an extra packet (Quest bar) - I eat half before and half after workouts. My stats are below...no way to know if I would lose more without working out, but I'm happy with my losses and glad I'm getting cardio in too.
Me ditto!
How long are your workouts? Mine are limited to 40-45/min a day. I sheepishly admit...some days it is fun to try to challenge myself and it is HARD to stop at 40 min!
Today I went 42 min on the bike....and was almost 6.5 miles. my goal is to do 10 miles...in however long that takes...but not doing it just yet because my coach emphatically reinforced the time I should allocate. Then it's important to stop!
Well, I had WI today, down another .6 lbs and 1.5", and that was with TOM making a dramatic showing on Tuesday. I will take those numbers
I start phase 3 tomorrow, having mixed feelings about it; excited to be that much closer to being on maintenance and worried about maintenance itself.
Has anyone used the meal replacement shakes on phase 3? I can't do the big breakfasts on the work days, so will be doing those mon-fir, and wondered if they were any good.
Congrats to all the losses and NSV for everyone today
I encourage everyone to stick to this program 100% - it works!
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Me ditto!
How long are your workouts? Mine are limited to 40-45/min a day. I sheepishly admit...some days it is fun to try to challenge myself and it is HARD to stop at 40 min!
Today I went 42 min on the bike....and was almost 6.5 miles. my goal is to do 10 miles...in however long that takes...but not doing it just yet because my coach emphatically reinforced the time I should allocate. Then it's important to stop!
I do 45min to 1 hr of cardio. Usually 30 min elliptical, 10 min stair stepper (that thing is intense) and the rest either on a bike or treadmill. I just listen to my body and stop when it feels right. I ran on the treadmill for 5 minutes without stopping...that was a breakthrough. Even at my top weight I was going to the gym, but have never in my life been able to run longer than 2 or 3 minutes. Goal is to run a 5k in March - fingers crossed!
My doctor (not my coach) who is very familiar with IP (used to sell it at his previous clinic) encouraged me to keep up the exercise and didn't put a limit on it. Even if my losses slow, I know that exercise is good for my overall health. Planning to incorporate some weight lifting classes (body pump) in November. Gotta do something about this flabby skin.
All of this talk of exercise.... I ran (ok, basically walked most of it) a 5K last October, before I joined IP, and I was planning on running (actually at least jogging) the same 5K this year, but I wasn's sure how that would work being on IP.... I was planning on trying to beat my Very slow time of 56 minutes last year, and so I think if I've read up enough on here, as long as I add an extra packet to account for the added exercise, I should be good....
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All of this talk of exercise.... I ran (ok, basically walked most of it) a 5K last October, before I joined IP, and I was planning on running (actually at least jogging) the same 5K this year, but I wasn's sure how that would work being on IP.... I was planning on trying to beat my Very slow time of 56 minutes last year, and so I think if I've read up enough on here, as long as I add an extra packet to account for the added exercise, I should be good....
I would suggest listening to you body and letting it tell you if you think you can do it. For me, I know my body wasn't gonna let me do any exercise the first two weeks. After that, it hasn't been a problem. Since you are taking in less calories this year, I wouldn't focus so much on trying to beat your time...but if you feel good about it, I think you should definitely do it...and yes, add another packet (or quest bar that you got on sale from GNC )
All of this talk of exercise.... I ran (ok, basically walked most of it) a 5K last October, before I joined IP, and I was planning on running (actually at least jogging) the same 5K this year, but I wasn's sure how that would work being on IP.... I was planning on trying to beat my Very slow time of 56 minutes last year, and so I think if I've read up enough on here, as long as I add an extra packet to account for the added exercise, I should be good....
Im not sure how running works with heart rate...I think key to moderate intensity...is moderation...can you do that? Not stressing your heart is what it's all about...which is why walking seems to be OK. Running certainly kicks it up a notch...John (who reads this board and comments when he sees important issues related to nutrition, metabolism and exercise..) if he sees this, may have more valid opinion and comments.
I'd definitely think you need to talk to a peronal trainer...who understands the ramifications of IP and stress on the heart.
LOL...running would definitely push me to that level!!
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Vitamins are best absorbed at the recommended intervals & combinations.
I take morning, mid-day, evening.
I keep the mid day ones in my pocket so I don't forget
Yup - my clinic said that if you take in too much of a particular vitamin at one time you are just wasting money because you will pee it out.
I have to take the morning vitamins at lunch (due to thryroid meds in the morning). I have a weekly pill case. Each week after my WI, I sort out my lunchtime vitamins for the week and I carry them in my purse so I don't have to remember to grab them each morning.
Im not sure how running works with heart rate...I think key to moderate intensity...is moderation...can you do that? Not stressing your heart is what it's all about...which is why walking seems to be OK. Running certainly kicks it up a notch...John (who reads this board and comments when he sees important issues related to nutrition, metabolism and exercise..) if he sees this, may have more valid opinion and comments.
I'd definitely think you need to talk to a peronal trainer...who understands the ramifications of IP and stress on the heart.
LOL...running would definitely push me to that level!!
Thank you for the advice! I'll definitely look more into it before I decide what to do...
Maybe I will do the 2 mile walk instead...
And yeah, running kills me... I dont think what I do is even considered running, but rather a lame jog... lol
I now have a tool called a Fit Bit. It measures the number of steps I take a day.
I am working on meeting the World Health Organisation's recommendation for good health: walk 10,000 steps a day.
It is amazing both that I can now do this + and also that 10,000 doesn't seem that hard to do.
But the Fit Bit keeps me on track... reminds when I need to do just a little bit more to get that minimum in each day.
I have to say that I am afraid of running. I know so many people who have ruined their knees on it. I want to make sure that mine keep working for a long time yet to come! Without them, it could make any kind of exercise more difficult.
Well, I had WI today, down another .6 lbs and 1.5", and that was with TOM making a dramatic showing on Tuesday. I will take those numbers
I start phase 3 tomorrow, having mixed feelings about it; excited to be that much closer to being on maintenance and worried about maintenance itself.
Has anyone used the meal replacement shakes on phase 3? I can't do the big breakfasts on the work days, so will be doing those mon-fir, and wondered if they were any good.
Congrats to all the losses and NSV for everyone today
I encourage everyone to stick to this program 100% - it works!
You have lost 157 lbs! That is quite remarkable. I am in awe!
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I now have a tool called a Fit Bit. It measures the number of steps I take a day.
I am working on meeting the World Health Organisation's recommendation for good health: walk 10,000 steps a day.
It is amazing both that I can now do this + and also that 10,000 doesn't seem that hard to do.
But the Fit Bit keeps me on track... reminds when I need to do just a little bit more to get that minimum in each day.
I have to say that I am afraid of running. I know so many people who have ruined their knees on it. I want to make sure that mine keep working for a long time yet to come! Without them, it could make any kind of exercise more difficult.
I LOVE my fitbit. Also tracks sleep...I always wear it!
and was almost 6.5 miles. my goal is to do 10 miles...in however long that takes...but not doing it just yet because my coach emphatically reinforced the time I should allocate. Then it's important to stop!
