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10-18-2013, 12:58 PM
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#31
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Missouri
Posts: 55
S/C/G: 210/204/170-ish
Height: 5'8"
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Originally Posted by Beautsmc
I better contact Unisef or something...because there must be something in my DNA that can help put an end to world starvation!
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Bahaha!!!!
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10-18-2013, 01:04 PM
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#32
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IP -9/15/13 @goal 1/18/14
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: DC Metro
Posts: 210
S/C/G: 184.4/157 /137
Height: 5'4
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All - need some guidance please. In 5 weeks, I'll be going to South America with a group of friends for a 13 day trip. It's a 'tour' with 1-2 meals a day included. We'll spend a lot of time in a bus traveling from one site to another. So, I WANT to stay on program. But I'm concerned about the veggies. I can bring tuna (I don't eat meat) and can ask for eggs, but eating raw veg in a 3rd world country... Also don't know if steamed zucchini, cauliflower or broccoli is even an option. Has anyone dealt with this kind of stuff before? Any ideas? I'm not quite sure my coach is equipped to address this. Thanks.
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10-18-2013, 01:04 PM
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#33
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Renee~ Started IP Aug. 25
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Maryland, U.S.A.
Posts: 377
S/C/G: 186/136.4/125
Height: 5'4"
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Checking in really quickly from class today. I am noticing that my nose is so freaking cold today! I am aware that following the IP Protocol can make you chilly, and I am on thyroid meds (synthroid) every day. Being in week 7, this is new to me. Any thoughts? I am afraid it is gonna fall off! LOL
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10-18-2013, 01:14 PM
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#34
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Land of 10,000 + lakes
Posts: 924
S/C/G: 233/233/130
Height: 5'4"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ecdcslim
All - need some guidance please. In 5 weeks, I'll be going to South America with a group of friends for a 13 day trip. It's a 'tour' with 1-2 meals a day included. We'll spend a lot of time in a bus traveling from one site to another. So, I WANT to stay on program. But I'm concerned about the veggies. I can bring tuna (I don't eat meat) and can ask for eggs, but eating raw veg in a 3rd world country... Also don't know if steamed zucchini, cauliflower or broccoli is even an option. Has anyone dealt with this kind of stuff before? Any ideas? I'm not quite sure my coach is equipped to address this. Thanks.
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I can give you some advice on eating raw veggies in a developing country. I know first hand what can happen when you eat them with out really cleaning them with boiled or bottled water!! I would in all honestly avoid anything raw in the veggie areas even lettuce. If you can get them steamed our sautéed when you eat then that is better. BUT you have to be so careful when you eat them because they are cooked with tap water that may or may not be boiled and you do NOT want to get sick.
My hubby is from Pakistan and I will attest the consequences of eating raw veggies from a 3rd world country the results are not fun!!!! They use chemicals and stuff that can be lethal to ppl but is used as fertilizer so please try to avoid raw at all costs, unless the place you eat is very modern in it's way of preparing food!
HTH
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10-18-2013, 02:00 PM
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#35
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Washington
Posts: 188
S/C/G: 252/227.6/170
Height: 5'9"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Beautsmc
Haha! Seriously!! Glad I am not alone...are you a "slower loser" as well?
How long have you been on IP now?
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On any other diet I've tried, I'm a non-existent loser. On here, I'm doing ok, but am only in week 2. I'm hoping things drop steady and quick, but realistically I know that my body loves holding on to everything. I guess anything it gives up is a victory!
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10-18-2013, 02:27 PM
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#36
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Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,219
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ecdcslim
All - need some guidance please. In 5 weeks, I'll be going to South America with a group of friends for a 13 day trip. It's a 'tour' with 1-2 meals a day included. We'll spend a lot of time in a bus traveling from one site to another. So, I WANT to stay on program. But I'm concerned about the veggies. I can bring tuna (I don't eat meat) and can ask for eggs, but eating raw veg in a 3rd world country... Also don't know if steamed zucchini, cauliflower or broccoli is even an option. Has anyone dealt with this kind of stuff before? Any ideas? I'm not quite sure my coach is equipped to address this. Thanks.
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This is a situation where you will have no kitchen or food control.
I would properly phase off and do my best to maintain while gone. You know how to avoid excessive carb consumption. This is what will pack the lbs back on the fastest.
If you can take some quest bars, I'd pack them. If not, don't worry about it. You never know when a protein bar might be a better option than what you are offered.
Pick a date for return to p1 on your return (one person picked "wheels down")
Most of all, enjoy your trip without additional stress.
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10-18-2013, 03:15 PM
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#37
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Land of 10,000 + lakes
Posts: 924
S/C/G: 233/233/130
Height: 5'4"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lisa32989
This is a situation where you will have no kitchen or food control.
I would properly phase off and do my best to maintain while gone. You know how to avoid excessive carb consumption. This is what will pack the lbs back on the fastest.
If you can take some quest bars, I'd pack them. If not, don't worry about it. You never know when a protein bar might be a better option than what you are offered.
Pick a date for return to p1 on your return (one person picked "wheels down")
Most of all, enjoy your trip without additional stress.
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I agree with Lisa!!
You can also pack some packets too just in case you do have a microwave in your hotel room (bring your own bowl!) but bring your quest or snacks if you can. I hope you have fun on your trip
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10-18-2013, 03:40 PM
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#38
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IP -9/15/13 @goal 1/18/14
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: DC Metro
Posts: 210
S/C/G: 184.4/157 /137
Height: 5'4
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Sarahbell & Lisa:
Thanks. Can I just live on packets and bars/quest bars? Bottled water shouldn't be an issue. The raw veg will be the only thing I'd definitely avoid. When you 'phase off' what does that look like? I've tried looking it up but can't find the info in this forum. There's got to be a way I can stay on it and broaden my vegetable options (ie go off plan just with veggies, end up eating some cooked green beans, lentils, beans, etc.)? Yes, I'm panicking cause this is working and I don't want to stop argh.....
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10-18-2013, 03:55 PM
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#39
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Renee~ Started IP Aug. 25
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Maryland, U.S.A.
Posts: 377
S/C/G: 186/136.4/125
Height: 5'4"
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Okay, done with class...
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Originally Posted by nolasmurf
Well it's my Monday(start of my work week) hopefully it will be a good one. Will have my daughter home with me all next week, gonna have to actually cook for her and sweetie. It will be a busy week! During the school year she lives with her grandparents but they are traveling to close on a piece of property they bought in Tx. She's 16 so it's usually pretty easy to please her food wise and she makes good choices!
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Enjoy your time with your daughter! I loved that age as my daughter was going through it. Twenty, however, is not as much fun LOL
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Originally Posted by sarahBell
Well this AM is my weigh in and I dropped another 2.4lbs!!!!
The inches are starting to drop faster than the weight!!!!! My "bat wings" a.k.a arm flab is shrinking
NSV lastnight I did not eat any pizza.
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WTG on your scale victory and NSV! Keep it up!
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Originally Posted by ecdcslim
When you 'phase off' what does that look like? I've tried looking it up but can't find the info in this forum...
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Try these documents. http://www.erichsenwellness.com/idea...ein-documents/ They may help you understand the phases. However, you are leaving so soon that you'd have to phase off more quickly. Enjoy your trip!
So thrilled that it is Friday and the class i had to take for work is OVER! It was so boring and useless. (I am sure some fellow teachers out there can relate to ineffective professional development...ugh)
Here's to a great weekend for all! My WI is Sunday, and I am hoping to see the 150's; last Sunday, I hit 160 on the nose!
~Renee
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10-18-2013, 04:20 PM
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#40
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Land of 10,000 + lakes
Posts: 924
S/C/G: 233/233/130
Height: 5'4"
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Originally Posted by ecdcslim
Sarahbell & Lisa:
Thanks. Can I just live on packets and bars/quest bars? Bottled water shouldn't be an issue. The raw veg will be the only thing I'd definitely avoid. When you 'phase off' what does that look like? I've tried looking it up but can't find the info in this forum. There's got to be a way I can stay on it and broaden my vegetable options (ie go off plan just with veggies, end up eating some cooked green beans, lentils, beans, etc.)? Yes, I'm panicking cause this is working and I don't want to stop argh.....
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Where is SA will you be? Depending on where you are at, the cities you will see can help you decide what you can and cannot have. Lentils are a no no on Ph1. But if you speak the language you can ask for your veggies to be steamed or par boiled to al dente` (sp??). You may not be able to survive on packets alone LOL. You can get chicken, or lamb grilled or fire roasted that is made with dry spices for a marinade/rub. Sometimes the best food can be street food granted you are careful! Hopefully you tour will land in a place where the food is grilled (think of the Country of Turkey where they have massive long grilled with season meat grilling almost NO fat on it and HEAVEN!!). I think if they offer grilled meat then have at it. Veggies asked for boiled or steamed (but ask if they have been properly washed first).
I bring FIT with me on our overseas trips (well I use too) but not anymore LOL. I would check out the places you are visiting and do a bit of research on the food, restaurants and street food. Also look at the produce availability too. Going over seas takes careful planning in more ways that you can think. And the food and drink aspect is a big one due to getting sick from the water, contaminated food or improperly washed food/prepared food. Good Luck and post pics if you can!
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10-18-2013, 04:46 PM
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#41
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Started IP May 17, 2013
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Canada
Posts: 677
S/C/G: 287/179/150
Height: 5'7.5"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Deana509
Good morning!
I ordered my food for a month, and I was slightly disappointed, I was so looking forward to making "Reese Pieces" with the Peanut butter Puffs and the Chocolate puffs, but they were sold out of the PB ones... oh well, no big deal I suppose... I just hope my order arrives over the weekend since I'm out of the supplements....
I weighed in this morning, and had lost 1.4lbs this week, a little sad that it has slowed down from the past 4 weeks of what seemed like huge loses, but it's still moving in the negative direction so I am happy
TGIF!
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Deana,
Good work! If you are sticking to programme, your body is always making adjustments along the way. As has been said somewhere else on these boards, weight loss does not happen in a linear fashion.
In my journey, I have had some big weeks, some slow weeks and some nothing weeks. But over the last few months, the trend has been overall continuously downward.
Keep going. Let your body take the time it needs to make its adjustments. You are moving in the right direction. Stick to the programme and you will see some more swooshes!
sending love,
Annik
Last edited by Annik; 10-18-2013 at 04:48 PM.
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10-18-2013, 05:30 PM
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#42
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Dartmouth, MA
Posts: 278
S/C/G: 156/124/125
Height: 5'4"
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TGIF!!! Congrats to the scale movers and NSV's! It has been a busy week and a bit under the weather.
Just wanted to say hello....... off to make dinner for DH, the dogs and then me.
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10-18-2013, 07:28 PM
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#43
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Houston
Posts: 39
S/C/G: 157/143/135
Height: 5'6"
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Hi all, down just 1.4 lb this week but still losingand hit 140's so am happy about that. Arrived in Korea last night for 12 days. Ugh, vacations are hard. Will try to just maintain. Brought powdere drink mix and bars. Then will get back OP when we get home. Good luck to all, keep losing 👍.
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10-18-2013, 08:30 PM
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#44
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Maryland
Posts: 98
S/C/G: 214.4/170/165
Height: 5'6"
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Wow, IPers are going global! I am heaing to Honduras in 3 weeks and ha the conversation toay with my coach. Given that I have lost a lot of weight, we decided I should bring my packets and bars an "make good choices" to stay on phase rather than ohase off and start again. I have an appointment with her the ay after I get home to WI and get back on track.
On top of that, they asked me if I wanted to be a coach when I get through the program, in 22 pounds. I guess I must do it well... Something to think about....
Bon voyage an happy trails!
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10-18-2013, 09:06 PM
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#45
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On a mission!
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Finger Lakes in NYS
Posts: 65
S/C/G: 299/260/150
Height: 5'2"
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Well huge victory at wi today!!!! Down 7.2 lbs! Think I have a temporary handle on the constipation issue... Although it is clear that the soy and I do not like each other much.... But so nice to be be back on track!!!! Great weekend to all.
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