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  • Good morning all. Just trucking along here. So happy to read all the good news in here! Especially as we are leading into the holidays - happy so many are having success to fuel them through all the temptations!


    Quote: Well Katie's appt went well.
    Huzzah! Here's wishing her a speedy recovery.

    Quote: Eating clean makes me feel so much better!
    *** At this point, I don't feel deprived. Deprived of what? Feeling puffy and bloated? I'll pass.
    I have been on P4 for, what?, 2.5 weeks now, I think. I haven't done a cheat day yet. I just haven't been feeling it. Sometimes I think "Oh I could have some ice cream." And then I think I would rather have a satsuma. Funny. I haven't felt like I have been missing out either. WTG, Lisa!

    Quote: I am celebrating One-Der-Land this week. Never thought that 4 pounds would mean more than any other 4 pounds, but I am dancing in the hallways And I "shopped" for a holiday outfit in the back of my closet. Found a great outfit I had worn several years and pounds ago, and truly it is a little loose! I could not have done this without all of your support, encouragement, advice, and RECIPES! Congrats!!!!
    Quote: Whoosh! 5.8 lbs this week!!! Wahoo! Haven't seen a number like that since week 1..... and it comes after several 1 lb weeks. Totally needed that!
    Congrats!!
  • Hi everyone,

    Justdoinit- hurray for reaching Onederland!!! You deserve to feel so proud and joyful.

    Run4three- 5.8 down is an amazing WI

    Lisa, Ruthann and Sarita, it is funny, I do not miss the carb food- I miss avocado and olives. I do think IP changes your food preferences, it has also helped me realize foods role in my life-fuel not comfort.

    Nolasmurf, so happy that your daughter will be well for her Bowl performance!

    SaraBell- stay warm!

    I just finished planting the last spring bulbs as the snow began to come down. I love the promise of new beautiful flowers after the winter. By the time those flowers come up, I will be at goal. That realization was a joyful moment for me.
  • to all my alternative buddies: how do you get the lumps/chunks out of your protidiet/protithin hot chocolate?
  • Thanks all for the well wishes for Katie! She works so hard and gets so down when she has a set back. This kid is amazing (I know we all say hat about our kids) she's so goal driven and tries to do everything. I have to remind her to slow down!

    Sitting here enjoying a coffee and EAS cafe caramel mixed. Such a yummy treat for the chilly morning!
  • Quote: to all my alternative buddies: how do you get the lumps/chunks out of your protidiet/protithin hot chocolate?
    I just mix the heck out of it with a whisk. I also put the water in first, then add the powder so none gets stuck at the bottom. And I add more water than the packet calls for.
  • Good morning everyone. Another day off work, schools closed again due to ice. I haven't left my house for four days. Gotta get out today and get some veggies. Yesterday I spent several hours going through the recipe threads trying to come up with something new to cook. I'm a pretty picky eater and pretty much eat the same thing everyday. Sometimes I think it's just easier to eat the same thing so I don't focus on food too much. When I do make something different it's like a flavor explosion. LOL

    I used to really enjoy watching the "Food Network" I can't do it any more...

    Anyway, wishing everyone a successful day.
  • Quote: By the time those flowers come up, I will be at goal. That realization was a joyful moment for me.
    What a nice way to reward yourself unexpectedly! It's interesting psychologically. You planted something in the ground today, which - in several months - will emerge beautifully, having shed its husk and grown stronger. Much like your own journey should be! Congrats!
  • OK - Red Letter Day for me, albeit a very small one! After wandering lost for not quite two months, I have finally lost one pound below where I was when I wandered off.

    What that does for me is give me impetus to push on - I am no longer dealing with the weight I had already lost, with staying the same. Today is a new day and I am one pound less, finally, than I was the day before.

    Look out world. I have 27 pounds to Onderland and our wedding anniversary is on the 27 January. My new goal.

    Thinking of numbers that work well together, anyone heard from 65X65? I miss her calm and wise supporting advice. Know she is dealing with her beloved mother's death, but if anyone is in contact with her, please send along warm thoughts.
  • Hello
    when I search "proti diet" Ideal Protein comes up. Is it the same product?
  • Justdoinit: welcome to onderland. Just think: Your weight never has to start with a "2" again!

    Quote: Hello
    when I search "proti diet" Ideal Protein comes up. Is it the same product?
    Try one word: Protidiet.
    Nashua nutrition is a good source for products, as well.

    Quote: Lisa, Ruthann and Sarita, it is funny, I do not miss the carb food- I miss avocado and olives. I do think IP changes your food preferences, it has also helped me realize foods role in my life-fuel not comfort.
    It sure does! I worked guac into one of my early P3 breakfasts b/c I too missed avocado.
    My first fun meal was nachos...because I missed cheese and avocado. My friend who lost 50 on IP has never regained her taste for cheese. That probably would have been a good thing for me, as well.

    Quote: to all my alternative buddies: how do you get the lumps/chunks out of your protidiet/protithin hot chocolate?
    Do you have an IP shaker?
    Definitely shake first then heat. If not, use the whisk method susie suggested. But head after it is smooth.
  • Thank you
  • Quote: Hope everything with your daughter was okay. Just wanted to tell you that you look great! I haven't been on the boards much due to crazy hectic schedules at this time of year, but your picture looks like a whole new you--CONGRATS.

    I am celebrating One-Der-Land this week. Never thought that 4 pounds would mean more than any other 4 pounds, but I am dancing in the hallways And I "shopped" for a holiday outfit in the back of my closet. Found a great outfit I had worn several years and pounds ago, and truly it is a little loose! I could not have done this without all of your support, encouragement, advice, and RECIPES!

    Have a great day, Dee
    Congrats, that's wonderful news and definitely dance-in-the-hallways worthy!
  • Congratulations JustDoinIt (Dee) - you are doing great and in the one hundreds. I am down myself today week 6 2.4 lbs for a total of 24 lbs. Thank you for sharing your story. Sometimes we all need to just hold on more day.
  • thanks, ladies.
  • Quote: I am celebrating One-Der-Land this week. Never thought that 4 pounds would mean more than any other 4 pounds, but I am dancing in the hallways
    Congrats Justdoinit! I can't wait until I reach one-der-land!!