IP Daily Chat
 

:welcome2:
Welcome back to the Daily Chat thread - post your plans for today, share what's been happening, ask questions!

Some forum lingo:
NSV = Non-scale victory
TOM = time of the month
WI = Weigh-in
WF = Walden Farms
OP = on plan

Bookmarking:
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Consider making it a bookmark or a favorite in your browser so you can come back easily to get your RDA of Ideal Protein information.

Information for newbies:
Check the sticky page (top of forum, above all the topics) for lots of good information and please read here before asking what might be a frequently asked question: Information on Ideal Protein phases (1-4), IP Ultimate List Recipes, FAQ, Newbie Guide, Exercise, and other Important Threads,
and here are the most recent Ideal Protein Protocol sheets

And before you cheat, read this thread:
The Real Cost of Cheating on Ideal Protein

Before starting new threads: spend some time reading the forum. Most new threads are duplicates, triplicates, quadruplicates. Folks who are the most successful, make time for research/reading.

More Recipes Here Mix'n in the kitchen...Recipes from the Rainbow
MiX'N' iN THE KiTCH'N.... Recipes from the Rainbow Volume 2
Fun with Ideal Protein Packets
Fun with Veggie Purees!
Ideal Protein Diet Recipes #4
Tips and Recipes from the Incredible Weight Loss Center

For those looking for alternative products
Here is a thread with tons of info. Spend some time in it. http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/idea...phase-1-a.html
And here is a link to a chart to help you choose appropriate products

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Progress photos
Mini-Goal Photo Album.

Other helpful links related to the Ideal Protein Dr. Chanh Tran Tien's website

Lisa, I want to thank you for all the great information! This site has tremendously helped me to figure out the IP diet! So again, thank you for all you do!

Week #1 -5.0 lbs and -4 1/4" YAY!!!:cheer::cheer::cheer:

Way to go, Janelstpe!

Originally Posted by Janelstpe:
Week #1 -5.0 lbs and -4 1/4" YAY!!!:cheer::cheer::cheer:

Congratulations! The 1st WI is so exciting :D


I'm on spring break this week, so I thought it would be a good time to add some exercise back into my daily routine. I had a lovely brisk walk w/my sis over the weekend, and I dusted off one of my Leslie Sansome Walk at Home DVD's and did a couple of miles already this morning. According to my Fitbit, I was only "very active" for 18 minutes of those 2 miles. Sheesh -no wonder I found weight loss so slow before!

Have a lovely day everyone! I shall be at home doing my best to ignore the SNOW that fell overnight

Janelstpe - great start! Great motivation to keep on going :)

Just had my initial consultation with IP and it went terribly. The clinic was totally disorganized. All of the paperwork they gave to me was from 2011, and I know from looking on the protocol sheets posted on this site that there is more recent information. They also gave me a supplement that is supposedly no longer used by IP as it is not FDA approved. I have a call in to the clinic to get my money back and to return my food. I have a consultation scheduled tomorrow at another clinic near by and am praying for better results.

Originally Posted by dcs0826:
Just had my initial consultation with IP and it went terribly. The clinic was totally disorganized. All of the paperwork they gave to me was from 2011, and I know from looking on the protocol sheets posted on this site that there is more recent information. They also gave me a supplement that is supposedly no longer used by IP as it is not FDA approved. I have a call in to the clinic to get my money back and to return my food. I have a consultation scheduled tomorrow at another clinic near by and am praying for better results.

:crossed: on getting a refund and for the other clinic to be better prepared and more updated, etc. I am sorry you had to deal with that!

Originally Posted by amandie:
:crossed: on getting a refund and for the other clinic to be better prepared and more updated, etc. I am sorry you had to deal with that!

Thanks. I really hope I am able to get a refund. I have spoken with the coach from the clinic I am going to tomorrow over the phone and she sounds pretty knowledgeable.

My clinic had a couple of days grace period so you could think about it. They do not take anyone who is not a 10 on a 1 to 10 scale of being motivated. They almost passed on me because I am fairly laid back and my motivation was more for pain relief than losing weight. I feel IP is a good anti inflammatory diet so that was my motivation. The WL is a good side effect.

Originally Posted by dcs0826:
Just had my initial consultation with IP and it went terribly. The clinic was totally disorganized. All of the paperwork they gave to me was from 2011, and I know from looking on the protocol sheets posted on this site that there is more recent information. They also gave me a supplement that is supposedly no longer used by IP as it is not FDA approved. I have a call in to the clinic to get my money back and to return my food. I have a consultation scheduled tomorrow at another clinic near by and am praying for better results.

I hope you contact IP to let them know about this clinic. The only way they have of knowing that clinics aren't doing it right is if someone tells them.
Good luck tomorrow!
I learned on this site to ask tons of questions before I picked my clinic.
I'm contemplating going to another clinic if the stall doesn't break in 2 weeks. I'll be phone interviewing with a list of questions before I go ANYWHERE. Some things that were important to me early-on are not nearly as important anymore (being able to buy individual products, for example - I have quite an IP pantry!)

Way to go Janelstpe! I believe this diet becomes easy with that kind of motivation!

I just had my weigh in and I believe it is the biggest since I've been doing IP and definitely the biggest since I've been going to a coach....down 3.5 lbs! And I thought I'd slow down as I neared my goal....Elated!

Originally Posted by Janelstpe:
Week #1 -5.0 lbs and -4 1/4" YAY!!!:cheer::cheer::cheer:

Woo-Hoo!! Great job!! :dance:

Why isn't lamb on the P1 protein list? Is it considered too fatty?

Hello everyone :). I just want to share my happiness. I WI yesterday, I started jan 29, 2014, I lost 15 lbs ! Still a long way to go but thank you everyone for nice words of encouragement and very helpful tips.have a blessed week :>..

Originally Posted by dcs0826:
Just had my initial consultation with IP and it went terribly. The clinic was totally disorganized. All of the paperwork they gave to me was from 2011, and I know from looking on the protocol sheets posted on this site that there is more recent information. They also gave me a supplement that is supposedly no longer used by IP as it is not FDA approved. I have a call in to the clinic to get my money back and to return my food. I have a consultation scheduled tomorrow at another clinic near by and am praying for better results.

The same thing happened to me. Fortunately I found another clinic and things are working out much better. As Lisa said, report this clinic to IP and demand your money back.

On a side note, I pulled a Strawberry RTD out of the fridge yesterday to have for lunch. I got it from the old clinic. It had an expire date of 3/12/13. This is the 3rd thing that I have found that was expired from the start bag that I paid for. Threw it away. :mad: So glad I don't go there any more.

Has anyone found that their skin has gotten really dry on this diet? I'm going on week 3 and my lips, hands, and the inside of my nose is super dry. I know it's a bad winter but I usually don't get like this. My diet used to be really high in fat before IP so I was thinking that had something to do with it.

Hello everyone. So I started IP using alternatives today. So far, I have had an EAS Carb Control RTD shake, romaine with 2 cups of veggies, and a Muscle Milk 100 RTD. And lots of water! For dinner, I am going to have some broiled tilapia with 2 cups of zucchini. I plan on picking up some Quest Chocolate Peanut Butter bars on my way home from work so I can have one as a snack, and I plan to place an order with Nashua Nutrition tonight so I can make sure to have some variety in my non-restricted items.

I think I am in need of a little pep talk and some reassurance that this CAN be done long-term and with a busy lifestyle! I work full time and have two young boys who are very active with school and extra-curricular sports. Before starting this diet, I am ashamed to admit that we ate almost every weekend meal out and even a few during the week. I want this to work and I will make it work because I have finally realized that I am worth it! And my kids deserve to have a healthy Mom who feels good about herself, is willing to get out there and run around with them, and who will actually get IN a picture with them instead of hiding behind the camera.

I KNOW this plan will work...but as the day wears on, that negative self-talk and doubt is creeping in. Would love to hear from those of you on this diet long-term and how you make it work with a busy lifestyle.

By the way, I LOVE this forum...although new here, I researched and read (and read and read some more) about the diet before starting, and the info and encouragement found here can not be beat. Thank you!!

P.S. Do you know why pork tenderloin is acceptable but a lean cut pork chop is not?

And we can have tuna, right?

Originally Posted by MarylandMom:
Hello everyone. So I started IP using alternatives today. So far, I have had an EAS Carb Control RTD shake, romaine with 2 cups of veggies, and a Muscle Milk 100 RTD. And lots of water! For dinner, I am going to have some broiled tilapia with 2 cups of zucchini. I plan on picking up some Quest Chocolate Peanut Butter bars on my way home from work so I can have one as a snack, and I plan to place an order with Nashua Nutrition tonight so I can make sure to have some variety in my non-restricted items.

I think I am in need of a little pep talk and some reassurance that this CAN be done long-term and with a busy lifestyle! I work full time and have two young boys who are very active with school and extra-curricular sports. Before starting this diet, I am ashamed to admit that we ate almost every weekend meal out and even a few during the week. I want this to work and I will make it work because I have finally realized that I am worth it! And my kids deserve to have a healthy Mom who feels good about herself, is willing to get out there and run around with them, and who will actually get IN a picture with them instead of hiding behind the camera.

I KNOW this plan will work...but as the day wears on, that negative self-talk and doubt is creeping in. Would love to hear from those of you on this diet long-term and how you make it work with a busy lifestyle.

By the way, I LOVE this forum...although new here, I researched and read (and read and read some more) about the diet before starting, and the info and encouragement found here can not be beat. Thank you!!

P.S. I love Montreal Steak Seasoning, but it says it has 1 carb in 1/4 cup. Is that a complete no-go?

And do you know why pork tenderloin is acceptable but a lean cut pork chop is not?

And we can have tuna, right?

Speaking as someone who is now in maintenance... who the heck eats a 1/4c of steak spice??! use a 1/2 tsp on your tenderloin or even your veggies and you won't have any carb effect. Re: pork chop - because most people eat those lovely crispy fatty edges on their bbq'd chop without even thinking about it. If the chop is cheaper - trim all fat off before cooking then go for it. Yes to tuna.

Hang in there and retrain the self-talk to positives, mix it up with your veggies (a whole 2 cups of zucchini sounds pretty dull, chop in red peppers, celery, green onion, and add hot sauce & soy sauce - yum!) and you WILL make it. All of us on here are a great fund of knowledge and support and experience so visit & comment often!
Liana :grouphug:

Hi Everyone - I've decided to end my experimentation with alternative products and go back to all IP for my last 12 pounds. Since I started using alternatives (things like Muscle Milk, Quest Bars, Simply Protein Bars, ChocoRite) I've just stalled out, haven't really lost anything at all in the past six weeks.

It's not that those products are wrong, I researched extensively to find things like that could be used as less expensive replacements for the IP packages with the same or similar nutrient values, but it seems that when I went off the IP products, that mentally I gave myself license for little cheats here and there. That will be fine for maintenance perhaps, but I really want to get to my goal, and I think using alternatives turned into a psychological barrier of sorts for me.

Have a great day everyone!

Originally Posted by sapphire83:
Has anyone found that their skin has gotten really dry on this diet? I'm going on week 3 and my lips, hands, and the inside of my nose is super dry. I know it's a bad winter but I usually don't get like this. My diet used to be really high in fat before IP so I was thinking that had something to do with it.

My skin is VERY dry, too! I was thinking diet, but who knows. I live in California...so we have not had a bad winter at all. Maybe it's because we haven't had any rain!

Originally Posted by Janelstpe:
Week #1 -5.0 lbs and -4 1/4" YAY!!!:cheer::cheer::cheer:

Nice job!!!

Originally Posted by Vippysue:
Way to go Janelstpe! I believe this diet becomes easy with that kind of motivation!

I just had my weigh in and I believe it is the biggest since I've been doing IP and definitely the biggest since I've been going to a coach....down 3.5 lbs! And I thought I'd slow down as I neared my goal....Elated!

Wow!!! That is awesome! Super happy for you!!!

Originally Posted by Panya:
Hello everyone :). I just want to share my happiness. I WI yesterday, I started jan 29, 2014, I lost 15 lbs ! Still a long way to go but thank you everyone for nice words of encouragement and very helpful tips.have a blessed week :>..

Great job Panya!!!

Originally Posted by sapphire83:
Has anyone found that their skin has gotten really dry on this diet? I'm going on week 3 and my lips, hands, and the inside of my nose is super dry. I know it's a bad winter but I usually don't get like this. My diet used to be really high in fat before IP so I was thinking that had something to do with it.

Yes! I have noticed my skin is very dry too. I have never in my life had so much split skin by my fingertips. I also noticed my hands are very dryer than normal as well. On top of that, I wear contacts and my eyes are especially dry. I drink a metric ton of water, but that hasn't helped. This is my second time doing the diet and my second time with dry eyes and skin so I definitely attribute it to the diet. I keep lotion nearby all the time, rub tea tree oil into the split skin on my fingers and keep lens rewetting solution handy for my eyes.

Originally Posted by dcs0826:
Just had my initial consultation with IP and it went terribly. The clinic was totally disorganized. All of the paperwork they gave to me was from 2011, and I know from looking on the protocol sheets posted on this site that there is more recent information. They also gave me a supplement that is supposedly no longer used by IP as it is not FDA approved. I have a call in to the clinic to get my money back and to return my food. I have a consultation scheduled tomorrow at another clinic near by and am praying for better results.

Sorry you had to go through this! My coach is super organized with everything. I was VERY impressed! I'm thankful that he is this way because if he wasn't...I probably would not have done IP. He's the only one in the Sacramento area...which is weird considering we're the capital of California and densely populated. He has also started 3 other IP offices in the San Francisco area, but wanted to move away where it isn't so absurdly expensive to live. Anyhow, good luck!

And CALL Corp IP...they really do need to know about this.

Originally Posted by sapphire83:
Has anyone found that their skin has gotten really dry on this diet? I'm going on week 3 and my lips, hands, and the inside of my nose is super dry. I know it's a bad winter but I usually don't get like this. My diet used to be really high in fat before IP so I was thinking that had something to do with it.

Very important to make sure you are getting the required amounts of fats EVOO/ grapeseed oil in AND make sure you take enough Omegas too. That will help. Drink your full 8 glasses or more of water and slather on the body lotion. Keep showers warm, not HOT - that dries skin as well.
I had trouble with the skin at the corners of my thumbnails cracking deeply. Just had to Krazyglue them. Yep, that works - surgeons use a similar glue in some wounds to keep them closed. That stage did pass though.
Hope it helps ;)
Liana

Originally Posted by MarylandMom:

I think I am in need of a little pep talk and some reassurance that this CAN be done long-term and with a busy lifestyle! I work full time and have two young boys who are very active with school and extra-curricular sports. Before starting this diet, I am ashamed to admit that we ate almost every weekend meal out and even a few during the week. I want this to work and I will make it work because I have finally realized that I am worth it! And my kids deserve to have a healthy Mom who feels good about herself, is willing to get out there and run around with them, and who will actually get IN a picture with them instead of hiding behind the camera.

I can speak to the busy lifestyle question! I work 4 days and have two small kids - one with lots of extracurriculars and other in day care, so plenty of running around. I have found that planning and prep work are essential to skipping the drive-through.

Breakfast is easy since I just grab a shake on my way out the door.

Lunch - I prepare two salads at a time in two 7-cup Pyrex bowls with lids. So on Sunday I make lunches for Mon and Tues and on Tues night I make lunches for Weds and Thurs.

Dinner -I love meals that I can throw in the oven all at once, such as a pork tenderloin with roasted veggies (I toss in baked potatoes for the rest of the family at the same time). While they cook I can supervise homework, bathe the little one, or even run out and pick up DD from an activity. The microwave is great for steaming veggies - plus I've read that many veggies keep their nutrients better in the microwave than being steamed on the stovetop. I think the key is to purchase meats that you will realistically be able to prepare on a weeknight.

Originally Posted by GettinHealthyNow:
Hi Everyone - I've decided to end my experimentation with alternative products and go back to all IP for my last 12 pounds. Since I started using alternatives (things like Muscle Milk, Quest Bars, Simply Protein Bars, ChocoRite) I've just stalled out, haven't really lost anything at all in the past six weeks.

It's not that those products are wrong, I researched extensively to find things like that could be used as less expensive replacements for the IP packages with the same or similar nutrient values, but it seems that when I went off the IP products, that mentally I gave myself license for little cheats here and there. That will be fine for maintenance perhaps, but I really want to get to my goal, and I think using alternatives turned into a psychological barrier of sorts for me.

Have a great day everyone!

Thanks for posting this. I, because of the cost, have wanted to move to alternatives, but have hesitated just for the reason you said. I'm getting close to goal, so I'll hang in there and perhaps use them on maintenance as well.

Originally Posted by trinny:
I can speak to the busy lifestyle question! I work 4 days and have two small kids - one with lots of extracurriculars and other in day care, so plenty of running around. I have found that planning and prep work are essential to skipping the drive-through.

Breakfast is easy since I just grab a shake on my way out the door.

Lunch - I prepare two salads at a time in two 7-cup Pyrex bowls with lids. So on Sunday I make lunches for Mon and Tues and on Tues night I make lunches for Weds and Thurs.

Dinner -I love meals that I can throw in the oven all at once, such as a pork tenderloin with roasted veggies (I toss in baked potatoes for the rest of the family at the same time). While they cook I can supervise homework, bathe the little one, or even run out and pick up DD from an activity. The microwave is great for steaming veggies - plus I've read that many veggies keep their nutrients better in the microwave than being steamed on the stovetop. I think the key is to purchase meats that you will realistically be able to prepare on a weeknight.

Yes same here - full time working mom of two very busy kids. We are on the go every night. Most evenings I get home at 5ish, throw dinner down their throats then it's off to practices, games, dance classes, whatever. And my husband works nights, so it's all on me. Life before IP was the same as you noted- all too often through the drivethrough. Meal planning ahead of time is key, and the crockpot is my best friend... but sometimes life gets in the way. When that happens, a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store has replaced the drivethrough for me, and is just as fast. I always have a bag of spinach in the fridge, which takes literally 3 minutes to saute up. Dinner - done.

Originally Posted by GettinHealthyNow:
Yes same here - full time working mom of two very busy kids. We are on the go every night. Most evenings I get home at 5ish, throw dinner down their throats then it's off to practices, games, dance classes, whatever. And my husband works nights, so it's all on me. Life before IP was the same as you noted- all too often through the drivethrough. Meal planning ahead of time is key, and the crockpot is my best friend... but sometimes life gets in the way. When that happens, a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store has replaced the drivethrough for me, and is just as fast. I always have a bag of spinach in the fridge, which takes literally 3 minutes to saute up. Dinner - done.

Yes, I owe an enormous debt of gratitude to whomever invented the grocery rotisserie chicken!

Oh, and omelets are also a quick and easy weeknight meal that are on plan.

I've made a few meals in advance, too, and then just heated them up. Tonight I'm having a shepherd's pie (using mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes) that I assembled yesterday. I've also made a frittata in advance and then heated it up for dinner. That was good since it had lots of veggies inside it so I didn't have to make lots of side dishes.

Weigh In Day
 

I'm new here and trying to figure it all out. I've been on I.P. since 01/20/14. Today's weigh-in results: Total loss, so far: 44lbs. and 28in. Finally. Something that works for me. Happy Day! :D

Originally Posted by HulaChic:
Sorry you had to go through this! My coach is super organized with everything. I was VERY impressed! I'm thankful that he is this way because if he wasn't...I probably would not have done IP. He's the only one in the Sacramento area...which is weird considering we're the capital of California and densely populated. He has also started 3 other IP offices in the San Francisco area, but wanted to move away where it isn't so absurdly expensive to live. Anyhow, good luck!

And CALL Corp IP...they really do need to know about this.

Sounds like you have a great coach! I went back to the clinic later this afternoon and demanded a refund..I got all but $50 back which is nice, but I am still going to call IP to report this clinic and request a full refund. I really hope tomorrow's experience at the new clinic goes better! Thanks for all of the support everyone!

Originally Posted by Shelzie911:
I'm new here and trying to figure it all out. I've been on I.P. since 01/20/14. Today's weigh-in results: Total loss, so far: 44lbs. and 28in. Finally. Something that works for me. Happy Day! :D

Welcome and congratulation! Glad that IP is working for you :yay:

Thanks for the replies regarding dry skin.

Originally Posted by MarylandMom:
I think I am in need of a little pep talk and some reassurance that this CAN be done long-term and with a busy lifestyle! I work full time and have two young boys who are very active with school and extra-curricular sports. Before starting this diet, I am ashamed to admit that we ate almost every weekend meal out and even a few during the week. I want this to work and I will make it work because I have finally realized that I am worth it! And my kids deserve to have a healthy Mom who feels good about herself, is willing to get out there and run around with them, and who will actually get IN a picture with them instead of hiding behind the camera.

Welcome! I am from MD, as well. This certainly CAN BE DONE! You ARE worth it, and so are your kids, as they will learn TONS from your efforts here! Try prepping and pre-cooking as much as possible during your down time- weekends, less busy evenings, etc. Rely on the crock pot when you can, too, and keep lots of veggies and proteins on hand. Eggs are always a quick go-to for dinner, and the rotisserie chicken idea has saved me a number of times! If you ever get the urge to hit the drive through on an especially busy day, grab a chicken instead! Good luck!

Originally Posted by GettinHealthyNow:
Hi Everyone - I've decided to end my experimentation with alternative products and go back to all IP for my last 12 pounds. Since I started using alternatives (things like Muscle Milk, Quest Bars, Simply Protein Bars, ChocoRite) I've just stalled out, haven't really lost anything at all in the past six weeks.

It's not that those products are wrong, I researched extensively to find things like that could be used as less expensive replacements for the IP packages with the same or similar nutrient values, but it seems that when I went off the IP products, that mentally I gave myself license for little cheats here and there. That will be fine for maintenance perhaps, but I really want to get to my goal, and I think using alternatives turned into a psychological barrier of sorts for me.

Good luck!

Originally Posted by Shelzie911:
I'm new here and trying to figure it all out. I've been on I.P. since 01/20/14. Today's weigh-in results: Total loss, so far: 44lbs. and 28in. Finally. Something that works for me. Happy Day! :D

Congrats! You have come so far on your journey!

Originally Posted by dcs0826:
Just had my initial consultation with IP and it went terribly. The clinic was totally disorganized. All of the paperwork they gave to me was from 2011, and I know from looking on the protocol sheets posted on this site that there is more recent information. They also gave me a supplement that is supposedly no longer used by IP as it is not FDA approved. I have a call in to the clinic to get my money back and to return my food. I have a consultation scheduled tomorrow at another clinic near by and am praying for better results.

If you can't get your money back could you not just keep the food to use now with your new clinic? I wasn't lucky enough to get a welcome pack with samples but I also only pay for the food I buy, no additional fees and we are considered members for life. Do others pay additional fees? I pay about $29 a box.

Originally Posted by MarylandMom:
Hello everyone. So I started IP using alternatives today. So far, I have had an EAS Carb Control RTD shake, romaine with 2 cups of veggies, and a Muscle Milk 100 RTD. And lots of water! For dinner, I am going to have some broiled tilapia with 2 cups of zucchini. I plan on picking up some Quest Chocolate Peanut Butter bars on my way home from work so I can have one as a snack, and I plan to place an order with Nashua Nutrition tonight so I can make sure to have some variety in my non-restricted items.

I think I am in need of a little pep talk and some reassurance that this CAN be done long-term and with a busy lifestyle! I work full time and have two young boys who are very active with school and extra-curricular sports. Before starting this diet, I am ashamed to admit that we ate almost every weekend meal out and even a few during the week. I want this to work and I will make it work because I have finally realized that I am worth it! And my kids deserve to have a healthy Mom who feels good about herself, is willing to get out there and run around with them, and who will actually get IN a picture with them instead of hiding behind the camera.

I KNOW this plan will work...but as the day wears on, that negative self-talk and doubt is creeping in. Would love to hear from those of you on this diet long-term and how you make it work with a busy lifestyle.

By the way, I LOVE this forum...although new here, I researched and read (and read and read some more) about the diet before starting, and the info and encouragement found here can not be beat. Thank you!!

P.S. Do you know why pork tenderloin is acceptable but a lean cut pork chop is not?

And we can have tuna, right?

I am a single mom of 3 active daughters, soccer, dance, gymnastics, I serve on the PTA at one school am chairmen of the policy council on another, I work full time as a teacher, I also go to school (online) fulltime. I have managed this diet quite successfully. I like raw veggies though so that makes a difference because when I'm in a hurry I just grab some sweet bell peppers and go! LOL If I can do this anyone can because I HATE HATE HATE cooking.

Originally Posted by dcs0826:
Sounds like you have a great coach! I went back to the clinic later this afternoon and demanded a refund..I got all but $50 back which is nice, but I am still going to call IP to report this clinic and request a full refund. I really hope tomorrow's experience at the new clinic goes better! Thanks for all of the support everyone!

Why did they keep $50? I guess there needs to be a profit somewhere! Good luck on the next consultation! You're obviously smart and willing to stand up for yourself when something doesn't seem right. Can't wait for you to start, too!

My WI #3 is this Wed...and I am looking forward to it. Of course I want to lose big numbers, but I am just so happy to be moving in the direction of lowering my weight, feeling better, and hopefully reducing my insulin resistance!

Not sure how to feel today. Went for weigh in, numbers are great, down 3.2lbs, lost 3 inches in my waist, but when doc did my body analysis most of what I lost was lean muscle, he says I'm on the border of being out of ketosis and I'm not sure what I did wrong! I wen to applebees last night but literally all I ate was a steak that I asked for no oil or seasoning on. I have been sick, but I managed through the illness to stay OP. I haven't done anything outside of whats allowed, how could I possibly be dangerously close to being out of ketosis? Guess I won't eat out again since that's all I can think of that's different. I feel good about my weight and inches numbers but losing fat and being in ketosis is the whole point... weight could it have been the lemon in my water?