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Hi. I am new to this so I apologize if I seem like rookie! I started on IP about 2 weeks ago. This is my second go at it. The first was 2 years ago. I did great, lost 17 lbs. And the weight came back after a hysterectomy last fall. This time, the first week I lost 5 lbs and the second only 2. I have to say that my coach is not very informative. Most of the information that I have gained has been online. Also, the chiropractor office I am using (the only one in town that offers anything like this) uses Healthwise products instead if IP. They tell me that they are very similar, only Healthwise is less expensive. Any thoughts? I also use MyFitnessPal to track my exercise and food. My biggest problem is staying on track. None of my family struggle with weight so it is hard to find meals that are suitable to everyone.

I'm very happy to now be a part of this community. Thanks for you support and hopefully I can help others too!

my 5th week wi was better than expected!!! i lost 10.4lbs---this food plan is amazing!!!:dizzy:

I weighed in today. It was my 6th weigh in. I lost 1.5 this week. I have had amazing weeks and small ones. I started on May 1, and have lost 25 pounds. I was already exercising very aggressively and my dr recommended I try IP as I was not having any weight loss despite all the working out. So I have struggled since my activity level is quite a bit higher than the calories on this plan. I quite frankly cannot function on the level of calories that the plan has. My coach has had me incorporate additional proteins into my lunch meals and a protein snack. I am adding in natural proteins and not more packets although I imagine that would be okay as well. I enjoy reading the posts. We can do this!

Oh yeah, I am new and not very good at the posts yet. I tried a new exercise last night. :yoga:

WHo knew I could get so sweaty and tired moving so slowly! What a workout. My ribs were even sore this morning.

I sorta forgot about this thread! Oops :) I started 5.26 and lost 16 pounds the first week, then 1.5, then 4.5 last week. My WI is Friday. I hit 262.2 last Thursday but now the scale is stuck at 264.4 since Friday. So frustrating. But I was upped to 5 packets a day due to losing way more lean mass than I should have (my coach prefers a 2:1 fat:lean loss ratio; I lost 10 pounds of fat but 9 of lean mass). Plus, though I am 100% on plan I still get hungry a lot and feel really weak. I haven't even had any of the restricted veggies, just select.

But since I am insulin resistant my doctor said that if loss didn't go the way we expected I may need Metformin to help level out my blood sugar and help my liver. So that starts as soon as my prescription is in. I hope that helps.

Tamila, Is your doctor your coach? I am wondering how you know you are insulin resistant. I kept starting and quitting IP because I was tired and weak and foggy-headed. My coach kept telling me to eat less and after several weeks of feeling this way, would always quit then the weight came back. It was very frustrating as I know several people who did IP for a few months, lost all their weight, look amazing and it made me feel like such a complete loser for not sticking with it. I truely believe my metabolism is different than the other people who have such an easy time on the diet. I literally cried cause I didn't want to quit IP but felt so awful.

We have the same starting weight. goal, and height!! I am having the same results you are!! I am getting anxious though to lose those last few pounds so mentally it has been harder...I am just ready to get to my goal!!

Isn't that awesome! I'm pushing to get there. It's so close I can feel it!! Let's keep up with each other!

I will definitely follow you...I sometimes get discouraged because I think it isn't coming off fast enough since I started at a lower weight but seeing your numbers made me realize I am right on track!

I feel so bad for you kcandponies: Have you had your blood sugars or thyroid tested? You may need the Alternative IP Plan - that includes more food (for those that are diabetic or whose bodies do not react well to the very low calories of Regular IP Plan). It includes 1 fruit serving, 1 low fat dairy serving, and 1 starch serving. I had to use it after 3 months or so when my body was not feeling well and I had a big stall - my coach thought I might need more food, and it was just the ticket for me even though I've never had any blood sugar issues.
Possibly worth looking into...
Liana

This is not IP using alternative products, it is an actual IP Program through all phases.

Thanks, yes all my levels are normal except I have high cholesterol. I did not try the alternate plan, I didn't know about it until the second time I tried IP. I may dust myself off and try once again to get back on plan. I don't want to have a serving of bread though, and I don't like dairy. If I can use almond or coconut milk (unsweetened) and fruit, I would be fine. Maybe I can have a serving of carrots instead of bread once in a while? Refined carbs make me ravenous, which makes me think I am insulin resistant, but don't know how to be tested.

http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/blood-glucose
Description of the two kinds of blood glucose tests that you will get.

I don't like milk, but did/do use greek yogourt and cheese for my dairy. When I want milk I use Almond. You could try it, making sure that the alternate choice has similar nutrient levels as milk - calcium, protein, fats - like skim.

Liana

I had the a1c test and landed in insulin resistant / pre-diabetic range. It was really hard emotionally, as I have been KILLING myself trying to lose weight for 4 years. But I do feel light headed and crappy all the time. If the Metformin doesn't help I may need to talk to my coach & doc yet again. I just feel like I am always the exception to the rule and it is so frustrating!

Tamila I certainly understand your frustration with feeling like no plan or diet rule makes the difference.

I have always suspected insulin resistance/sensitivity but my doctors would never test or talk about it because they deem it "sub-clinical".

I dont know if your doctor has any insight on natural support for insulin, but I have been hearing great things about cinnamon bark but it can be overused so I would like to talk to a doc before I use it.

Right now I'm pairing the IP and Metformin; we'll see if that levels out the blood sugar and helps with the lightheaded and dizziness. If not I'll see what steps she wants to take next.