Oh thanks!
 

So glad for all the supportive vibes and good recipe ideas :smug:. Now I need to get some oatmeal packets...I only have shakes and soups ( doing IP alternative). Keeping the faith and loving the summer energy here in Portland Oregon where it does not get dark until close to 10pm.

Congratulations!
 

Yeah for you :carrot: I am right behind you by a week. Keep on posting and inspiring :hug:

Good morning everyone,
Still paying for my weekend cheat. I still have 2lbs of the 6 I gained last weekend. I am proud of myself though because I have been exposed to several family dinners and situations where I would have loved to cheat and haven't. One of my challenges is not eating any of the foods that my teenage kids have. I know some people eliminate any temptations from their home but, just because I am overweight doesn't mean everyone else can't enjoy good food. I had my older son and his wife over for dinner last night and it was a true challenge to pass the avocado and cheese but, I did. Yay me:carrot:

http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/word/wel...y-emoticon.gif Sillysilv! Great 1st week loss! Get your mind back focused! This isn't easy at all, it is so hard, but you can do it! We are all here to support you. :hug:

http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/valentin...y-emoticon.gif Thank you my beautiful friend! I appreciate you standing up for me. Please don't be sorry! Remember the motto... Don't let a few "bad apples" spoil the whole tree!

YES we are going to get to our healthy weight before we know it...walking arm and arm girlfriend! ;)

Thank you so much for your kind words and support NaeNae, I appreciate you so much! http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/hug/hug-2.gif

ChipnDip~ Just wanted to tell you that just seeing your posts makes me SMILE!

I agree 100%! That is why I decided to go on IP rather than Atkins, South Beach, Carb Nite, etc...etc.. I needed something with more structure. Now, I am not a follow the paper protocol "exactly as written" kind of girl, I do make exceptions to the rules in order for me to stay for the long haul. Not huge exceptions, and NEVER an all out cheat, but small, tiny adjustments that for me I feel are necessary. NOT saying that is right for eveyone, but for me it is a MUST.

When you go on DR Tran Tien Chanh's webite... Here is the link in case anyone wants to check it out. Awesome website with so much information about this program! ---->http://www.trantiendiet.com/site/spip.php?rubrique27 he himself says that "The aim is not to follow the strictest diet possible, but rather to go on an effective diet that you’ll be able to stick with as long as possible under the best conditions."

By the way, I am so happy you are here! :hug:

Way to go!!!!!!that's awesome:carrot:

http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/word/gli...y-emoticon.gif Dangeron! So happy that you found us! Good luck on your 9 week WI today! Can't wait to hear how GREAT you do!! http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/happy/gi...y-emoticon.gif

I agree! Love all these cute lil tickers! :)

Penny! That is just awesome! http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/happy/gi...y-emoticon.gif You are doing it girl! :carrot:

Water makes such a huge difference in the fat mobilization process! Our livers are 95% water. And, since our livers are so important in this process, we want to keep them running at 100% full operating function! If we even get the slightest bit dehydrated, our kidneys will not function at their full capacity, so our livers will have to pick up the slack...which means they will not be functioning at full fat mobilization capacity! And water is also even MORE crucial to those following a low carb diet. So yes...Drink that water ladies!!

13 lbs in 3 weeks is amazing! Here's to focus and determination!!:dancer:

KK! There you are! http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/mi...y-emoticon.gif Girl you can say that again...YIKES! But we wont get into that hot mess...lol Ok, now, get those big girl panties pulled up and let's get this fat stomping on the road! Costco had the PP drinks on sale for only 19.99 last week. Killer deal! I wish I had bought more. I have been drinking the full 11 oz and losing just fine.

Oh my friend how you brighten my day...http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/fr...y-emoticon.gif You are doing an AMAZING job and you are an incredible inspiration to me! I couldn't do this without you by my side! You are taking the bull by the horns and showing it who's boss! I am so happy you were able to ditch those horrible blood pressure meds! I can't wait till I can say the same thing...that is just so fantastico!! :carrot:

PS.. I feel like I have to justify every comment I make for some odd reason...silly, I know, but here goes.... NO, I am not suggesting to ANYONE that they drink the entire 11 oz carton of the Premier Protein shakes and not halve it in order to abide by the protocol. I'm just stating that this is what I have been choosing to do and it is working for me. Please everyone use your own judgement and come to your own decision on what's working for yourselves. :)

http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/bl...y-emoticon.png Awe! Thank you guys for all the love and support! You guys keep me so motivated! I am so happy each one of you are here!!!

Thanks!! I lost 3.8lbs:carrot:
After my big loss last week (5.2) I was prepared for a slow week. But nope, still kicked butt :D
My total is 34 lbs in 9 wks.

This made me laugh! An official Linda disclaimer ;)