I started IP on June 25 and tomorrow is my first weigh in! This morning, I stepped on my scale at home and if it's correct, I've lost 6 lbs in 6 days! Of course, tomorrow will be the true test. I have been hungry but I find the hardest thing is giving up the bad habits I've acquired over the years. I pray I don't return to those habits and am glad for the support everyone has for one another!
I am am a tea lover and going that up has been the hardest and that triggers headaches. I asked my coach and he said we can't have any other teas as well. I read here that so many are trying the herbal teas and detox tea... Is it allowed in phase I? I know we can have the optional tea with sweetener and low fat milk.... I am trying to avoid that too. But if I can I would like to have my cup of tea in the evening and some herbal at night. What say you?
I've been on IP for 3 weeks now (I started on June on 10). I've lost 16 pounds to date (I lost the first 6 pounds the week before I started…I went low carb while I was waiting for my IP packets).
I'm currently going to an IP clinic close to my house, although I might switch to Alternatives in the next few weeks. $89+ every week for packets alone is starting to take a toll. That said, there are several IP packets that I am very fond of including the potato puree, southwest curls and crispy cereal.The potato puree is very indulgent!
I have found that I am very sensitive to going off-plan…I bloat up 2-3 pounds and it takes several days to come off. (I went off plan the first week because I had an outdoor concert.
Anyway, I look forward to using the group to keep in touch and stay motivated!
I started following the IP diet using alternates on June 29, 2014. I did IP a while back and was successful but I struggled with the cost. This is my third day on plan so far using alternatives. I've placed an order this morning on the Nashua site. I love this site and following all the great progress and helpful hints. Keep them coming I'll need all the help I can get.
exactly one month from IP start and I hit the 20lb lost mark. Very impressed with this diet. Has motivated me so much. Hasn't changed my physical appearance yet or helped me to get back into my jeans BUT i have the motivation to see what next month brings, and the month after that, AND the month after that.
wishing all the JUNE starters are feeling this motivation too.
Hi all,
I started June 16th and am down 10 lbs so far, yay! In the last few weeks I had a work trip to NYC and family in town visiting so it has not been easy but I have stayed OP. Seeing weekly results has kept me motivated. I find the program fairly easy to follow in my daily life when I can make my own salads and dinners but restaurants have been challenging. I also walk a lot so that is helping as well. My goal is a total loss of 50lbs by my bday in November. Good luck to all the June starters and everyone else who is following the program, we can do it!!
Pinup - I plan on following your success. You started with about 10 pounds more than me but you are the same age as me so I'm really looking to have you as the person that challenges me and motivates me to keep losing the weight I need to lose.
