I just restarted on Friday. Tried IP back in, I think, 2011. I didn't stick to it but I told everyone at work and they all went on it and look fabulous.

Is there a list of which foods are restricted and which aren't?

Wow! I've been gone a couple of days and there are so many new August starters! Welcome! Glad you are starting on the plan with us! I am not a group counseling person, but this group is a wealth of information and so full of people who understand what you are going through. It has made this diet so much easier for me.

My last child left for college this weekend. It is just breaking my heart. Yes, he is doing what he is supposed to be doing, but wow, I am going to miss him. It is funny, but this diet is actually helping me through it.

I'm hoping for a good 100% week for everyone!

Hi TheNewMe,
I hope that you won't let a coach who doesn't have good answers stand in the way of your ultimate goal. I know it is disappointing to not leave with adequate answers to your questions. I hope you will use the vast knowledge that is available on this forum.

My coach is very sweet. She is a nursing student, but she is so incredibly skinny it is hard to believe that she could gain weight even if she wanted. While I am sure that she learns as much about the program as she can, she doesn't have the personal experience with the program or probably the drive to learn about the program like many of the people on this forum. I am learning to appreciate her for what she offers and to ignore the things which she tells me that are wrong. Example, she has told me that the Crisps are restricted, but all the IP papers say they aren't.

I hope you will continue on in spite of a not so perfect coach.

Lberated,
This is exactly what I have been reading. It seems that exercise is great for maintaining weight, but diet is more important for losing. Congrats on your NSV! It's awesome to fit into small clothing.

Thank you for the warm welcome Ariel! I feel really great today, (my 7th day) and for the first time in a long time I feel in control. This group has been a great help too!

I was wondering - is dried seaweed ok? It has 1 gram of carb and 1 gram of protein in each package. It is technically a veggie I guess, so would it constitute our 2 cups of select veggies?

jackiegee back! Good luck with the restart. Keep us posted!
lose2win- I am sad for you. Such a bittersweet time. You've done your part ( and a good job of it too if he's off to college!) but you are losing your baby. My eldest is 9 but it was the fastest 9 years felt like I blinked and ended up here. And I know that when I blink again she'll be 18. Trying really hard to enjoy my kids while they're young even though it's such a busy time.
At least with starting IP you're giving yourself something positive to focus on- good for you!
newsluv- is your weigh in tomorrow?? It's the same day as mine if so! I'm excited and nervous...
Had a good day today. Took the kids to the botanical gardens which were beautiful and such a nice way to spend a sunny day. Lots if walking and fresh air really helps with alleviating focusing on food.

Hello everyone.. I just started IP on Aug 20th 2014. My first three days was rough but I had some great energy today. I'm large frame 6'4" guy that normally walks around around 220lbs. I allowed myself to get up to 278 and I felt HORRIBLE. I had moved from a 36" waist jeans to a screaming button on my 38"s. I started atikins and lost 20lbs but then plateau'd hard. A friend of mine came to see me that I hadn't seen since May and he looked AMAZING. He started explaining the IP program to me and that he has lost 54lbs. The next day I set up an appointment with his (our) coach and I'm ON board 100%.
My only problem is that my coach is a smaller business and doesn't carry a large selection. She is the only dealer around my area that sells IP so I've been trying to find alternate items that meet the IP requirements. Any help on this would be great. I LOVE the pre-made shakes and puddings as I very seldom have time to make breakfast and lunch...

Thanks so much and I look forward to sharing my weightloss with you all. Just remember, "nothing taste as good as being fit feels". Unknown

Wow!!!!! I am away from this forum for a few days and so many new people and great losses! Welcome everyone and congratulations on the scale and NSV accomplishments!!!!!

I restarted on August 18. I did the plan 2 years ago but gained my weight back. I don't have my next weight in until Thursday due to my schedule. So far I have lost 6 pounds and sticking to it 100%. I love reading the posts on this forum. I especially love the recipes

Kim

Welcome bolt! You can do it!

bolt- back to you as well! Do you and Jackie know one another? Seems you would have been in here around the same time? Do you have anything in particular that you'll do differently when you hit maintenance this time? You're to be commended for attacking it though... As long as we don't give up we haven't failed, right??
floridabama- to you also! This program has done wonders for many and it seems to work exceptionally well for men ( you tend to have a higher rate if loss per week). Your attitude is great! Being 100% OP tends to make things happen more quickly also. Check out the thread "home of the 100%"...as well as the "using alternatives" thread for more info on what products would suit your needs and best follow IP's nutritional standard...
ironwoman- how are things going for you??

I'm starting today. Determined to lose 23 kgs and maintain.

I'd lost 20 kgs in 2010-11 and have put 14 of them back. Been inactive since a mini stroke last year and been eating all wrong from 6 months.

Hi Nishita: Do you eat Indian style foods or English style foods? Just asking, because there are a few of us on here who love Indian food and work on making it fit IP. If you need help message me or ask in the daily chat (I'm usually on there every day). It can be hard in P1 but gets better and is entirely doable on maintenance.

Liana

Hi! Because I started on a Sunday, I had my first weigh in last Friday and I was down 5 pounds. My first full 7 day weigh in will be this coming Friday. How did you do?

There is a link in the boiler plate posted on the daily thread that has every current phase sheet in it. It is in one of the first several paragraphs. Welcome back and good luck!