| evemomma |
09-05-2014 12:28 PM |
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Originally Posted by mimizell
(Post 5065623)
First time posting!
Boo... I'm on week THREE and have only lost .6 lbs. I have 24.4 lbs to go. I am following the IP program with these coach approved exceptions:
- I have an extra cup of black coffee most afternoons
- I have about 10 pieces of sugarfree Trident gum with xylotol
- I've had a 4th protein packet on days where I exercise or am hungry (about 3 times a week)
- I've fallen short on my water by 2-3 cups most days (not ok with coach)
SO sad about this!
Some concerns I have had:
- Jicama is on the veggie list, and I have been eating it most days. I looked up the nutrient value, and a medium jicama (slightly less then 2 cups chopped) has 58g of carbs, with 32g coming from fiber. This seems really high... any thoughts?
- any opinions about the gum?
- I have 1-2 eggs a day, and my coach said that 1 egg = 2 oz of protein. Is it okay if I have this in the morning along with my cappuccino shake?
- Can I also have a cup of the veggies in the morning? Egg with mushroom and spinach sounds good.
- I save my last "snack" until late evening... is there any concern with having a shake before I go to bed?
- I have forgotten my last two cal-mag supplements a few times.
- I am using Coconut Oil instead of Olive Oil, as I prefer the taste. Any concerns with this?
- For what it is worth - I have been using WF syrup and bacon ranch dressing
- I had been making the pancakes with Crispy cereal, and just saw yesterday that some vanilla extracts have sugar in them. I checked mine, and, sure enough, there was sugar in it. I will use WF syrup to sweeten it next time
Any other helps or hints? I have felt dizzy a few times, and I have a pretty bad headache, and sluggish and tired most days. I have taken a nap every other day or so. I had expected this to go away by week three. I feel like my metabolism has taken a nosedive.
I should probably add that my TOM is later this week -- so that is probably having a negative effect (on weight, mood, and metabolism!)
Maybe today is just a bad day -- but I had expected to be in a better place by now......
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I know you've already gotten advice, but here's a few ideas that popped in my head based on your post.
1) Instead of using gum to help with hunger/keto-breath, use water! If you're chewing gum, you won't be drinking. So, keep water with you at all times: in the car, at your desk (or whatnot). I'm a therapist and have always used gum to keep my breath fresh in sessions....but I switched to chugging water (water breath ain't so bad) and just have to visit the ladies room between every session (oh yeah....it's crazy but worth it).
2) Try mixing up your food combos....I think our bodies can get used to the same ol' same ol'. I tried to have a nice mix of raw and cooked veggies. I think raw lettuce (and spinach) make a big difference. Also, mix your proteins up a bit....red and white meats, fish, eggs. Even though there are differing fat amounts in the meat, my body likes variety! Too lowfat and I get 'stuck'.
3)Post in the 100% thread....it's full of IPers who are committed to trying to stay as on-plan as posrsible. Even though some of the IP rules may seem confusing or even that they don't really matter, following the rules to a tee will help you flex your "resistenace" muscle....and then you find it's easier and easier to stay on plan and get to your goal within no time.
Good luck! |
