With that attitude, you can do anything! :D

Also, you can stick your ticker in your signature through your user control panel so it will pop up with every post! If it's not showing up, it's because you're required to be registered for two weeks and have 20+ posts for a ticker. I got super excited when I could start using mine!

And IdealAnnie... don't think I didn't notice that avatar pic you posted! You're gorgeous!

Haha. You are far too kind. I noticed that the stock avatar I'd been using is also being used by several other people, so I decided to put my own actual face on something. Revolutionary. haha.

Another day another pound...wohoo

Two weeks into the diet, it is much easier than I tought...now feelings of hunger, and much better digestion...I love IP

Had my first weigh-in today! I'm down a little over 3 pounds, and it hasn't even been a full week yet :D Only 5 days.

(My future weigh-ins will be a full week apart; my coach just likes to do the first one 4-5 days in, just in case you're having any big issues.)

So far, it's just been awesome. Some headaches, some hunger, but nothing I can't handle. And you were all right, it does get easier day by day.

The biggest challenge has been that I feel like falling asleep at 8pm. I have great energy all day, but after dinner, I'm totally done. I cut way back on coffee with starting IP (from three or four cups a day down to one), so that's probably a factor in feeling tired. I hope this is temporary, because I need that after-dinner time to get stuff done.

No complaints otherwise, though. Feeling pumped!

Week 1
 

Hello all - I have finally decided to do this and as my profile name states it's never too late to start.

Had my week 1 weigh in today and am down 4.8 lbs - so happy! I feel so good - not hungry and basically satisfied. Of course had some bad days in this first week - feeling sorry for myself but seeing the weight drop can change your attitude and keep you motivated for sure....

Here we go!

178/174/130

Hi, I'm a March re-starter on wk 2 of alternatives , no clinic this time. It certainly is harder than the first time around. I.m down 8 lbs in 2 weeks but I don's see evidence of ketosis yet. I am finding the 2 critical tools I need for success is my meal log and these support groups.

I am a rebooter......the first week is always hard.....keep going.

First weigh in today ! I'm feeling fantastic and looking forward to next weeks journey already. Hopefully the scale feels the same lol

2nd weigh-in and was up 2.5 pounds....totally bummed. I have been 100% faithful to the plan. It is an issue of medication and water retention so there was some adjustment there by my doctor. But still, very disappointed in the scale results. My doctor encouraged me to hang in there and that I would see the results.

I agree- hang in there! How were your measurements?

Hi Oma,
I see we are close to the same height and I am also over 60 years. The ups and downs have been common with me. I think your doctor is giving you very good advise. I have found that my weight can fluctuate up to 3 lbs. a day even when faithfully following a plan. I am pretty sure this is water weight.
Hang in there and good luck to you.

There were no measurements this weigh-in. They said that they do them once a month. I am just going to keep on doing what I am supposed to do. I can't help my emotional response to the scale, but I don't have to use that as an excuse to do something stupid!!

One of the benefits of IP for me is the absence of heartburn that kept me awake at night. I am convinced it was the carbs I was eating as I have not had a problem since I started IP.

I read somewhere about 10 years ago when I was on Atkins, that it takes 21 days to lose your carb cravings. After three weeks it should be so much easier to resist those types of foods.

Well first weigh in today and there scale said only 1 lb :( . My scale said 4lbs so. It to sure which one to believe. I do feel real good so will try another week and see what's happens . I'm a little worried that this Pre menopause is having a effect on my body.