That documentary was amazing! It was an eye opener. I would recommend it to anyone. I confirmed with my friend who works for the Dept. of Agriculture about funding research for the major food companies and it was true! Its crazy that its allowed. Kind of insulting.

I haven't tried jelly babies but do use a glucotab which I carry with me at all times. It works on the same premise and is my first go to. Although JBs sound like they might taste better!

So sorry to hear about your Dad - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hang in, and try to take care of you.

What a great doc, thanks for the recommendation!! More evidence that I must commit to LC/keto/paleo for the rest of my life, for my health and that of my future kids.

I'm currently doing a masters degree in public health and this data is getting more and more compelling (and infuriating) - will continue to follow these arguments with great interest!

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You are off to an excellent start, MtnRose! Hang in with the ear infection - I get those a couple times a year myself, and they do make me miserable. But you have completed the hardest part of IP - the first week - so do your best to stay on program and not fall out of ketosis. If you can do that you will be well positioned for lots of early success on the program!

I am poised for WI this evening... Be back later today to post results.... My fingers toes and legs are crossed... ;)

Kellyc14, sorry to read of the difficult times you are going through right now. I hope the support of this group helps keep you strong and comforted.

Type1, sorry that you are having such a hard time losing, but it's inspiring to read of your determination to make it work. I wish you the best of luck with whatever path you end up needing to take to be successful!

Great job MntRose, I hope your ear clears up quickly.

Stay strong and OP IPeeps!

Beck Diet Solution Daily Tips
 

I've seen some great words of wisdom from Beck Diet Solution this week:

• April 22, 2015 - Wednesday Sabotage
  
  Sabotaging Thought: It's okay to eat extra because I’ll make it for it later by eating less.
  
  Response: “Making up for it later” just doesn’t work because there’s no guarantee that I’ll actually be able to get myself to eat less later on. It also doesn’t work because if I overeat, I make it more likely I’ll overeat the next time I'm tempted to, and the time after that. It’s important to continually reinforce the habit of eating consistently. It’s not about the calories, it’s about the habit.
  
• April 21, 2015 - Tuesday Reality Check
  
  Don’t fool yourself! Remember, your body doesn’t know or care if the food you’re eating is free, if it’s your birthday, if you’re tired, if everyone around you is eating it, if you’ve had a bad day, if no one is watching – your body processes all calories (and carbs!) the same regardless of the circumstances.
  

Thanks for the words of wisdom Lisa!

Goodmorning everyone! I'm so excited to be so close to <200lbs...then I can finally switch to 3 IP's a day. I think one more week of 4 IP's and then I can switch. My wedding dress comes in a couple months so hopefully I will be at my goal and can begin to phase off. Hope everyone has a great day!

Thank you Lisa that was a nice read.

Congrats MntRose! Glad it's going so well for you in the early days, that's a good sign for the coming weeks. :)

Hope you're on the road to recovery with the ear infection!

New to this forum
 

Hi everyone, I set up an account with 3 fat chicks over a year ago, however never really utilized this site for more than a brief read. I recently did some digging and reading and have found that this is a great tool and hopefully I will find the support that I so desperately need in my life right now to motivate me to keep working toward my goals. (and to meet some great folks!)

I started Ideal Protein March 24th after seeing my two co-workers have some pretty dramatic results. I have half-heartedly followed some diets over the past couple of years, but I did not give anything any real effort. For the past 10 years I would say I have been in denial about my weight gain post children and in a depression that I keep hidden from the outside world. **** I even bottled it up with my then husband, leading us to an inevitable divorce. Since then it was one sabotage after the next, I picked up smoking again after having quit for 15 years (I know stupid right)

The point is, I just watched another who struggled with her weight and we had similar weight gain stories however she had a ton of family support and her outlook was so damned positive that she really inspired me. I woke up one morning and said F*%^ this Jazz, I want to me happy and have a life...and the first that I need to do it have a better sense of self and for me that means getting my out of control body back in check and stop the b**ching :dizzy: Ideal Protein has helped me so far, the results are undeniable, I do fear the next few phases, I do not want to eat packets of powder forever so I am trying to stay focused on no cheating...

Its not going to be an easy road but I plan on dropping just over 100 lbs, which seems like an unattainable goal atm, but I am down 30ish lbs currently. I wanted to start dating again,(one thing at a time right?) but I need to pace myself because that could end up getting in the way of my journey. What are your thoughts on this? I would be nice to have someone to share and be supportive of me, I am alone except my two sons, and they are def. supportive but it would be nice to have someone appreciate me in a non motherly way if you catch my drift;)

Thanks for all then encouragement...it means a lot!:)

You are making good decisions! One thing at a time - you are absolutely right!...life gets too overwhelming otherwise. Take it a day at a time one pound at a time and things will fall in to place. ( I'm preaching to myself out loud and you get to listen ! :) ) there is lots of good info and support here! Take care.

Make sure you are getting your fill on Vegi's and if they just don't appeal to you anymore switch it up...roast them..add some Mrs. Dash. Or for some fun with your salads, roast some red peppers, peal the skin and puree them with a couple tsps of white vinegar and some fresh garlic for a nice vinaigrette. That Vinaigrette also tastes Delish spread over Grilled Chicken or other vegis =D Good luck!