The only way I can stand the chicken soup is to make waffle batter out of it and stir in my 2C veggies (usually steamed cabbage slaw and a little soy sauce). The only way I can stand the tomato basil soup is also to make waffle batter out of it and almost burn it in my waffle maker - kind of gives it a pizza crust taste. Otherwise those two are pretty darn gaggy in my book!!

Hugs, and sorry for your loss Kelly. I hope you don't have any trouble getting back on track, you are doing awesome.

oneuh2, you'll be back on track and have those up lbs gone in no time :) Don't keep beating yourself up about it, just move forward and OP.

Sue, I hope your son is feeling better by the morning for his exam, and I hope he does well.

Final night of the season for my rec soccer league, I'm going to miss it. It's the playoffs, so if we win our first game we play again right after, I think I'll be tired in the morning :)

I hope everyone is having a great OP week!

Welcome back, Kelly - and sooo sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Times like these are among the toughest to deal with in life -- eating management seems rather low on the priority list when you are dealing with such emotional strain. Now that you are back home, I am sure you will get back on track, and probably be grateful for the return to mundane daily routines, including staying OP.

:hug: I am sorry for your loss Kelly.

WAIT. What? How did I miss this???
Welcome to Onederland!

IP girls learn to keep jackets or sweaters with them. I have one hanging on the back of my chair at work. I'm wearing it now!
Chicken soup was my go-to lunch for MONTHS when I first started IP. I would never have liked it "on it's own". I cooked and pureed veggies and then added the puree and spices to it. (Leeks, celery, bok choy, mushrooms - I don't think leeks are still on the P1 list).
I have used pepperoncini the entire time. It is pickled peppers. Peppers are allowed and so are pickles.

I used no fat-free cheese. Cheese is a binge food for me so I stay far away.
The milk is only for coffee. Some other folks I know have used tiny bits of the fat free (or soy) cheese.

How sweet! Thanks. IP gave me my life back. I really feel it is part of my responsibility to give away (here) what was so freely given to me when I joined the forum.

Kelly: I'm so sorry. I've lived through that as well. Sending you strength.

Kelly - I am so sorry for your loss, but in time you will be glad that you were there with him when he passed. It's a difficult time for you, so please take care of yourself. /hugs

Glad that everyone else seems to be doing ok and back on the IP wagon successfully. :)

I've also noticed that people seem to be behaving themselves! I remember the last time I was on IP, the "100% No Cheat Zone" thread was always at the top of the forum because it was the only place where people could hold a darn conversation without people boasting about cheating constantly.

Now it seems that people are confessing here and there that they've had a rare slip up for needed support, but for the most part we're being very positive about the IP journey and our performances.

Go us! Pats on the back all around!

I got the Phase 3 sheet today (dated March '15). It is not clear how much protein I am supposed to have at breakfast. It also says that I should have 1 carb (and gives examples with serving sizes) and 1 fat - but there are no serving sizes for the fats! I would love to be able to have yogurt for breakfast, but I have no idea how much I should have if I also have to have a different protein. Coach not helpful when I asked, so I am looking for help here.
Thanks!

Here's more info since I can't link a pdf in my emails.
examples of foods here: Normal serving sizes apply if you aren't sure you can check out on MFP or another dietary site.
Protein Examples
2 Eggs
1 Greek Yogurt with Egg
1 Egg with Bacon
1 Egg with 2 turkey sausage patties

Grain Examples
1/4 c meusli
1 slice whole grain toast
1/2 c. oatmeal
1/2 c - 3/4 c. Kashi cereal

Fruit Examples
1 small banana
1/2 cup grapes
2 small oranges
3/4 c. berries

Dairy Examples
6 oz. skim milk
1 greek yogurt
1.5 oz. cheese
4% cottage cheese

Other (may be your fat source) - Butter, Light Cream Cheese, or salsa/ketchup or WF spread

>25g protein, <15g fat, <30g carb from grain, <20g carb from fruit, <15g carb from dairy.
Total of 4-500 calories
Thanks to Ruth Ann (another maintainer) for sending that P3 sheet on to me ages ago.

Liana

Kelly - I am SO sorry for your loss. :hug: I lost my mom a few weeks ago so I can totally relate to what you are going through (staying on IP too). Be kind to yourself during this time.

There are some additional explanations in the FAQ. They're from a while back but the concepts are the same.
The post is here

I really needed this info.
The biggest help for me was this thread: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/idea...ast-ideas.html

Kelly, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Well IPeeps, Day 2 of P1 reboot is almost over. Hungry, but staying strong. I like knowing that every day, everything in my closet is going to fit me better.

So refreshing, isn't it?

Well ladies I finally decided to get back on track and stop the binges that started last Friday. I have the stupid "last supper" mentality.
Well no more. I made it through today and I will keep going. I will force myself to post everyday to be accountable for my actions.
I know I need to figure out how to handle that little voice in my head that wants all those carbs but I WILL SHUT IT UP....I mean come one...if I can handle over eighty teens a day at work I must be able to handle that little voice!
Thanks for all your kind words! We can do it!

Kelly -- so sorry for your loss. Glad to see you back here though during such a difficult time.

loser58 -- Here is a MFP entry of my go-to P3 breakfast, which includes yogurt. Thought this might be helpful to show you how the numbers can all be put together. I have never posted something from MFP to this forum and hope it copies over in a readable manner. Anyway, even now in maintenance, I have some version of this breakfast (without the bacon) just about every single day. Good luck -- P3 breakfasts are yum!

March 31, 2015
FOODS Calories Carbs Fat Protein Cholest Sodium Sugars Fiber
Breakfast
Hormel-kirkland Signature - Fully-cooked Bacon, 2 slices (18g) 80 0g 6g 6g 20mg 350mg 0g 0g
Coffee - Brewed from grounds, 3 cup (8 fl oz) 7 0g 0g 1g 0mg 14mg 0g 0g
Alpen Muesli - All Natural Muesli Cereal No Sugar Added, 0.3335 cup (55g, 2 oz) 105 20g 2g 4g 0mg 8mg 4g 3g
Fage Total 0% Greek Yogurt - Nonfat Greek Yogurt, 0.5 cup 65 5g 0g 12g 5mg 43mg 5g 0g
Trader Joe's - Crunchy Almond Butter, 1 TBSP 95 4g 9g 4g 0mg 43mg 1g 2g
Strawberries - Raw, 1 cup, halves 49 12g 0g 1g 0mg 2mg 7g 3g
TOTAL: 401 41g 17g 28g 25mg 460mg 17g 8g