IP Weekday chat thread started June 15
 

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Welcome back to the Daily Chat thread - post your plans for today, share what's been happening, ask questions!

Some forum lingo:
NSV = Non-scale victory
TOM = time of the month
WI = Weigh-in
WF = Walden Farms
OP = on plan

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The Real Cost of Cheating on Ideal Protein

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Tips and Recipes from the Incredible Weight Loss Center
Fun with Ideal Protein Packets
Fun with Veggie Purees!
Mix'n in the kitchen...Recipes from the Rainbow
MiX'N' iN THE KiTCH'N.... Recipes from the Rainbow Volume 2
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Good afternoon everyone!

Hope everyone is enjoying the weather before it becomes TOO unbearably hot. :P It's warm here in NoVa, but I'm in my chilly office all day and then the gym for my run, so I'm only outside when it's much cooler.

After losing only .8 lbs last week, I dropped 3.4 this week. I was probably retaining water last week, so I'm pleased overall.

I've decided to experiment with a transition to Phase 2- I really want to increase my weight training, so I'm also adding in an extra snack (or two if I need it!). Before you start worrying, I promise I won't push myself too hard and call my doctor if I am feeling too low. :)

Just finished lunch and holy cow, I forgot how filling a full lunch was. I need someone to roll me to the gym this afternoon. :P

I am finishing up my next-to-last day of work. I am a teacher and our last day with students was on Friday.

On Thursday, I am leaving for a 10 day cruise and plan to stay on plan. I am VERY nervous about this! This will be the first time travelling since starting IP and I hope it won't be hard to do. I have all of my IP foods packed save for a few breakfast muffins I will be baking on Wednesday.

My husband wanted me to not follow plan while on vacation, but I want to stick with it. I have seen too much progress over the past month to throw it all away!

Good for you!!!! It's especially hard to stick to your guns when loved ones don't think you should, but you are definitely in the right mindset here. Thanks for being a vacation inspiration!

Thank you! My husband is pretty supportive, especially since I started IP to get to a healthier weight for us to do a frozen embryo transfer, but he seems to think I need to not worry so much about food and booze on the cruise. MEN! He doesn't realize how hard it would be to get back into ketosis and on track.

Hi all! I'm new but have been lurking for the past 5 weeks. Your stories are so inspirational and motivating!

Today is a good day. Back from a weekend at the beach where I didn't break protocol but had a funky eating timetable. My weigh ins are on Wednesdays and I'm glad to have today and tomorrow to be on my usual schedule. I feel "off" when my schedule is off.

Good luck this week! We got this. Especially you Tara!

Cruises are tough because food is all around you, HOWEVER there are lots of delicious veggies and lean proteins so I think you'll do great. I salute you for remaining OP while on vacation. :cp:

LOOK at you go Shark!!! SUper Proud of you!!

Tarier: WTG, preparing to stay OP on your cruise. Keep in mind how good you feel in ketosis. I wonder how your body would react if you all of sudden indulged in big sugary dessert. I admit that's kind of what keeps me from cheating. Enjoy your cruise.

SV=-2.6 lbs at WI meaning if I'd been naked I would have been nicely into the nifty 150's!!!! Finally a bit of a drop.

NSV= I was able to squeeze my rubbery ol' butt into my Columbia Sportswear skort and zip it up. Yes I have a tiny little bit of a wedgie but it is there to remind me to drink plenty of water and enjoy that yummy crispy cereal for dessert tonight.

Thank you, all! I hope to give you a GOOD report when I get back.

Great Dane, congrats on your NSV! Aren't they GREAT and motivating?!

How much water do y'all drink? The first week I just made the 2L a day but since then my water intake just keeps rising. I am at about a gallon a day and it's because I am truly thirsty. Is that normal?

Hi! Can you keep us updated on how this is working for you? I am signed up to run a 10 miler trail race in early October. I was planning on staying on Phase 1 for a little while longer to lose as much excess weight as possible so I don't destroy my knees but at some point, I do need to start training. Maybe doing a Phase 2 would be a good way to get some extra good calories while still practicing the IP practices?

Hi! You might want to look through the “Movin and Groovin” thread and also look through Briael’s old posts - there is a lot of good information there about exercise and P1.

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Awesome, thank you!!

Good Morningt IPeeps! I'm on week 2 and feeling great. Really good mood, sleeping well, and not too hungry. Much better than last week, I was really ready to quit last week (pitiful I know)!

I had my first weigh in yesterday, I lost 5 lbs. 3 of which my coach says is probably water weight. I've decided to only do Phase 1 for seven weeks, then phase off and be in maintenance by Aug 30. The reason behind this is that I've lost 40 lbs with IP two times before, and gained all the weight back, due to diet fatigue. I didn't phase off, just quit where I was and went straight back to old habits. Now I have all that weight to lose again, plus 20 lbs more. I need to change my attitude and my life, instead of using IP as a quick fix. I want to maintain a smaller weight loss for a year or so and then maybe go on IP again next summer. Another thing I'm going to do differently this time around is that I'm not going to weigh myself every morning as it really seems to make or break my spirit, and I'd rather not know than feel discouraged all day/week.

Had someone already ask me what I'm going differently this morning. I was absolutely shocked. She said the weight must have all come off my back because from behind I look like I've lost 20!! I think she was being a little generous but it certainly made my day.

Hope you are all having a good day. Thanks for being my daily motivation.

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I'm curious if all veggies can be cooked or how to cook them.. in phase 1 and cabbage can u use green cabbage and when it says unlimited lettuce does that mean with nothing on it lol also I how to cook meat and if u can only use sea salt to season

Hi there. See your Phase One sheet for this. My coach told me that I cannot specifically cook onions as they caramelize. Veggies listed have to be measured before cooking.

As for recipes, check out many of the recipe threads on the boards here.

Also - if you are looking for good dressings for your lettuce - definitely try out a few of the Walden Farms dressings. Or make your own. Lots of recipes can be found on these boards within the recipes threads.

Cheers and good luck!

Do you have your phase 1 sheet? It lists all the veggies you can have, and all the spices you can use.
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Yes I got that but I was confused on how u can cook the veggies etc also I'm having problems with protein packet as well can I sub lol

Can u use green cabbage and do u boil greens or what lol sorry I'm a bit lost right now

Yes, you can use green cabbage.

Where it says "unlimited raw vegetables/lettuce," that means you can have as much of what is listed as you want, as long as it is raw.

Where it says "Select" or "Occasional Vegtables," you may only have as much as is listed (2 cups for Select or 2 cups for Occasional). For example, raw spinach is unlimited, but it is limited to 2 C at a time if you cook it, as is listed under select.

Seasonings are not restricted as long as they have no added sugar or other carbohydrates. You can use fresh herbs, dried herbs, pepper, paprika, taco seasoning mix (there is recipe for a homemade version with no carbs), or any other spices you like to enhance your dinners.

As someone stated, you can use the Walden Farms dressings or make your own if you can't stand those. Use your 2 tsp oil requirement and mix it with vinegar, herbs, garlic, salt, pepper, etc to make a dressing you like.

Meat can be baked, broiled, grilled, browned in a pan, or any other way you can think to cook it that doesn't involve large quantities of oil or breading made with carbs. You can crush up IP or alternative chips to bread them, but you might want to get comfortable with the basics before going there.

Veggies can be eaten raw or cooked almost any way you would like to. Saute, roast, throw in the crock pot, grill, etc.

You can cook your veggies but if they're listed under unlimited, they must be consumed raw to be unlimited. Interesting, you'll find after time that you actually CAN eat lettuce raw with nothing on it. I used to take a bag of romaine lettuce leaves to much on in the afternoons if I got hungry. They took the place of chips or other snacks I used to eat.

You can use green cabbage raw or cooked. I don't boil greens (you could). I usually gently sautee them. As far as cabbage, a great way to make it is to slice into "steaks" and roast.

I season with a variety of things, including garlic powder, pepper, and salt.
I found that I need MORE seasoning since the food is not as flavorful. Use your herbs and spices freely. Make sure you read labels of any spice blends, however, to look for added sugars on the label. It is important to know all the different names for sugar.

Get a misto to spray items with olive oil. It is a good way to use oil, without using too much.

Are you doing this program alone or do you have a coach? You are paying your coach a LOT of money to answer questions for you. Make sure to utilize if you have one. But continue to feel free to ask questions here, as well.

Tara - you can do it! I empathize with the hubby issue though - mine has been super supportive (for once) but IP is not IN his mind set, if you kwim - he got family pack tickets to a baseball game for Father's Day which includes a hotdog and chips lol I just kind of looked at him and he said "well, I thought you could eat the hot dog". :) I love him <3

GD - WOW! Terrific WI & NSV :D congrats! :cheer:

Shark - your plan sounds good - I'll be watching with interest as I've been watching the loose skin start to pile up (not expecting miracles with the tummy but the bat wings under the arms are bothersome) and I'm getting itchy to do a program like Insanity again...I know you'll keep us posted :) & another :broc: for a great loss this week :D

Wondering which way to go right now...
- so it looks like I've hit a true slow patch - only a pound lost in the last 14 days (and really, I've been bouncing between 182.0 - 183.8). I've really amped up walking the last 2 weeks so now I am wondering is it my body holding onto as much as it can (starvation mode?)...I'm not doing anything ridiculously strenuous - trying to hit 15 minute miles / 2 miles / 30 minutes.
Per MFP I am averaging 970 k/cal (give or take)
It's crossed my mind too that it might be the AS in the WF products :( I already have my lunches set up through Thursday...and just made some rhubarb compote I'd like to finish...but I guess if I don't see any movement come Friday, that will be the first thing I lay off of as it's a major ingredient in both the compote and the pork tenderloin.
Could be stress too...but I've been through worse (in April) without a slow down like this.
I have:
- upped water intake
- made sure to measure portions

It would really suck if I have an intolerance to the syrups :( I'll survive but *sniff*

So in January 2013, when I'd been tooling right along, I discovered thyroid probs (which I hadn't had prior to IP) and we cut soy protein & gluten containing products.

I had quite the hissy fit over my crunchy-salty IP snacks, oatmeal, and soups. But, you're right. You'll survive no matter what happens.

Already have the soy sensitivity so... :dizzy:

I know I handle the syrups fine in moderation - might just be too much with all the new foods - idk, we'll see...and I left out that I've been stopped up for a couple days. Taking my Natural Calm, upped the water...I'll clear out soon :)

Me too! I easily surpass the water requirement. I believe the extra thirst comes from ketosis. I also add some liquid chlorophyll to a few glasses which gives it a bit of a spearmint taste. My coach recommended chlorophyll because it has tons of health benefits.

I have not heard about chlorophyll. I will have to try that! Thanks. I'm glad I'm not the only thirsty person. :broc:

I'll keep you updated! I'm about to head home for day 2 of P90X. :devil:

I'm not too worried, since I've been working out for 3 months now. I was expecting P90X to be way more intense than my current workout, but so far it's pretty comparable. Just quicker than normal, and I can't fully do every interval.

Hi Everyone..

Sorry I have not been a round...my plate runith over lately...

Still plugging along. One year on program anniversary coming up really soon. Wanted to be in the 180's but since I am slow and steady wins the race over here, I am thinking not LOL... Feeling like end of summer I will hit my goal so I am ok with that.

Hope all are well..keep pluggin along...

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Awesome, thank you! I just placed an order. It'll be nice to have a slightly smaller bill from my IP clinic for the next few weeks :)

WhaT do you guys buy at Nashua ? :)

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I buy the RTD that is the same as ip...protithin anytime
But we have a WHOLE alternatives products thread with MANY more ideas

I buy some of the bars. It gives me a bit more variety at a cheaper price. Also, I like the ProtiDiet Cereal - Honey Nut Soy. Taste similar to Honey Nut Cheerios!

I am all packed and ready for my cruise. Hopefully none of my IP food gets smushed! I just finished baking 6 breakfast muffins (2 caramel zucchini chocolate chip and 4 wildberry muffins), so I think I am officially all set.

Woohoo! Have a blast, and good luck!

(And share those muffin recipes? They sound divine!)