Hi everyone! So the second day, the only food I liked was the snack and I ended up *losing that* when nausea set in. It was the strawberry wafers and after the chicken a la king blech and the premade mango drink :( I was disappointed. I got home, grabbed a hard boiled egg I already had made (three for stand by for my first three days in case I needed something) and then made the burger in a bowl. Things went up from then. My coach has called every day to see how it's going :) I like that I'm using A Better Weigh in Maryland.

Yesterday, the food was okay and I felt better than the day before and was set to be like that, until I found out it got even better (today). Yay!

I think Ketosis is really setting in, I am running to pee *often* but thankfully not when asleep (I try to stop liquids two hours before bed - at least an hour). Also, my appetite is much better. Except for losing my snack that one day, it's all gone very well. I thought 64 oz. of water was a lot - but really - I've been drinking 80 to 96 oz. (because of the salt, I think - and I quickly learned it helped with feeling the best I could while doing this.)

Tonight I had the Chinese Fried "Rice" again, and yummy! I add thyme and garlic and it's so yum. Starting dinner last night, I've had some difficulty eating everything as quickly as I did before, but I do. I started feeling full sooner, but I know that I need to get the protein in, the salt, the veggies. Last night I was shocked that I felt full even 3 hours after dinner when heading to bed - and I was thankful (not to feel hungry).

Best wishes to all!

Day 5 is a coming! :carrot:

Hi! That's what I've been doing - including the meal plan option my clinic provided. Best wishes with the marathon and getting started! I'm also in the challenge with you for the Spring 25 :). Yay team 2016!

Hey 2016Chick I found this on another thread and have been using it as my guideline for selecting alternate dinner protein. So far I've used tofurkey sausages and gardein beef tips in stirfrys, both are borderline on the carbs but are a nice change from tofu and eggs.

Another option for the vegetarians in our midst is the Alternate Protocol (for diabetics) that allows 1 low fat dairy, 1 low carb fruit, and 1 starch. I used this protocol when my weightloss stalled partway through, and I began to feel unwell - there just wasn't enough food to run my body properly. I will admit that I didn't always use all three 'extras' but the dairy definitely added a protein changeup since you could use low fat cheese, cottage cheese, and Greek yogourt plain. I also used vegan protein powders for my breakfasts - they are easy to find in low fat/low carb versions. I'm partial to Vega, and Raw from Garden of Life.
Check with your coach for more info on this or if you are doing alternatives to IP and no coaching leave me a message or post here and I will dig around and see what I had posted about this a while ago for others. You will likely lose a bit slower as it is slightly higher in calories and carbs than basic protocol.

Liana
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Thank you MaybeFace...

That's very helpful information.

Happy to help!

Good tip! I read somewhere else about low fat cottage cheese and Greek yogurt being acceptable. I'm going to try it out, keeping it to a few times a week. Thanks!

First Time IPer
 

hello!

So happy to be starting on my IP journey!

I'm on day 3 of my first time trying IP. The first two days went off without a hitch, but today I am fading pretty quickly (not really feeling the need to cheat) I am just really hungry and very light headed/tired today.

Do you all have any tips for getting past the dreaded day 3 :dizzy:

Thanks!!

Jazzybells - If you are hungry try free veggies first with some salt (will help lightheadedness). Also drink some water either with salt mixed in or on the side. You can have an extra non-restricted packet during the first week. My favorite and filling is wildberry yogurt drink blended with 1 - 2 cups spinach and ice. Yum. I have this for breakfast most mornings.

Sue

Pickles, salt on cucumbers (a free veggie), more salt at the meals, and lots and lots of water! :)

Ironically, I'm finding that salt makes the IP packets I don't like better. I tried the milk chocolate pudding today - blech - added splenda - blech - added a pinch of salt - YUMMY! Odd - anyone else ever experienced this on this diet?

Hi all - hope your first week(s) are going well.

This program does work. WI today. Nice to update stats after a 3 week holding pattern. I lost 11.4 for a total of 32.6 # and 18.25 inches in 8 weeks; for an average of about 4# per week So happy.

I'm so excited! I'm down 10.9 pounds in 13 days! I am also VERY proud of myself. I was challenged twice in two days with eating out with my family. Ordering water instead of the cocktail and healthy option instead of what I would normally order and staying 100% OP!
Today is the first time I've looked in the mirror and am excited about the changes I'm seeing in my body.

Those of you behind me. Stick with it! I had a rough start with horrible headaches, vomiting, etc. it gets easier and is SO worth it! Each time your challenged with food. Stop and ask yourself if you truly need it. I find myself questioning my "desires" and am able to make the conscious decision that I don't need it. Actually it's getting easier and I don't crave the junk as much anymore.

skinny Way to go girl! You are right to be VERY proud of yourself. Those challenges are not always to deal with. My husband is 145lbs...he has been that his whole life...no matter what he eats and how much...argh...I could just slap him sometimes...I look at a big of Doritos and I gain weight...lol

It is Day 15 of reboot for me and I know that I cannot cheat..during the summer I was on Day 40 and decided to have some junk...why? not sure...well...40 lbs later here I am...unfortunately I binge eat and just can't stop once I start...I need to figure this out...once I go off plan it takes me 4ever to get back on...my little devil in my head says...OK have all you want today because you will start fresh tomorrow...the next day the devil says..well you didn't have that yesterday so you should have it today and start tomorrow...EVERY single day is a struggle because I just keep thinking of that junk...The thing I miss the most (apart from my Doritos and Good and Plenty) are fruits...I LOVE grapes...I could (and have) eat a whole bag in a sitting...but they are a trigger for me and I know this...so once in maintenance I will have to remember this.

I love reading all the threads (although I get confused and can't remember where I read or wrote things...lol) I learn so much. I am starting to feel better...still do not fit in my not so fat pants(size 10)..I had to go and purchase new pants (size 14 arghhh!!!!) for work because I gained so much (had given away all my fat clothes because I promised myself I would never go back...ehmmm...this time I WILL keep this promise).
And as for my 'sexy' size 6 jeans...they are hanging on the door of my closet waiting for me...I'm coming...I will get there...one day at a time.

Well going to go make my PB shake in the garage...everyone is still sleeping here...I have been awake for 3 hours....I LOVE my PB Quest...so thick...yummy!

Later ladies!

Hi. I started the program on Jan. 7th.
I am not on the regular phase 1. Since I had breast cancer and treatments, my coach said we should do it in another way, but she said I should loose as much as if I would be on regular phase 1.
I drink a shake in the morning, eat lunch and supper with real food protein with my 2 cups of vegetables and have a second shake in the afternoon.
If I get hungry in between, I am allowed eggs, chiken, soup as much as I want.

Anybody else is like me?
I'm 154 pounds. Goal is to drop 25 pounds by end of March (this is what she calculated).
Is that realistic? I'm afraid I won't loose as much on this plan...

Congrats on being a survivor! Best wishes on your Journey. A goal of 10 pounds a month is on the reasonable end, I believe. I started the program January 2.

Please help me. I lost 3.6 pounds the first week and while I'm so thankful, I'm also sort of disappointed. I've seen where so many have lost over 5 pounds their first week. I know I shouldn't compare but it's difficult. Also, only 1/2 an inch. total. No cheats and only a restricted every other day. Can you knock some sense into me hahaha - It's been 3 hours since I met with my coach and I'm still fighting the disappointment - I guess it's also fear that if 3.6# is my "big loss" then I'll be under 2#/week on average going forth. My coach said the average is 2-5#s lost the first week and then 2-3# every week after. We'll see. So many centers seem to say so many different things. I know the program works, I just really need results to push myself through. I know myself.

Thanks.

Best wishes to all!