Hey Rebooters! How's it going? It has been ages since anyone has posted on this thread (okay, I exaggerate a bit).

I'm doing great. Still losing, feeling comfortable with the food, etc. I've been doing a phase 2 lunch just to shake things up a bit and my losses have jumped, so that's a good sign. I'm 19 lbs down in 6 weeks, so I'm happy.

:sunny: Sending good vibes to you all!

Bad couple of days... Eating like an ******* and the scale shows it.

Sorry to hear that :( Hang in there! A blip of bad eating will fall away soon enough once you get back OP. :hug:
Don't beat yourself up about it!

Hi all!

Just a quick post - I'm exhausted tonight and watching the Stanley Cup final game but...for the first time in almost 3 years, the first 2 numbers of my weight are "18"!!! I don't "officially" weigh-in until Monday but I was so excited to see those numbers this morning - woohoo!

Hope everyone is doing well and for those of you struggling - tomorrow is another day. We all make mistakes but it's how you fix them that counts.

:cheer2: Well done! Congrats on your progress!

I am at a complete loss. I want to be good, but I am not doing well at all. Morning is good, lunch is good and then all **** breaks loose! and I eat everything in sight. I wish I could just not purchase the food that I cannot eat, but my family has to eat!!! I feel awful. I am trying to reboot literally every morning and by the end of the day it is a disaster! How did you reboot? Please help! How do I recover for a middle of the day slip up?

Hi rebooters! I am joining your ranks. I did IP in 2013 and lost 17 lbs. I did well until last year when I had a hysterectomy. The recovery and starting hormone replacement therapy got the scale moving in the wrong direction and I hit my all time high of 187 lbs. I have managed to lose 16 lbs. over the past year just doing low carb/high fat, but have been stuck at 171 for a couple of months. I actually feel great when I do LCHF, but I need to break this stall and I know an IP reboot is just the ticket.

Last IP was with a clinic, but my financial situation has changed a bit and I just can't afford that right now, so I am doing this with Alternatives. I started incorporating a couple of packets over the past few days and today was my actual Day One. I like to weigh-in on Sundays. I used to do Fridays but a 'good' weigh in on a Friday makes it too easy to justify a weekend cheat LOL.

I spent a lot of times on these boards when I was originally on IP and I really like the support. I look forward to getting to know you ladies, in fact I have read back to the beginning of May to try to get to know you.

For me, the key is planning. If I plan what I'm having for supper and for my evening snack, then I'm good - I know what I have to look forward to and nothing gets me off track.

I have a teenage son so I also have snacks and treats around that I'd love to dive in to but...I also have snacks for myself that I love and look forward to.

If you can, keep your restricted bar for an evening snack - "treat" yourself to a nice cup of tea or decaf coffee and your restricted bar and make that your special time in the day. So, whenever you have the urge to grab something else during the afternoon - just remember what you have to look forward to.

You can do it!

The best thing about this plan is that once you get into it, the desire to eat that stuff goes away. The lousy part is weathering the induction to ketosis that gets rid of those cravings. For me, it takes about 5 days to get to the point where the appetite decreases and cravings stop. Do you know how long it takes for you? That's the goal- to get clean for that many days until you get to coast. It will happen.

In the meantime, I agree with the advice about planning. Also, you aren't obligated to have tempting food in the house. I pick things the kids love that I wouldn't ever eat- then everyone can be happy. Alternatively, put all the "bad" food in a separate cupboard, out of sight.

I have also packed all of my food for the day (generally excluding dinner) into a lunch bag in the fridge. When I go to eat, I know which food is mine and it's easy to grab something.

Bottom line: try being proactive this week. Hanging onto negativity about mistakes in the past will likely only prompt you to repeat the pattern. :hug:

Tee4Tee, it was hard to get restarted. I set a date and then took it one meal at a time until ketosis set in. I white knuckled it some of the time and constantly reminded myself that I did not die from hunger pangs on my first go round. Water and herbal tea were my go-to for staving off hunger. I reminded myself why I wanted the weight gone and asked myself whether the glass of wine or goodie was worth giving up on my goal. You can do this!

Slowknitter, good plan for your weigh in day. I check the scale on Sundays too! I used alternatives for my reboot too. I like some of the IP products better, but could not justify the $$$. Nashua Nutrition became my friend.

I love Janeva's cookbook for maintenance dinners too. I became so sick of my original recipes, my reboot was easier with more meal variety.

Hey M0vingon Thanks for sending those good vibes...I just got them...you know I'm way up north in Canada! lol

Way to go! I know that after two weeks I'm starting to feel better, sleep better and I don't spend 22 out of the 24 hours of the day thinking about food!!! and not the good kind...

Well I believe in the 'pass it on' philosophy so ladies if you did not get those good vibes I'm sending them your way!

Well i know I'm a little late with my reply but WAY TO GO!!!!!

I know what you mean...it feels INCREDIBLE! Like you I thought I would never be able to do it...but I am on day 14...I was not posting for some time...afraid by saying 'out loud' I might jinx myself...that the little voice in my head (the one that wants Doritos all the time...) would come back!

How do you like the jicama? I made 'fries' once...not a success but this is probably due to my cooking skills or lack of...lol Never had it raw. Will go on the hunt for some and try it out.

My favourite meal is ground beef with beef bouillon cube and two cups of green cabbage....really love it!

One day at a time!

Crashtested and Tee4tee I would like to tell you that I know exactly how you feel (most of us do). I would do the same. Make it through the whole day and then I would sit on my couch and watch tv or read and my brain would not let me go until I had some junk and well it was all or nothing...my famous 'last meal syndrome'.

I decided to switch things up a little, had my restricted and my protein meal earlier in the day to fill me up, tried not to sit on my couch, did some work at the table (instead of laptop on my lap on couch), and just tried to keep my mind occupied so that the 'little devil' could not get in contact with me...HE would receive the busy signal.

My heart really goes out to you and I hope you are able to get back on plan, I am 14 days in and have a only a few moments when HE wanted to come out but the line was busy so HE could not contact me.

It is not easy, if it was we would not be here. You are worth it! I am sending some will power your way and calling you so that the little devil in your heads receives the busy signal!

I'm in Canada too! It can still be quite a distance depending on which part of the homeland you're in :)

Just checking in. I'm still on cruise control, which is lovely. Weight loss slowed a bit over the weekend, but it was hormonal. I think things are back on track now.

Have a great day, all!

I like the Jicama, it's different, but it's a nice change. It's kinda like eating an apple....well the texture anyway. LOL It's good to nibble on at work when I think i'm hungry.

I'll have to try the ground beef. I love cabbage!!

Monica Wow...things must not be easy with those shifts...that is one thing I do not have to deal with. I'm a teacher so a bell controls when I have my snack and when I have my lunch. Of course I don't always leave at the same time depending on the amount of work I want to do at school vs at home. Some nights I am up pretty late prepping or marking and this is a dangerous time for me...I get tired and I want some junk when I'm marking. I have realized that it is easier to stay an hour more after school to try and avoid this situation.

Weekends can be a challenge depending on what I have planned. My kids always have junk on the weekend but I have asked them not to open a bag of Doritos in front of me...even upstairs...I don't want the smell to trigger a craving. Writing this I feel pretty stupide but what can I tell you...this girls loves her Doritos.

I am soooooo looking to go down one size. I just want to see a change in my body...I feel it in my energy level but I want to feel it in my pants!...ehmmmm...sounds kinda funny...lol

Well have a great day tomorrow ladies! One day at a time!

Well here I am again...I lasted 19 days and then had a little slip...an extra quest bar...and since then things have been out of control. I make it to 8pm and then I eat all night! I was so strong during those three weeks and now I am struggling to get back on track. I don't know what is wrong with me...I really need to change my mindset so that a small slip doesn't become a total fail!

Well I will keep on trying.

Thanks Monica...I don't know why it can be moderately easy to follow 100% for 19 days and then to loose complete control. I sooooo much want to loose all the weight that I think I set myself up for failure.

Well I made it today so I will go to bed so that my mind does not want food!

Have a great day!

Not sure why but sometimes the third/fourth week can be ****. That is when we suddenly get cravings, or our weight/inches won't budge despite being 100%, etc. Keep track of your hormonal schedule too - you'll notice that REALLY affects things, lol.

:tantrum: Have a lil tantrum and keep on goin!

Liana

The same thing happened to me. :-( I was doing well and then...I don't know what happened!! It's almost like I sabotage myself when the scale starts going down. But I picked myself back up and am back on track. If I could just get out of the 190's!!

Hi
I'd like to join your group. I restarted Aug 1 and I am down 4 lbs. I feel 100% better.
I have 20 more to go.

Hi! and welcome! Good start!
Liana

Hi all! Time for me to get back on track too...I was down 33lbs...then regained ~13. :( seems most of my slips start with a glass of wine. So...want to get back to where I was, and then keep going.

Hi Group!

Today I'm restarting IP. I lost 80 pounds 2012-2013 and kept most of it off (within 20 lbs) for the past 3 1/2 years. In the last year and half, I've been taking care of my sister, who had cancer. In May and June of this year, I spent the last month as her primary caregiver. She passed away mid-June and I gained half of my weight back.

I decided to "give" myself the rest of the summer and wait until I was home and back into my school routine. I'm back and beginning today. I'm very happy to back on IP and look forward to participating in this group as I continue my weight loss journey and get back to where I want to belong.

I'm here for the long haul and commit to being OP.

Hello to you all!

Joysh! I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. I'm sure she was grateful to have you as her angel during that time.
Welcome back - as mostly a lurker I always loved your posts and your friendly supportive spirit on the boards. I'm glad you gave yourself the time to decompress and attempt to re-adjust, and "came back" when you felt ready.
You've got this, I'm sure of it!

Welcome Back!

I have officially gained all 30lbs that I had lost. I have my brothers wedding in three weeks....pressure!!! :mad: Day 2 and hungry!

Hi everyone!

Joysh - so very sorry to hear about your sister. Good for you for giving yourself some time and good luck on the reboot!

I have made it to my initial goal since re-booting in January but I'm currently in Phase 3, heading in to maintenance. I'm not at my final goal weight of 150lbs but I'm dealing with some health issues at the moment. I hope to be back at it and lose the last 20+lbs after Thanksgiving.

Hope everyone is doing well and I'll keep checking in.

Welcome back Joysh! Sorry to hear about your sister.... I'm sure she appreciated your being there for her.
Weather in Louisiana is crazy, be careful and stay safe!
Hugs
Liana

Thanks so much for your kind words, Lynn Margaret. It means a lot.

Thanks, CO_6. and PurpleMomster! As we know it gets easier as we go along. Although I also know that it's never "easy." But I do know that we can do this!

Thanks, canadjineh! Glad to know you're still here and maintaining!

I'm not in southern Louisiana, so I haven't been flooded this week. My thoughts and prayers are with those who are experiencing it. I've got many students who will not be able to make the beginning of the semester on Monday. It's really horrible.

As for me, this is day 3 and I'm already down 5 pounds! I know this first week is "water weight" loss , but that's ok by me. I was feeling so bloated and I did not like to see the scale so high. Just knowing that I have the power to make it go down is very comforting. I knew it, but seeing it is very motivating.

Onward!!!

Have a great day, everyone!

Hi everyone,

I hope I can join you. I wanted to find a thread just to keep in touch. I have been planning to start so many times (see past posts!) and finally got my head on straight last night and I am starting today. I have all the food and I am good for a while!

I wish you all the best and hope to keep posting!

Take care :)

Welcome, Cactusblossom!

Yes, keep in touch here!

Thanks so much Joy! It feels good to have actually made the decision to get started and follow on that! :)

Have a wonderful day!

Back at it!
 

Hi, all! Joysh - Sorry to hear about your sister - I can't imagine how difficult that was.

I originally reached goal in late 2012, maintained pretty well for a couple of years. In the last 2 years I started a new job that was pretty stressful for the first year. Long story, but I decided focusing on my weight while dealing with all of the issues at work was just too much. (Yes, I am a stress eater!) I got nearly back to where I started in July 2012 before deciding to come back. I started again a week and a half ago and have got past the carb cravings to a point where I am feeling good.

I also have several people at work doing IP with alternatives, so we've planned a regular Wednesday lunch meet up in the break room to support each other.

I feel good about this, but I know once I get where I want to be, I've clearly got a few things to learn about maintenance! :)

Hi Lizzie.

So glad to see you here! You will do great and that is wonderful to have people around you on the program as well. I too feel great about this and we will all do terrific together!! :grouphug:

Joy - I too am very sorry to hear about your sister. That was wonderful that you were able to be with her. :hug:

Hi Lizzy! Good to "see" you. We are together our first time around, as did P1 June 2012-March 2013. It's only been a few days, so I'm not yet in ketosis, although I've already lost 5 pounds of water and that feels good.

How wonderful to have a support group at work!

I actually have a friend and fellow faculty (and my next-door office neighbor) who did IP. She's not on it now, but she completely understands and is very supportive. I did manage to avoid the the faculty luncheon yesterday. "Too busy," although I know I could've made the time if I wanted to.

Yes, it was a difficult summer for me, although my sister passed away exactly as she wanted to: in her own bed with her (grown) kids and sister in the house, sleeping peacefully with Chopin piano music playing in her room. She had a year and half from diagnosis to transition so there was plenty of time to spend quality time with the family and get all of her affairs in order, spiritually, emotionally, and materially. She was not really incapacitated until the last week or so. So all of that is a blessing. So many people do not have that opportunity, so we're grateful for that.

Best of luck! We can do this together!

Hi everybody,

Hope you are well. I got through Day 1 ok, though I struggled last night. I have only been on WW in the past, so I was missing fruit! But I know I will have it later on.

I am in this alone. I do work with someone who is getting ready to have weight loss surgery in the next few months, but unfortunately she is not the type of person to tell that I am starting this program. Even though it is very likely she will be eating the same foods eventually. Too much female competition which is silly, so I am staying quiet.

Joy - that is good that your sister had some time and everyone was together.

Hope you all have a nice day. Take care. :)

Hi All!

Cactusblossum, hang in there! The first few days can be a little difficult as your body adjusts. Drink a lot of water and allow yourself to rest. This is the weekend, so take it easy. You'll start to feel better by the 4th or 5th day and after a week or so you'll begin feeling really good. Once you're into ketosis you won't be as hungry.

Sometimes it's good NOT to tell people that you are doing this until you've been on it for about a month or so and your weight loss becomes visible. And it will! Then let people ask you what you're doing. They will. Use these forums for your support.

Again, hang in there! This really works if you stick to the program. Do you have an IP coach that you go to?

Hi Joy,

Thanks so much. No, I am doing this on my own. Been reading lots here and after a few times "planning" to start, I finally did! I seem to be OK other than a little blah feeling. But I will keep pushing forward!

Thanks again and have a wonderful day! :)