hi I am new here and am doing ideal protein, day 4 it is ok but i am soooooo nervous b/c I do not want to lose all this weight and stop then put it back on...... is any one on maintance yet and have they keept the weight off... I just hate to put in the time and money and not have it be long term

Ist weigh in down 11.2lbs, 8 1/4 inches!!! Yeah
 

Phew week one is over, down 11.2lbs. Crazy!! Definately gave me the motivation to keep at it!! WHOOT WHOOT!!

Originally Posted by jenbilmax:
I have just started IP diet (April 17th). I feel fine and I am not hungry. I haven't been eating the lettuce, since I am full with the 2 cups of vegetables. Is this OK?
Thanks

From what I have been told from the more senior members on here that the lettuce is needed. It adds extra fiber, and water etc. THey told me not to miss the lettuce. I just make a small salad with a 1/4 of the veg, then have my other 3/4 cups of cooked veg. Seems to be important to do so that is why I am shoveling it down the best I can. I know its alot of lettuce. Good luck:carrot::carrot::carrot:

Originally Posted by clbrochu:
Phew week one is over, down 11.2lbs. Crazy!! Definately gave me the motivation to keep at it!! WHOOT WHOOT!!

That is AMAZING!! Week by week you will see the number on the scale getting lower and lower. Keep up that commitiment to yourself and you will do FANTASTIC!!!:congrat::congrat::congrat:

Today is my first day on IP - and hoping I have the same results I have read about in the forums. You are all definitely encouragement to me already!!!

Does anyone have any recommendations in regards to cold medicine, unfortunately I came down with a horrible cold and I'm trying not to take the cough medicine, as I'm sure it is loaded with sugar!!

One Week down, How Many to Go??
 

Hello everyone,

I am very excited to have finally joined this forum. I was researching the Ideal Protein Diet for the last month and came across this fantastic site. I have been reading the posts and what not and decided that this diet was for me and that there are so many positive results to show... so, I started the IP diet a little over a week ago and had my first weigh in yesterday; 6 lbs gone in one week, better than I have ever done before. I feel great and the weight loss is very motivating. I am learning to be creative with my meals and have already found what I like and what I don't like in terms of the protein packets. Sipping on my snack as I type which is the butterscotch pudding mixed with extra water, heated and a tbsp of instant coffee added - YUM!

So, my deal right now is that despite the fact that I am doing great, no cheating and consuming everything I need to, my weight loss seems to have halted over the last two days. I cannot stay of the weighing scale for the life of me and it is so hard to see that nothing is falling off. I walked while my son had soccer practice today for a whole 2 hours so hopefully that will help some but has anyone else experienced the same problem??:(

I am so happy to meet all of you.. I think the support group will be a major part to my weight loss. It is so much better to talk with people who are experiencing the same thing!

Hello from Alberta, I started this post in April and was on the IP but couldnt handle it, so switched to Herbal Magic and have been doing very well, Im down to 131.8 and dont see any end in site untile I reach my ideal weight of 118... Hope all you fellow dieters are doing well also... lets hear that you are all enjoying your summer and Its July 1st Canada day this week and our neighbours to the south have your July 4th celebrations this weekend also...

just thought I would stop in. I started back in April and was one of the first posters to this thread. Ideal Protein is working for me. I started my weight loss goals at 254 lbs. I started Ideal Protein at 229 lbs and I am now down to 189 pounds. I have been on ideal protein now for 4 months. and that is a loss of 40 lbs with ideal protein. I follow it pretty well, but I do cheat on a regular basis. I don't encourage doing that because it slows the progress, but as long as I am happy and still moving in the right direction, it works for me. Wishing you all much success and the ability to stick to your game plan!

Second day on ip diet
 

Ok it's my second day (end of day) and I gotta say... Today was hard. Went through ups and downs but made it. I really hope it gets better from here. :?:

By the way ... Can anyone tell me how to cook the omelet? It was gross! :barf: And can I just eat egg whites instead on the ip omelet?

Thx!!!

My Happy Ip Update
 

Originally Posted by luvli:
Ok it's my second day (end of day) and I gotta say... Today was hard. Went through ups and downs but made it. I really hope it gets better from here. :?:

By the way ... Can anyone tell me how to cook the omelet? It was gross! :barf: And can I just eat egg whites instead on the ip omelet?

Thx!!!

:carrot::carrot::carrot:
First thing i want to say is happy new year!

Now i want to post a follow up on my last post aout 5 days ago. Today isday 7 and ijust weighed my self and I am down 5lbs!!!! Yes day 2 was my lowest day... i thought i was going to kill my bf..lol. I started on dec 26th and made through the holidays including nye without cheating... that means NO Carbs, NO Sugar, NO Alcohol!!!! I am very pound of my dedication. The IP diet has left me realizing that I can be very satified without indulging in all the crap! My friend have commented how amazed that I had such will power to do it over he holidays and nye! I have lost .5 on my arms but no where else.

My start weight was 170 and today I am 165!!! What a great way to start my NY morning of jan 1sst 2012. I am 34 years old and I havebeentraining martial arts for 3 years. I have alot of muscle but with about 20-25 pounds of stubborn fat that I could not seem to shed for the past 1.5 yrs!

I will keep strong on the ip diet now as it has gotten alot easier since day 2. If I could pass the holidays and nye party with flying colors... I KNOW I CAN DO THIS ONGOING.

Till mynext update, Keep strong and go for it!
:hat: :dance:

Day 1
 

Hi I'm starting ideal protein and looking for a buddy to do it with. I have 15 pounds to lose. I have a history of an eating disorder so if someone wants to take this on with me I would love it!

Originally Posted by northstar1959:
Hi everyone, thanks for the replies to my email, Im hypoglycemic and need to be on a diet at all times. Im having a harder time lately staying on track, and look forward to being online with you both to see how we do. My sons wedding is May 29th and I still dont have a dress for it, and hope to go shop for one the first of may... p.s. its day one and Im starving to death lol
talk to you tomorrow

Hang in there! I was starving the first week but now I need to remind myself to eat on schedule because my appetite is almost completely gone! Good luck dress hunting!:)