Ideal Protein/Just starting
 

Hi My name is Barbara. I live in NW USA. I am finally ready to get healthy. I am 49 now and will turn 50 in October. Plus this extra weight is hard on my body I can feel it... snoring, sore knees, high blood pressure, no energy, not counting the poor self esteem. So my focus for 2014 is freedom from food controlling me and creating a healthier body. I am 235 and 5-3. A healthy weight for me is somewhere between 130-150. But my first goal is under 200 by March. I have a major surgery to have done in March (rod my cervical spine from base of skull to shoulder blades) so getting under 200 by then is my goal. 5 hours under anesthesia is hard enough on the body. I have chosen Ideal Protein because it is what will work for me. I would love some support and give support. B

Barbara, speaking from my own experience, I can just say 'you've made a good choice in Ideal Protein!' It sure works! Welcome aboard! Annik

Check out the sub forum of ideal protein and come join us over there!
It is under packaged meals and clinics
Welcome to a great plan!

Hi Barbara, obviously I am new too, none the less I would love to welcome you and chair you on as you move to achieve your goals.

I was 226 and have now reduced that to 182. 7 more lb and a lot of toning up for me to do ^^.

Hi Barbara! :wel3fc: You'll get lots of support here! I have no doubt you'll make your 200-lb goal (or very close to it) by March. Good luck!

Day 1
 

Hi All!
Today was Day1 on the Ideal Protein protocol. I am excited! I feel like this should be pretty easy. I chose to have eggs (with mushrooms and spinach) for dinner and was curious if anyone else feels like 4 eggs+2egg whites is a LOT of food?
I have about 35 pounds to lose and I a look forward to my first weigh in to see what progress I have made.

I have struggled with food my entire life- up and down... I hope after working through the 4 phases I can find permanent healing.

Just wanted to say hello!! ;)

Hi AustinTexasChick, :welcome: Your enthusiasm is wonderful! I don't know if 4 eggs and 2 egg whites seems like a lot of food, but it seems like a lot of eggs for one meal to me, but then I am not on IP and don't know what is recommended. However, we have an IP sub-forum: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/ideal-protein-diet-236/. Maybe the chicks there can help you! Good luck on your journey!

I am new to this diet as well but WELCOME! I wish you the best of luck with your health goals. This forum is a wealth of knowledge and support!