I am so sorry you are having such trouble - I know there are colon cleansings that some clinics have. I've gotten a few Groupons for those but have never tried them, just throwing out random ideas. I truly hope you find a solution.

Hi All,

Had 5 week WI and was down 2.3 lbs today for a total of 14.1 lbs lost so far. I am not breaking any speed records but I am OK with it; at least the scales are going in the right direction.

I have been 100% OP so I am sure it will happen when it is supposed to! If I didn't have the support and others experience to draw on here, I could have been dissapointed cause last week it was just a little over a lb.

Have a wonderful week and stay OP!

You are doing fantastic! I've lost 80 pounds in less than six months, and believe me, I've had my share of 1 pound losses. It all adds up. This week, I lost 2.3 too, and that put me at 80 pounds down. Just stay true to the program, and the weight will come off.

Thanks! You are doing Fantastic!!! You inspire me.

Darralyn As the others before me said stay with it and it will come off. every little bit adds up. I lost 2 pounds last week. that was the smallest number lost yet. BUT.. it made my ticker go down to notches. So all is good. even if I lose nothing for a week, I am gaining so much more in self control, self confidence, will power and most importantly the great numbers I got at my last blood work up. You do have the right attitude, you are doing great.

Hello IPeeps,

jelly you look FAB, as does Wuv! I have been being good, but busy and not much time to read and chat. Keep up the good work ladies, this program is the best.
I had a wonderful time in Ireland a few weeks ago, celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary...

Busy Mom, I am amazed at your success! I was looking at your stats, my Goodness!!!!!
With that said, I had my first round of the big "C" over the weekend. What the heck, 4 cups of vegetables in.....should be easy to have ....well, a similar "outcome".....! And yeah, OUCH!!!!
I would love some solutions here IPeeps!!!!!

I am in a new place. I no longer live to eat.
I eat to live. I have actually begun to really have to force myself to eat.
I am satiated most of the time. I start to become full.
I think that this is a good thing.
Just weeks ago, I was pining away for my next meal or snack.
With the exception of peppers and eggs being always on hand for emergencies, I am peaceful, happy, so excited about this journey.
Now I need to spice up my daily nosh.
Things have changed, I am a new me......in training!

This has been the worst thing about this plan for me.

What finally helped was cutting out the calcium supplements for a week and having magnesium citrate instead. Now I just take the calcium potassium and magnesium citrate.

Calcium causes constipation.

Bella. I've been wondering where the heck you've been!! Glad your still around.

I am taking extra magnesium because I have hypothyroid and have been a long time sufferer of the big C. When I started IP I as already taking 2 magnesium tablets at the recommendation of my nurse practitioner. My coach told me to keep taking them in addition to the program's 4. I am in HEAVEN...I have never been this regular. Every morning right after breakfast. Maybe try adding some more magnesium.

So WI #5 tomorrow... it has been a terrible week. I know that stress effects how we are going to loose weight, and I'm not sure how to eliminate the stressors with school. Some days it's just a battlezone and with my Friday going off the rails I'm not expecting great results in the morning... arg. I will have to try and manage my time better as to get out and beat this stress away.

WI 1 -9.5
WI 2 -3
WI 3 -1
WI 4 -3

You are so close to your goal. Just keep your eye on the prize and be focused! You can do this!!!