Hi All!
Had my first WI and am down 6lbs! Yay! I'm so motivated to see this to the end. I even had 2 GNO (girls night out) and didnt feel deprived with my sparkling soda with muddled cucumber and lime. It actually looks like a real drink!
I look forward to hearing other posts as that keeps my motivation high!

itstimeinbc - I'm making the big mac in a bowl tonight, so I am looking forward to trying the Thousand Island! Glad to hear you liked it.

ether - It is strange how some are ok with splitting and some aren't. I do think there should be a stricter guideline, clearly I'm one for rules! LOL! Awesome job on the weigh in! That's amazing! Let us know how the bread is.

Coco - woohoo! Great job on the weigh in. That's awesome for your first week. Sounds like you had a good strategy to get through the girls nights too, I love it!

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Not much new on my side. I'm still sick which is a pain, I am taking some extra vitamin C and Echanecia (sp?) and I am wondering if that will have any effect on my loss at all?

I'm struggling with not being able to work out. It's not as though I am a huge runner or something, but I really want to do my BodyPump DVD's with my barbell in my basement. I am going to talk to my coach about it this week because I really want to tone up as I lose weight. I almost don't care if it stalls my losses, as long as I get a little more toned as I go. But then I wonder if it will actually make me stop losing?! I have no clue, I am so confused!

This is the exact regimine I am on and its working :-) and has worked in the past!

Morining all!!
Teags - I am wondering the same about exercising. I would like to be able to work out a little (weights and walking). I am going to see how I feel in another week or so.

Feeling better today, not exhausted like I was yesterday. I've measured my salt and oil and have it wiht me at work to make sure I get it all in.

Have a great day everyone!!

I made the Big Mac in a bowl last night, super yum, I believe because its only 2Tbsp of the dressings, it helps to not be overwhelming but if you put more, it could easlily be too much and not enjoyable. I couldnt add tomato as I had them this week and it os on my "occasional" list and I plan on having brussel sprouts this weekend, I find they keep me full. ****Does anyone know if Romaine lettece counts as unlimited lettace of the field salad that is limited?****** Anyone? Keep up the amazing work everyone!!!!

Do you have the most recent phase 1 sheet? "Field Greens" are not listed under limited veggies anymore. The most recently updated Phase sheets are in the FAQ section at the top of the forum:
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/5040423-post79.html


Lettuces are unlimited:
UNLIMITED RAW VEGETABLES/LETTUCE
Arugula, Bibb lettuce, Boston lettuce, celery, chicory lettuce, cucumber, endives, escarole lettuce, frisée lettuce, green and red leaf lettuce, iceberg lettuce, mushroom, radicchio, radish, romaine lettuce, spinach and watercress lettuce

Only certain "greens" count toward your 4 cups per day:
SELECT VEGETABLES – 2 cups per meal – Weigh before cooking
Alfalfa, asparagus, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, bell peppers, broccoli, cabbage (all), cauliflower, celeriac, celery,
chayote, chicory, collards, cucumbers, dill pickles, fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese broccoli), green onions, jicama, kale,
kohlrabi, mushrooms, okra, onions (raw only), hot peppers, radish, rhubarb, sauerkraut, spinach, Swiss chard, turnip, zucchini/yellow summer squash

I don't have the updated one....thanks. I wonder why a diet they swear by that clearly works needed to be changed? I am not using the IP product, I am using a diff one, and I've lost 7lbs in the 2 1/2 weeks I've been on it again so I wonder if I should switch off or stay where I am. ARG, not sure now, any advice?

Mushrooms and cucumbers are unlimited? but they still counts in our 4 cups a day. Gives us less choices for our limited veggies. When I got sick of the veggies a would use spring mix to replace a cup of veggies.

Dill pickles count as well...........well gee I used to grab one when I needed SOMETHING, now it can counts toward 4 cups..........I think I like the older verson of ph1 before lol

Probably worth confirming with your coach, but last time I did IP my coach said you could do "conversational cardio" so walking would be fine, really any exercise that isn't too intense that you could no longer carry on a conversation.

I did pilates probably 4-6 times a week to help with toning and just to keep active and give me something to do. I found the toughest time for me to stay on plan was when I was sitting at home bored.

Some coaches recommend waiting a few weeks before starting exercise. It may depend how active you were prior to starting IP.

The diet DOES work..but that doesn't mean the program won't get more sophisticated as time goes on. I don't use IP product either, I use alternatives and just follow the IP plan.

YES!! If you eat them raw, you CAN count mushrooms and cukes (and radishes and celery) as unlimited...very handy for days when you feel hungrier than usual. BUT you can ALSO count them (raw) in your 4 cups per day if you choose. If you cook them, they have to be counted. The way I look at it, this gives me more options for my hungry days (i/e I can have a cuke, mushroom and romaine salad and not count it) but I can still use those veggies as part of my 4 cups on days when I feel fuller. I think it gives us MORE flexibility!

They DID remove lettuces (other than the really nutrient dense ones) from the limited veg list, so spring mix IS totally unlimited...but Spinach can count either way, that's what I use on days when I want a salad but don't want an extra cup of stuff

ok good thanks for explaining that to me....yes some days you need something more....more raw veggies make it easier.cooked ones feel more like a meal anyways, a small spring salade with spinach is so good...and keeps thing moving well too lol

Thanks for all your help @scorbett1103, sorry to keep bothering you but I can not afford going back to IP. SO I will use the new form and the Ideal Weight away products and hope those have been updated to this list. Just to clarify, the unlimiteds are still during meal times, we still allow the 4-5 hours between meal times, correct? All those things remain the same? Thank you again, you rock XO

No worries! There are MANY of us that follow the IP program but use off-brand products (check out the alternatives thread, tons of great product ideas there!). My first time on IP I spent the money for about 3 months and then just couldn't afford it anymore. Switched to Alternatives, stayed on plan for another 5 months, and lost over 70lbs Back for a reboot now!

So as far as your other questions:

There is no rule about how often to eat. Spacing things out 4-5 hours is good just to make sure you don't end up STARVING between meals and cheat/overeat, but it's not a rule. Space your meals out in a way that works with your schedule.

Unlimited veggies are for ANYTIME! During meal, between meal...whatever works for you. Handy for days when you need something "extra" between meals, or when you want a bigger dinner/lunch but don't want to use all your limited veggies in one shot.

And to that note - HOW you break up your foods is not nearly as important as HAVING all of your foods. 3 packets, 4 cups veggie, 8 oz protein, water, supplements, oil and salt. Get it all in every day however works for you. There are many people who split their protein between lunch & dinner. Others that add veggie to breakfast and just have a little less at another meal (or use the unlimited veggies to round things out!). Do what works!

Hello All!

So i have decided to make myself small goals along the way. My first one will be 25 pounds by Christmas!

Hope everyone is having a great 'hump' day!

Katiemcbee

Sounds great ... i think I will join you!