LettucePray---I love your user name!!! Please do not be disappointed--you probably are having a hormone fluctuation going on. I know that I had 2.5 two weeks in a row and I did have a couple of ounces of peanuts but I do not beleive that is what caused the slow down--I think it was hormones and my body just trying to adjust--I bet you are back on track within two weeks. Besides could you really have lost 1.4 pounds every week consistently on your 1200 cal diet? (If it were me all those foods that I could have on a regular 1200 cal diet would just make me want more of those foods that slow the weight loss)
Chin up!!!

You go, girl!!!

I'd stay away from any type of teryaki sauce or sauces in general - they usually have a fair amount of sugar. ask them what they cook their vegies in... good luck - it sounds yummy!

-Teresa

Carla! You motivated me to find out how to add my picture

Here are some pre-IP, december and now pictures:

I just found out that our office is taking everyone out for lunch and they chose a Chinese restaurant. Oh my!! I can't not go. What am I going to eat??

Beyourbest- I had the same thought as Jordanna. You employ them, and can take your business elsewhere. I would be thrilled with your progress. Don't let them mess with your head. I would definitely tell the management about that counselor too. I know as an employer, you want to know if there is a problem, so it can be remedied. They might not know what she is doing, to you, and likely others too. Congrats on the 50# loss!!!

Dad- Loved your post. I counldn't have said it better.

WOW!!!! You look so incredible I think seeing each other is so motivational. Keep up the good work

Wow Sylvie you look great - congrats on your success

I have a coach, but I pretty much weigh and measure myself and send her in the measurements. I haven't bought any of their product in a couple of months--it's too expensive. I use Lindora or whey protein isolate instead of IP packets. I get my support on this forum. I have lost 39 pounds since January 5 and have gone from a size 16 to a size 8. So I think it's fair to say you can do it on your own if you have the determination.

Wow--pictures say a thousand words. You look so good---what a difference--proof IP works.

I like all of your profile pics. You are very photogenic as well as just a beautiful lady!

THANK YOU!!!

I have always wanted to have this kind of information. It is so detailed!

Carla

Yin Yang: If you can, find out which chinese place you are going to. Then call and tell them you have some food issues/allergies/intolerances and want to know how they prepare certain foods. Ask if they can do a steamed all white meat or shrimp dish with steam veggies no sauces or added salt. just water. This of course assumes your office is letting you all order seperately. If not, take a bottle of water and and ip drink with you. Eat a salad and veggies before going. THEN, just enjoy the social time. Chinese is too hard if you can't order for yourself and can't get it sauce free and steamed/sauted in water.


Kelsey:Call the japanese place. Look for a dish on their menu that is cooked without sauces, marinade, or terriyaki. Remember you can have edamame, steamed veggies, sashimi, grilled chicken or steak or shrimp. Don't have any rice vinegar items. They are likely to use the full carb rice vinegar.

Beyourbestin Idaho: She was totally out of line. My first reaction was like Jordanna's. Tell her you will take your business somewhere else. You will lose as fast as you are physically able. If they don't want exercise at all they should get that right internally to begin with and communicate it. CALL Ideal Protein from the website. Find out if this is acceptable. Find out if you have other options in your area. Like you said, if nothing else see about getting one of the other people in the practice to help. Talk to the doctor you first saw. Don't give up because this person is behaving badly.

carla

I agree with you completely. I didn't start buying any Lindora until a few weeks ago. I didn't even want to hear about it in the beginning and thought I would never buy anything but IP. You need to learn the protocol, establish your own routine for awhile before you start experimenting
with other choices. Lindora interested me because they had some food options IP doesn't have which gives you a little variety. But other than the tomato soup I haven't tried any of them yet. I always like having choices.
And thanks for the vote of confidence for my comments on slower weight loss weeks! I love the support.

another point that I've been telling a friend of mine who isn't sure about the cost --

take a week to tally up ALL your food expenses - including soda, espressos - everything... you'll probably see that going with IP isn't a whole lot more... you can really save on your 'additional' food by buying in bulk at Costco or other place - pick up a box of freezer ziploc bags and divide up and freeze - I buy all my salad stuff and most my vegies at Costco too. It ends up costing maybe $10-$15 a week.

And - full IP is for a limited amount of time - not the rest of your life - it's an investment in YOU!

-Teresa

You look beautiful!!! You should be very proud! I am very proud of you!