170's... i have arrived but hopefully not for long!!! yippeee... i can remember this weight more than 6 yrs ago.



what my coach instructed me is to make sure Phase 3 is exactly 2 weeks (not more and not less). Phase 2 is really up to you in terms of duration but i think 2 weeks is reasonable. For me, I am thinking of taking a mini-break from IP to recalibrate my body and my coach suggested to go to Phase 2 for 1 full week, followed by Phase 3 for 2 full weeks and then Phase 4 until I am ready to return to Phase 1 to start it all over again. goof luck.


KELSEY: Love the ;atest choice for shoes... good luck. remember these days, interviews sometimes focsu on behavior type questions, what did you do in a a particular difficult situation. how did you handle it. or they may even ask you to provide some specific examples.

have a great night! dina

Love the shoes!!! And yes, you're much better off being one of the last persons interviewed... they always tend to get the positions Best of Luck!

Day 3... sort of.... Working night shift today so my actual Day 3 was a sleep day with no food.... at least my consumption is staying the same as if it was a day shift. Day 2 was really rough!!! I was soooo extremely tired, got home from work at 8:00pm and couldn't even eat supper, I had to just hit the sack!! Woke up at 3:00am and took a shower, then went back to bed at 7:00am.... slept till 3:00pm. Got everything prepared for suppers at work on my night shifts and here I am!! Feeling tired but a whole lot better than day 2. I can button up my top!!! Whoopeee!!! The inches are starting to go

Well, WI tomorrow. I don't FEEL like I've lost a ton this week, but we shall see. If I lose my normal 3 pounds, it would amazingly bring me to the 140's...which I can hardly wait for.

I may not be in touch much this weekend, my friends are getting married, and I have houseguests! I'm so excited for them to come and stay, but I'm a little worried about staying on protocol. My plan is to stay on IP come **** or high water. We shall see, I know it may not be as perfect as when I do it at home, but I will do the very best I can. I know, prep prep prep.

Thanks to everyone for your inspiration and lessons...I didn't multiquote everything because I'm trying to get the house clean, but wanted you all to know how much I appreciate it.

JC

Wyosun: How amazing that you were disappointed about not being able to wear a new bathing suit due to weather! I'm guessing just a few short months ago you would have dreaded going out in a bathing suit!

Kelsey: LOVE the new shoes. In addition to what everyone else has said about the timing of interviews, you are also an internal candidate and thus would require less training than an outside candidate which gives you another edge!

Thank you...

WE MISS YOU!!

I agree. I think it is difficult to lose on this diet if your head is not in the game. For whatever reason, you seem to have hit a mental "wall" and you need to get past that. I think coming up with an alternate plan, phasing off IP, and giving yourself time to clear your head and regain some perspective is smart. You can always come back and start fresh if you so choose...

Just sexy enough.

She and I have PM'd a few times, and she did stop by the Life After thread a couple weeks ago, but I've heard nothing lately. I still wish I hadn't accidentally thrown away ogdog's return address when she sent me her leek soup (and other stray IP packets)... I do worry about her. And Birman, of course. Guess I just gravitate toward the veg-heads!

Do two weeks of Phase 2, and two weeks of Phase 3. The longer Phase 3 recommendation from the nutritionist was particularly for people with Type 2 diabetes, though she indicated that a period longer than two weeks might actually benefit others, as well. This is NOT an official IP position, however.

Two weeks of each should be fine... but certainly don't cut Phase 3 short.

Good morning All!

I realize I am putting the cart before the horse on this one, but it has been on my mind since I started 2 weeks ago.

We are taking a 12 night Mediterranean cruise in late October. We will have been on IP for about 12 1/2 weeks when we leave. I am not counting on being at goal by then, but also don't want to be on Phase 1 while in Italy / France / Greece.

Would anyone recommend we try phasing through 2 and 3 as we get closer and be on phase 4 for the trip? What are the pros and cons of this? We already know we will go right back to phase 1 when we get back.

I would ask my coach, but as I have mentioned previously, I really don't have a lot of faith in her expertise.

Thanks!
Danielle

Hey everyone, good job on all the losses this past week!! Haven't been around much because my mom is visiting for the week, but just wanted to pop in and say hi! Enjoy the rest of your week!!

I'm doing the happy, happy dance this morning!!

My IP weigh/measure last evening showed a loss of 6 pounds and 3.25 inches!!!

And then my husband and I walked 2 miles after dinner and even though his pace was a lot quicker than mine, I only had to stop and breathe twice - once going up this big hill and again at the top of it! He kills me!!

Amazingly, my lower leg muscles aren't as sore this morning as I thought they would be. My DH rubbed them after I cool-down stretched and then I took a really hot shower. We have one of those shower heads that you can bring down and it has a pulsing mode. I directed that right at my lower legs, then went straight to bed and kept them under the blanket. I think maybe keeping them warm might have have kept them from twitching all night like they have been.

Anyhoo - - - I feel pretty good today! Particularly as seeing that my scales said another pound gone this morning! According to my scales, I've lost a total of 26 pounds since March!! WOOOOHHHOOOOO!!!

Have a great day everyone!! I must get to work!

Barbara

One for every five pounds lost:


WI#1: -8.2 lbs, -19.75 in. WI#2: -2.4 lbs, -10.00 in. WI#3: -6 lbs, -3.25 in.

Nice job! Love all the success on this board!

I have a question - because I'm obsessing about TOM no loss. It's like a double whammy - makes you more hormonal (at least initially) and then no loss to add to your enhanced moods.

So, I'm looking for a bright side... does anyone have anything they've done to thwart this? any strategies for eating - like .. drinking more water or exercise? or tossing in the towel and making that a cheat week? what have you tried?

Good morning.

Everyone on this sight has been a huge inspiration to me. I have been lurking a lot, reading posts. I started on 7/28. I was really discouraged because I felt like my scale wasn't moving much. Last night I was so bummed, I almost had a glass of wine! But I didn't, and I weighed myself this morning and am down 4 pounds. I don't see my coach until Saturday because she was on vacation. I feel good about the loss. I wish I had more energy, but I do have some medical issues and I don't know if or when I will ever have the energy I used to have!

I did have a question: I have been having green tea with splenda in the morning. (I used to be a HUGE coffee drinker) I really enjoy it. Is this OK? I know you can have tea or coffee in the morning, but I really would love to have a cup at night as well. Also, how much oil per day would you say? I feel like maybe I am using too much on some days.

Thanks for any advice!

Alrighty well- still no water.

Luckily last night I remembered I had a bottle of water in my car from work so the protein issue last night is taken care of.

However, the shower, breakfast, teeth brushing aspect of no water is still an issue. Hopefully it comes back on soon.

I've written a very strongly worded email to the landlord informing them of my disgust with the situation. (I knew that writing class in grad school would pay off in one way or another)

Cross your fingers for water!!!

Congratulations on the 777777777sss. Don't you feel great?

Danielle -Just discussed this subject with my IP doc yesterday. We leave for Italy Sept. 5. She suggested phasing through 2 to 3 before we go. She felt going straight from phase 1 to Italian bread and pasta and wine wasn't a good choice. I am not sure. Phase 3 is the big breakfast phase and I don't think I will eat that way in Italy. It's a conundrum.

Molly So, if you had caved and had the wine you wouldn't have seen the 4 lb loss-- aren't you glad you stayed strong??
I have been having tea with splenda or stevia at least twice a day. Hasn't hurt me at all. I have at least 2 teaspoons of olive oil a day and some days more. It seems to be an important component of the plan for my body as is the sea salt.

Since I don't have any of my beloved vanilla boxed drinks which I've been drinking 3x a day for about 4+ months, I have been looking at the IP choices at 4 carbs or less. For anyone who cares, here they are: Pineapple banana drink mix, pina colada smoothie mix, raspberry jelly mix, mushroom, chicken and leek soup mix, butterscotch, chocolate, banana, lemon and vanilla pudding, omelet mix and both the vanilla and chocolate boxed drinks.

Almost forgot - MelissaK -- love the shoes-- break a leg tomorrow!

Thanks Tricia! Yes, I am glad I didn't cave in. I was very happy this morning when I got on the scale. I have to stop weighing myself every day, thats just not good for me.

I hope I can stay strong on Saturday. I am going to NY to see a show and go to lunch. All the girls, and we usually have some cocktails. Food will be easy, its saying no to the drink that will be hard!

Kelsey...the shoes are perfect. I will be thinking about you tomorrow. GOOD LUCK. Just be yourself. They already know you and what you are capable of.
Littleblackdress...you are so right about me not wearing a swimsuit. Last year when I took the kids I wore shorts and sat out in the sun. Today is clear and I think we will get to go. Yes, I'm thrilled to be able to wear a suit and not be totally embarrassed.
Just a note.....I haven't been able to walk since Sat. due to my schedule. I was down 2 lbs. this morning. Of course I weigh everyday and my weight fluctuates, but maybe it worked for me to take a little break from the walking. Who knows???? The diet really works, but it is tempermental sometimes...LOL. I weigh in tomorrow, so we'll see. Have a great day everyone.