Lose2Win2014.... Congrats on reaching ONDERLAND!!!!!

Huge congrats on Onerderland, that is SUCH a wonderful achievement.

I agree that the weeks are now flying by. It doesn't even seem difficult to BE on IP anymore. It's just habit.

I can't believe how quickly IP helps us shed weight. Really, without that much hardship. I know my tastebuds have changed a lot since starting. Now when I find myself craving something, it's seldom the sweet things, it's always something savoury and the stronger flavour the better!

Hello wonderful August starters!!! We're almost in the middle of November and I'm so happy to see we're still going strong and shedding inches and pounds!
Today, I saw an acquaintance that I hadn't seen since the first week of September, and she was VERY surprised to see how I had changed She told me that I looked GREAT! and asked me what I did, I told her I was "doing" because I still want to lose more weight, but it felt great to see the reaction of someone who hasn't seen me in months! Today was my WI and also is TOM so losing 4.5lbs and inches (almost 2 inches on my waist) was excellent news!!

Briael- Grats on your anniversary! and thanks for reviving this thread!

RefreshingMe- Congratulations on going to phase 2!!! You've done great and will continue to do great in every phase!! I wanted to ask you about that kcup coffee pumpkin flavored that you purchased, is that IP approved? I asked my coach and she was unable to tell me since the ingredients said "artificial flavor" she was skeptical and just advised me no to take it, but I actually bought it (and I've had a couple of them already) because you mentioned that you ordered them. Are those ok for me to have or is it ok for you because you're on phase 2 already?

Lose2Win2014- Woohoo!!!! Grats on getting to ONEDERLAND!! Great accomplishment, I can't wait to get there too!! Hopefully by the end of this month I should join you

Ariel Congrats on your incredible weight loss! You are amazing! I am glad you found a polite way to tell someone that your weight loss was still in progress. It is really easy to hear people start to compliment you, and then you lose track of your real goal. I know, I did exactly this before.

You are going to be in onederland before you know it!

Glad we August people are all in this together. Even though we may phase off at different times, there seems to be so much similarity in this part of the experience.

I am traveling again. It is amazing I am losing weight at all with all the traveling I have done while on IP. I have my bag of packets, a cooler of vegetables, salt, pepper, a knife and cutting board. I am actually getting pretty good at traveling with IP.

losetowin on ONEDERLAND!!!
- that is awesome! Everyone has done so well thus far and it really is a short scoot from onederland to goal. Excited for all of you!

ariel- I really didn't think about the kcup having artificial flavor, just assumed it was coffee with pumpkin spices in it, which I'd heard was better to have than making regular coffee and adding the spices after... as the spices have trace amounts of carbs. So... I was drinking them in Phase 1... I guess ignorance was bliss -whoops!

briael- my first time around, when I was phasing out I stalled my first week of Phase 2, lost 2 pounds in my second week P2, lost over 2 in each week of P3 and lost in the first week of P4. I ended up 9 pounds below goal. And I stayed there for about a year. So, I decided to phase out a bit early this time. If weight does end up coming back on I will probably opt to do another round of Phase 1 in January.

I'm hoping when I get there I can learn from the rest of you.

Did you lose more inches in P2-P4 or just the weight?

Definitely inches as well. I went down another size. And I was fairly obsessive about staying there. Which is good and bad. It is important to be vigilant in maintenance... but there's a lot to be said for feeling sane as well
I'm sure when you get there you'll be well prepared for it- you are very knowledgeable already!

Glad to hear about the inches, too. Thanks for the thought on being well prepared - I read a lot (perks of being a retired housewife), but you know about good intentions and how life often gets in the way, so I'll worry about making maintenance work once I get there.

How's your week been, August folks?

Slowing down from the 4s to the 3s now, but losing inches nicely. It's gradually coming off the butt (hoorah!) and hips (wish the saddlebags weren't the VERY last) and I'm looking a little more shapely than a pure pear.

Are you mentally prepared for Thanksgiving? I'll have a super busy week taking care of my friend's kitty while she's away with family, AND I have a 8 hour round trip this Saturday, with a 2 hour round trip on Sunday to help with a kitty rescue with the Underground Railroad Rescued Kitty Network.

Always looking for people who can spare time (and gas money) to do a 90 min journey to transport kitties from rescue centers (sometimes from desperately sad backgrounds where they are abused or neglected) to a forever home with someone who really wants them. Coverage is thin in some areas, and means that we don't get many transports through this corridor, so if it's something you are interested in please check URRKN out.

Ugh Girls...Kicking myself today. Ate a Ghirardelli Brownie at a work meeting. So mad at myself...I am only 3.7 lbs away from Phase two, which I was hoping to achieve by next week...anyone have advise on how to counteract my bad decision? Haven't had my supper or snack yet.

check your other thread started mommymeg!

Thanks Liana

Lose2Win2014….congrats & I'm right there with you! I entered Onederland today & I am thrilled. There aren't words to say how much I love IP! 12 weeks OP & 37lbs gone!

Hello ladies!

Lose2Win- I should soon join you! I'm very close to Onederland!! I'm very happy that we're still following the plan and that we can come here to find out about each other and to encourage one another I'm very proud of you and how you've handled and planned your meals to stay OP when you're traveling! Are you going to be traveling for Thanksgiving?

Briael - Grats on the steady weight loss!! 3 to 4 lbs. per week is awesome!! Hehe, you mentioned you're now a more shapely pear, I am discovering that I am a pear too I keep on losing mostly on my breast and my waist, so I might be wider on my hips and thighs with smaller waist and small breast? Well, we'll have curves for sure
I'm a cat lover and I want to thank you for all you do for them I will take a look at their website and get more information on how I can help during the summer when I am off work

Stacynak- GRATS!!! on getting to ONEDERLAND!!!! Woohoo!!! Nice job


This week I lost 3.5lbs, I'm 2 lbs. away from Onederland!! and 3 away from hitting the 60lb. loss!! Thank you everyone for your continuous support!!

Congrats on ONEDERLAND. Awesome stuff, especially to be doing it in chilly Alaska.


Thanks Ariel, for looking into URRKN (Underground Railroad Rescued Kitty Network). I also drive for Imagine Home when they have transport legs coming through this I-10 corridor, but more drivers are always welcome. Or, if you don't drive but live in a town/city that is on a major interstate, you could consider overnight or week long B&B'ing for these little furry travelers.

Check out the link above if you have time.