Thanks Briael!

Hi Lisa. I don't have an IP center anywhere near me so I get some products from Amazon like Protidiet soups, Walden Farms dressings, and Kay's Naturals chips. I get RTDs and protein bars from Costco. Also eggs, chicken, fish, fresh veggies, etc. from Trader Joe's. I'm in a rural area so it's slim pickings but I make it work best I can.

EmmaD, thanks for all your alternatives ideas!

Well i started a week ago. So this is my second week on on IP. It was a struggle but im going to stick to it this time. Im a restarter. I was on the program 2 years ago but only stuck with it long enough to lose weight for my daughters wedding and fell of the band wagon lol. Well im back on again and ready to stick with it. I look forward to meeting new friends and their ideals for meals. Thanks y'all !

Dora

Nashuanutrition. com
great site.

Hi Lisa. I don't have an IP center anywhere near me so I get some products from Amazon like Protidiet soups, Walden Farms dressings, and Kay's Naturals chips. I get RTDs and protein bars from Costco. Also eggs, chicken, fish, fresh veggies, etc. from Trader Joe's. I'm in a rural area so it's slim pickings but I make it work best I can.

EmmaD, thanks for all your alternatives ideas![/QUOTE]

Hey there, Emma!

Thanks so much for paying attention 😘 I crashed this weekend, going out to dinner with the family 😫

I'm restarting today... Going to have my 2 IP chocolate shakes, IP Peanut Butter Crunch Bar, veggies and protein.

Today's weigh-in is 162.3

Friday: started at 163.8 followed protocol
Saturday: weigh-in 160 was thrilled, then ate a huge dinner
Sunday: weigh-in 163.2 ate Cheetos, yes, CHEETOS at a picnic 😣 then had a horrible dinner
Today: 162.8 but re-determined LOL

Would you be open to doing accountability lists with me?

I will gladly post my daily eating plan and post whenever I feel like I'm faltering.

Thanks again, lovely Ladies!!!

OMG!!! Thanks for your response. This has been very helpful. The thread was also helpful. I'm going to order a few variety packs today!

Thanks! I will check Amazon out as well!

Hi Dora,

I'm in the same boat - restarting today It's awesome knowing that you have done it and CAN do this!

I realized that I need to give myself mini-goals and that my self-control is not as good as it once was, so the accountability of having IP buddies is going to be a great help for me!

I will commit to writing out my daily plans and posting my struggles so that I can visualize it all.

Thanks so much for joining this thread!!!

Hi 1 tubbychick,

No worries, I fell off the bandwagon 10 days in. I went from 147 to 137 and I cheated with bread last night at dinner with the family. It was really nice here and we went to NYC to shop and had dinner at my favorite restaurant Angelo's and I crashed!!!! everyone was sitting outside and we were enjoying it so much, but my bad!!!! I dont know why i do this because when we tried on a few dresses a few hours earlier and i looked at myself in the mirror i got super depressed at the sight of myself. A size 8 skirt wouldnt even go up my leg so i self sabotage allot not sure why

Obviously we all have different tastebuds, but you may find it helps to put a savoury packet in at lunchtime, to encourage you to have your two cups of lunchtime veggies.

Many of the folks who've been here a long time cut up veggies that go in the soup packets or the chicken a la king as it's an easy way to get veg in.

The other thing that you can put in with lunch and/or dinner is a salad made up of your "free" list items - lettuce, cucumber, celery (and others). It really rounds a meal out and helps keep you feeling fuller until the next meal time is due!

Don't forget that you can also have herbal teas (the Celestials Lemon zinger and raspberry zinger are nice, there's a peach one that is great as an iced tea!) with splenda or stevia to sweeten to taste! And, you can even mix the herbal teas with crushed ice in a blender, freeze it into a sorbet and enjoy a refreshing dessert totally free of IP cost! How's that for a sneaky non-cheat?

Please please please .. remember to check out the Recipes thread that is linked in the first post of every Daily Chat thread. It really helps with making packets more interesting once you get past those first few weeks and start getting "packet boredom".

Good luck May folks. May your weight loss journey be smooth and consistent.

PS If you didn't buy vitamins, you're going to want to make sure you take at least the calcium-magnesium mix, the potassium and the fish oil (omega 3). These aren't recommended, they are essential for your health.

Im in week 2 and i want Chocolate! need to order more something from Nashua, I'm out of everything sweet! only healthy stuff left!

It's tempting to go all sweet items on the IP protocol, but this will keep the sugary tastebuds active and stop you from developing good habits for eating in maintenance.

Try to vary the flavours and mix up the savoury - it really does make a difference to being able to resist temptation later on.

I just started week 2. I didn't go off program at all in week one (patting myself on the back). I did a few things. First, I rid my home of anything that was off program, even things like cereal. Then, I made sure I prepped a lot of both proteins and veggies as possible. Even just portioning things in advance saves steps later. I put a lot of things in the freezer. Last, and this is important, I got on my knees and prayed for the strength to stay focused and not get distracted. I'm not an overly religious but I know I can't do this in my own. I have committed myself to this program 100%. And, as you will see over and over, the program works if you stick with it.

Recommit yourself. Make your kitchen IP ready! Make it happen.

Amanda and Pamara, thanks for the suggestions! I prepped all of my proteins and veggies, an going out to get Celestial Seasonings & stevia to make slushies, and have taken to the "no options" rule just to get myself through the first week

I followed the protocol today and although I feel the vacuum of hunger pains in my tummy, it is a great feeling

I guess I should technically be in this thread. I went for my first appointment at the clinic last Thursday, but officially only started the program on Friday.

This is my second time on IP. I lost 35 pounds on the program back in 2012 and kept the weight off up until the last 6 months. Lots of life changes that made me lose my routine.

Anyway, it's my TOM this week and also the first week back on the program. I've been feeling pretty tired and I'm still retaining a ton of water, so no real drop in weight yet.

I have my first weigh-in on Friday, and I really hope to see the scale move a little bit, as I know the first week is always the biggest drop.

Good luck to all!

Good goin, IttyBitty! You are the same height as I am, with just a teeny bit more in your goal to lose and close in maintenance weight! It can be done, as you know.
See you on the maintainers threads soon, eh?
Liana