I'm back... I was a disgrace to IP during my 2 weeks off. I hit maintenance December 15th at 134lbs... now I feel like I gained 40lbs back. But I am back to the healthy routine today. Phase 1 for a few weeks. I got a scale for Christmas so I will be holding myself accountable. My skinny clothes still fit me I just feel bloated and puffy. Shame on me, I know better, but man I needed that break and had a blast with friends and family.

At least at work I have been used to my IP routine for 5 months, so it is easy to get back on track today.

I would like 2 weeks to at least fly by so I feel healthy and energetic again, keeps me motivated.

I was looking at some just over the holidays. I didn't buy any because my trip isn't until March. BUT, here up in Canada, LOTS of bathing suits come out in Dec/Jan because people are on their way to somewhere warm.

I so want to find a nice suit even if it is only to go to aquasize. Am scared to try them on still.... shouldn't be but. still see too much loose skin and grosses me out.

Walmart has all the summer wear out now along with the winter stuff for sale... need to stock up again on long sleeves.

welcome back all.

HAHA @ the Tony's voice comment! I started doing the P90 in December to get myself loosened up and prepped for the P90x so I've already had sufficient amounts of Tony
I'm doing not too bad so far, day 3 officially, I do feel it in places I had forgotten existed but it is a good thing. I am a bit stiff but not sore to the point where I dread tomorrow. Tried an epsom salts bath last night and it didn't really work cause I'm already getting enough magnesium I assume. The hammies are fairly tight but nothing I can't work with, I am taking care to stretch them out 2 or 3 times a day. I did shoulders and arms today, taking it easy with the weights (5 and 8 lbs) but I think next week I will be able to push for 8 straight through and get that bonus round in. I'm trying the lean for the first month then switching to classic after that.

And I sooooo hear you ladies about the bathing suits. I was almost tempted to try one on since they were on sale at my bra shop last week but really...I haven't worn a bathing suit since I was 15 with any amount of confidence. Perhaps in the spring...I still want to reach 150 by summer so hopefully this workout will get me closer.
Leganegan... I do know that feeling of blah as well. There are days when I seriously don't feel any smaller than I did at 206, like I am oozing over my jeans. Those are the days when I really rein myself in and drink so much water that I contemplate just moving into the bathroom. LOL

Have a great day all!!

Ssssssssoooooooooooooooooooo,

I'm just going to throw this comment out there.

Any interest in keeping this thread going for the more experienced??? Like just general experienced......I didn't comment a lot in here before because it seemed like it was more for people phasing off. (maybe if there is we could have a phasing off thread?)

I'm not at that point in my journey yet so I shied away from the thread and I stuck to the daily thread. I'd love to have a place to call home besides the daily thread....anyone?

...anyone...anyone...anyone?? think wonder years if you don't get the reference lol

I'm looking for a place to post now that I'm back in phase 1 so I'll stay here if you want. No phaseing for me for another few months. I'm hoping to be where I want to be by April.

I think its a great idea! To have a place to talk about the everyday thing we face after being on IP for quite awhile. I think you're right and there should be a thread for "phasing" and one for the experienced IPer.

I created this for the ones who weren't just beginning but not yet in maintenance either so it's a great place to be. I feel like I'm beginning again in some ways but still feel like I'm one of the experienced ones in others. I only did phase 3 2 weeks and phase 4 2 weeks just to phase out for vacation but all he!! broke loose! I am back now and day 1 of my restart is going great! I've been throwing water down my throat like a mad woman and it feels awesome. I love being in control but have a hard time getting back here once I've let go.

I think Darbs started this for people who'd been around 4 or more months. Man, if losing 100 pounds doesn't qualify as experienced, sure I don't know what in the world does!

Ok, good to know, than i might start posting here. I have read this thread quite often but it often seemed to me that discussions were mostly centered around phases 2, 3 and 4. I'll be in phase 1 for quite some time still, lol.

Hope you had a nice vacation btw

I did thanks! I posted a few pics on my blog if you follow the link in my siggy. Nothing big, just a few of my hubby and me.

Now I'm paying for it though. I had vacation in my head for far too long. Since Dec. 8th when I moved to phase 3 I've gained 13 pounds. Hoping and praying it's a lot of water weight so I can lose it just as fast, if not faster.

Not quite sure of my goal at this time but I do know I need to be at least 5 pounds under it when I phase off because I'm going to gain at least that back.

I love the easiness of phase 1. So glad to be back!

<WHEW> glad I wasn't the only one thinking that! lol

LOL thanks Linden!

I'm happy that I'm not the only one looking for a home and not in the middle of phasing off!

I think that I would rather call this "home" as well... Its nice to see the boards super busy, but I can only ready some of the same questions a couple of times!! Hope that doesn't sound too harsh!

Hi
I am back to lose the last 10 pounds-or maybe more...I weigh in tomorrow to see the damage I did in December! I am on day 4 and already feel so much better! Back on phase 1 and back at the gym (which I never stopped)!

Plus, my dh is doing ip with me this time. He has about 50 to lose, so I am helping him by restarting!

I like the foods, but my downfall has always been the weekends. Lose Monday to Thursday only to regain. Hopefully having it be a family affair will curb that and I can finally reach my original goal!

Was thinking the same thing...seems like it was me just yesterday, lol