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Hi Rebooters! I am back for a small reboot. I have found that about 2-3x per year if I do a mini reboot (lasting roughly 2-3 weeks) it helps keep me in line. I have been doing well, my weight is ok, not terrible, not great (140.4). But I am little bit over my comfort zone (135) so now is the perfect time to reboot.

For the past 2.5 months, things have been a bit crazy for me between work travel, company and personal travel. I have been able to keep my weight fairly close to my goal, but overall I just don't feel the same. Then a few weeks ago, I got a sinus infection and was on antibiotics, which I have now been off of for 1 week. So between all of that, I am just feeling kind of big and bloated and all around "fluffy". We don't have anything on the radar for the rest of July, which makes it the perfect time for a reboot. My goal is to get to about 133-134 so I have a couple of "grace" pounds for when the carbs come back into play.

I am very much looking forward to that "hollowed out" feeling you get on P1, although I am not looking forward to the carb detox! Today is Day 1 of my reboot, which I will be using alternatives for (Quest). By Wednesday, I should be through the worst of it, but Mon & Tues are sure to be h*ll.

Everyone seems to be doing really well on their reboots, which is great news! It's not dieting that is the hard part, but the maintaining. I wish I would have known that a long time ago.

Welcome back Jenny, it's so awesome that you have the willpower to recognize when you need to have a mini reboot and actually do it! Good for you!

This time around I kept Excedrin migraine on hand and took it twice on day 1 and once on day 2 to get past the headache, and it made the keto flu way easier to handle. You got this!

Glad so many are doing well...

In my corner I just can't seem to do it...two years ago I was in the best shape of my life...125 and loving life...now I am close to 190 and I just can't get back to it...I have had so many day 1...I have been down to 160 sooooo many times but then just let it all go! I make it through the whole day and then at night I eat everything I can get my hands on...I so MUCH want to fit in my nice clothes...I am sick and tired of my FAT clothes...argh!!!!!

Make a plan, write down a menu, especially for night time. Read the recipies blog. Cook veggies and prepare the freebie the day before. Stand up... Take control. We are here on Rebooters because either we didn't phase off correctly (me) or life brought us back to the old ways. Do a "5 why's". Why did I get back to my old weight, why did I cheat, why couldn't I get back on track etc... Then maybe keep a journal. Stay on this site or find one with a good support system. Family , spouse etc... Search for answers. I am rooting for you!!!😘❤💖💗

Oh how I know this feeling! Here is what's helped me to get started back on a reboot: before starting P1, I reduce carbs to below 50g net, but I don't restrict calories. I eat enough to be satisfied. Once I'm used to low carb, I ratchet down the calories and begin P1. It's a lot easier to handle P1 in stages.

Another thing that has helped me to stay on track is to add a little more protein, maybe a HB egg in my salad, or an extra tsp of oil. I aim for calories between 1000-1100. Below 1000 makes me feel hungry and tired, but that little extra that I plan into my menu keeps my energy up and also keeps me from snapping and eating everything in sight.

Other than that, I stick to the protocol. The structure is like a safety belt.

You sound super motivated. I think you will figure out a way to get past the obstacles. Here's to fitting into those clothes!

I agree with Sundove.... Ratchet down in stages. If you find it's difficult getting back to Regular P1, try starting off with Alternative/Diabetic Protocol with 3 different group servings a day added - 1 low fat dairy, 1 fruit, and 1 grain/bean/starch serving. That is still a lot lower in carb than the usual SAD, but will help keep you from feeling like you are deprived. Especially if you only need to reboot for 5 or 10 lbs off. If you have more to go, start with A/D Protocol and then after a couple weeks start cutting the group servings out (your least favorite first ) one at a time if necessary.

And Keto-flu is entirely preventable. It is from insufficient sodium. https://www.reddit.com/r/keto/commen...flu_explained/

Liana

Thank you ladies!1!

Day 1 in the books. Day 2 off to a good start. I also tend to ease myself into P1 when I know I am going to reboot. I did about 5 days at 80-100g TOTAL carbs. It helps ease me into the mental aspect of P1 and getting back into "dieting" mode. I agree that it is much easier and it helps me get ready.

I am a newbie to this site and am so looking forward to the support. First my story.... In 2004 I was at 300 and it took over a year but I got down to 150. Yeah me!! But the last 5 years life has happened and the numbers have been climbing Over the last couple of years I have been bouncing between 210 to 245. IP has worked several times but I never could do the program 100% and bomb out at around 210. Looking at this site for the past 2 weeks something happened. Don't know what is different this time but I woke up 7 days ago.....no pre-thought...called my IP clinic and restarted that very same day! Unfortunately I was at 249 (eek!!) but I feel different about it this time. I have followed program almost perfectly except I had cheese a couple of times because I did not plan and was running errands with no packets on hand! I was at 241 this morning and I have you ladies to thank. Truly! THANK YOU!! Now I just have to figure out how to post on here with all the bells and whistle because this is awesome!

Congrats Hawker! The hardest thing is to get started again...and believe me I am speaking from experience!

Well I survived day 1...I made a batch of muffin eggs...two eggs and a carton of egg white...put a small slice of ham in muffin cup and 1/4 cup of egg mixture...when I was thinking of food this is what I had...I know not exactly IP but I made it through the day...only 35 calories each and 2g of carbs (egg) for the whole tray.

So Hawker you had a piece of cheese to make it through your day...you MADE IT!

Here is to Day 2!

Hello again...I just had an idea while writing on another thread (and no it did not hurt when I had the idea...lol...something I like to tell the kids!).

My plan...thanks for the idea...I made a plan...My idea...my jeans...I have 3 pairs of jeans...my fat jeans...when I got up to 165lbs.. (now I am 187 lbs), my Tommy jeans...when I weighed 145lbs...loved them and my 'you did it girl' Silver jeans...when I weighed 125lbs...these will be my three major goals!

Hopefully these changes will happen every two months or so and then 'TA DA' I will have reached my goal.

NOW THE HARD PART....KEEP AWAY FROM THE SCALE...

HARD PART... THE SEQUEL...IT IS OK IF YOU HAVE AN OOPS MOMENT...don't let it become a DERAILMENT!!!

Loser- yes, I always go by my clothes! I know it is great to see the number changes on the scale, but jeans are the great equalizer and your clothes fitting good is the real test. Even though my weight wasn't really too high, my pants (shorts) were just not fitting the same and I knew I had to reign it in.

Day 3 for me. So far, so good. I haven't been too terribly hungry, which is good. Sometimes on P1 I feel like I could eat my arm off. I am staying off the scale until Sat, which is my standard weigh in day. Sometimes P1 feels like a security blanket, do you think? As much as I really hate doing P1, there is comfort in the control, the regime, knowing what you are going to eat.

I agree with you Jenny...P1 is a security blanket...and I think in a way this is what got me in trouble to begin with...I had a cheat day...which turned into much more...but I kept saying...no problem I can do P1 and lose it...and here I am two years later...at my heaviest I have been in the last many years...but it is ok...I know what to do...I know that I am a 'last supper' kinda person and this is what I need to change! I am taking it one day at a time!

Yeah made it through day 2...here is to a great day 3!

Hope you ladies have a great day!