Oh Kelly, you are a voice of reason! And one smart cookie!
Ps... NO, I'm not saying cookies are on the IP protocol! hahaha! Love ya girl!

But cookies are on the P1 protocol! Check out the recipe thread - I made cookies all the time on P1!

I am just like you! I am ALL or NOTHING!!! I'm pretty much like that with everything in life.... But that is why this plan WILL work for me, because I am giving it my ALL. I don't know, it's such a mind thing, once I get my mind in it, i'm good, it just took me years to get my mind in it! That's another reason why I do not want to mess up, I fear I may not be able to get my mind back in the game.

Thank you ma'am!! Keep on doing what you are doing!! and keep them emoticons coming!!!!!

I want cookies!!! lol I think i'll give some recipes a shot this weekend. I'm particularly interested in the chocolate waffle pancakes someone mentioned!

LOVE IT...hahaha! Ohhh, you are a girl after my own heart!

Go to the clinic tomorrow and am scared silly. Also, how do I get one of those cute charts at the bottom to show my progress? I got an email when I joined about not having a signature for 20 days - is that what they were talking about? Scared - that I'll fail again, that it works for everyone but me, that I can't do it, that I'll give up...on and on. And it is expensive! But I'm open to the alternative route once I learn the ropes. Glad to be part of this group - together we can DO IT!

TOTAL mind game for me! It's so weird how it's as if a switch flipped in my brain, and all the denial I had about how I was eating was finished. I was not overweight until 4 years ago when one of my twins was stillborn. I just ATE my way through it and then just couldn't get my brain in the game anymore. I would fix veggies and a sensible meal for my kids and then find myself scarfing down McDonald's on my way to work a half hour later! I needed something like IP that would smack me across the face with: STOP EATING LIKE AN IDIOT!

to the Newbies group Newlife! Don't be scared girl! You are about to embark on something so amazing and wonderful! You are reclaiming your health and may be saving your life! Whoohoo! I am so happy you are here! I think that is a wise choice...work with your coach, read through the stickys at the top of the IP forum, and learn the ropes. Then when you feel more confident, you can venture out on your own a bit when you feel ready. YOU can do it...We CAN do it! Joining forces here with ya girl!

Ps...Yes, that is what they are talking about..once your 20 days has passed your signature column will open up and that is where you can post the weight loss tickers or other things of your choosing.

You have to wait 20 days and have a certain number of posts (25 maybe?) to get the option of the weight ticker.

If you stick to the protocol, you WILL lose weight. It seems overwhelming at first, but quickly becomes second nature. For me, the strictness of Phase 1 helps me stay the straight and narrow because I really lost my ability to make healthy choices before I started.

You are going to do great!!!!

You can do it and it will work . Follow protocol and you will succeed. I have the same feelings as you and I'm sure we aren't alone.I have had days where I haven't followed 100% and have gained or stalled but, when I stick to it I lose. One day at a time.

Awe Evemomma! I'm so sorry to read about your loss. What a tragic

I was looking at your pictures and what a beautiful family you have! You are gorgeous! You are doing it now girl! I can't wait to see you at GOAL!

i am confused about the bbq crisps and salt and vinegar crisps---are they restricted or unrestricted----my order form says unrestricted but the web site says restricted---which is it

I started IP on May 20, 2014. I have lost 16 pounds! YEAH! It was my daughter's 21st birthday weekend and I said no to cookie cake and drinks! I was very proud of myself. I am struggling with some of the IP foods. I just don't like some of them! Any good tips?

My list says the BBQ Ridges are restricted but, the BBQ Crisps aren't restricted! The BBQ Crisps are GREAT!
The Sea Salt and Vinegar Crisps are NOT RESTRICTED EITHER.

Welcome to the group!! Don't be scared!! It will be the BEST thing that you have ever done for yourself!! This program works!! If I can do it, anyone can!! I was worried about the expense too, but then I broke it down to myself- I won't be spending money to eat out anymore, I won't be buying wine, soft drinks etc... when you look at it like that it's really not THAT much money. And trust me I don't have a lot of money, or money to blow. But I AM worth it. My health is worth it. Also, once you get in the groove of it you could use alternative products for a fraction of the price.
Glad to have you!! and yes WE CAN DO IT!!

I am very sorry to hear about your baby.