The clinic told me they were the manufacturers of IP. Hmmmm telling me stories I guess. They told me it would be cheaper for me to use this brand, but then they added a $35 consult charge each time so it actually turns out to be more expensive!!


Thanks for the linc...I see that they have the choco soy product. Has anyone found the butterscotch pudding anyplace other than IP?

Again...Thank you!!

You can order the (super yummy) butterscotch pudding online from matol.com and aimtobehealthy.com. I'm still searching for a cheaper one.

Regarding the Prowhatever, it is made by bariatrics nutrition. Just google it and you'll find all types of places that sell it.

Ok...now I feel stupid. I thought I looked at every alternative everyone listed. There is the nummy butterscotch pudding..I am so happy. I actually crave it ...1 hour in the freezer every night before I go to bed. I used to do the carmel bars, but they became a candy bar crutch for me and I started eating more than 1 a day. Not smart considering the cost and the carbs. So now I look forward to my pudding. Thank you so much for setting me straight!!

I have stayed away from my clinic for several weeks (after they slipped in the new $35 charge) so you all are my 'cliinic' for awhile.

I've been stuck for awhile and finally saw 2 lbs gone this morning. I need to stop telling myself it is ok to have a huge handful of tortilla chips everyday. Any tiny stress sends me right to the bag. My husband is just going to have to live without them for awhile. If it is not in front of me maybe I will make better choices. I was just trying not to make my husband suffer just because I was making changes (for the 100th time) !! lol

Ok Ladies, I was weighed in today and I am 1lb away from having lost 40lbs, I am not sure if I can handle the excitement.
Horrayyyyyyyyy!!!!!

Whooohoooo, you go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cb :

I went ahead and tried one this am.so if my husband developed any after effects (he's worried about the scoots and can be a guppy but I love him dearly) I am just thrilled he wants to try and adopt this as a lifestyle change for us ..flavor as good as IP. I had the chocolate cream. One thing I noticed is you are to mix it with 10 to 12 oz water - so with volume and 25 grams protien I was plenty full.

Thank you...thank you!! Yup - 63 today!! Who knew I would live that long?? (well, it seemed long when I was in my 30's). In a pretty good mood....my last 2 birthdays were hard....but today, I am grateful that I am here to celebrate ANY birthday!!

Sparkles - where did you find the butterscotch pudding? Was it any cheaper? I love the butterscotch pudding (mmmmm....I put DiVincis sugarfree syrups in it....pumpkin pie is my fav....but I also love Praline and Toasted Marshmallow in it).

MePeterson -- wow.....you rock, girl!!! 40# is still my goal....but I am beginning to think I don't have the "fortitude" to reach it!! I am "scenst-ing" (pun intended) that you are thrilled!!

I have never found a potassium supplement that is equivalent to IP's...but I only looked a few nights for it. (Sometimes I just hate to research, ya know). In fact, I don't have the patience to find a multi that is comparable....but I did find a calcium-potassium that was even more. Now - my confession -- other than the potassium when I get leg cramps - I haven't take any of the supplements. Just couldn't afford them....THEN I began to wonder if the calcium was actually binding me up....(altho the magnesium should counteract that -- Elisha??) because I "go" nearly every day now...which is SO welcome, after what I went thru for so many months. I do need to start taking the multi again....tho.

Been sewing up a storm....but not accomplishing much. Seems I spend more time ripping and redoing a seam than anything else. I think it is my focus.....Will try again tomorrow or Friday to find something in the stores. I DID find some bright green lime pants (mind you...I would have never worn this 30# ago)...at WalMart for $9. OK -- that was a LOTTA lime green...but I bought 2 pairs...cutting one off for Capris...one for shorts. They had a matching green jacket for $9, too! I won't take it on the trip (I leave March 26)....but it might be nice later on the boat (providing I learn to drive it this year). I also picked up a fairly nice tshirt at WalMart....a good cotton knit. It shrank some thru the hem....so I ripped THAT out...and will try to take it in a bit. (See...even buying off the rack - I still have to alter! THAT is my Mom's fault....she was a bug about "fitting.")

I have been fairly good about the diet after those two bad days....doubt if I have lost much - if any -- but I don't think I gained. Maybe I should just say 156 is goal...and be done with it!!! I weigh in tomorrow. Don't think I will go 2 weeks between weighins anymore tho. Found it too easy to "cheat" because I wouldn't weigh in for (fill in blanks) days!!

Gonna go take a nap - son called early this morning (well, I slept in, too...and I slept GOOD - finally!!). I guess I can do that...cuz it is my birthday...and I am old -- and proud of it!!

Been searching for a "before" photo -- I didn't let many pictures be taken of me....so it has been hard (and I am usually hiding behind someone). My friend sent me a picture today of me in December in Ohio -- and I will eventually upload that as my "after" picture (it has my brotherinlaw and Ed's best friend in it, too).

After rereading my post...I thought I should clarify the photo. When I was in Ohio, Ed's "fireman" friends threw a little party for me (I will be wearing a corsage). There were about 30 people there. It was a surprise for me....I remember walking in and asking for the table...and the hostess said, "The party with 35 people??" I told her NO....that it was just 4 or 5!! Nope -- there really WAS that many! I started crying when I saw them all......There is something to that "Fireman's Creed" that says at the end...something like..."....and if I should lose my life, please take care of my family and wife."
Two firemen called me yesterday too (OK -- I am getting choked up here....really gonna go nap!).

Is anyone addicted to these darn Olympics like I am???? I am not getting much done at night...and have to record all my "regular" shows...cuz I GOTTA watch the Olympics!! AND....I find myself rooting for Canada as much as USA!! (maybe cuz I got so many Canadian friends on here....yuh..Ottawa??). Actually, I only live about 3 hours from Canada (Sault St. Marie - Ontario -- I LOVE Canada!!). I haven't even watched Greys Anatomy or Project Runway yet....and I have a chickflick from NetFlix (Couples Retreat) that I have had for nearly 2 weeks!!!

Bye - Bye (imitating Heidi Klum from Project Runway).

Go USA and Canada!!

Hey Sparkles! There are "chocolate crunchies" on newlifestylediet.com. I think they are similar. I was thinking of ordering them and pouring 4 oz of sugarfree almond milk over them to eat like Count Chocula!!!

Howsabout them there ice dancing costumes last night. They all looked like they were in the "It's small world" ride at Disneyland.

Torchlaker,
Happy Happy birthday.You go girl.

i am watching the michael jackson "this is it" video. maybe if i had danced like these guys when younger i would not be on IP now!!! seriously, it is quite good, say what they want, the man had talent....but speaking of dancing, alot of girls i work with are dancing their little behinds off....seems to be quite popular. i am thinking of starting that as well. i am up over the 50lb weight loss mark, and people are really starting to question how long i plan to stay on it, how i plan to go off of it, and how much money i figure i spent to date. a rough guess would be $2000. that is scary!! but i have always bought more than the 3 boxes per week, bought a lot of travel stuff for all of our road trips, 2 shakes, vitamins 3 times now, and a crap load of WF products. so i may have even underestimated. i am kind of worried, because i go through extreme guilt if i do not take the packages. but am starting to be inconsistent again, so i know i need a decision soon. i think i am getting close again to switching to the alternative plan. just today i had a glass of milk. that was the first glass of milk since september! and i do love milk. i cannot bring myself to eat a slice of bread, i go through emotions of guilt....i dont like that and am starting to become concerned. i only went on this diet to eat properly, and now i feel if i am not eating protein and veggies that i am cheating!!!

Happy Birthday Torchlaker!!!!!!!

Wow, Happy Birthday torchlaker. You sound like quite a woman and I'm glad to be getting to know you through your posts. I love to hear about your sewing escapades because I can't do more than thread a needle.
I am also an Olympic junkie. Glad to hear there are more of you out there. I am also so behind on my shows, 24 and Damages. Will have to spend a significant amount of time catching up.
mepeterson, it's so exciting to be so close to such a significant goal. I'm cheering for you woman!

Jordanna, I went over there this morning and responded for you. (I'm not an expert, but I did take some pharmacy classes in college.) Just so you know though, that IS about an alternate product. People DO ask about alternates. The fact that it keeps coming up on that thread is proof that many people on this diet want more information with which to make good choices -- choices that are right for them in their own diet process. When we offer that information, we are offering support. If division occurs when we offer that information, it is not those sharing information who are divisive. That division is caused by those intent on stifling the open sharing of information.