Thanks for the get well wishes, Mimi. Today is better. Finally! I'll be hoping for a healthy start to the New Year.

I know my coach has been telling me that I'm down in inches, but yesterday I had a big "ah hah!" moment. I put on a pair of jeans and a belt. The belt normally buckled in the first hole. As I was pulling the belt through the buckle, I realized that it closed comfortably on the 4th hole! On that belt, that's about a 5" difference! Wow!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Tuesday.

Happy New Year! I hope that 2015 bring you all joy, excellent health, wonderful adventures and great news on all of your scales!

Cheers!

I second Hmm123's wishes for all us Novemberites -- Happy New Year and Go Team!

Hi everyone - joined IP in November but haven't posted much and have been reading this thread since then. I thought it was time to "introduce" myself and be more active and maybe more accountable since I've always heard the "buddy" system works toward reaching our goals. Happy New Year!

Happy new year everyone, hope we can all reach our goals in the new year!
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WI on Wed and lost only 1 lb comparing to 3 lb the week before, I hope it was because I didn't get much sleep and drink enough water on the trip since I didn't cheat. Will see what happens next week.

Hi all! In 2014 Ideal Protein changed some products and introduced new products. I was wondering if someone could post the newest Ideal Protein Phase 1 chart that shows what you are supposed to eat during the day, and what products are restricted and also let me know where to find it? I am new to this forum and have now spent two hours looking for a recent chart with no luck. Most are from a few years back. If there is a link to the most recent charts and guides for Phases 1-4, I'd love to know where those are. Thanks in advance.

Rocketgirl ... I attempted to attach the Phase 1 sheet from November

HOPE IT WORKS

All the updated phase sheets are posted in the FAQ thread

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/5040423-post79.html

OMGosh, thanks so much to you both! This will help tons. :-)

Hi guys!!! I haven't been here in a little while, but I couldn't stay away. I hope everyone is doing great and enjoyed the holidays. All's good here, had some "bad" foods over Christmas but was not out of control (first time ever). I still managed to lose 1.8 pounds over two weeks, so I am happy. Can't wait to catch up in my reading here

Happy New Year, everyone! We made it through the holidays! Now we get to coast through gym ad season guilt free

Hey all! Happy New Year!
I decided I needed a visual reminder of what I need to lose. I stopped at the local Dollar Store (no need to waste $) and bought a pretty clear glass dish and a bag of big marbles. 41 marbles in the dish. As I lose lbs, I'll take out the corresponding number of marbles so I can visually see the loss. Plus it looks pretty on the kitchen table. sometimes it's the simple things to keep on track.
Have a great weekend!

What a neat idea, etherbunny! Doing OK here. Holidays end and everyone returns to school/college/work after this weekend. Will be sad but easier to stay OP…. Cheers, all!

Sounds like an awesome idea ... I think I may do this as well!!

Hello my favourite ladies!!

Ether - I love that marble idea! I should do that.

itsmtimenow - good to see ya back. Stay around, we like lots of November starters!

Mimi - I hear ya on the regular schedule being easy to stick to it, I feel the same way.

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Well, I am SO happy to be back to work and back on my normal schedule. I loved having the time off but it's so much easier for me to be successful when I am doing my normal day to day stuff.

I did really well over Christmas week, lost two pounds. Then, the next week was totally off the rails. I am back on track today, totally regretting my choice but it's something I need to live with and MOVE ON!

So, here's to not much damage done and getting back on track.