Question: what's your take on corned beef and cabbage? Corned beef is not listed on the food list but it is pretty low in calorie and has no sugar or carbs. has anyone tried this meal?

Hello IP friends...Back from WI#7 and down another 4lbs and 1 inch each from my problem muffin top and waist areas...YIPPIE!!!! My ticker says 161.4 that's my coachs scale when I weigh in the morning at home I'm 158.5 so yea to that to I know I'm in the 150's.

I haven't read all posts but so many victories out there congrats to you all!!!! Don't you just love this diet

I love this...I also had a customer put his hand on my shoulder and ask if I was ill..when I said no..I'm doing this to myself..he laughed and said wowo you look great...

Hi, this is my first post . Today I went to a meeting with the clinic to get my assessment and my food. Luckily, the IP in my area is distributed by a licensed Naturopathic Doctor who is very knowledgeable about the body. He performed a body analysis that measures body fat, lean muscle, metabolic rate, etc. We also spent about 90 minutes talking about my health concerns and I was weighed and measured. They asked if I would come back on Sunday for a "newcomer meeting" at their clinic and the doctor gave me his email in case I had any questions or concerns.

The only other "organized" diet I have been on is WW points and since they allowed as many carbs as you could eat - I ate 'em all. Aside from the weight loss, I realize that I am a sugar and carb addict. Once I start - I find it very difficult to stop. I chose IP because I knew that I have to overcome my addiction to carbohydrates. Unfortunately, I hate vegetables and I consider chocolate one of the essential food groups. I'm feeling hopeful/afraid because I resent not being able to eat what I want but am impressed by the posts I have read from people here. I have 27 pounds to lose. It may not sound like much but I've been trying to get rid of it for 10 years! I write this as I eat my final milk chocolate/caramel bar and I'm contemplating why I'm even eating it since I'm not even hungry. Anxiety eating? I think so! Wish me luck and I will post more.

I definately had darker clothes and black in almost everything...my clothes now have color and some fun things...like a pair of basket ball shorts..I got them at a sports store..size medium..and it made me soooo happy...I never owned a pair ..I'm so thrilled

thrilled...

Awesome! Keep it up. That is incredible!

I agree and the way I feel now...its amazing...just marvelous...

Welcome! I haven't been doing this too long (WI #3 tomorrow), but can tell you if you stick to the plan you will be successful. Review the recipe logs to get some creative veggie ideas. You might be surprised at what you find you like!

I went to my first weigh in today and I'm down 7.5lbs and 11.5 inches!! All is well....except that when I told my coach that on the 3 days I work, I have to switch around my meals (meaning I eat my snack earlier and have dinner before bed) she said she didn't think that I should do that.

Here is what I do:

5am: wake up
6-7: drive to work while drinking my coffee mixed with the choc. drink
11-12ish I eat lunch
4ish I have my snack
8:30 I eat my dinner, then 9:30ish it's time for bed

She said because the dinner with meat is harder to digest than the packets, it's not the best thing to have before bed. The thing is, I work 12 hour shifts as a RN on a crazy busy floor, and 5-7:30pm is way too busy for me to stop and have dinner while I'm at work. But it's pretty easy to mix up one of the packets and have my snack before the busy time sets in. I didn't really think it was a big deal as long as I'm getting in what I need. I leave the house at 6am and don't get home until 8:30 on the days I work, so I'm just trying to find a way to make the diet work on those days.

Do any of you have to swap your meals like this and has it affected your weight loss?

It seems to be working just fine for you! Congrats on your loss. I personally wouldn't worry about it unless your loss stops.

Lots of us have switched meals around to accomodate our schedules. Looks like you did great in your first week and I think from your post this is not an every day habbit so you should be fine. I was told it did not matter what time to eat as long as you got it all in. Although I did hear that having a packet or (IP) before bed is ideal since it is protein your body will use to help burn fat. Good luck

Thanks for the responses. Glad to hear from others that is sounds fine. I think my coach is just a stickler for doing the program EXACTLY how it is written.

Just popping in to say hi and congratulate all the losers and maintainers!!! Welcome to all the new members.
Have a great rest of the day!

I have ended up switching my meals around esspecially on weekends becuase I go out and such. Doesn't seem to make a difference in weight loss you just need to get the food in ya! I have even started eating my "meat" meal at lunch as I was finding I couldn't make it to the end of the day without knawing my arm off and so far I have been a much happier camper! Just do what you need to do!

Be careful with corned beef, it is very high in fat (25 g, 5 0z). It may be okay occasionally, but most dinner proteins should be lean. It is also higher in calories (350 per 5 oz) than a leaner meat, such as chicken breast.