Good morning all. Just trucking along here. So happy to read all the good news in here! Especially as we are leading into the holidays - happy so many are having success to fuel them through all the temptations!
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Well Katie's appt went well.
Huzzah! Here's wishing her a speedy recovery.
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Eating clean makes me feel so much better!
*** At this point, I don't feel deprived. Deprived of what? Feeling puffy and bloated? I'll pass.
I have been on P4 for, what?, 2.5 weeks now, I think. I haven't done a cheat day yet. I just haven't been feeling it. Sometimes I think "Oh I could have some ice cream." And then I think I would rather have a satsuma. Funny. I haven't felt like I have been missing out either. WTG, Lisa!
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I am celebrating One-Der-Land this week. Never thought that 4 pounds would mean more than any other 4 pounds, but I am dancing in the hallways And I "shopped" for a holiday outfit in the back of my closet. Found a great outfit I had worn several years and pounds ago, and truly it is a little loose! I could not have done this without all of your support, encouragement, advice, and RECIPES! Congrats!!!!
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Whoosh! 5.8 lbs this week!!! Wahoo! Haven't seen a number like that since week 1..... and it comes after several 1 lb weeks. Totally needed that!
Justdoinit- hurray for reaching Onederland!!! You deserve to feel so proud and joyful.
Run4three- 5.8 down is an amazing WI
Lisa, Ruthann and Sarita, it is funny, I do not miss the carb food- I miss avocado and olives. I do think IP changes your food preferences, it has also helped me realize foods role in my life-fuel not comfort.
Nolasmurf, so happy that your daughter will be well for her Bowl performance!
SaraBell- stay warm!
I just finished planting the last spring bulbs as the snow began to come down. I love the promise of new beautiful flowers after the winter. By the time those flowers come up, I will be at goal. That realization was a joyful moment for me.
Thanks all for the well wishes for Katie! She works so hard and gets so down when she has a set back. This kid is amazing (I know we all say hat about our kids) she's so goal driven and tries to do everything. I have to remind her to slow down!
Sitting here enjoying a coffee and EAS cafe caramel mixed. Such a yummy treat for the chilly morning!
to all my alternative buddies: how do you get the lumps/chunks out of your protidiet/protithin hot chocolate?
I just mix the heck out of it with a whisk. I also put the water in first, then add the powder so none gets stuck at the bottom. And I add more water than the packet calls for.
Good morning everyone. Another day off work, schools closed again due to ice. I haven't left my house for four days. Gotta get out today and get some veggies. Yesterday I spent several hours going through the recipe threads trying to come up with something new to cook. I'm a pretty picky eater and pretty much eat the same thing everyday. Sometimes I think it's just easier to eat the same thing so I don't focus on food too much. When I do make something different it's like a flavor explosion. LOL
I used to really enjoy watching the "Food Network" I can't do it any more...
By the time those flowers come up, I will be at goal. That realization was a joyful moment for me.
What a nice way to reward yourself unexpectedly! It's interesting psychologically. You planted something in the ground today, which - in several months - will emerge beautifully, having shed its husk and grown stronger. Much like your own journey should be! Congrats!
OK - Red Letter Day for me, albeit a very small one! After wandering lost for not quite two months, I have finally lost one pound below where I was when I wandered off.
What that does for me is give me impetus to push on - I am no longer dealing with the weight I had already lost, with staying the same. Today is a new day and I am one pound less, finally, than I was the day before.
Look out world. I have 27 pounds to Onderland and our wedding anniversary is on the 27 January. My new goal.
Thinking of numbers that work well together, anyone heard from 65X65? I miss her calm and wise supporting advice. Know she is dealing with her beloved mother's death, but if anyone is in contact with her, please send along warm thoughts.
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Justdoinit: welcome to onderland. Just think: Your weight never has to start with a "2" again!
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Hello
when I search "proti diet" Ideal Protein comes up. Is it the same product?
Try one word: Protidiet.
Nashua nutrition is a good source for products, as well.
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Lisa, Ruthann and Sarita, it is funny, I do not miss the carb food- I miss avocado and olives. I do think IP changes your food preferences, it has also helped me realize foods role in my life-fuel not comfort.
It sure does! I worked guac into one of my early P3 breakfasts b/c I too missed avocado.
My first fun meal was nachos...because I missed cheese and avocado. My friend who lost 50 on IP has never regained her taste for cheese. That probably would have been a good thing for me, as well.
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to all my alternative buddies: how do you get the lumps/chunks out of your protidiet/protithin hot chocolate?
Do you have an IP shaker?
Definitely shake first then heat. If not, use the whisk method susie suggested. But head after it is smooth.
Hope everything with your daughter was okay. Just wanted to tell you that you look great! I haven't been on the boards much due to crazy hectic schedules at this time of year, but your picture looks like a whole new you--CONGRATS.
I am celebrating One-Der-Land this week. Never thought that 4 pounds would mean more than any other 4 pounds, but I am dancing in the hallways And I "shopped" for a holiday outfit in the back of my closet. Found a great outfit I had worn several years and pounds ago, and truly it is a little loose! I could not have done this without all of your support, encouragement, advice, and RECIPES!
Have a great day, Dee
Congrats, that's wonderful news and definitely dance-in-the-hallways worthy!
Congratulations JustDoinIt (Dee) - you are doing great and in the one hundreds. I am down myself today week 6 2.4 lbs for a total of 24 lbs. Thank you for sharing your story. Sometimes we all need to just hold on more day.
And I "shopped" for a holiday outfit in the back of my closet. Found a great outfit I had worn several years and pounds ago, and truly it is a little loose! I could not have done this without all of your support, encouragement, advice, and RECIPES! Congrats!!!! 
You deserve to feel so proud and joyful.
