I love this little "I'm back" group!! It makes me feel less horrible for gaining back so much. It is so nice to know we all have something to turn to when slip ups happen. Before IP I would have gone into a helpless spiral and would have remained overweight and gained even more but I knew what I needed to do and when I was ready (10 days ago) I went back on plan! Staying motivated and reading all of your stories are such an inspiration to me!! I am going it alone with no coach using alternatives this round but I feel like I have tons of coaching and accountability on this thread!! Just wanted to say Thanks!!

I agree that it's brave to start again. It's hard for me to admit I need this, but I know I need the structure. It's nice not to have to think of what to eat, how to cook it, what not to eat... It's true that there is never a "good" time to start. At least with me, there's always some trip or event that involves food and/or drink. I know that when I make the decision to do this, I just do it. But this time it took a little longer to make that decision. I guess I was having too much fun stuffing myself. Ah, well!

Amy, I agree, that feeling motivated and doing something about it does feel better than being on a gaining streak. I like the way I feel on IP.

Yes, cbl, I also lost during the other phases. And I, too, admit, that after these years I still haven't learned to really control myself with those foods. Well, we're back and we can do this together!

Me too! Glad to part of this group. Let's support each other in this and get it done! I'm on Day 2 of my restart and the water is washing away the toxins, sugars, and imbalances in my system. I know I'm going to feel clearer and lighter in just a few days!

Have a great day, everyone!

How's everyone doing this weekend? Staying OP here, which hasn't been easy. I miss beer and sweets, but I HATE being fat. Guess that's my motivation so far. What keeps you motivated?

I'm on day 5 of my reboot and staying OP. Haven't been on the scales since I started but I can feel the loss. I'll post a lb loss update on Wednesday.

It's not been easy. Aside from all the planning that's necessary for this Plan, life threw me a few scary and sad curve balls this week. But the good news is that I didn't comfort myself with food. Next week starts tailgate season for me so I'm making plans for how to deal with that.

mamacitaof2 - my motivation .....I hate thinking about my weight ALL the time. Also, my clothes are getting tight and since I gave away all my old clothes I'll have nothing to wear soon if I don't some of this weight off. I refuse to buy a "bigger" wardrobe. Hang in there...you can do it!

How is everyone else doing?

My motivation is similar I miss feeling good in my skin! I am excited to see my clothes get looser and that keeps me motivated!! I hope everyone is having a great weekend!

I'm with both of you on the clothes getting to tight and wanting to feel (and look) good in my skin. I also REFUSE to buy bigger clothes. I want to reward myself with small clothes.

cbl - I start tailgating this weekend also. My plan is to bring a veggie tray every weekend tailgating (heavy on the pickles) that way when I feel a craving come on or want to indulge in the offerings, I have veggies readily available. I'll also need to bring ungodly amounts of water. I've also thought about switching my "dinner" to my lunch for tailgating and bringing OP food to tailgating for all to enjoy.

Hi Everyone,
I'm happy to report that I am down 5 lbs after one week on Phase 1. That puts me 3 lbs over my goal of 150. I know I need to loss a total of about 8 more lbs (to 145) so I can keep my weight under 150.

joysh - how's it going for you?

mamacitaof2 - good luck with your tailgating plans. I also use to switch lunch and dinner when I was initially on IP.

Hi cbl70 I am in a similar situation - after a 3 week mini reboot I'm down 12 lbs to 162, 160 is my goal but I want to get down to 155 so I have a 5 lb buffer zone up and down in the 150s. 160 is actually probably a little on the high end, but I have to see how things feel this time.

Hi cbl170!

I completed my first week on P1 and I'm down 8 lbs! I'm very happy about that and don't have that bloated feeling. still am 17 pounds over my goal weight, so I will stay on P1 for a while until I'm nearer the goal weight. It's fine eating like this and once I'm in ketosis (which I am already) I'm not really hungry.

Thank goodness we know what to do. It still amazes me to see that what I put in my mouth directly affects how my body weight is. Duh! You'd think I know that by now....

Have a great day, everyone, and a good, easy reboot!

Hey all! This is my second day on my reboot. I found out recently that I have adrenal fatigue which has led to low functioning thyroid which has tanked my metabolism. I'm hoping to use IP to lose some weight while I get the adrenal fatigue/thyroid figured out. I'm absolutely exhausted right now - I could go and take a nap if it weren't for my being at work. (It's so bad I've been considering taking the rest of the day off) Hopefully once I adjust to ketosis I'll be good to go!

Congrats to everyone on their losses so far!

Kira,
After the 4th day or so I was much better. I am still having about a day a week or so where I am tired, but not like the first week.
I'm just trying to get as much rest as I can during this reboot.
Good luck!!!

I'm so glad to hear it only lasted 4 days for you Amber, hopefully that's all it will be for me too!

My fatigue also lasted until 4th day, Kira and Amber. Then I reverted back to my normal fatigue! Still working on getting enough sleep. I know it helps with the weight loss.

I hope it's okay if I join the returning IPers group. I posted a question on the main board yesterday, but I am back for a second go at IP after having my daughter. I am doing alternatives this time. I found the board really helpful the first time around for motivation and support, even though I was more of lurker than a poster. Today is my second day on IP and I am feeling kind of yucky and craving ALL the carbs, but I know it will pass soon enough.

I hope everyone is having a good day!

Of course it is! Welcome back! I am doing round 2 with alternatives as well.on day 9... So far so good!