Thanks to whoever mentioned the Ideal Protein Alternatives group on FB - lots of great advice there! And I found someone close in Canada who ships Proti Diet products, yay! I am once again completely jealous of you guys in the US though, so many of the alternative products you can get that we can't

Anyway - I made my 20lbs down before the end of February goal, so happy! Hoping to make the 25lbs down spring challenge too. And, I found some clothes in the back of my closet that are the next size down, yay! I will need to visit the thrift store for some tops though.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Jo

I started on Sunday, by mid day on Tuesday I felt ketosis creeping in, the last few days...tons of energy and no hunger. Hold on.

What is the name of the Facebook group?

Hey all!

I am back for a reboot as well. After having great success of losing 120lbs in 2011 on IP, I have now put 65lbs back on after a rough 2013-14. Tried a reboot in 2014 but because of my own doing that failed. I am on day 3 and my headaches have went away and things seem to be going along pretty smoothly.

Good luck to everyone else that is starting, rebooting, continuing or maintaining on IP. This forum and everyone on it helped my first journey a lot, glad to be back.

At least you stopped before putting it all back on (same as me). I started on Sunday and I am feeling pretty good today.

It's Ideal Protein Alternatives. You can request to join and they'll add you. Pretty active group.

Had a good day today but a late afternoon meeting meant I had to hold back on drinking too much water. I'll have to catch up tonight!

Jo

Right after I sent the message, I found it on FB and have been on it since. Thanks

Hi All!

I just went through week 1 of my restart. I lost a total of 4.8 lbs!! Yay!!!

Nice work!

I successfully lost 50lbs but about 6 months later I was up 2-3lbs. Then the past holidays came and I gained 10lbs between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I decided 2 weeks ago to go back on the Plan but can't seem to stick to it. I keep craving sweets and eating them. I am going to start back fresh tomorrow. Ketosis here I come.

I have been reading the threads with great interest and several years several members of a dance team I was on lost tons of weight. I need to lose 13 lbs. I'm having a really hard time losing this weight so I think IP just might be the thing for me. I was wondering if someone could tell me why phase 1 is so difficult and if anyone has an idea of the cost. Thanks so much!! All of your stories are so inspiring.

Here we go----Saturday I start back after 4 years!! I have gained back 22 lbs--so depressing!

Hi sorry for the all caps but I am about to quit. I have been on IP since Feb 1. I had lost 10 pounds in a month and when I went to weigh today I gained 3 back!!! I wish i could say I cheated but i have been OP to the exact protocol and I am seriously about to quit. Any help?
Thank you!

Lorri, could it be hormonal fluctuation and water retention? Some food with high sodium like soy sauce causing water retention? Or to be blunt, constipation?

Ten pounds is great! Your scale may go back down by tomorrow. Stay strong and push the water.

Hi! I think it is constipation lol. I have been taking laxatives to help and realize that is not the best thing to do all the time. I am just really down about it. Thanks so much for replying. I haven't had much soy sauce but I have had some sodium…..I think that i am having fluid retention too.

Lorri, how often are you weighing in? On my way down, I only weighed with my coach every 2 weeks. Now, in my reboot, I weigh in once a week. Otherwise the scale fluctuations mess with my head.

As for the big C, I only used natural stuff. (Smooth Move tea and Colon Cleanse) Colon Cleanse was recommended by a naturopath.

Try to remind yourself why you started. You have made it through one of the hardest months, it gets easier for a while. I know it is hard, frustrating, and emotional- but it is worth it. You can do it!