I am 54 and had a full hysterectomy 10 years ago. My doc recommended this plan. its funny how they want you to have surgery so fast huh? I know that I can lose on this program and already have.

molly...that is good news about the property and building!! i'm so glad that worked out for you!! i know how much you want to get to michigan! thanks again for the trades!! i had the nacho cheese pasta tonight and it was pretty good....i had it with sauteed zucchini and peppers and green onions and japalenos and mixed it all together. i enjoyed it. thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

its been raining here today...and chilly. after a high of 80 yesterday!!! crazy weather. been busy with the maps and covered bridges tour!!! can't wait to go! leaving next tuesday!!!

thanksgiving office party on this thursday....and 72 onion tartletts later...ok 70...i confess, i ate two!! they are too good!! stashed them into the fridge and oh be still my heart i am making creamed corn with pancetta!!! why do i do these things!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

saturday party with friends...then on the road on tuesday!! whew!!!!!!!!!! won't be slowing down until jan 2013!!

hope everyone is well and miss the time to chat!!
hugsssssssssssssssssss

I was eating low carb when I did my first colonoscopy. I was sure if I drank juices and ate jello during the liquids only day before the procedure, that they would make me ill. One of the options was to drink broth. So I heated up canned chicken broth and drank a cup at a time when I'd get hungry. It staved off the hungries and didn't cause me to be hit with a lot of unaccustomed sugar. I think it's a whopping 5 calories a cup.

I'm 59, definitely post-menopausal, and thrilled to be losing 1-1/2 pounds a week. (Six pounds the first week, 3 the second; losing an average 1-1/2 since them). It works.

I'm also sleeping better than I have for 30 years. I've slept through the night more in the last 6 weeks than in the past 6 years.

Oh, Dana - stresses with kids can be such a toll.....don't know what's going on but sending big hugs to you. Hope it all works out!

Halfagain...OMG - your pictures say it all.....WTG!!!!!!!!!!

Hi there all,
I've been Mia for the trip last weekend to Atlanta, where we had a great visit. Did the thanksgiving dinner, got a wedding dress for dd and a mom of the bride dress for me.
I have gone on to phase 3, so will transition to another thread. Also have a diagnosis of lupus, which rocks my world. Anyway, this is time for a transition.
You have all made this journey fun, and this is the very best group. Just saying... Love y'all!

Jeanie

Halfagain; what an incredible difference! You just look so much happier and healthier.

Well I did two days of bootcamp. The numbers of the scale didn't tumble down but my size 10 Coldwater Creek pants fit comfortably again.
When I was at goal I was wearing size 8 and last week when my size 10 felt snug that was a sign I needed to hit the bricks again.

I may do a few more days of bookcamp starting Friday but i am staying in the city at my son's place for a few days (I work in the city and don't enjoy my long commute when the roads are icy).
It is easier to have the regular protein meal and salad at his place. He is following a similiar way of eating through the gym. I made his evening meal before he came home and it was easier just to make the same thing for me.

But also after two days I really wanted something I could bite into so it is phase 1 again for me for a day or so.

As for the questions about losing after menopause, I am one of the oldest here at 65 and I was able to get my last 30 pounds off with IP. It took me 10 years to get the first 40 off after I eliminated wheat from my diet. I lost the last 30 in 8 months.

I did stop going to the clinic though and went to alternatives after the first month. My coach just did not get that I was not going to lose at the same rate as a 30 year old.
In the two months before I began IP I followed Richard Simmon's foodmover at the lowest claorie level. I followed it to the letter and gained a pound each month.

Jeanie, I don't think you need to leave this group because you are not doing phase 1 anyymore, unless you just have time to follow one section. I have been maintaining since May and stayed here. But now I'm up 6 pounds and am back to phase 1 until that is gone.

Get in touch anyway, we want to see you in your mother of the bride dress.
Pat

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Thanks for the tips - should make this doable.

NSV - when they took my blood pressure at the consultation, it dropped from 125/65 before IP to 96/58 after 11 weeks of IP. Can't wait to see what my cholesterol levels have done - I was borderline high before IP.

I love your new pic!

Be strong rainbow, and your trip sounds so fun, be careful.

Had a very long day, stayed OP but just feeling a little bit blue, idk why but I will ride it out. Going to bed early Maby I just need sleep.

Grand baby came up for a visit - now I can post some pics of the real model. Don't know how to join pics, so I'll have to post several entries in a row.

And another

And another one

Last one ... BTW: can you find the IP sheet in this picture?

DO NOT HAVE THAT GBS. I did it 10 years ago and regret it. Had so many problems after it and when I turned 50 started gaining weight. I started IP just before I turned 52 and I LOVE it never felt better.

Hi Jeanie,
Best wishes on your new phases ahead! You are more than welcome here anytime - you are family here.

Thanks all for the nice comments on the new pic! It sure helps me to see how far I've come to see the photos side by side.