Today is Week 3 for me on IP Alternatives, and I've lost 15 Pounds Total.
Its nice having people look at me and tell me "I can tell you've lost weight!"
Its a big motivation, I don't even care if I lose 1-2 Pounds a week. A loss is a loss, and im not gaining so that's a plus in my books!!

OMG Congrats!!! I weigh in tomorrow and I am crossing my fingers. Full disclosure, I weigh myself everyday and so far my scale says I'm down 3 more pounds but we'll see what happens tomorrow!

That's SOOO great! Congrats!

shelby- I really admire your mindset. A pound down is one closer to your goal. Been trying to look at this all being part of the journey and not try to rush to the end. Cause sometimes it seems like the end is a looooong way away. But then I realize that even at the 'end' is just another new phase to go through and that one lasts forever. So, may as well enjoy this time in Phase 1 when food choices are simple...
Thanks newluv! And fingers crossed for that tomorrow the scale will just as kind if not more so than today!

Thanks Ladies!!! You guys are a big help with motivation! My Quest order came in today and I tried my Brownie Bar, I warmed it up a little and it was wonderful

I found a recipe online for meatloaf cupcakes!!! I made it tonight for dinner and they're so good and cute!!!

Recipe:
Ground hamburger or turkey
2 eggs
Minced onion
Garlic powder
Reduced sugar ketchup
Salt & pepper
Olive oil spray
Cupcake sheet

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350. Mix all ingredients together. Spray pan with olive oil and put palm sized globs in each slot. Cook for 25 min or until internal temp. Reaches 160*. Take out of oven and let stand 5 minutes. Enjoy!

I lost 3 pounds this week bringing my two week total to 9 pounds!

Hi all. I started IP on August 1st. I had previously started last year, but I wasn't in the right frame of mind. This time I am so ready. I am down 15 pounds and last night made my goal of 10, 000 steps yesterday! While my family has been wonderful, I'm glad this site is here.

nodee- you are doing so well!! Keep up the hard work!
:congrats: newluv on the loss- that's great news!- you'll be at goal before you know it
shelby- the cupcakes sound delightful I'm going to have to try them!
Busy weekend here! Lots of prep for tomorrow night...

You'll do great on your camping trip!! Just believe in yourself!

Thanks for the help, I'm still learning how to navigate my way around this site...

I had my first weigh-in on Wednesday and I lost 9.5lbs my first week. 2.8lbs of water (but I was drinking 2.3gals a day so not sure how that was possible), .9lbs was muscle and 5.8lbs was fat... I've upped my protein intake due to the .9 lbs of muscle loss... I don't want to lose any of that....

I have so much more energy and I'm sleeping better than I have in years...

Hi, I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this.....I'm a little (umm, a lot) lost on here! I started IP 08/27/2014.
My coach gave me the site to look at, I'm glad she did. It seems to be a great source of information and support on here. I am looking forward to joining, learning and hopefully succeeding in my weight loss journey. I have totally let myself go and I am the biggest I've ever been. I looked in the mirror last week and decided it was time to do something.

Hi Nana!
You are in the right place. In this thread we've all started IP during the past month. It is a great place to share experiences with other people who are experiencing what you are. I started August 5, and I've lost 15.5 pounds in 3 weeks! I've never had a diet where I've lost this quickly or this easily. This forum has made my dieting experience so much easier. We are all here for you and hoping for your success!

Wow, Floridabamaboy! What a great first week! I also noticed that with just a little weight loss, I felt so much better. I think that eliminating the carbs really makes an incredible difference. Glad you are here!

nana- congrats on taking back control of your eating! And thank you for posting. It's always nice to have more company on this lifelong journey towards better health & new habits. Please check out the "STICKIES" thread to help better answer some if your questions and to guide you. But definitely post here or the Daily Chat
Thanks shelby for the props!
losingtowin- I love how eloquent you are! I try but honestly I feel a little brain dead right now. I'm really hoping the fuzziness will ease up soon!