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Yesterday's thread

Overnight Highlights ...

- back showgirlaz Over her time here posting in 3FC IP discussions, she's posted a motherlode of information and has been in the IP discussions from early days.
- Starrfish23 and Cinders34 -- watch for posts from these chicks to check out their spiffy new tickers!
- Starrfish23 shared an cool coincidence about her takeout chinese dinner
- brendaleeg had weigh-in #2 with a 1 lb loss but the GREATEST, BEsTEST fat loss and muscle gain
- dodomommy was going to try turnip fries. Report needed, girlfriend!
- Aunt Sheshie posted a photo of herself looking lean, strong and GORGEOUS
-Coastalcrafter shared a great conversation she had, delivering a little to her neurologist. You work that regained confidence, sister!
- Looks like there might be a new name for the next challenge
- HopefulTricia went on search for non-IP potassium supplements
- makeitmatter cheered us on
- pumpkyparryand makeitmatter joining the challenge
- sillyputty is figuring out her beverage options for a night out with friends
- petiteandcute offered some great encouragement -- like she always does
- Linden dropped by with some tips and congratulations
-you remember our 300+ club, our as I think of them the SuperCommitteds?, well the 60+ club are sneaking in some night owl chats, or they're Mountain/Pacific folks
-JessicaCourez has a weigh-in today and is hoping for some movement

...Whaaat? I didn't see anyone new join us last night. Today's challenge, complete this sentence
A night without a newbie is like a [blank] without [blank].

If I missed your post , it's not personal ... it's fatigue. Begging your forgiveness .

Aunt Sheshie, you look FABULOUS! I'm gonna have to check into those kettlebells.

Coastalcrafter, that doctor is an ***. I'd be finding another neurologist if possible.

Makeitmatter, when did you start IP? Congratulations on not needing to lose 20 pounds! How wonderful that must feel!

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I'm svelting - it is so kind of you to manage this board for us. We are in need of management and you do it so well!! BIG SV for me today. 65 lbs lost -- and only 12.9 lbs to go to a healthy BMI. (5 lbs lower than my wedding day 26 years ago)
Woo hooo--65 lbs!! Can't quite believe it! :tra mpo:

Brilliant!! It is a little stunning to lose so much so quickly, isn't it? And it only gets better!

At least it wasn't an MP3 file of crickets


Translation
SV - scale victory
NSV - non-scale victory
WI - weigh in
DH - dear/darling/dam*able husband
SO - significant other

Yes, I'm Svelting, you are doing a wonderful job!

KDWS - - I'm from the Chicago area! But it's been many years since I've been to Portillo's. Good luck with IP and come back often to share!

I've got a ton of catching up to do. Busy day at work yesterday, then my bowling league started last night. Whew! I was worried about finding time for dinner, since bowling starts at 6:30, but, since I gave up the secretary job (after 18 seasons), I now have more time before I have to leave the house, and I don't have to stay late waiting for slow teams to finish.

I hope everyone has a great Friday!

Oh, in case it was missed on the other thread: I'm in for the Challenge!

Good Morning Everyone!

I fit into my size 12 jeans today AND can actually sit down with comfort.

I will be weighing in tonight so wish me luck....

Good morning everyone, wow I usually never get to posting this early in the day.

I want to echo the thanks to I'm svelting. You are putting so much time into this, and if I understand it right it's all volunteer. That's a big job and thanks you so much for doing it. There are many people posting and I know even more who just come to read, so having this site is really good. And thanks to everyone who answers and helps out with sharing info and encouraging each other, you guys are all great.

I'm starting day three back on plan again. I got through the last to 2 days with extra packets and did have restricteds, but today I'm going to cut one of those out, maybe no restricteds. I feel like I can do it.

Looks like the sun is finally shining here after about a week of rain, so I think I'll go take my kids for a walk. Thank you all for bring here!

Good morning to all! This is my second week on ip. Went out of town yesterday and was not tempted, for the first time, to pull into a fast food drive thru. Started thinking about that. I had always gotten a quick lunch when out of town before I started this diet at a fast food joint. Some how that quick lunch turned into a 1000 calorie meal in the past. Patted myself on the back for staying true to myself and this diet. Everyone have a great labor day weekend and be true to IP!

Oh My!!! I Am Soo Worried. I Am On My 4th Week And Woke Up This Morning And Thought I Was Passing Out!! I Was So Weak. I Am Doing Everything Right. I Don't Understand. I Was Shaking From Head To Toe And Had To Get A Little Orange Juice (first Time I Have Ate Something Different Off The Plan) Even Got 1 Slice Of Wheat Toast Bread Drank A Little 1% Milk And Ate One Of The Ip's Protein Bar. It Took Me About 2 Hours To Even Feel A Little Better. This Is Scaring Me. I Have Lost 12 Pounds And I Am So Excited But I Thought I Was A Deaths Door. It Was Scary.

Congratulations everyone! Have a great weekend

Good Morning Chicks!!!

Well I had my 1st "cheating" dream last night and it was so real when I woke up this morning I checked the kitchen to see if chips and dip containers were on the counter!!! Oh Boy...scared me for awhile there..