Ideal Protein Diet - Monthly Chat, October 2009

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  •   #196  
    20bydec's Avatar20bydec , 10-25-2009 09:01 PM
    Way to go ValKyrie!!! You are an inspiration to me. When i feel like cheating (and sometimes i do cheat and then get MAD at myself), I'll remember you and your photos and spit it back out! Thanks for posting.
    Keep going girls. don't give up! WE CAN DO THIS!!!

    I've added almond flavoring to the chocolate pudding and it adds variety. I also add cinnamon to the vanilla.
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    Mirazon's AvatarMirazon , 10-26-2009 12:01 AM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by mjv
    well been on for 12 weeks and just hit 50 lbs lost!! some days it hard and others its all good. but i just have to take it one day at a time!!!
    WooHoo!!! Congratulations. That is over 4 lbs a week!!! Totally AWESOME
  •   #198  
    Mirazon's AvatarMirazon , 10-26-2009 12:10 AM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by valkyrie00
    I started working out more consistently and got jump started again.
    What type of work out routines do you do? My coach said not to worry about exercise because it damages the muscles that I need to burn fat. I've never been an exerciser so I loved hearing this, but exercise was obviously a part of your success. Thanks
  •   #199  
    Annmawy's AvatarAnnmawy , 10-26-2009 06:41 AM
    Godd morning

    Lomg time i didnt post . Everything is going great ! the pouns are melting down , people are noticing the changes . Even if its not for that , that i am doing IP its always flaterring


    Have a good day !
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    feverfixer's Avatarfeverfixer , 10-26-2009 11:56 AM
    I'm a newbie to IP and have only been on it for 3 days. I had lost some weight with diet and exercise but it had slowed to a halt over the past few months, so I thought I would try IP.
    Any suggestions about the salt intake. I was told to have a full teaspoon of sea salt daily but the packs seem salty already and adding more makes them intolerable. Any sneaky ways of hiding the salt?
    I love the omlettes with extra veggies and hot sauce, and the chili with extra mushrooms. The yoghurt was bleh but other than that, so far so good. Anyone tried freezing the yoghurt?
    I love reading your inspirational stories and hope I will be successful to.
  •   #201  
    kira's Avatarkira , 10-26-2009 12:52 PM
    Try the sea salt on your veggies (along with other seasonings). But I agree - 1 tsp is a lot!

    Is anyone in the US getting the ready-made puddings, or are these in Canada only?

    Here's what my coach emailed to me regarding exercise:
    Quote:
    Light, low impact exercise is what we recommend if you must exercise. The reason we suggest low impact is because this is a very low calorie diet. To be more explanatory, it's about 800-900 calories a day. So if you start burning more than you're taking in, you'll begin burning your muscle mass since your body has nowhere else to pull from. We don't want this to
    happen! We just want you to burn fat. So if you want to exercise, I would
    add additional protein right after your workout. A lower carb item would be
    best...like a drink or pudding. Or you could make your own protein like
    chicken or turkey.
  •   #202  
    toomanycats's Avatartoomanycats , 10-26-2009 01:21 PM
    Re: salt
    Hi all,
    My IP info says 1/2 tsp salt. I put 1/4 tsp on each of my salads, or sometimes my vegies. Its pretty easy to get the salt that way.

    Also, Salt is WAY important when you are drinking lots of water. Too little salt and you get hyponatremic (low blood sodium) this = light headed and can be SERIOUS if not taken care of. (I work in a hospital).

    I forgot my salt one day and couldn't figure out why I felt almost dizzy. Popped a salt packet from the cafeteria and drank an Alka Seltzer and felt better fast!
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    PRINCASS's AvatarPRINCASS , 10-26-2009 02:17 PM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Annmawy
    Godd morning

    Lomg time i didnt post . Everything is going great ! the pouns are melting down , people are noticing the changes . Even if its not for that , that i am doing IP its always flaterring


    Have a good day !


    @Annmawy When did you start IP??
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    Annmawy's AvatarAnnmawy , 10-26-2009 04:59 PM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by PRINCASS




    @Annmawy When did you start IP??



    Hi

    I started IP mid august ... took it slow, had a fiew weeks with not much lost but i am still there

    thanks for asking
  •   #205  
    Annmawy's AvatarAnnmawy , 10-26-2009 05:30 PM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by kira
    Try the sea salt on your veggies (along with other seasonings). But I agree - 1 tsp is a lot!

    Is anyone in the US getting the ready-made puddings, or are these in Canada only?

    Here's what my coach emailed to me regarding exercise:




    It must depend of each person , i play volleyball 3 times a week ( quite physical) and i havnt lost much muscle.
  •   #206  
    spatime's Avatarspatime , 10-26-2009 07:30 PM
    So excited...3 week weigh in and I lost 3.8 pounds....so that totals almost 13 pounds in 3 weeks!
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    valkyrie00's Avatarvalkyrie00 , 10-26-2009 07:44 PM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by MontanaMom
    You look great! You should be so proud of yourself. Thank you for sharing.
    Thank you!
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    valkyrie00's Avatarvalkyrie00 , 10-26-2009 08:12 PM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by spatime
    WOW Valkyrie, did you take measurements too?....you look like a different person! Thanks for posting this! I hope I can post before/after pics like that in a few monthss.
    I did take measurements... have lost over 55 inches!
    I wish I would have thought to have them measure things like my neck.. my wrists... calves. Any of you guys just starting, I would suggest you do that.. just for fun
  •   #209  
    valkyrie00's Avatarvalkyrie00 , 10-26-2009 08:13 PM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by 2ski4ever
    Maggie, just keep thinking about the end result and remember if you cheat you have to start all over again with that cruddy feeling for three days. It will all be worth it in the end. Remember nothing tastes as good as thin looks.
    Congrats Valkyrie00, you look Fabbbbbulous. Have a great Sunday.
    Thank you!
  •   #210  
    valkyrie00's Avatarvalkyrie00 , 10-26-2009 08:15 PM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by MontanaMom
    1 - Wine
    2 - Cheese
    3 - Grapes

    Wow...that's kind of weird, isn't it? I rarely had the three of them together, but I do miss all of them!
    Mine are:
    1. Cheese
    2. Toast
    3. Peanut butter!
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