100 pounds is awesome! Good work. I'll send some prayers for the surgery to go well. I did well over the last 3 months while having been in a boot cast most of the time. Stay strong and keep it off!

Hi everyone,
I am recommitting myself. I haven't really went off the diet but I have had a snitch here or there. My last loss was 2lbs nothing to be all upset about BUTT I do believe my once in a while nibble has slowed me down. So I will not stray from IP this week!
Yeah for everyones losses!

While you were writing this I was on line searching for protein supplements that didn't have sweeteners in them because what you said yesterday really sounded awful. But even the companies that advertised no artificial sweeteners still had stevia in them.

I guess I'm of two minds about the doctor's advice. To follow it means you more than double the amount of carbs you should have in a day. On the other hand, would it be worth trying it for one week and see if the migraines disappear, or substantially diminish? Being in pain so much, and hence so stressed, must be having some affect on your ability to lose.

If that doesn't work, I think the idea of the alternate plan sounds interesting.

But honestly, I think if I were in your shoes, I would probably just drink flavorless whey isolate with a few drops of Frontier orange, or root beer, or vanilla extract, or whatever flavor appeals. Orange, for instance, has 2 ingredients: orange oil and sunflower oil. No alcohol, no sweetener of any kind.

Of course, I'm not very knowledgeable about the chemistry of migraines. I think the reason I jumped in on this question and felt so much concern for you yesterday, is that I see a kindred spirit in that we both REALLY want to lose weight and keep seeing our options diminish. Cheers.

Just an update. I have spoken with my family in my hometown and they are all fine however, one man has been swept out to sea during Hurricane Igor due to the driveway/bridge he was standing on gave-way under his feet. My thoughts are prayers are with his family. Thank-you everyone who had nice words for me.

On a MUCH happier note congrats to all of you on your weightloss the numbers are just phenomenal, keep up the good work and I can only hope to have such a success!

Hi everyone! Hope your day has been grand. I woke up crabby as ever... my poor bf. lol But I'm doing better now. I felt awesome after I had breakfast and took a walk. I tried my hand at a lemon and dill vinaigrette that turned out pretty good. However, my fridge hates me... and froze most of my salad mix today. On a side note... I'm pretty sure the cookies and cream ice cream still in my freezer was staring at me today... but I've managed to avoid it. Welp I'm off to make dinner... bleh fish. But eh I figure the lemon and dill will go well with the fish and a salad.

Congrats on the great week so far everyone!
I have WI number 3 tomorrow - not sure how it'll go as I have been battling a cold and TOM : (
I've been lurking a lot - been so busy - coaching volleyball and went to Johnny Reid concert - fantastic!

I can't thank you both enough for your imput!! I DON"T want to quit BECAUSE it is working for me.. I will call my coach and set up an appt to discuss alternate plan.. I didn't know they had one or I would have told the dr about it... thanks for caring and sharing dear friends!!!

I was searching but couldn't find if the IP ALTERNATIVE diet plan posted anywhere???

It's in the Phases sticky -- here's the link.

Oh I am so glad.. I have been praying for them all and their safety but forgot to post it!!!

thanks N for the link!!!

My weigh-in day is tomorrow...biting nails b/c for no reason what so ever (following the plan to a T) I'm up a pound from last week. I'm chugging the water and hoping it is a fluke, but we'll see tomorrow...crossing fingers.

CUSU, Congrats on 100+ lbs., that is soo exciting. The weight will help your knees significantly. My boyfriend was IP also to help lose weight before his knee surgery (next month). His Dr. said that every 1 lb. lost takes 4 lb. of pressure off your knees. Congrats and good luck with your surgery.

Linden, Stevia is natural, not an artificial sweetener. I believe it is some sort of root plant. One of my co-workers grows it and grinds it to share.

AvaLynn, I'm so happy to hear your family is safe. I'll keep everyone in the area in my thoughts and prayers.

CoastalCrafter, Good luck with the alternate plan, if you can't find the sheets, I can scan them and upload them. Also, have you read a book called The Migraine Brain? I found it really helpful in reducing triggers.

I had my WI today and I am down 2.6 lbs!!! Whoo hoo!! I know its not a lot but I am really excited

[QUOTE=xmln3x;3489986]Hi everyone! Hope your day has been grand. I woke up crabby as ever... my poor bf.


I have been in a crabby mood all week! Feel better.

Reading about H - Igor is quite scary. My prayers are with you in Newfoundland. Katrina wasn't that long ago for those of us on Gulf Coast - it's very scary.

I tried the EAS bars and they taste much better than the IP - though they are twice the calories, I think. Maybe I will cut them in half for a snack each night (might help this crabby mood of mine). I know I've read on this forum that eating such restricteds can reduce the speed of weight loss but I'm a pretty wimpy IP convert. I do believe, but I'm wimpy.

Glad this message board is here - it has kept me going this week, no doubt about it!

Have a successful Wednesday, fellow IP people, goodnight.

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