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Originally Posted by esammy12
Hi,
I started the program yesterday. I came home with my "starter bag" and almost everything I ate yesterday was a pleasant surprise. The chocolate RTD I had on the way home was good, the leek soup I had for lunch wasn't as horrible as I thought it might be but the strawberry pudding I found inedible. The pine banana drink this morning, I was unbable to drink at all. I know that this is the week where I try stuff and figure out what I'll enjoy eating, but I'm afraid that I'm going to run out of packets I can bear to eat before Friday when I can order the things I'll like. The chocolate soy puffs hit the spot and I'm using those just a few at a time to stop chocolate cravings, and the caramel nut bar was just darned delicious. I had half of that last night instead of the strawberry pudding. I lost 1.8 lbs from yesterday to today but I'm having a heck of a time getting the pills down. So far I've only had 1 cal-mag each day. I did start taking my thyroid pill before bed last night (for the first time because I saw it on this site) to leave my day free for vitamin consumption but I'm just awful about pills. Any advice anyone has will be great. The thought of going 4 months with these packets has me going a little insane right now, but one day at a time.
you will do just great! i actually am now enjoying my easy eating life. i know my packet is measured and all is just right with the world. no guessing. i understand about the chocolate thing, but once ketosis hits you won't have much trouble with cravings i promise. and if you do, chocolate pudding a variety of ways should hold you nicely. one thing i will do is cut a bar into 1 cm squares and throw them in the freezer in a small container. when a chocolate craving hits, i can pop one in my mouth and since it's frozen it lasts a long time and does the job! i have been on since jan 3rd and i haven't even consumed a whole bar yet. trust the process, this program works!
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Originally Posted by DinobowerRN
OOOFHDA!!!! This was my first "weekend" on Ip and it was hard!!! I wanted carbs soooooo bad!! Really craving licorice!! LOL But I survived and stayed on plan. That scale better show a loss tomorrow or I will just cry!!!!!
hello fellow wyomingite! it's cold here isn't it! week one is typically a great one for most ip-er's... you should do GREAT! here's to wishin big numbers for ya!
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Originally Posted by juiceman11
I hope everyone had wonderful weekend and ready to start a new week.
I wanted to ask a question to the group and it is probably answered somewhere on here, but thought I would get some fresh opinions.
Is there a protein drink powder equivalent to the IP products available elsewhere?
Can the 3 main suppliments from IP be purchased under a common brand elsewhere?
Anyone found these items?
lots of people use alternate items. costco, lindora, proti-diet. diet direct, the list goes on and on. i like nashau nutrition. alot of aspartame free items.
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Originally Posted by Coloradodivegirl
This is in response to Showgirl's post from the weekend thread.
I bought my Standard Poo 8 months ago (after waiting 20 years for her) and I bought her from a breeder in Montana. ...... All I can say is... POO'S RULE! lol!
i love poos!.....
mine is 15 months old and part lab but looks so similar to your girl! such goofy personalities! Can't wait for the ice and cold to let up so we can go walking...
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Originally Posted by heamacd
Afternoon everyone. I just started IP on Friday so on day 4. It isn't as bad as I thought it would be woo hoo! I'm not sure but is it imperative that you eat the minimum 3 IP proteins or can you skip one but have your own protein for dinner? Not sure if that is clear as mud.... I find it okay apart from trying to get the 4 cups of vegetables in me. I like the idea of puree it and putting it in a soup... any other ideas. As well, may sound like a stupid question, but can you make these proteins in advance and take them with you (like work) or do you have to drink them right away; the drinks for instance?
I have a hard time with the 4 cups of veggies too. my trick is to put 2 big handsful of spinach in the blender with a IP drink. blend and drink down. i like the vanilla and strawberry. i'm trying the pineapple banana one next. yum!
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Originally Posted by reinergirl
Hello. This is my first post. I am on day 5. Finally starting to feel a little better. Still hungry but not feeling like I'm gonna kill the person next to me eating oreos. I am anxious about weigh in. I don't have a food scale so not sure if I am overeating on the meat. I am just eyeballing it to the approx size of the palm of my hand. Drinking lots of water and 2-3 cups of hot tea with Stevia. I set my goal at losing 96 pounds. I want so badly to get back on my horse (literally). I have been reading your posts and they have been really inspiring.
Welcome! you will do great! try the Good Earth original sweet and spicy decaff tea. No artificial sweetner needed.
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Originally Posted by aharmeyer
This mornign was my first weigh in.. I was very apprehensive to say the least. I started IP on Jan 15 and have stayed strick with the protocol.. Well.... I stepped on the scale and was elated to learn I have lost 10 lbs.. I was even more happy after my coach measured me.. I lost 14 inches!!! What a wonderful day!!
WTG! - most weight watchers people take 5 weeks to drop that much!
NSV- Well all, i don't know if this is a NSV or not, but i had to stuff my bra today.... looked at myself when i got to work and a bunch of wrinkles in my shirt..... had on a scarf so i tried to cover the girls up but it just didn't work out. several wads of toilet paper later and we were pretty as a picture! lol! wouldn't you know it i must have lost 5lbs in each one of em! oh well....bye bye.. i can live with out em!
My food is getting kindof boring...time to check out the recipes again!
Rach can do it , 01-24-2011 06:53 PM
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