Hi I'm new to this forum, been lurking for a while
found alot of information and see alot of support being offered so I tought I would join in and take advantage of all this support!!!!!
I'm starting IP monday and canno't wait, been struggling for a lonnnnnnnnnnng time and is pretty fed up so decided to take matters in my own hands and take ownership of what I have done to my body
So wish me luck...here we go!!!

Good luck and get out of the woods, stop lurking and come out among us. We don't bite.....hard anyways...haha....Its a great feeling, don't be afraid to ask questions or give suggestions. We all help each other out....Welcome!! OH YES.....YOU got this!!....GOOD LUCK!

Good Luck! Stay committed and you will do great.

I came out of the wood work without much success but it will get there!! (I'm hoping)

YES you WILL get there....NO HOPING about it....YOU WILL get there!!

as most of you, this is not my first time dieting but this time I am detemined and have lots of support from my family and hopefully you guys too!!

That is great that you have support from your family. OF COURSE you will get support here, you will have more on here than you realize. Its great to have a lot of support makes our journey a little easier when we know there are others out there dealing with some of the same issues you have

It's even better when you have support! The recipe threads on here (amongst other things) are a Godsend!!!!!

This website has been my saviour many a times! The support on here is second to none, as is the advice You will do great on the program. As you mentioned, I think we have all been around the dieting block, but this is absolutely THE most effective diet I have ever done. I have never lost weight this steadily and consistantly before.

As I am sure you have read, the first few days are the roughest and I would suggest, if at all possible, to start tomorrow (Friday). The reason I say this is because if you are headachy or nauseous or down right crabby, you will at least be home. If not, Monday is fine, it is just a suggestion. No matter what, push through the first few days. You will be hungry and be tempted to say "forget it" but push through. Once you get to the "other side" the cravings and hunger will subside and you will be so pleased with your results, that it will definitely keep you motivated to keep going!

Very well said!! 100% agree

well said... I am on day 2. and that has crossed my mind many times! but I just keep looking at the mini goal photos!! and I want to be able to post some of me!!

Just keep telling yourself to make it through today. That was my mantra! "Just get through today" and wouldn't you know that every day was today You probably don't believe it, but you will be amazed that once the carbs are out of your system and your pancreas is at rest how not hungry you are and how you have virtually no cravings!

Another great thing about this diet is it really forces you to evaluate your relationship with food. One thing I struggle with (especially on weekends) is not "picking" or "grazing" on food through out the day. On IP, I am not hungry for it or even craving it, but it is a matter of breaking the habit that every time I go into the kitchen to not grab a handful of this or that. Which is what I used to do all the time before IP. I also never really realized how much I did it and how many extra calories I consumed until I stopped It is getting easier (thankfully!) but it is something that I struggle with.

Thanks for all the tips, I can and WILL start tomorrow!!!! Watch out world...here I come!!!

Lots of good advice on here and it is also my savior. It was hard for me the first 2 weeks but now I can't beleive the energy I have. Hang in there