Now that I don't have a headache and feel human again on day 4 I just wanted to take a second to introduce myself. I'm a mom of a 19 month old girl and I have always been over weight. I'm 33 years old and had a hard time consiving my daughter but now that I have her it was worth everything! I have been on many "diets" before and have changed my way of life a time or two but this time is different I'm going to loose 100 pounds and then I will be able to maintain a healthy lifestyle so my girl will grow up with a proper example! My dear husband could not be any more supportive and for that I'm so thankful!

I'm hoping my TOM comes back around and normals out a bit it been since July 2010 since I have had anything and well part of this journey is to get prego again!!

I am doing the alternative route as I have a Dr that his wife did all the math and put together a plan so the only down fall would be no coach, but I did work for a chiropractor that does IP for 4 years so I feel I have a good conection there and if need be I can fall back on this! I do wonder about different packs instead of my boaring shakes already but with time I'm sure I will learn more and get more creative!!!

Down 5 pounds already WOOOO HOOOO

Thank you for all you guys share on this forum and I can't wait to get to know you all better on this journey we are on!

Thanks Purple Sky I am honestly happy with my weight loss, I think what frustrates me more is my hubby...he is uber competitive and he WANTS to lose tons more than me it seems...it almost feels like he is subtly rubbing it in my face. I could possibly be hormonal because I've felt like it's that TOM for over a week now without it presenting itself (apparently this program does that to women) so I'm just trying to breathe through it all and keep moving moving moving toward my goal

I am so inspired by you! Thanks for sharing.

Bags of sugar. Love it. I feel like that is what I am losing, bags of sugar and flour.

Been thinking about what my future is going to be like. Been looking at recipe books for sugarless and flourless and processedless diets. They seem to have recipes for how I will be eating in the future.

Every diet that I see. Every one that resonates with me has a protocol similiar to IP's later phases with good fats and sugars added back. (yogurt, nuts, fruits, etc. etc.)

I love it! Very inspirational and more fun than your ticker

The best part is you realized it before letting it get out of hand - you are doing awesome!

That is fantastic! I understand how we can get to a dark side sometimes and glad you found the inspiration to change your life! I believe we all have our time to go and that definitely wasn't yours, but instead you were given a different message - take it and best of luck!!!!

Welcome!! If you're every bored with your shake selection, you should check out nausha nutrition. They have several different packets that are close to (some identical to) the IP products for about 1/3 the cost. I don't think I could make it without my cappuccino drink! Check out the alternative thread for more info.

Good afternoon, so I went to the "User CP" tab and clicked on "Edit Email and Password" and I have my email listed there but it doesn't mention having replies sent to that address and don't believe I have received them there in the past, were you perhaps talking about something else?

Welcome and Congrats on the results so far!!!! Its awesome however the rapid loss at the start can keep you motivated and stay 100% OP!!!!

I let them sit to make sure they are completely cooled off and then I put them in a ziplock back and I have enjoyed them for more than a week. You have to make sure the moisture is gone completely though before you bag them. I often will leave them overnight and then bag them. They are great to have on hand for when you need a quick veggie!

The cabbage salad is super easy:

Dissolve 3 TBSP splenda in 3TBSP hot water. Add 3 TBSP apple cider vinegar and 1/4 cup (I use a little less) Olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Mix together. Add 8 cups of shredded or chopped cabbage and green onion to taste. Mix and toss well in oil. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before eating...the longer the better. Toss to mix before serving. It is delicious with chicken in it or by itself.

Thanks!! Cabbage salad in fridge!!! Appreciate it!!!

Yum! Thanks! I have 1/2 a cabbage left from braising earlier, this will be on my list for tomorrow!

I always gain weight when I eat turnip fries. Of course it's just some water weight and it's usually gone in a couple of days. I never eat them the night before my WI.

Like I always say, "If I can do this, anyone can." It really is true. This is the only diet that I have stayed on for so long, never cheated and lost this much weight. I've been on every diet known to man - this really is my last diet.

Umm. Males have hormones, too. Just saying.