Well, I have been really thinking about beverages here on day 3. I was wondering if I could just have the Diet Tonic Water ( no sugar, no fat, no carb's). Got pretty excited that I would not have any trouble not having a cocktail until I really read the small print... Saccharine, so much for that idea. Anyone try it on IP? I do not want to mess up the plan just to have something that seems normal. On a side note, I am really impressed that the little silver packets turn into some really great tasting food.

Try plain seltzer water flavored with Mio. Technically, some commercial seltzers use phosphoric acid processes to produce the carbonation and are high in acidity and IP is an alkaline diet. It won't affect your WI, and some IPers (me included, I have a homemade seltzer) find it to be a great mocktail.

ETA: link to seltzer thread..
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/idea...ter-cheat.html

Thanks LizRR, can you get Mio in the grocery store, first I have heard of it.

Yes, Mio should be around the crystal light, kool aid aisle. It is flavored with sucralose and a lot of IPers use it for water flavoring. My favorites are orange-tangerine & berry-pomegranate. It's a small bottle you just squirt in to flavor.

I can really relate to what you are saying! I tried to make faux California rolls tonight... They wer ok. I think it helps with my craving something to try to make it IP friendly.
Great job at winning against the temptation!

I was really impressed with the flavor of the protien packets too! Which one is your favorite so far?

thanks for advise about omlette packages. I am going to try to have them at lunch with lots of veggies and spices,that might help. Well close to day two starting.

Thanks. I can't even imagine trying to make a california roll. How would that be possible without rice???

You make "rice" with cauliflower. Finely chop the cauliflower (I used my PC chopper). Lay it out on a cookie sheet and bake it at 350f for 5 minutes.

I used my chopper to mince up shrimp as well and mixed it with some WF mayo then smeared it and the rice on. I also used cucumber strips inside.

Salmon look how pretty you are!!! I love being able to put a face to the name

I couldn't stand the Herb Omelet when I made it. But, I LOVE the Plain Omelet and eat it often...sometimes even for lunch. I'm a very picky eater so the plainer the better with me. Good luck.

I know what you mean. I've lost almost 60 pounds, and there are only 3 people who know I've been doing the program. I don't want to tell others until they notice I look different and say something. I know I feel better and my clothes fit differently which is great. BUT, I am really looking forward to someone saying "Ohmygod, you look great, have you lost weight?"