Gotta love the stickies

oooooo you are a brave soul!!!!!!!!!!!!! i have avoided the movies for 34 weeks because of that very reason!!

STAY STRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have gotten migraines since I was a child. I have narrowed most of them down to food additives.
I was VERY worried about starting IP due to the highly processed nature of the foods. What I found (for me) was that my migraines increased when I tried alternatives from Nashua Nutirition (I bought ProtiDiet and Weight Loss Systems brands). I had to eliminate and then try one at a time until I figured out what was giving me migraines and what wasn't. Just to be safe, I went back on my daily migraine meds (Topomax) for the remainder of my IP P1 tenure. As I wean off P1 sometime mid-2013, I'll wean back off of my Topomax. When I was "just" on IP, I wasn't getting migraines but I really want to save some $$$ on IP foods. So, yes, I noticed a reduction.

It took me a LONG time to determine migraine triggers. I had the help of one of the premier headache clinics in the country (MHNI) back when I was in college. They started the process for me. I had a great college professor who helped me find this clinic and supported me when I was almost flunking out of college due to migraines. Instead, he got me incompletes in all my classes and I recovered my GPA! Thank goodness for teachers and professors

I showed the nosey-Nellie my pics (the ones in my sig). It didn't stop her know-it-allness. I know she meant well but unknowing & really needed to butt out & worry about what was going in her own mouth and not mine!

Congrats on the 1st WI! Any diet that allows steak is a great diet indeed! (sigh...if it only allowed bacon...THAT is what I loved about Atkins...but I never learned to maintain with Atkins so I need the guidance of IP)

I was going to direct you to the stickies but I see you found them. Stickies and the first post of the Daily Thread are HUGE sources of info!

My hubby pops popcorn frequently at home. One nite I asked him not to but most of the time it really doesn't phase me. I have my own snack planned and IP does SUCH a good job of removing most cravings most of the time (after the first few weeks, A1Texan).
My suggestion for the movies, take a planned snack! I would take a munchy, crunchy, salty but that's just me.

Rainbow and I are sweet enough I guess b/c we aren't fans of all the extra "sweet" in many of the bars and such. Rainbow, I'll have to try that bar you mentioned on the other thread. Lower sweet sounds good to me! I tried the fudge recipe you posted & with the Dark Chocolate, even I wanted to add some Torani syrup. Now, made with the cocomint creme pudding...YUM!

Lisa- bad luck sitting next to the one know it all in the group. Good thing you are commited to IP and able to maintain your composure. I am not sure how I would have handled the same situation.

A1texan- I've been to the movies a couple times since on IP. I got through it by drnking my water and having my IP snack.....just wish there was a movie theater popcorn protein snack.

Good morning IPeeps! I've been lurking a lot but it's time to start posting more to stay a bit more accountable. I woke up this morning with swollen hands (my number one sign of bloating) and feeling kind of gross. I was up for the first weigh-in since I started IP. Trying not to be too bummed- it was less than a lb, and last week was a zero loss- I need to go into 'boot camp' mode for a few days I think, or at least only eat unrestricteds for a few days. I haven't been perfect and I know I need to go 100%.Should be getting TOM soon so I'm sure that has something to do with it too but as this is my first gain on an 'official' weigh-in, I'm trying to just put it in perspective for myself and kick my own butt. I really wanted to get to my 'lowest adult weight' by next week when I go home, so that'd be great- it'd have to be a nice whoosh but even if that doesn't happen, I have something to work toward!


Enjoy your QT with your son, Maezy! You sound like my mom... she always saves a few ornaments when I come home for us to put on the tree together and says it's not hte holidays until I get there. Hope you and your family have a wonderful and peaceful holiday!

That's awesome! I did some work in adult education programs a few years back and I LOVE hearing stories like this. Let us know how it goes!
Lisa, good for you, both for staying OP and not decking that woman in the face! I know what you mean though... I've been going to the 'free pizza lunches' with my coworkers and not eating, and they always have big question marks above their heads. Last time I just stammered something about trying to avoid it and felt really uncomfortable. I feel like once you start to speak up about it, maybe people back off? I haven't even tried yet. But seriously? "You missed out?" Uh, sure you did, on the bloating and guilt that comes with eating whatever you want! And that's not soemthing to feel sad about missing out on!


I actually think I"m STARTING to get migraines and never had them before IP. Probably just a coincidence though. I've read on here that people get a lot less migraines since starting IP. Hope you feel better!

OMG I could not do it but I bow to you! What are you seeing?

Stay strong! SW cheese puffs are my go-to movie snack.

I'm headed to see the Hobbit.

Movies should be a piece of cake compared to my love of Mexican food, But get around that with lots of salsa and grilled chicken.

I must confess - I don't cook and therefore I eat every meal out. My coach and I sat down and went over every restaurant that I like and we found food choices that will work. This has been a great help because I really like dining with friends and it keeps me in the social game. All my friends are so supportive..love them!

I've only had one migraine in the 4 months I've been on IP. It's been wonderful, I used to have 1 or 2 a month.

I don't normally post on the weekend, BUT...I FINALLY met my 3rd mini-goal. This was the hardest one so far! But I can officially say that I am at the lowest weight I have been since my youngest son was born...almost 9 years ago!! I am so darn happy today! Now off to face the mall

Strong work Bella and congrats on reaching your goals. Have fun at the Mall

Bella so glad you did post and shared your success with us! Inspiration keeps me moving forward each and every day. Yours motivated me today!

I'm with Holly. I would have been spitting nails!!!! Some people are just so ....... Daft? Stupid? Rude? Inconsiderate?? Geez as if it wasn't hard enough!! Way to go Lisa!!!!

I rarely go to the movies, generally waiting til they come out on DVD. But the Hobbit is one my husband and I are definitely going to see on the big screen. Can't wait! Absolutely love popcorn, but I'm confident that I won't cave and buy any on the way in....it just isn't worth it in the long run. And of course, my husband will have to go without too......no point in really torturing myself.....

I'm glad you have such good eating companions. I had a very different experience eating out last night. We were meeting friends that we hadn't seen for maybe two months. I saw them come in to the door so I got up to meet them. My friend looked directly at me and then looked around the room. I caught her eye and waved. She smiled but didn't show any recognition until I got close. When they sat down and we had our pleasantries they commented on my weight loss. I just casually turned the conversation back on to them that they look great etc. Then when we ordered I was the only one with my menu closed so the waitress took my order first; steak, steamed veggies, salad no dressing. My husband ordered the same but with dressing on the side and then both our guests ordered exactly what I ordered. We have NEVER ordered all the same meal before. They told me later they think the healthy eating just looked so good on me they wanted to try it too and they very much enjoyed their meal.

lisa32989 - I wish you a more understanding lunch companion next time.

Have a GREAT weekend everyone!