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Originally Posted by pishposhappelsauce
This is a great idea, thanks Lisa! I have been rebooting to take off an additional five pounds since the holidays, but keep being derailed by cravings, events, and just a lack of willpower that I had while I was in the thick of P1. I've moved to the P1 alternative plan with the idea that it might keep my cravings in check. It's amazing that my first 60 pounds seemed to come off no problem, but now 7 measly pounds is a major mental hurdle!
I can so relate!
I had a zero excuse policy my first time thru on IP.
Now, I cave for events I never caved for before.
This weekend we have a triva nite, which means excess food/drinks.
I've decided perhaps I can have a monthly fun nite (one weekend nite) until I'm back at goal. This way, I can choose the event and not celebrate all of them. After my year on p1, avoiding the drinking doesn't bother me at all.
Trivia nite is NOT the nite. So, I'm taking a veggie tray with cukes and celery (both now unlimited) and also red bell pepper for color (for others). I usually use a ranch dip. I'm not a ranch fan so that keeps me out of that. Now, if it were blue cheese, that would be a different story.
Great Dane: My biggest alteration to P1 is the fat. My docs have suggested a bit more than the p1 sheet (and different ones too). This is for thyroid health purposes. My most recent doc is suggesting 6 week cycles. 2 weeks p1, 2 weeks p2, and then 2 weeks of p3 before returning to p1. I'll review that with my coach (self-chosen, not at a clinic).
LeanneR230682: I think the best plan is the one you'll stick to. So, if IP doesn't work for you, then by all means, find another plan. You're certainly welcome here if you choose IP (have you looked at the alt plan for diabetics?)