Getting thinner, one day at a time
I'm so glad I found this site! I have been on the Ideal Protein plan for 10 weeks. I began because of my husband, who was 150 pounds overweight. His doctor recommended IP and, being supportive, I went to the seminar and appointment with him. As I read the literature, I realized how hard it would be for him if I wasn't eating the same foods and going through the same experiences.
Long story short, I went to my doctor for the mandatory blood test and surprise, surprise...my cholesterol and triglycerides were high, but more importantly, I have a thyroid problem that I never knew about!
I've never been concerned with my weight. At 215, I felt okay, wore 16-18 sizes in clothes and just didn't think much about it. Talk about denial! I have now lost 35 pounds (he's lost 70!). But Friday was our "Measure your boobs and butt" day and I've lost 21 inches!!! He's only lost 11.5, so I felt the thrill of victory. Should I say "COMPETITVE?"
Our doctor started this plan in Jan. 2009 and his patients have lost a total of 10,000, but there didn't seem to be much of a support group, locally. So, now that I've found you all, I plan to use this as an extra motivator!
Can't wait to read more inspiring stories from everyone!
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