Hi Clare,

I am going into my third week on IP as well - so far so good.

I also just joined on January 12. I am doing OK. But am struggling because my family is picky eaters. When I cook for them my favorite food, it is hard. The aroma itself is just killing me. Due to weather conditions I have not had my 1st week weigh-in yet. Everything is closed. One of my weakness was/is snacking. I used to snack all the time. This is a habit hard to break especially in stressful work situation. I have not found any support person to join and go through this process with me. So here I am hoping to get some support here. Cost is high. But I assume that if my health deteriorate will cost more.... So here I am trying hard.

I started IP May 1st 2012 and stopped June 2nd 2013. I lost over 120 pounds and countless inches. I was on so many medications, and my size 24 jeans were so tight. I couldn't stand the thought of getting a bigger size. During the next couple of months I joined the gym and started working out, gaining muscle. It was awesome! I never felt better. Was it hard? yes!! Did I cheat? never. not once. I swear. They said I was one of their most successful clients. It CAN be done. Let me know if I can help!

HI there,

Not sure really what to say. I have my first meeting with my coach feb 12th so I haven't started yet. I will start Feb 13th. I ran into a gf who is on IP and lost 77lbs in 8 months. Because it's so regimented I think this will work for me also. I've gained 70 lbs pretty quickly. I know I was 184 in July 2011 and today 265.

I googled Ideal Protein Chats and came across this one so I decided to join mfp so I can chat with you all. I don't think I will be tracking my food until I get my new food routine all sorted out.

Good Luck everyone,
Jessica

Week 13 for me. I was only down .4 this week but I lost 3 3/4 inches. Also at my physical my cholesterol went from high, 209 to a normal 190! My BP medicine was cut in half and I think I will eventually not need it at all! It is a regimented diet. I need that or I would cheat. But I have had to give up some social situations so I am not tempted. I hate that part but when I think of that fat lady I saw getting out of the shower every morning I gain more resolve. Sorry, TMI.
I am healthier and that makes me so happy. It is so hard when I cook for others. I made lasagna for Super Bowl Sunday and came so close to cheating but I stood firm. I told my husband at the beginning of this that he was on his own for suppers. I need to focus on myself for awhile. He was OK with that. Occasionally I will make a Sunday dinner for family who come over but not often. I need to focus on me for now.

I am meeting with my coach and starting today! Would love to have support and friends who are also on this path. I have never done anything like this before

I have been on for a few weeks. I started the beginning of January. Somewhat slow weight loss so far, but inches gone. Frustrated!

I am on day 3 of Phase one and have had my ups and downs already. Day 2 was better than day 1 but as of right now my stomach is growling. I am trying to drink as much water as possible. My over all goals are slightly complicated. I was put on this diet my my reproductive endocrinologist in or to lose about 10 pounds to get ready for IVF. In my dreams I in vision myself not just 10 lbs lighter, but 40 lbs lighter. But that idea is on hold until after I have a healthy baby which has been my husband and my dream that hasn't been achieved despite our efforts for 3 years. So, I am not sure how long I will be on this diet before the IVF works but I am aiming at losing those 10 lbs the doctor ordered! And so far so good. I am sticking with this everyday and have not cheated once... that's an accomplishment for me since I have tried many other diets and ultimately failed. I'm finding the food to be on the flavorless/unappetizing side but the recipes to jazz the packets up have helped. Thank you PInterest! Feel free to add me as a friend! You can never have too much support! :happy:
Jessica

Work the plan, it works! The first two weeks were hard for me. Once you get into a routine it gets better. I find buying a lot of veggies and meat and pre-packaging help me a lot. Then everything is ready to go! Eat a lot of ice berg lettuce. I did find I had to take myself out of some social situations because it was just to hard but I survived and I feel great! I was on two BP medicines and my cholesterol was high. In just this short time, I am off all BP meds and my cholesterol is normal.

Hi girls my name is Adriana and I started the IP diet I need sunday, that day was horrible, I thought I was give up...but I keep strong every day!!!!