Have you lost 50+ lbs? Can you help me?

This is only intended as my "experience" with this program but everyone is different. Hope this helps -

i joined Ideal Protein. Its not cheap. Strict diet but i find it it physically and medically sound based on my experience with it - You can read up at idealprotein.com but the principle is this (and no cheating on it) and this is what you can take from it to help yourself:
1. Restrict your Carbs and Fats - NO potatoes, carrots, (rooted vegs), tomatoes (No ketchup or ANY sauces), NO FRUITS, NO breads of any kind, NO rice.
2. Drink 10 x 8oz glasses of water daily,
3. Take good multi-vitamins, Potassium and Calcium-Magnesium (as you will have a major calory deficiency with this program)
4. You can eat lean chicken, fish such as buying skinless-boneless chicken breasts and pan frying.
5. Must eat 2 cups Veggies with lunch and dinner + unlimited lettuce.
6. Sea-salt, Pepper, White vinegar is fine and 1-2 teaspoons of good Olive Oils. No Ranches, sauces etc.

I found I havent lost any energy or muscle mass because this program contains the high proteins i need. Look up "Ideal Protein" in the FOODS products here at MFP.

Maybe you can expect some good limited results but do be careful Never to lose muscle with low calorie diet or to feel hungry.
Personally i can spend money on this program and it works. I've lost 10 lbs in first week (I started last tuesday - 6 days ago). My relatives lost 60 lbs in 3 months with this. Expect about $100/week cost and be very strict.

I was calculating - I was eating about $100 every week anyways by eating out during work and home cooking. So it makes sense for me. But everyone is different.

Hello everyone...the last time I tried MFP I lost about 11lbs and platued and I gave up. This year I am bound and determined not to do that. I have about 50-60 lbs to loose to reach my goal and I have looked at all these success stories and they are so inspiring. If you have accomplished this feat...you have something to really be proud of. Would you mind sharing with me?

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Thanks!

since we are already mfp friends, i just want to know i'm always here if you need to talk. i'll inbox you my cell #

I have! And I just got out of a MAJOR plateau where I was gaining and losing the same 10lbs over and over again. I guess it took the batteries in my scale failing for me to realize that I was weighing myself too much and making it more cerebral than it needed to be. I stopped weighing, and bought a pair of goal pants instead.

I started my fight against my weight mid-January 2011. I started eating proper portion sized meals in the beginning and sticking to a schedule for my meals (i.e. 8am, 12pm, 4pm, 8pm). After managing proper portions I started to make my meals consisting of whole grains, fresh fruit or veggies and lean-proteins. The weight will come off in a hurry if you take out the junk food and excessive sugar, fat and sodium intake. After that I began excercising, at least a half an hour everyday, whether it be walking, jogging, swimming, work-out DVD's and so on. I was never a gym person so you will never see me there. Eventually with enough will-power, support and the desire to be able to fit in those "Dream Jeans" you will find that it will happen for you too :0) Just remember that if you don't see results right away DONT get discouraged because it WILL happen if you stick with it. Also, Congrats on your happy marriage! He will be your #1 supporter :0)