Thanks for starting a group for IP!

I started in September. First couple of weeks are the worst. Gets easier though. I've lost over 30 lbs so far. Haven't weighed in since before X-mas.

I started the diet in late September and have lost 35.5 pounds. I am still on Phase 1, as I want an even number (40). 4.5 stinking pounds left!!! I have been stuck with those last pounds for 3 weeks now, mainly because of the holidays and my slipping willpower. I did great the first 2.5 months and I am ready to get back on track now that the worst of the temptation is over. I am glad MFP has ideal protein food to log in, and I am ready to move on to phase 2 with the start of the new year.

I had lost over 70lbs about 2 years ago and then got away from it. I've gained 25lbs. Last week my Dr. diagnosed me with PCOS. and was given a medication to help with Insulin Resistance. What a wake-up call. So I am recommitting to getting back on the Ideal Protein diet, it is great for people with PCOS to be on since the premise is to have low or no sugar. I felt so good being on the diet. The first 3 days are the hardest for me. Time to clean out the pantry and remove the junk food. Glad to see this group started. Oh! by the way there is a great support group called 3fatchicks.com. You can find people that make meals from the Ideal Protein packets.

where are the IP recipes?

I joined IP too and lost 12 lbs in 10 days. Typical of what the coach says and I feel way more energetic. Plus I feel i have smaller appetite now. Do you have these kind of results too?

That's very common for first couple of weeks, as explained to me your body is burning off your storage of Glycogen. This can be about 8% of your body weight. Key is not to get discouraged in week 3 or 4 when your weight loss drops down, you'll still lose steady but not at that rate. I'd lost 17.4# at my third weigh in, noticed a dramatic difference in how I felt and how I felt about myself.

Hi Fellow IPers!!

So happy to find you!! I started Ideal Protein on October 28 and lost 20 lbs before I decided (against my coach's advice) to take the holidays off so I ate tamales and Christmas cookies for 3 weeks and gained 7 1/2 lbs back. That was a rude awakening as to how many unused calories I consumed! But, I have been back on IP since Tuesday and I have dropped 5 lbs. So glad!! I am in LOVE with this program! I have 25 more pounds to lose before I get to another phase. My coach has you do Phase 1 all the way to your goal and then go to Phase 2.

I think the hardest part is that afternoon time when I was used to having a snack. I also don't sleep great (9 month old twins and a early rising 3 year old) so I find on days where I have had less sleep, I really want carbs. But I don't do it!! I "cheat" with a cup of black tea with a splenda. I have to sell myself pretty hard that it is a treat but the weight loss is worth it!

Congrats on your success so far! Can't wait to see more!

Hi All,

I joined IP last friday and have lost 7.3 lbs according to my home scale, as of this morning, i know most of it is water weight, but i'll take it I'll be honest, yesterday and today, i have been having headaches and hunger pains, but i just make sure i keep busy and get through to my 'feeding window'. I will say i have done a similair diet before, where i lost over 80 lbs, but got so discouraged by drinking shakes and low carbs, that i got off and kinda maintained that weight loss for a year swinging between the same 20 lbs over and over.

I am trying IP with a fresh mind set and any type of group support would be cool

Did my weigh in today!! 7 lbs!! SWEET!!!! I know next week won't be this way because this was my first week back after grazing my way through the land of sugarland fairies. I have to say that this week was pretty hard but it was WORTH it!!

Only have 2 pairs of pants that fit without falling off and I am pretty happy about that though I look pretty frumpy out there!

What days are your weigh ins? Mine is Monday but I would love to look forward to yours too!

Great tip about the salt. I had forgotten that and added more caffeine. Now I am passed it though.

I'm on phase 4 now so I will be visiting the my docs office/clinic once a month from this point forward. I had been weighting in on Tuesday's Phase 1-3 but during that time I only got on the scale on Sunday and Tuesday, now I get on daily just to track my patterns day to day. I do miss the Tuesday routine though, and got to know the two coaches at the clinic and enjoyed our conversations.

Good luck to everyone staying on OP 100% can be done, it's just up to you to make it happen.

Congrats on being so close!! You have done great!! I don't have any ideas on anything GOOD to eat that is no calorie. My fix is a cup of black tea and I pretend like it is a latte. It takes a lot of imagination. I also use a half a piece of sugarless gum. Lame I know. Again, great job! You are a great success!