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Personally don't worry about the ketone strips. If your following the diet to a "T" your in ketosis. Sometimes your body tries to hold on to what you are trying to lose-fat! Not to scare you but I have had weeks in a row where I haven't lost a thing (5+) but then it comes off pretty good. The closer to goal the harder it…

I started Feb 1st of this year. I am still in phase 1. I have lost 90 lbs so far and still need to lose a few. Love this diet!

Sklala - So I went to weigh in yesterday and my coach said as your coach I cannot suggest you add carbs to your diet but as a nutritionist I suggest you have a carb load meal. I have never cheated at all on this but on her suggestion I had a small margerita pizza last night to see if the load of carbs would jump start my…

sklala - Don't cheat! As you know this is expensive! If you cheat you throw all the money you paid for the week away! It's not worth it

I will let you know tomorrow. I see my coach today for the same thing. I will share with you what she is going to have me do and see if it will work for you.

Jenna-Like you said a loss is a loss! Good for you! I am stalled for a few weeks then a loss then more stalling. But I am here for the long run. It is a great program!

Sklala - I have to have the 5 pkts a day because I am a big guy and having 3 wasn't giving me enough protein for the day, that is why they have increased it. I would be happy with the 3 but I will listen to my coach. I wish you well with IP.

I too am stalled right now. Have been for a few weeks. I have 5 pkts a day and my carbs were up around 60. My coach says that is way to much. So now no restricted and to lower my carbs below 50. We will see how that goes.

Good Luck with the IP. I love the program. I started last week in January and have lost 45# so far!

I agree that this is a good forum but sometimes you want to get away from all that. A lot of the people on there are always asking can I have this? or can I have that? Stick with the program. Here you can log what you eat and get a different perspective. I love both sites for their own reasons

Some day I will be there!

Welcome! I am hoping this page gets going. I started Jan 26th. I have lost 40# to date. Love the program and I turn in my diary to my coach on weigh in days. Much easier to read than the book

I wish more IPers would come to this site :)

I started IP on Jan 26th. I am currently on a plateau but I have lost 36 lbs so far. This page is very slow and I think its you and me. Check out my diary and message me either on FB or here and we will do this IP together.

Ideal Protein offers SENSA pills to help keep you regular. Check with your coach. I take it and it helps a lot!

I started on January 26th, and I am 11.1 lbs gone. Right now I am having no problems with this and my wife has just started the program too! I have about 80 - 100 lbs to lose and I am excited about this. I am eager to learn your tricks or recipes or just friends

I am in!. This sounds like a very positive group! I need help and I think this is where I will get some Thanks!

My why, well one reason is that it is very psychological. I am 6'5" tall and when I get on the scale I see a number that scares the hell out of me. 336#. I want to be in the low 200's like the rest of the world. I know I am a big guy and all but, you know how the story goes...

I currently work with as nutritionist. I am in the process of "resetting my metabolism" because I was eating so few calories. My last wellness coach had me eating 1800-2000 cals a day. it almost killed me! But I figuredf they new what they were doing. I lost weight fast but lost a lot of muscle too. I am now at 3200/a day…

I was addicted to soda too about a year and a half ago. I gave it up and now I drink seltzer with fresh fruit added. I don't mix soda at all. Right now I have seltzer with fresh blueberries-delicious!. I also bought a soda stream and I make my own. Best thing I ever bought! No cans to return, always fresh and I add as much…

In reference to Asics, I am the business manager for a podiatrist. He always recommends the Asics Gels. He has found over the years that they have the best cushioning for your feet. To many people buy shoes based on looks. You can get pretty good pricing if you shop around. I am a big guy and I wear them with powersteps…

Have your ever thought of Acupuncture. I have used it and had very good results for pain and different ailments.

Check out Perky Turkey Jerky. I get a box every month from the manufacturer. It is 11g protein per 1 oz and it comes in a 2.2 oz pouch. Love it! www.perkyjerky.com

i add it to my protein shakes in the blender- mixes very well

i am in!

I take Met-rx L-Glutamine 2 scoops a day and it has helped me considerably with DOMS.

Nice Job! Great inspiration!

You can friend me if you like. I try to log on everyday. I struggle with my weight everyday. I do try to post to my friends when I can but its not everyday. You are welcome to look at my diary and I will help with any questions u might have and you can question me too about my eating etc...

I do everything the same except I use Dreamfields Pasta and it only has 5 grams of digestible carbs per serving :)

6' 4" here!