SarahHebert1 Member

I've lost 78 lbs with Ideal Protein and love it. Like @debbybrew said, it's so easy.

Added you! I have been on IP for several months, down 78.

It absolutely gets better! You were experiencing ketoflu, and should be past it now. :)

Wow... that's an amazing loss! I get what you're saying about feeling like you've quit. Could you add more exercise? Maybe the alternative phase 1 plan for the remaining five lbs? Switch up your meals? (I'm a creature of habit, so sometimes variety really does help me). In Phase 2 it's also likely you'll continue losing a…

I realize your vacation has probably already come and gone, and hopefully you found the right answer of time. Here is the official word on alcohol and IP: Why can't I have alcohol when I'm in ketosis? Alcohol is not permitted while on Phase 1 and must be avoided while you're in ketosis. During ketosis, your liver is busy…

I'm doing IP too! Love Ideal Protein, so awesome.

*wave* I'm on IP for my second time around too. Lost 4o lbs before my wedding, put about 16 back on, now down 61 total. I've been back on since January. 55 lbs to goal!

MFP is not super user friendly for IP users like us. As IP is based off of net carbs, and is so low calorie, there's almost no way in phase 1 and 2 to be able to "complete" your diary. Also, Ip has done everything for us in terms of calculating what nutrients we need, so the guesswork has been taken out. You can still use…

I'm an Ideal Protein dieter. There's a big Facebook group for Ideal Protein "Alternatives" - if you haven't found that already I'd check it out. Lots of IP on a budget ideas. Can't expect quite the same results, but hope that helps!

*wave* I'm 'back' on phase 1 as well. Didn't get to goal the first time, just lost 40 lbs before my wedding. Started Jan 4.

I'm 28, female, 5'5". In 3 months with IP I was able to lose 40 lbs before my wedding. Took a few months off - ate EVERYTHING I wanted, with no plan, and gained about 10 back. I've now been back on since January 4 and have lost what I put on and more. I truly believe that you have to make a commitment to changing your…

Well, mine doesn't look quite as nice as this picture -- but I won't be making it again until Monday so wanted to post something enticing anyways! I've been having this for breakfast in place of protein powder shakes as I really can't stand the texture of them. Love starting my day with this! Strawberry-Banana Protein…

Thanks Sheri for checking in on us! GECKOS are ready for week three!

Gooo GECKOS *insert whatever noise Geckos make here*!!!

Hehe -- you'll need all the support you can get! Geckos rule! Sharks drool!

HA! You Tigers will be short on protein this month; there's no way you can catch us Geckos!

You Tigers are going to miss me! Going to kill this challenge. Geckos are so going to win! :D

GECKOS are going to take it all! GOOOOO Geckos!

Sounds great, hello Geckos!

Protein is good for you, you should not be worried about being over here. MFP sets sugar at an almost impossible level. I actually removed mine from being displayed so that I didn't have to look at the numbers. I recommend doing some research, checking with a nutritionist if you know one, etc. about what a good, healthy…

My fiance and I are both interested provided we can be on the same team. Please let me know when you set up the group. :)

I know there were no replies, but I'm feeling very frustrated today so going to post an update. At 50mcg level of Eltroxin I was getting very bad headaches frequently so asked when we increased dose to make sure it was Synthroid instead. The increase from 50 mcg Eltroxin to 75 mcg Synthroid actually increased my TSH from…

Ditto this. I don't get consistent readings if I try again an hour later or anything, but for the most part it is perfectly consistent. Cost me $15 and it's a really nice glass one.

Hi there! New to the group. Thanks for the idea - did 50 wrist curls to try it out. Wrists are weaker than I would have thought!

My weight came up slowly - it seemed, to me - over about 7 years. I should have taken a hint during the first year when I was a varsity athlete, exercising far more than the year before, but didn't clue in. Just assumed it was the freshman fifteen+. Looking back I know that that kind of gain is more than just bad eating…

Congratulations! Hope you are feeling better very soon! =D

First I finished a diploma in Operations Management. This year I am completing two degrees, one in English and one in philosophy with a minor in visual arts. I also have a Certificate in Digital Humanities. September I start my MA in philosophy. :)

I also use the above poster's mentioned site - p90xcalories.com

I LOL'd.

<--- also yawn during intense exercise. Most embarassing yawn (or yawns, since it was multiple times): during this hardcore latin funk - zumba style class with this super-fit instructor. Why did I stand in the front?