Question

Anyone else in a vicious circle with themselves? I keep restarting. I need to stop going off program. I need a slap in the face  

Answer 1

Stress keeps knocking me off. I am so close to the end, the last 10 is harder than the first.  

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You can do it, Lynn!  

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Thanks Angela!  

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You bet!  

Answer 2

Wish we were closer. I would slap you and you could slap me! I'm so mad at myself!  

Answer 3

Me too. the struggle is real

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All the time.  

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Me too.  

Answer 6

Today is my day! No cheating until I lose 50  

Answer 7

I’m in the same boat. I start doing well then eat something or multiple somethings I’m not supposed to  

Answer 8

Me too

Answer 9

It might be good to have a little cheat meal once a week. It slows your process down a little, but it allows you to keep some sanity with staying the course. I usually intermittent fast after a cheat meal and drink tons of water. Taco Sunday is something I look forward to all week  Talk to your coach. See what he/she says!  

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@coke1 I am a coach, that is not how it works. One cheat meal takes you out of ketosis, takes you three to four days to get back into ketosis and you will get nowhere. I have had dieter's that do this and in 6 months I've seen people lose 2 to 5 lb because they are not sticking to the protocol as it was designed. Best is to stop the program and wait until you get it in your mindset that you are going to do this. Having the right mindset is what makes my dieters successful 100 percent of the time. Plus you are basically throwing $100 away each week you do this.  

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Thanks Crystal. Fair enough! I’m seeing results still with one (small) cheat meal per week, but I absolutely understand what you’re saying about it taking you out of ketosis. Cheat meals still need to be planned (for me). I don’t see it as “throwing away money”, but I can see how you would present it this way. Protocol is tricky to follow for some people; you definitely have to commit and stay the course. To be clear: the self-discipline of following protocol is something that must be present. I totally agree! Ultimately, trial and error is your best bet. Everyone’s body and metabolism is different.  

Answer 10

Yup. I hear ya.  

Answer 11

Nah, u need self love and patience. There’s a reason u keep going off and it’s usually stress. Sing HU for an alleviation of stress

Answer 12

Today was my 7th restart . it’s ok . we’ll get there . our bodies, our journey  

Answer 13

Me too! Your not alone. I’m wasting so much time procrastinating

Answer 14

Yup I've been restarting every week since Christmas break

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@internuncial9 me too

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@internuncial9 me too. But something clicked this week and I’m back on track and looking forward to weigh-in tomorrow to see some progress.  

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@internuncial9 yup me too every Monday since New Year’s Day

Answer 15

I relate!  

Answer 16

It’s hard! I had no trouble the first time around but now, ., it’s hard!  

Answer 17

Me too

Answer 18

I lost all my weight and then gained it all back. I started counting macros and calories using the my fitness pal app, and exercising, and this works much better for me as I love carbs too much.  

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ME! I keep beating myself up over it! I'll do good for a week and blow it on the weekends! Then I have to start all over again!  

Answer 20

Me , restarted about zillion times , but motivated  

Answer 21

Yep, why is it so hard!  

Answer 22

Me too--I don't know why I do it. I actually restarted again today after last week's restart was derailed.  

Answer 23

Me too!  

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Me too.  

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Me too

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Me too

Answer 27

I’ve been listening to IP podcasts, motivating and informative

Answer 28

Me! Trying Keto!  

Answer 29

Yep! Starting tomorrow!  

Answer 30

Going to restart Wednesday. Church dinner tomorrow. I need the slapped to help me!  

Answer 31

Sounds like me . Jeep restarting.  

Answer 32

Get moving girl!  

Answer 33

Me too! I am 17 days in but only lost 9 pounds. I can’t seem to stop myself from cheating when I can’t sleep. I am working I g on it but it is so hard.  

Answer 34

I’m right there with you!  

Answer 35

@muzzleloader62022 and I are there too

Answer 36

Me too! I am really struggling this go around  

Answer 37

‍♀️same  

Answer 38

I started their program and lost a little weight. One thanksgiving I was told that it was national cheat day and to eat what want with moderation. I did and ingnited those carbs fires and not able to put them out. I restarted and restarted but never could. The program is not for everyone.  

Answer 39

Losing the weight is the easy part. Just can’t seem to figure out how to survive in the real world.  

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@unbridle76 I agree

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@unbridle76 let me know when u find out

Answer 40

I feel this in my soul. The struggle bus is real. Mine is more like the carb bus. I can’t get off of them  i know what I need to do but it’s hard  

Answer 41

Having a food plan like ideal protein helps people break up with sugar when you discover that you are a sugar addict it helps me to go to alcoholics anonymous or Overeaters Anonymous practice the 12 steps . OA. org You’re ahead of the game by being on this ideal Protein protocol. When you go to a overeaters anonymous One of the first things they say is to quit eating sugar and flour and have a food plan before you can do the steps you’re allergic to sugar you’re allergic to starches every time you cheat and get your sugar level up to high you have to re-empty your glycogen tank and start all over we do have to come to the realization if you’re a sugar addict and you have the allergy of the body and Obsession of the mind you cannot eat sugar or flour You’re discovering that you’re highly allergic. The standard American diet is SAD It’s mostly Sugar and flour

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I love Ideal Protein‘s protocol and I love OA. org what a great one two punch in overcoming food addition

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Me I lost weight with ideal in 2017 didn’t phase off regained 35 lbs and every effin Monday I restart and by Monday evening I’m off the wagon again. It was so easy when I started in 2017 and not once did I cheat I was 100% protocol for 6 full month. Now I just can’t stick with it.  

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@symposiarch Sheehan I just read your post. This is my story exactly. But I just found out along with my weight gain my cholesterol went way up. I have been eating so much crap pretending I can just restart easy . Ha Well I’m not kidding myself I need help and to pay the price $$$. I just rejoined and started Today.  

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@depose yup we are just alike just got my blood work back and the same thing. I have high cholesterol. And I to thought it would be so easy. So here I am again saying I’m going to start on Monday. If i can get though the first 5 days I know I will be fine. But getting though them first few days is so hard

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@symposiarch/activity" class="qa-user-link">symposiarch Sheehan I know and totally understand but for me I need to stop this before I gain it all back. Plus I felt the best ever when I was thinner. @symposiarch/activity" class="qa-user-link">symposiarch you picked your start date, get out your food journal, shop for your foods. Your ready to completely commit. Let me know how your doing. Good luck.  

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Yes got my food.  

Answer 44

I can't even count the number of times I've restarted. And every time I do, it's harder than the last.  

Answer 45

Today is a new day I'm starting my reboot again today

Answer 46

Maybe a different coach. I don't coach all my clients the same way. I am able to figure out what they need right off the bat. I even had a client I would see twice a week because that's what she needed. Try to get through one week. Motivate the mind and the body will follow. Good luck.  

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@salzman Does your clinic only have 1 coach? Where do you live?  

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It’s time to get off the sugar and flour merry go round Sugar is hidden in everything There are about 100 Alias names for sugar you have to be a ninja to overcome it . Pantries are obsolete. Unless you have canned meat in there

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Sugar and flour are poison to me I use almond flour and swerve/stevia now. Stevia does. It spike blood sugar

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I need to stay on track with no cheating! I want to feel good again, , ! I felt amazing after I lost 90 pounds. I've gained it back. my own fault. 10 pounds at a time! I only cheated on holidays. It worked for me.  

Answer 50

Same  girl if I was close I'd slap the shit outta ya. if you'd slap me lol

Answer 51

It's my 5th day with no cheats. Hoping to get through the weekend for Monday weigh in!  

Answer 52

Me too. I lost 27lbs and felt so much better I fell off. Problem is that is only half way there. im planning to get it together and restart march 1- with summer as my motivation. Thankfully I have maintained fine. but not losing halfway doing it. Money is a little tight so I’ve been using some alternatives.  

Answer 53

You’ve got this girl!  

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@estes my heart is so happy hearing this! I’m so delighted you saw the post.  

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@bramble98 Thank you. Restarting and you make it all make sense. I really needed this today! I always say the only way past it is through it but never applied it to this struggle. Thank you Doll. (Green looks nice on you by the way)

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@aphanite you’ve got this!  

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@aphanite here is my memory today from 4 years ago.  

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@bramble98 I just saved this picture. You inspired me this morning and this will add. God bless your heart! <3 I hope one day to send you a transformation photo. A side by side.  

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@aphanite thank you for your kind words. I have sent in my pictures for side by side. God bless you, too, girlfriend!  

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@bramble98 this is exactly what I needed! Thank you so much!  

Answer 54

Yes! I find that the first week for me is hard because I’m not really “in ketosis” so a slice of pizza and I’ll re start tomorrow. a handful of cheese it’s at night and I’ll restart tomorrow. and then I just fall off. I’m finally going on week three and I’m already down 12lbs. This is only the second time I’ve done the program following through past week one. I fell off at 12 weeks two years ago and the weight actually stayed off until I was eating fast food 4 nights a week and not taking time to exercise.  

Answer 55

Me too. I checked in today, but didn't weigh. I knew I would just get depressed

Answer 56

Me too :(

Answer 57

I was on track all last week and lost over 5 pounds at weigh in Monday morning! Came home and derailed with too much of the wrong stuff. Today's a new day and I'm sticking with it, damn it. No more sabotaging myself.  

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@boden hang in there!  

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@boden that’s a great plan!  

Answer 58

Right there with you! I’m restarting tomorrow for the 10th time! I’m going to take it one day at a time! And remember how good I felt when on protocol. Good luck!  

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@causality yes! We do feel amazing! You’ve got this!  

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Great first day!  

Answer 59

Was there too. Keep at it. The only failure is the failure to try.  

Answer 60

I tell myself, self you will be good the month of March. I think short range not long range. It seem to work