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Random question.  What's the one thing wonderfully different about life after IP?Random question. What's the one thing wonderfully different about life after IP? For me, it's fitting in any chair or seat.  

Answer 1

I have all these great tools to help me live out the rest of my life healthy. It’s just up to me to continue to use them. I’ve been doing IP for at least twice a year for the last 5 years and I continue to learn something new each time!  

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@peculate I have to agree with you. Those tools have helped me even when I've slipped up.  

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@spinal yes! Me too! I slipped up slightly this weekend celebrating my husband’s 50th bday. However, I didn’t use the slip up as a gateway to just completely go off protocol. This is actually the first time I’ve done this and I’m really proud of myself. I also don’t feel guilty.  

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@peculate I love this answer! This is a lifetime journey ❤

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@flatulent yes it is! Thank you!  

Answer 2

I’m not sure about life after IP but life during iP is being able to put on any article of my clothing without it being too tight or not fitting right!  

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@quarry43049 it's so nice when all you have to worry about is if the colors match. Great job!  

Answer 3

For me it’s not sweating as much doing daily activities and just feeling better. Also being able to wear a medium shirt opposed to an XL

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@ventricle exactly. Congrats

Answer 4

Less to lug around biking, running or walking and less meds to take

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@carnarvon84564 It is easier doing up stairs.  

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@spinal all up hill anything is easier  

Answer 5

The ability to have very close face to face activities. Very. Close. Face. To. Face. Activities.  

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@draught have fun

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@draught love this! So true  

Answer 6

Not crying while clothes shopping, or feeling self conscious going out for an evening/ standing next to my thin/athletic friends.  

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@quarry43049 Theriault I now a clothes whore. Good work on your accomplishment.  

Answer 7

Confidence and love of myself again♥️

Answer 8

For me it's being hugged closer, to bend & breathe at the same time, to fit in chairs & to not feel uncomfortable in my own skin when I go in public. At 345 lbs it felt like EVERYONE stared at me  

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@huambo we are kindred spirits. I started @344. Now you can strut your stuff cuz you aren't the "big" girl in the room.  

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@spinal exactly ❤

Answer 9

Fitting in a size two.  

Answer 10

Crossing my legs

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@fukuoka3650 I Loved that I can do that now. What an accomplishment for you.  

Answer 11

Less knee pain

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@boorman10 I’ve heard every pound lost if 4 pounds of pressure on your knees. Congrats

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Thanks @spinal, I really noticed a difference

Answer 12

Less knee pain, clothes shopping  

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@askwith137 lost 45 lbs x 4 = 180!  

Answer 13

For me-shopping I’m so many different stores and feeling more confident in my body  

Answer 14

Everything. Can’t pick just one

Answer 15

I love being able to wear the same size I did in high school, not be embarrassed to go out in public, feeling comfortable in my own skin, not being afraid of getting my picture taken! ❤ SO many great things!  

Answer 16

Getting ready for social events and not dreading finding something to wear.  

Answer 17

There are a lot of simple pleasures. Being able to cross my legs and having the foot on the crossed leg rest on the floor, having an easy time trimming my toenails, no longer having mental bandwidth taken up with thinking about unhealthy habits and eating, being able to fit back into clothes I outgrew, knowing I am perhaps extending my life, quality of life and mobility when elderly.  

Answer 18

Not being the "biggest" person in the room!  

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@nanny78 I used to check the room to see if there was someone larger. Often times there wasn't.  

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@nanny78 Amen!  

Answer 19

Not having to look down @ my tummy because I feel bloated! I was always wondering why my stomach couldn’t digest certain foods & now I know what works for me  

Answer 20

Buying clothes at any store you want

Answer 21

Shopping for clothes and fitting into your teenage daughters clothes

Answer 22

Walking along the pool without your legs rubbing together!  

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@aylsworth It was a shock to me the first the wind blew through ☺

Answer 23

Everything. I love the program

Answer 24

Liking what I see in the mirror every day!  

Answer 25

I am currently wearing size 10 pant and a medium top. in have been a size 16 and extra large top for the last 20+years

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@dispersion4563 congrats for you  

Answer 26

Having fun shopping for cute clothes!  

Answer 27

Looking good in almost anything (age appropriate of course)

Answer 28

Fitting into regular sizes ❤️ feels so good to shop for clothes easily

Answer 29

Crossing my legs comfortably

Answer 30

My arthritis pain is gone. It's TRUE that sugars carbs cause inflammation just hope I can stay true after the program because my body finally feels like a 34 year old should feel. After seeing rheumatologist and dr bills and trying different arthritis medications I just had to clean up my food and now I'm not taking anything and can move my joints

Answer 31

Shopping in any clothes store I want! Fitting in chairs better, crossing my legs, thighs not rubbing together, cutting my toenails effortlessly, the list goes on!  

Answer 32

Being able to get up and down from the floor while playing with my grandsons

Answer 33

Please don't take this out of character. but I'm sure some can relate. (Using the toliet w/o my gut being in the way)

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@psychosurgery fitting in a stall that's not the handicap one!  

Answer 34

Can't wait to experience these treasures as I go thru this Redevelopment of Me!  

Answer 35

Fitting into skinny jeans. I have a favorite dress that has been hanging in the back of my closet. I’m almost the size where I can wear it again.