Day 16 on Phase 1 of Ideal Protein

Day 16 -- I am down 12 lbs!  Happy Happy Happy!
Couple of things that I had forgotten from the first time on phase 1:
1.  I don't seem to need much sleep - I am not tired..
2.  I enjoy tea in the evenings!
3.  I have more energy when I eat like this, than I did when I was "off the wagon".
4.  I love that emotion of PRIDE when I wake up in the morning and say to myself, "what a good girl I have been!" -- Beats the heck outta waking up and saying, "Don't be such a bad girl today!"

Tried a new recipe!
Take brocolli -- coat with a bit of olive oil and spices - roast in a single layer in a 375 oven for 20 minutes -- it is AWESOME!  We like it way better than steamed brocolli.

Why did I let myself get this far above my self imposed "maximum"?  I am not nearly as heavy as I was the first time I went on this journey, but STILL -- what was I thinking!  I know better.  Hubby and I have promised ourselves that once we take off this summer weight we WILL go onto the maintenance program as suggested by our IP coaches.  I know that works, I did it for a long time with great success!  sheesh!

Just need to get exercising on a more regular basis and the weight will continue to go away.

Hope you are all having great success on your IP plans - this system works!
kmac