I am Sam
When I started by IP journey September 5, 2012 I never in a million years thought that a) I'd lose the weight as quickly as I did and b) that I'd keep it off for a whole year! I'd done other diets and I did lose weight and almost immediately after I'd gain it all back...and more.
On September 5th, 2012 I weighed 183 lbs. On December 19th when I had completed Phase 3 I had lost 53 lbs and 47.5" - yes that's right almost 4 feet of me - GONE!
It's October 10, 2013 today and I'm doing IP for a couple weeks - summertime deck drinks did get the better of me and I gained 10 lbs. But as my IP coach says - it's easier to take off 10 lbs than 50!
So good luck to you all...the diet phase of IP may seem extreme, but I assure you - it's worth it in the end!