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05-17-2012, 03:32 PM
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SBDubs
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: DC
Posts: 283
S/C/G: 198.4/179.6/165
Height: 5'11''
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Boxes vs. Packets
Did you guys hear that you will not be able to buy individual packets from your clinics after June 1st?
My coach told me that the FDA sent IP a notice since the packets aren't labeled for individual sale.
What do you all know about this?
I guess it means that I'll be buying food every few months as opposed to every week. I find this totally obnoxious- bc it means that, in order to have variety in my diet, I am going to have to either buy a whole lot of boxes up front ($$$$$).
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05-17-2012, 03:44 PM
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Started IP 3/11/2012
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Dayton, OH
Posts: 136
S/C/G: 300/see ticker/160?
Height: 5' 8"
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Wow.
My coach did tell me that the new item(s) cost more per box than the current line up, so she won't be able to do "mix and match" boxes on the new items. Those will have to be full box sales.
Currently she sells the packets "by the box" but it can be a mixed box, just as long as there are 7 packets in it. Maybe that's how she's getting around the "not labeled for individual sale"?
Last edited by momof2greatcats; 05-17-2012 at 03:45 PM.
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05-17-2012, 03:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Posts: 195
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The Protein Store sells individual packets for $4.00 each, no tax and free U.S. Priority Mail. I haven't seen any indication that they are going to stop doing that yet.
http://shopforprotein.com
Last edited by Andie0606; 05-17-2012 at 03:48 PM.
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05-17-2012, 03:48 PM
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Began IP 3-29-2012
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Barre, Vermont
Posts: 1,693
S/C/G: 470/316/220
Height: 6'00"
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I can understand your frustrations. I buy boxes because I can not stand trying to figure out what is what and trying to read the directions on the packets is frustrating. But today I did what you are suggesting and bought 8 boxes so I would have some variety and I also keep things at work and in my truck for emergencies or when I just forget to pack something. My coach has been cool about giving me a sample every once in a while. She gave me a Chicken al a King last week, smart business move, I bought a box of it today at WI. She did the same with Wild Berry Yogurt today.
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05-17-2012, 03:49 PM
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ND girl
Join Date: May 2011
Location: ND
Posts: 272
Height: 5'6
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The FDA has an issue with the fact that the packets do not have the nutritional information listed on them. It is illegal to sell with out that information being given to the consumer. At my clinic you get all the nutritional labels on sheets with your start-up bag and when a new product comes out you get an additional hand out.
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05-17-2012, 03:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Posts: 195
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Quote:
Originally Posted by usmcvet
I can understand your frustrations. I buy boxes because I can not stand trying to figure out what is what and trying to read the directions on the packets is frustrating. But today I did what you are suggesting and bought 8 boxes so I would have some variety and I also keep things at work and in my truck for emergencies or when I just forget to pack something. My coach has been cool about giving me a sample every once in a while. She gave me a Chicken al a King last week, smart business move, I bought a box of it today at WI. She did the same with Wild Berry Yogurt today.
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My clinic doesn't give away squat. Plus, they went up on the prices ($5.00 for an individual packet!) and charge 9% tax. They still don't know that I no longer buy from them. I get everything from The Protein Store.
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05-17-2012, 03:55 PM
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Began IP 3-29-2012
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Barre, Vermont
Posts: 1,693
S/C/G: 470/316/220
Height: 6'00"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by staceyjblack
Did you guys hear that you will not be able to buy individual packets from your clinics after June 1st?
My coach told me that the FDA sent IP a notice since the packets aren't labeled for individual sale.
What do you all know about this?
I guess it means that I'll be buying food every few months as opposed to every week. I find this totally obnoxious- bc it means that, in order to have variety in my diet, I am going to have to either buy a whole lot of boxes up front ($$$$$).
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I just saw your ticker and how close you are to GOAL. 4 more pounds to go. That is Awesome, Awesome, Awesome, Awesome.
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05-17-2012, 06:52 PM
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Started IP 12 Apr 12
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Florida
Posts: 412
S/C/G: 270/179/170
Height: 5'4
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My clinic only sells it by the box. I buy 2 weeks at a time and as you guys know it is pricy but if I only bought for 1 week I would burn out with the monotony in no time.
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05-17-2012, 07:08 PM
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SBDubs
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: DC
Posts: 283
S/C/G: 198.4/179.6/165
Height: 5'11''
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Quote:
Originally Posted by usmcvet
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Thank you!!! I'm moving into phase two starting weds!
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05-17-2012, 08:12 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Chantilly, VA
Posts: 333
S/C/G: 180/176/155
Height: 5'9"
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My clinic never did individual packets- way jealous! Nor do they give things away LOL
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05-17-2012, 08:17 PM
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Started IP 11/28/2011
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Dutchtown, LA
Posts: 713
S/C/G: 260.8/144/150
Height: 5'4"
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My clinic allows folks to buy packets for the first two weeks on the program. Then you have to buy whole boxes. They will let you buy one pack of something to try it. I've been buying my supplements from the aforementioned Protein Store because they're a lot cheaper than my clinic. I get my food at my clinic, though. In the beginning, I would buy an extra box of something and was able to add variety to my diet that way.
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05-17-2012, 08:50 PM
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started IP 3/30/12
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 200
S/C/G: see ticker
Height: 5' 4"
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really?? we have not heard of this at my clinic. I go for weigh in tomorrow so will find out and report back!
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05-18-2012, 11:20 AM
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started IP 3/30/12
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 200
S/C/G: see ticker
Height: 5' 4"
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Just wanted to report in. Our center did not say anything about it so I guess it new change is making its way around the country but not yet where I am
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05-18-2012, 11:27 AM
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#14
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest
Posts: 14
S/C/G: 210/198/130
Height: 5'0"
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Does anyone know who owns the Protein Store?
Is it Ideal Protein?
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05-18-2012, 11:38 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Posts: 195
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Quote:
Originally Posted by happy2bthin
Does anyone know who owns the Protein Store?
Is it Ideal Protein?
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I don't know, but I doubt it. A lady named Daisy responses to my emails and hand-writes thank you notes on my invoices. I get the feeling that it's a small operation. (or was before so many of us started ordering from them and spread the word).
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