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01-28-2013, 07:55 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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5 ip packs a day now??
has anyone else heard about using 5 IP packs a day now??? where i live 1 place is saying this is the new protocol but 2 other coaches havn't seen this new "memo" anyone else heard about this???
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01-28-2013, 08:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,552
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I'm not actively involved with a clinic right now, so no I haven't heard of that protocol change. It wouldn't surprise me as they update it frequently (IMO).
Plenty of us loss on 3 packets per day. Sounds like a gimmick to up their profits...but I tend to be a skeptic.
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01-28-2013, 08:25 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 2
S/C/G: 187.4/181.5/138
Height: 5'2"
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I just started IP last week (first weigh in tomorrow) and it's still 3 IP packs a day. Sounds like someone is trying to make a quick buck by changing the protocol.
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01-28-2013, 08:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 275
S/C/G: 210/145/145
Height: 5'4"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by marnie
has anyone else heard about using 5 IP packs a day now??? where i live 1 place is saying this is the new protocol but 2 other coaches havn't seen this new "memo" anyone else heard about this???
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I was just told to use 5 packs and no animal protein for my last two weeks. Others said that would be a cellulite reduction protocol. I haven't tried it yet. Too comfortable with my routine and not sure of when I want to stop phase 1.
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01-28-2013, 08:30 PM
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Reboot 9/2014
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 4,856
S/C/G: 198.6/173/165
Height: 5' 8"
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Some coaches allow an extra packet in the frist few weeks to help curb hunger and prevent cheating, and sometimes if the client has a very large amount of weight to lose, they need that 4th packet for the first little while just for the extra calories. But 5 packets is NOT standard protocol, and I would have to agree with the previous poster that it sounds like a coach trying to make an extra buck.
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01-28-2013, 08:35 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,219
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scorbett1103
Some coaches allow an extra packet in the frist few weeks to help curb hunger and prevent cheating, and sometimes if the client has a very large amount of weight to lose, they need that 4th packet for the first little while just for the extra calories. But 5 packets is NOT standard protocol, and I would have to agree with the previous poster that it sounds like a coach trying to make an extra buck.
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My coach said 3-5 for the first week. But I also know some coaches determine # of packets based on how much someone weighs. I think IP recommends more packs for folks over a certain weight.
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01-28-2013, 08:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 1,850
S/C/G: 289/147.8/150
Height: 5'6"
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Standard protocol is 3 packets/day, plus an 1 packet for each additional 40 pounds over 200.
Example, 280 pound person should be using 5 packets per day.
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01-28-2013, 09:19 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Maryland
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My coach gave me a handout on IP letterhead - How Your Body May Initially Respond. It states that up to 5 IP envelopes are allowed during the first few days of the protocol. I would say it is standard protocol but for a limited time. I was verbally told I could have 4 packets/day during the first week.
ETA: I did not start out at more than 200 lbs.
Last edited by psjones; 01-28-2013 at 09:21 PM.
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01-29-2013, 04:06 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 102
S/C/G: 250/181/169
Height: 5'5
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In the beginning I was having a hard time finding time and consuming all of my animal protein. I asked my coach if I could substitute that with packets. She then checked with some others to confirm it was ok and said if I did so, I had to have two unrestricted packets for dinner. So I typically do that a few times a week. I know some disagree with it but I'm losing weight at a normal IP pace and feel completely satisfied. I of course make sure to consume my veggies, oil, salt & supplements.
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01-29-2013, 07:59 AM
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Started IP 1/10/13
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 204
S/C/G: 225/175.5(home) 176.2(IP)/120
Height: 5'0"
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My coach told me must have 3, can have up to 5 if needed. (I thought she told me I must have 5 at first and was struggling with that). She also prefers to hold off on restricted items until after the first four weeks so I don't have any cookies, crisps etc. yet.
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01-29-2013, 08:40 AM
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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 marnie
has anyone else heard about using 5 IP packs a day now??? where i live 1 place is saying this is the new protocol but 2 other coaches havn't seen this new "memo" anyone else heard about this???
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How much do you weigh? I started at 470 and was told I could have up to 7 a day and I did for a while, I needed it. I still lost thirty pounds in the first week.
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01-29-2013, 08:42 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,219
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Desafinado
My coach told me must have 3, can have up to 5 if needed. (I thought she told me I must have 5 at first and was struggling with that). She also prefers to hold off on restricted items until after the first four weeks so I don't have any cookies, crisps etc. yet.
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I don't understand coaches who don't follow the protocol. It calls for 1 restricted per day. It would make the transition to IP SO MUCH EASIER!
Tweaking things can be saved for true plateaus (several weeks of no scale OR measuring tape movement)
Last edited by lisa32989; 01-29-2013 at 08:43 AM.
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01-29-2013, 08:51 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 348
S/C/G: 219/141/130
Height: 5'1''
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Originally Posted by usmcvet
How much do you weigh? I started at 470 and was told I could have up to 7 a day and I did for a while, I needed it. I still lost thirty pounds in the first week.
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Wow; that first weigh in must have felt incredible! Congratulations on your amazing results so far!
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01-29-2013, 09:03 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 474
Height: 5' 7"
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I started with 4 IP's a day and have kept that up ever since. My Coach never said anything. I wonder if my slow weight loss is contributed to this. I'm going to reduce down to 3 per day for a week to see if that triggers something.
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01-29-2013, 07:42 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 51
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apparenly the protocol has changed according to one place who had one of the "head" bosses show up.. can you guys check with your coaches and see if there has been a change or this 1 place is the only place who has the change.
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