Any IP (or alternative) products that you will continue when no longer on IP?
I am just wondering if there are any Ideal Protein (or alternative) products that you like enough to continue using/buying and integrating into your "normal food" when you graduate from the IP plan?
I LOOOVE the bars - They really satisfy a craving for me, and are MUCH healthier than candy bars! - so I will no doubt keep them around. I also enjoy the drinks and puddings, and puddings as drinks, so I may keep some of those handy for situations where I may not have great choices otherwise.
I did like the sample of Salt & Vinegar Ridges my coach gave me, so I may keep a variety of those kinds of things for times when I want a salty/crunchy snack. I also like the pancakes and oatmeal, especially since there are so many different recipes using those to make yummy treats, so I will hopefully be able to keep some of those on hand.
I don't care for the soups all that much, so I probably won't do any of those.
If I could afford it, I would keep a lot of IP products on hand after I move on to phase 4. I will definately be using a lot of Pure Protein products as well as items from dietdirect.com (wonderslim/protidiet/bariwise,etc...). I think IP's products are top notch and they taste the best, but they are way too expensive to justify long term repeat purchases. I may have to occasionally splurge and buy myself a box of IP butterscotch, because I simply cannot get enough of the stuff (almost to the point of licking the shaker clean!)
Yep, I will continue breakfast with a protein drink, I really enjoy it. I won't use IP because of the cost though. I like Pure Protein Shakes.....and OMG try the Supreme Protein Bars----YUM!!! Tastes like a candy bar I will definitly keep some of those at home!
I've been on Phase 4 since Sept. I buy the new lifestyle shakes (identical to IP) and a few other products (cheesecake, toffee puddings) But IP is the best when it comes to the SW cheese curls, the chocolate soy puffs, the cereal (with some nutmeg, oh nummy!) the cappucino and the chocolate rasberry bars. So I still keep all of these on hand for my Phase 1 days and for in between snax. Way better than buying popcorn at a movie, or eating something with sugar.
I love the Atkins bars, watch out though some are high carb my favorite is the caramel nut roll its like an oh henry YUM!(170 cals., 19g. carbs, 8g fiber,8g.sugar alcohols) another great one is nutty fudge brownie!(170 cals., 18g. carbs, 6g.fiber, 10g.sugar alcohols)
I actually was just thinking about this the other day! I really like some of these foods! I may just keep some on hand always! I know I will continue using the drinks for breakfast....they are quick and easy....and way better than skipping it like I use to do!
I may have to occasionally splurge and buy myself a box of IP butterscotch, because I simply cannot get enough of the stuff (almost to the point of licking the shaker clean!)
The butterscotch is my favorite, too. And, I actually do lick the shaker clean. Well, the lid anyway, for the cup I eat it with a spatula to get every last bit of nutrition out of there.
Vanilla RTD - goes in my chai tea everyday, Chocolate covered soy puffs and the Vanilla Peaunut bar. These have been my staples for the last couple of months and I will continue to keep them around. The bars and puffs are a great snack I can pack and go. Leaves less temptation to eat other snacks I don't need!
Any IP (or alternative) products that you will continue when no longer on IP?
I will definitly keep some of those at home!
