[maryannb]

When comparing them, I found the EAS carb advantage shakes more comparable to the IP shakes than the Atkins. (more sugar and carbs, less protein in Atkins). Don't know about the bars. I have substituted the EAS shakes for my morning packet at least once a week, and keep one in the car 'just in case' I get caught out and get hungry....

[Lilita175]

Originally Posted by nonrever

Well I have a guilty confession: I've been substituting some Atkins low carb bars and shakes for some of the Ideal Protein packets. Does anyone see anything "terrible" about this? What makes the IP food packets so special that I can't have an Atkins Shake/bar in lieu of an IP packet?

Confused.....

Thanks

Atkins bars and shakes have a lot more fat grams compared to IP.

[ckanable]

Do you this the extra 1 or 2g of sugar in the EAS shakes make a difference? Will it affect my ketosis?

[maryannb]

No. Not at all. Look at the higher sugar amounts in the bars, soy snacks, and restricted hot foods. (all 3g to 7 g of sugar) EAS is 1 or 2 g of sugar higher than the shakes.. so from 1or 2 g in the IP to 2 or 3 in the EAS.

I had the dark chocolate today... it was SOO good!

[ckanable]

Can we have any packet for any meal? For example - can I have a ready to go drink for my snack?

[frogsrock]

Also.. i have done so much reading on this board trying to get some add'l info and for some reason I can't open the attachments for the comparisons of alternate products. I need to order but don't want to pay the price from my coach but also want to get something that is most comparable. I know several people in here have ordered there own stuff.. What site is it that is most comparable also the products you would order that matches the closest so I can just go and order. I do thank you for all your help and I look forward to your reply.

[maryannb]

You should be able to double-click or right click on the attachments and they should either open in your .pdf reader or you should get a dialog box asking if you want to download the file to your computer.

[maryannb]

Back to our EAS Edge carb control discussion...
the EAS shakes have 0 g of Sugar... as in none. The sweetener is sucralose.
I must have been thinking of the Atkins shakes when I referenced the sugar content in grams. SORRY!!

[echobaby]

Originally Posted by frogsrock

Also.. i have done so much reading on this board trying to get some add'l info and for some reason I can't open the attachments for the comparisons of alternate products. I need to order but don't want to pay the price from my coach but also want to get something that is most comparable. I know several people in here have ordered there own stuff.. What site is it that is most comparable also the products you would order that matches the closest so I can just go and order. I do thank you for all your help and I look forward to your reply.

For me, it's Lindora. The NewLifeStyle things have more carbs. I've switched to Lindora with the same results as I.P., only the I.P. keeps you full longer. But for less than half the price, I can deal fine. See below.

[echobaby]

here's a site for "liquid diets" of which IP is one(although it's not mentioned). Some answers to stuff we've all mulled over for months.

http://www.liquiddietdiscussion.com/faq/11/

[fromtheshoe]

Originally Posted by skittlescda

Also, one thing I haven't been able to give up is my tea and coffee. I have probably 3 cups of tea and 1 cup of coffee per day. In total I probably use about 1 cup of SKIM milk per day. Could this be a set back for me? After 2 weeks I've lost 12 lbs and I'm trying to cut back a little on the caffeine but it's hard and since I've given everything else up I really need to have my tea!!

I use the vanilla shake in my coffee instead of cream and sugar. It's so good.

[jitters]

I started this program 3 1/2 weeks ago. Weight 181, now 165!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So very happy and feel wonderful! Menopause, depression had me for a while.. not now!!

[jordanna]

Originally Posted by jollymon

I've been on the IP regimen for a few months now. I wanted to lose 20 lbs and have stalled big time. I've lost inches, but the weight has gone up 4 lbs. after losing 14 lbs. I haven't been able to achieve my goal weight, yet. I got tripped up over Easter and it seems like my cheating has thrown off my system. Any suggestions on getting back in line?

You might want to try doing IP bootcamp for a week:

Only Non-restricted IP Packages
Only Select Veggies
Stay below 20 grams of NET carbs per day or 30 grams of total carbs

[jordanna]

Originally Posted by frank514456

I just started the IP diet on Thursday ... How do you deal with the craving? I am having a difficult time curbing my hunger .... any suggestions?

Hiya Frank - the first few days are the hardest until you get in to ketosis (usually takes about 3 days!). Here are some things you can do:

-You can add an extra package of food for the first few days to get through it
-Have a mixed green salad with some oil/lemon juice/sea salt on it to fill you up
-Drink some water with lime or lemon wedges

After three days you'll feel much better and the hunger will go away which makes cravings easier to deal with! I hope that helps! Good luck on IP!

[showgirlaz]

Originally Posted by frank514456

I just started the IP diet on Thursday ... How do you deal with the craving? I am having a difficult time curbing my hunger .... any suggestions?

Hi Frank!

For me, hot tea works. I keep an assortment of teas, mostly herbal and decaf types but I really love the GOOD EARTH ORIGINAL too, and when a craving hits I can quickly make a cup of tea. The heat seems to help me and the flavors are usually potent enough to kill a craving.

Carla