Alternative Plan Phase I
I have started the program and am on day 3. I didn't see a thread for the alternative plan so I wanted to make one where anyone else doing it can come and chat. I'm on it for health reasons. I am borderline diabetic and am a middle aged woman going through changes with my cycle, I haven't reached menopause yet but would love to get there real soon!
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Today I started having problems with gas and diarrhea, anyone else out there have that problem? I'm thinking it's from detoxing. I am on day 3.
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I had gas but wasn't passing at just really bloated. One of the other people on here gave a home-made recipe for a laxative. It worked getting all the gas and everything else out. The recipe was a glass of water with 1/4 cup of sea salt. Worked pretty quick about 3o mins. I didn't want to take anything else because afraid it would affect diet.
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Thanks Jaclyn, I think I got everything out earlier though with all the runs. I took some probiotics and some plain Greek yogurt. That seems to have settled my stomach down some.
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Thanks eatants for your response. I may have some more questions later on. Right now I'm just taking it one day at a time. :)
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My friend lost 6 lbs her first week but hasn't lost anything for her second. I thought she would have lost something her second week. I just want to make sure we are on the right track. I appreciate any help you can give me. |
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Jaclyn...thanks for the info it really helps. going by what you have for your meals she isn't eating enough...she would use her green salad for her 2 cups of veggis. I will give her this info and maybe she will start losing more. |
I am on an alternative plan due to the cost as well. I hesistate to post since I am so new at this none of what I have to say has any value at all. I don't know what I don't know yet. But...after researching and comparing IP products and other products, I went with zero carb isopure from netrition.com (liked the variety of vitamins and amino acids in the mix) and I like the taste.
Breakfast: 1/2 serving isopure shake (a full serving is 220 cal 50g protein so I cut it in half to match more like what an IP packet would be) lunch: pack of frozen veggies and a shake (sometimes I don't get the shake in or may have 3oz tuna/salmon with mustard) dinner: 7 oz of high quality protien, 2 cups veggies in big salad. If I exercised that day, I may eat a little more of dinner. Shake before bed. Multivitamin + Omega3 and a gal of water/day I bought the cookies and cream isopure shake and just ordered the alpine punch mix which has the same 220 cal 50 grams protein per serving along with a bunch of vitamins/minearls/aminos (thinking of having an herbal tea/punch tottie before bed). Haven't gotten through a week yet but at this rate, I wouldn't be supprised if I easily lost 10 lbs when my week is up (Sunday). So far it has been pretty easy -but anyone can do anything for a couple of days. I pray each day that I can keep with it and follow through for the duration. Haven't found any bars yet that I trust. I worry about them having too many sugar alcohols and throwing me off (this happened before when I was on atkins) so the bars make me nervous. Dixie Diner products have low carb stuff, but I haven't compared their products to IP products yet to see if they are comparable or can be made comparable. |
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Big difference there folks! |
I do think we need to clarify this thread as Wyoangel stated. I think the origin of this thread may have been for the alternate plan, not people using alternative products.
Alternative products should probably not be discussed here. Just a thought. |
Oop! Sorry about that, I wasn't paying close enough attention. I will post my questions on the proper thread.
Thanks! |
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I am doing the IP Alternative plan for medical reasons as I have some health issues. How much longer does it take to get the weight off? |
Ok, I've been using the digestive enzymes and am still having problems with runny stools and gas. I feel like I'm still detoxing and am on day 6 already. Anyone else experience this?
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I actually lost 8 pounds on the alternative plan for week one, so I'm excited about that. I'll take it!
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WOW 8 lbs! That is amazing :) Today my blood sugar was super low (almost passing out level) so I had a Wasa cracker and a slice of swiss around 2pm. It helped me get to dinner time. I still have a few hours before bed so I may even have to have another IP shake. I also have trouble on Sundays...too much time on my hands. I love being at work and my days goes so quickly. I have less time to think about the things that I can't have.:( |
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That's great GettingItOff!
Keep it up!!! Make sure you drink plenty of water, especially if you are still dealing with D. |
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Where can I get a copy of the plan?? I can't find the copy my doctors office gave me and I no longer go there since I have moved. I don't know how to use the sticky's. Thanks
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As Ideal Protein Newbie told you in another thread, go to the Ideal Protein main page and the stickies are above all of the other topics. The plan is in the stickies.
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I too am on the Alternate Protocol Plan
Yay, another person on the the Alternate Plan. I love this. I am able to actually have fruit. My favorite thing to do is take a cold vanilla IP premade drink, add 2 packs of Stevia, and 200g strawberries. Blend it and voila - a strawberry shake (and I put in miralax to boot!)
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Hi everyone! Is the alternative plan still wprking for you? I'm thinking about switching because I want to start working again without feeling like crap (today). It would be nice if we could exchange about it :-)
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Have you been 100% for however long you have been on IP? Maybe post your menus and ask questions that may help us guide you. There may be a few simple tweaks that would get you feeling great quickly! The Alternative plan definitely can help people, but the losses are definitely slower. I just wonder if there is a way for you to follow IP and get to the energy level you want (not feeling like "crap"!), also meaning you can and maintain nice sized losses which are VERY MOTIVATING! |
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I take a probiotic every day, which REALLY helps with gas & bloating. Probiotics have different results for different people, but the one I'm taking now (Schiff Digestive Advantage) is the best one I've tried! :) You might want to give Probiotics a try. Lots of luck to you & I hope you feel better soon! :hug: |
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