So I'm on week 2 of phase 1. so far a success, but I keep hearing people talk about 2 cups of veggies? I was told that I need 4 cups of veggies... why are some plans different? Also our plan only allows you to have 2 restricted foods per week. I was told that you lose faster if you don't incorporate the restricted foods at all. What does everyone think? thanks!
So I'm on week 2 of phase 1. so far a success, but I keep hearing people talk about 2 cups of veggies? I was told that I need 4 cups of veggies... why are some plans different? Also our plan only allows you to have 2 restricted foods per week. I was told that you lose faster if you don't incorporate the restricted foods at all. What does everyone think? thanks!
Welcome! 4 cups total per day, most have 2 cups with lunch and 2 cups with dinner.
That is old/wrong/outdated info regarding the restricteds. The plan is designed to have 2 non-restricted and 1 restricted per day.
Enjoy them, I have had one every day since starting and I've done well so far!
So I'm on week 2 of phase 1. so far a success, but I keep hearing people talk about 2 cups of veggies? I was told that I need 4 cups of veggies... why are some plans different? Also our plan only allows you to have 2 restricted foods per week. I was told that you lose faster if you don't incorporate the restricted foods at all. What does everyone think? thanks!
If anyone is saying 2 c veggies, that is for 1 meal. It is 4 c/day.
If your coach says 2 restricted foods/week, that is an individual coach tweak. The plan calls for 1/day.
This is such a low cal/carb plan, I don't understand why coaches feel the need to tweak with no reason, unless they just haven't kept current.
You should be having 4 cups of veggies total for the day. 2 at lunch and two at dinner. You could spread it out through the day if you like, but you must get 4 in.
The plan is designed to allow for one restricted a day. My weight loss average is over 3 lbs a week. So, I have not been adversely affected by the restricted items..
Thanks everyone for the responses. That is weird that they're not allowing us to have a restricted item a day. I guess I'm just going to have to follow my coaches though, as I don't really want to get in trouble and get kicked off the program. Which I've been told before that my coaches will do and I don't intend on having that happen.
Also they have us taking this fish oil... and its a liquid. and its horrible. It tastes like lemon but it feels like I'm literately drinking oil. Sooo gross, I decided to switch to fish oil pills that I had. Hopefully this doesn't effect anything, I'm kind of scared to tell my coach though... Also has anyone tried tofu cheese? I bought some and it's actually quite convincing, I made sure there wasn't any sugars in it.
Last edited by Crystalsgettingfit; 05-30-2013 at 09:55 PM.
That is weird that they're not allowing us to have a restricted item a day. I guess I'm just going to have to follow my coaches though, as I don't really want to get in trouble and get kicked off the program. Which I've been told before that my coaches will do and I don't intend on having that happen.
Crystal if I were you I would get hold of the UPDATED P1 PROTOCOL and take it in to your coach. The restricted pouch is calculated into the plan and i would think NOT using one would be a mistake as this diet has been updated based on IP's research and results. Its 2 unrestricted pouches plus 1 restricted EVERY DAY, and if you are over 200 lbs you can have an additional unrestricted. 2 cups of veggies at lunch and dinner (measure before cooking) - total of 4 cups daily. 2 teaspoons olive oil. 1/2 teaspoon sea salt. 8 oz lean protein (weigh before cooking). Fish Oil is NOT required but Omega 3's are suggested and fish oil is a good way to go generally. Why would you be afraid of being kicked out of the program by a coach who is obviously NOT keeping up to date with the current plan and is giving incorrect and/or outdated advice? Don't let him/her bully you into putting your health at risk so he/she can boast "quicker" results.
Why would you be afraid of being kicked out of the program by a coach who is obviously NOT keeping up to date with the current plan and is giving incorrect and/or outdated advice? Don't let him/her bully you into putting your health at risk so he/she can boast "quicker" results.
Thanks, yeah that's very true. Does anyone have a copy of the updated one? I don't even know how I would bring that up? Maybe just say that I was doing research and this is what I found?
Breath stuff: I'm a speech therapist, so I'm always in people's faces. The OP items I use are the Spry gum (xylitol) and Listerine Strips. I buy about 10 packs of gum at a time at Sprouts/Whole Foods, since it's not convenient. They sell it online, too. If I'm out and on the road, I'll buy Altoid minis. They're not 100% OP, but they're pretty close. Just don't to overboard with those babies. Fresh mint and parsley are nice. I also want to make some cucumber mint water to see if it helps. Worst case scenario, I think it would be refreshing.
That is so funny! My husband laughs at me too for smelling things. The other day he was eating a pumpkin bar with cream cheese frosting and I just had to smell it! I didn't even come close to eating it but I sure enjoyed the smell. Today I told my coach I just love the smell at the grocery store when they are baking cakes. She told me the best thing to do is just take a moment and a big smell and enjoy the smell.
By the way, I have amberjules shepherd's pie recipe in the oven right now and it smells delish!
This is really interesting. I also find myself enjoying sweet, bakery type stuff enjoyable to smell. But what is really hard is savory smells--so hard to ignore meals my husband is cooking or reheating for himself for a late dinner or snack. I know I can't have these things but the delicious aroma wafts up to the bedroom as I'm reading my book before bed. One thing I've tried recently is spritzing myself with a favorite cologne right before bed and that smell kind of insulates me against the food smells.
Also has anyone tried tofu cheese? I bought some and it's actually quite convincing, I made sure there wasn't any sugars in it.
