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Originally Posted by Foodlover2013
Ok everyone... I need ur help! So I have been on phase one since the end of April and for the past few weeks been stuck 3.6lbs from my goal weight! This has been very discouraging and my coach, which isn't very knowledgeable or encouraging by any means, just wants to phase me off. I mentally need to reach my goal, so I am going to continue on my own; however, I am seriously a FRUIT addict!!! I truly just don't understand why I can't have a handful of blueberries or strawberries instead of some veggies w the same carb count or just workout that day? Some of the IP packets r higher is carb/calorie than some low carb fruit options! I am just seriously having a fruit meltdown and I guess am looking for something more than "it's not protocol"! Can I still lose weight w a little fruit? If not, I am very concerned about phase 4 bc I love fruit and its in season right now! Also, if I don't phase off according to the sheets, why will I gain all of my weight back of I just add dairy and fruit back sooner? I'm not getting the whole thing and unfortunately my coach is not too much of a coach! Thanks guys!!!!!
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Fruit sugar is fructose, which is one of the easiest to be converted & stored as fat. Additionally, IP isn't just about carbs/fat/calories, it is also about acid/alkaline balance
If we have chosen this plan, we have chosen the rules. There are certainly other plans that allow fruit but IP P1-2 are not those plans.
For fruit flavor, IP has many packets, including pink lemonade, orange, peach mango, puddings in lemon, banana, or strawberry.
Similar packets and flavors are available in alternatives (see the alternative thread for brands)
I view all IP restrictions as temporary, knowing I'm learning to moderate and portion control, which will greatly help me in maintenance.