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Plan everything ahead! Have a plan B as well. That has gotten me through MANY events over the past yearOriginally Posted by jessrm
Officially done one week and down 13.5 lbs. I have some big work/family events coming up, so I'm trying to get myself in the right mindset to tackle them without slipping.
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Yup. I worried about the same thing. But you know what? I didn't get to 260 eating clean all of the time. When I finally "gave in" and decided to try IP, I viewed the highly processed nature of the foods as temporary. In addition, I was concerned about soy. From a paleo prospective, soy is nnot good for humans. Originally Posted by bbmomma78
Okay ladies, I would love to say that I am a clean eater but let's face it, I am not. I could always do better! I try to eat as clean as possible. I am worried about all of the ingredients in the processed foods (IP or alternatives) Is anyone else worried about this? I know that the foods are just for a short time but I still worry. Any comments would be great!
As I have moved through my IP journey, I have cut products with soy & gluten. I find the cleanest alternatives I can find. I use Quest Bars - only the natural line sweetened with stevia. I have cut way back on my use of Mio & bought some Sweet Leaf stevia drops to use. I use Syntrax Nectar and wish they had more choices in their naturals line. No need for the food coloring!
So, yes, short story long , I did worry about the processed nature of the IP or alt food but being close to normal BMI has made it all worthwhile. I've gone from a BMI of 42.6 (morbidly obese) to a BMI of 27.6 (overweight). I have 2.3 more index points to go to a normal BMI. I have gone from size 24W to a normal size 12.
When I get to goal, I will follow a primarily paleo/primal lifestyle. IP is preparing me for that by forcing me to cook at home more and use more "real" foods, rather than prepared. We don't get carry-out anymore at all. We don't eat fast food unless in an emergency situation. Yesterday we smoked some meat and I cooked up some rhubarb. Tonite I'll be cooking some veggie stir fry. I always make extras for re-heating!
IP has been worth it to me!
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I knew I'd only be able to do this plan if I got creative. I explored all of the recipe, packet hack, and puree threads. I rarely eat a packet "as is". The potato puree is a huge go-to for me b/c I can make so many breadlike things from it. Originally Posted by Kellimomo3
Today's the big day for me! I sign up and weigh in at 5:00. Any suggestions on IP food I should be sure to grab on my first week? My coach does sell individual packets!! Today is my last day of the food I have been eating forever!!! Really worried about what I will do for breakfast tomorrow.....
Since I don't consume soy, most of the most convenient foods are off-limits for me. I have to make my own!
I have a pudding smoothie M-F for breakfast before work. On the weekends I do omelets and pancakes (I use pudding packets for the pancakes b/c there is no soy). I typically have one restricted/day but mine are all alternative b/c of soy/gluten in IP.
My coach started with a "starter kit" so I could try a bit of everything. I returned a few items that did not appeal to me at all (example: I don't like ANY tomato soup)
Pick what sounds best but know if you don't like it, there are a zillion ways to jazz things up.