when did you feel comfortable switching to alternatives? I am just starting out and trying to learn as much as I can but I know eventually the wallet will win.
Honestly, it was a combination of reading this site starting back in August/September 2013 and financial stress. I'm honestly glad, though, because I now have a much better understanding of the nutritional concepts of the diet now that I have to read labels instead of simply buying food from the restricted vs. non-restricted shelves.
Even now, when finances are not as strained as they were when I first made the switch, I can't see myself buying 100% IP. Sure, there are foods I miss (IP's chocolate drink mix is seriously the best!), but I really struggle with spending that kind of money on food. I will be returning to my clinic when I am ready to switch over to Phase 2, because I want and need the support.
Coffee w/ 5.5 oz of premier protein vanilla (15g of protein), stevia
B: EAS RTD Fudge blended with 2 cups of spinach
L: 2cups of romaine lettuce with olive oil, rice wine vinegar, seasonings
Snack: EAS RTD Fudge or Rich Dark Chocolate
D: 7oz flank steak, sliced, 1 cup cauliflower rice, 1 cup broccoli/mushrooms, with a deviled egg w/ homemade mayonnaise
Dessert: HealthSmart Peanut Crunch bar
85oz of water
Last edited by readytolive; 05-26-2014 at 08:14 PM.
Reason: Meal changed!
B: bacon and cheese omelet
L: cream of chicken soup, 2 c. Spinach
Snack: orangeade and romaine lettuce
D: leftover sliced roast, 1 c. Spinach and 1 c. Broccoli
Snack: orangeade
My coach has me on 4 packets for now, due to my weight and now that I have been adding walking into the mix. The really nice thing about the orangeade (aside from the fact that I really like the taste) is that it only has one carb. I'll take that any day!
B: Vanilla RM with coffee and ice
L: Wendy's Chicken Salad with spicy vinaigrette
S: Promasil Chocolate Drink Mix (just bought it today from GNC, and wanted to try it)
D: 8 oz Cod, green beans (only a few because my family didn't really cook anything besides that), Raw broccoli
S: Banana Nut Muffin Quest Bar
B: Vanilla RM with coffee and ice
L: Wendy's Chicken Salad with spicy vinaigrette
S: Promasil Chocolate Drink Mix (just bought it today from GNC, and wanted to try it)
D: 8 oz Cod, green beans (only a few because my family didn't really cook anything besides that), Raw broccoli
S: Banana Nut Muffin Quest Bar
Hey, I've been wondering about the Promasil. What do you think of it?
B: Vanilla waffle, coffee, WF syrup
L: Butterscotch pudding(was supposed to be Broc/Cheese soup but I opened the wrong packet) Broccoli 2c.
D: 6 oz tilapia, 1 c asparagus, 1c. cauliflower
S: BBQ Crisps
B: Vanilla waffle, coffee, WF syrup
L: Butterscotch pudding(was supposed to be Broc/Cheese soup but I opened the wrong packet) Broccoli 2c.
D: 6 oz tilapia, 1 c asparagus, 1c. cauliflower
S: BBQ Crisps
Hope you figured out it was pudding before you added it to the broccoli! That would be awful!
Sad part is i'd have had to eat it anyway, I wouldn't waste the $4!!
Something similar happened to me once... I tried a recipe to make a chocolate pancake from the pudding mix and egg. Unfortunately I somehow did it wrong and ended up cooking a mess of chocolate pudding in my frying pan well mixed with what ended up as scrambled egg in it. Think about eating hot chocolate pudding with scrambled egg in it. Yes,
never tried the 'pancake' recipe again. Just thinking about it makes me throw up a little in my mouth.
I also didn't want to waste the $4. It was only breakfast anyhow... so I didn't really care what I ate (although... not quite what I expected.)