[Type1lady]

I am going to try switching to the alternative plan and see what happens...

[carmie48]

To help fill the void, I tried an IP Cappachino drink in a blender with ice and a good handful of spinach. Wow, that filled me right up till about 4 hours later.
I agree about watching the details, and I too have not been good about supplements. Sometimes life is crazy and its easy to forget.
Happy Friday Ipeeps

[oneuh2]

Originally Posted by Type1lady

Does anyone know where to find a comprehensive list of IP ingredients? I buy individual packets and most don't have the nutritional contents listed on them. I am really struggling with this blood sugar thing. I had a plain pancake for breakfast. It does have whey protein so that could explain the rise in my blood sugar. It is the same rise I would get if I ate a muffin for breakfast and not enough insulin. Except that the amount I took would have be more than enough in a "normal" diet. This is sad to me because I am actually losing and it is the first ever but I might have to quit if I can't figure this out. From what I can tell so far is that the main protein used is soy and wheat combined.

I believe there is a listing of most all the nutrient info somewhere on 3FC IP -- I'll do some looking, but keep an eye out here in the Daily Chat this weekend - someone else my point you right to it before I find it.

I am not having luck finding the chart - as I recall one of the posting IPeeps was creating one.

However - if you join MyFitnessPal.com (free online website), they have an extensive database of foods, including most IP products - when you select a food to enter in your daily food log, it gives you calories, carbs, fats, protein, sodium and sugar content, and enables you track your intake of all those factors.... I am just getting into it myself, but the phone app includes a way to scan barcodes too I think, so you don't have to manually key in everything.... This might be a good tool for you if you are not already doing something similar.

I hope this is helpful info.

[frawniemae]

Originally Posted by Type1lady

Thanks frawniemae...I am not on Facebook so that will out for me

If I figure out how to download it, I can email to you, if you want.

[Rayze]

Checking in as I continue in Phase 3. My weight has been stable, but I'm prepared to see a gain as my carb stores come back. I should be moving to p4 on Tuesday, but due to snow storms and travel I have not seen my coach in 2 weeks and will miss him again next week. I am planning on staying on P3 until I chck in with him so I can get fully briefed!

I've been way too busy the past few days and found myself missing reading 3FC. I am convinced that checking in on the forums everyday helps maintain my focus.

Have a great on plan weekend!

[Type1lady]

Originally Posted by oneuh2

I believe there is a listing of most all the nutrient info somewhere on 3FC IP -- I'll do some looking, but keep an eye out here in the Daily Chat this weekend - someone else my point you right to it before I find it.

ThAnks so much oneuh2! I have done some searching as well but no luck. Sometimes it is how you word your search that get you results :0)

[oneuh2]

Originally Posted by Type1lady

ThAnks so much oneuh2! I have done some searching as well but no luck. Sometimes it is how you word your search that get you results :0)

I just edited my earlier post with some more info - could not find the list here, but there is an easily searchable database including IP foods on MyFitnessPal.

[ChipnDip]

Clinics aren't supposed to sell the single packs for this very reason. IP has some singles with the nutrition labels on them. Its an FDA thing.

[ChipnDip]

I had a pure protein bar for my lunch today. I got so bloated I had to undo my pants. And I was at work . Luckily I mistly work alone and I had a sweater on. I've never noticed that happen before. When I weighed more, the "bloat" didn't show.

[Type1lady]

Originally Posted by oneuh2

I just edited my earlier post with some more info - could not find the list here, but there is an easily searchable database including IP foods on MyFitnessPal.

Thanks...I will go there and have a look. I have found some items there before. Some have the ingredients and some just have the carb count etc

[Type1lady]

Originally Posted by ChipnDip

Clinics aren't supposed to sell the single packs for this very reason. IP has some singles with the nutrition labels on them. Its an FDA thing.

I did wonder about that and thought about just investing and buying what I use by the case if they will let me. We have to buy it weekly right now. The vitamins etc are really pricy too! I am starting to consider the alternative way but not sure where to purchase like items in Canada.

[rebelgrl87]

Hey everyone. Just checking in - been away for a couple of days. Had a mild panic attack tonight. Ate out with family. Had a 7 oz sirloin steak and steamed veggies. Got to wondering if I was allowed steak. Got home and immediately checked protocol sheet. So glad to see sirloin was listed.
I am not much of a red meat eater but thought I would have some to mix things up. It doesn't take much to feel full these days. On this diet I hardly ever feel hungry. The cravings are gone and to me it seems like a lot of food. I still have the old mindset that while dieting you should feel hungry. Still trying to wrap my head around this way of life.

Here's to a OP weekend ahead.

Smiles!

[ArlingtonLady]

Originally Posted by Type1lady

Does anyone know where to find a comprehensive list of IP ingredients? I buy individual packets and most don't have the nutritional contents listed on them. I am really struggling with this blood sugar thing. I had a plain pancake for breakfast. It does have whey protein so that could explain the rise in my blood sugar. It is the same rise I would get if I ate a muffin for breakfast and not enough insulin. Except that the amount I took would have be more than enough in a "normal" diet. This is sad to me because I am actually losing and it is the first ever but I might have to quit if I can't figure this out. From what I can tell so far is that the main protein used is soy and wheat combined.

I hope it's ok to post this following website. It has the IP nutritional info.

http://www.fatsecret.com/calories-nu.../ideal-protein

[Type1lady]

Originally Posted by ArlingtonLady

I hope it's ok to post this following website. It has the IP nutritional info.

http://www.fatsecret.com/calories-nu.../ideal-protein

Wow! You gals are great!

[canadjineh]

Originally Posted by rebelgrl87

Hey everyone. Just checking in - been away for a couple of days. Had a mild panic attack tonight. Ate out with family. Had a 7 oz sirloin steak and steamed veggies. Got to wondering if I was allowed steak. Got home and immediately checked protocol sheet. So glad to see sirloin was listed.
I am not much of a red meat eater but thought I would have some to mix things up. It doesn't take much to feel full these days. On this diet I hardly ever feel hungry. The cravings are gone and to me it seems like a lot of food. I still have the old mindset that while dieting you should feel hungry. Still trying to wrap my head around this way of life.

Here's to a OP weekend ahead.

Smiles!

For those who feel their losses are slowing down:
Sometimes if you seem to be having a slow pounds lost for a couple of weeks, check out your proteins - if you are using the fish & chicken breast a lot give some red meat a try and you may be pleasantly surprised by a whoosh as your body lets go of the fat.

Type1lady: I would definitely do the Alternative protocol - it IS for Diabetics...so it should work better and be healthier for you. Check with your doc/endocrinologist though, for professional advice.

Liana