For everyone out there that maybe didn't get literature etc...
From the Ideal Protein literature I have. Please note I do not sell this, I just researched it and made sure I understood what I was taking on before doing it, just like if I was to have surgery. I get nothing from trying to educate or help others. :-)
"The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Method is a quick and healthy protocol with proven, long-lasting results. Our gourmet protein food contain highly assimilable, high-biological value protein isolates combined with essential amino acids and are completmented with supplements and mineral salts.
- Lose 3 to 7 lbs. per week
- Primarily Promotes Fat Loss
- Helps to Maintain Muscle Mass
- Tones and Revitalizes skin
- Supports Cellulite reduction
- Promotes Vitality and Energy
- Naturally Suppresses Appetite
- Re-establishes Pancreatic Function (Insulin)
Weight loss
The body has 3 sources of energy, carbs, proteins and lipids and burns carbs first for energy. Once the body has depleted its carb reserves, it will simultaneously draw on its protein and fat reserves for energy. The intake of our high-biological value protein isolates durin the Ideal Protein Weight loss method will help maintain lean muscle mass and force the body to turn to its fat reserves for energy. Also available, The Alternative Protocol, our modified protocol for diabetics and adolescents.
More than weight loss
- Supports Celulite Reduction: Ideal Protein's targeted approach and detoxifying effect shrink fat cells, thereby eliminating most cellulite.
- Skin Revitalization: Our protein packets contain high-biological value protein which revitalizes and softens the skin by providing it with nurtients it needs.
- Improved Convalescence: Protein plays a major role in the treatment of illness, as the body is primarily composed of protein. Protein provides vitality and stregthens the immune system.
- Stabilization of blood sugar levels and other obesity related conditions."
I was told it was like this...
Checking = carbs
Savings = fat
401k/Ira = muscle
We must deplete both checking and savings and protect the 401k at the same time. To do that we must acheive ketosis. By burning up the fat and carbs we have stored and saved and protecting the muscles (by getting protien - Surgeon general says 90grams is the minimum we need daily!!) we lose weight.
You can't have any sugar, cheat etc. No aspartme, only splenda or sucrolose. No gum. Why? Because of the chemicals in it.
Ideal Protein is a pharacutical grade protein isolate. The people making it are in white suits in a pharm lab. This is not the atkins diet stuff created with sugar and other chemicals created next to the granola bars by keebler (just giving an example most might recognize).
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Random other stuff I saw people talking about...
1. You can't excercise in phase I unless your Dr. says you can. You could result in muscle loss. I know if you exercised before you can be limited now but this is all Dr. allowing it.
2. Restricted foods: some are 1 time per day... others are 2 times per week.
3. No aspartame (includes no crystal light), I asked about the Walden Farms syrups and other stuff they had and I was told no. The only thing we could have was the dressings. As for broth, I will ask on Friday. I guess if you made it yourself from stock you would be ok, but if a canned/boxed broth I would guess no because of all the ingredients.
I will post a list of all the foods and which are restricted. I did a lot of research in this before I started. If you want a list of the veggies (can have and not haves) let me know I will scan and send to those without.
TT
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