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Originally Posted by chimpchamp
Mom 22, I so appreciate your input here. Yes, I am fully aware from a friend that the IP markup is 100%.She found it so frustrating that her coach almost worshiped IP but cut her down if she had no weight loss--even though inches were lost. He was very accusatory. I'm also surprised how many of you are using chicken broth, DaVinci SF flavorings, extracts and not being admonished by the coach b/c my friend finally had to just walk away from his tyranny. We are actually working together on finding less expensive alternatives and they are definitely out there. She continues to lose inches Dr. Tran Tien Chan's way. It never cost me $4 per meal to eat before. I'm pretty simple and a bargain shopper. From now on, I'm referring to Dr. Tran Tien Chan as my coach and all of you, too. I'm printing out his book and it's true, he talks about a "portion of protein", not the IP itself. He purports a specific amount of protein, fat, electrolytes, carbs in each phase. Hey, he should know, right??? Anyway, Mom 22, thanks a million b/c I am watching my friend shrink and she is so much happier now that she is no longer under the accusatory / scolding tone of a coach who really didn't coach but just pushed product. We're both going to adhere to Dr. TTC b/c he is the real expert on all this.
I think it is great that people can do this on their own and with different, alternative products. ALL people should have available to them what works to correct their body and to gain good health. As you read the Ebook by Dr Chan and review all of his website videos/tutorials, Don't be surprised, but you will see him say "he does not advocate doing this diet by oneself without medical supervision." So, if you go that route also, SEE YOUR DOCTOR, maybe get bloodwork to make certain you are staying in the best of health. After all, that is recommended for any stringent diet and this one is a ketogenic diet that rapidly changes body chemistry and, when not in ketosis, is simply a starvation diet.
I am so glad to hear you and your friend have each other locally for support! I am sure that will be great fun!
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Originally Posted by jordanna
Hey everyone - been out of the game for a few days with my laptop being down - hard drive died on it. With a 1 year old it's near on impossible to get down to my desktop in my office!
Glad to see you back! Wishing you the best with the computer. That was such a drama for me back in February/March. Took them forever to find the gremlin!
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Originally Posted by carlasherea
I love it too I literally say it outloud to myself sometimes. I also saw a new one that cracked me up....
DON'T WAIL AT THE SCALE, IF YOU CHEAT WHEN YOU EAT!!
LOVE IT <3
LMAO!! I love the Don't wail at the scale quote! I must put that up around the house!
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Originally Posted by pitakitten
thank you for clarifying. I was quoting the coach but obviously she doesn't know much as she had never seen spotting happen to anyone else before.
I have had very weird monthly activity since the fourth week on this program. I have had many changes to the cycle itself and the timing!!! WELL, let me say, I always keep a little something with me! LOL
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Originally Posted by mamaerinb
Great I won't be there(I just do part-time) but Geri should be. She's a busy bee so if you call and she's in an appointment just leave a message with our wonderful receptionist Afton(who's also lost on IP).
As for cost, not sure what the consultation fee is for the first appointment but I do know that it's $81 per week for 21 packets(she may recommend you do 4 packets a day your first week though) and no charge for the weekly weigh-in/consultation.
Good luck!
What kind of work do you do? Are you in a Dr office or a med spa or something else? How did your coach get started with the product and coaching, if you know?