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Originally Posted by asil36
I am sure that this has been posted over and over but I have a question and I hope someone can help me..I have been on IP for 20 days now and I weigh in tomorrow but I am already down 9 lbs!!
I am looking to help cut the cost of the program..In a day I take in my 8oz of meat and 4 cups of veggies a day and then I have been using crispy cereal as one packet, one chocolate or vanilla shake a day and one bar. I was reading through a ton of threads and my brain is all confused now...can someone please recommend a alternative shake product as well as the best kinds of bars that are comparable to the IP bars and shakes??? I have a GNC and Walmart near me so I can try to go local and not order online...
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In addition to the EAS Carb Control Shakes at Target/Walmart/KMart, also look for Pure Protein. I LOVE them! (Also love EAS.) The Pure Protein are just a little more expensive (around $7.50 for 4) but still worth it (and an oz or so more in each)! Also take note that the prices are WAY better at Target/Walmart/KMart than at CVS/Rite-Aid type stores (or even grocery stores). I have seen them at double the price in those places! (Also chack Costco/Sams for Premier Protein - a lot of people like those.)
Quest you can get at GNC, though they aren't as fresh as the ones people order direct, so they require some softening in the micro. Use the info outline below to select the right ones...
I TOTALLY agree that you are much better off looking at websites such as Nashua Nutrition for an amazing array of product choices. Armed with the following information, you can EASILY select bars, shakes/puddings, soups, snacks... anything... that are fully comparable to IP.
How to determine if an alternative product is compatible with IP:
- under 160 calories (unrestricteds)
- under 200 calories (restricteds)
- less than 30% cal from fat
(multiply cals from fat x 3; OK if lower than total cals.)
- 8g or less NET carbs - unrestricted
- 9g-16g net carbs - restricted
- 17g net carbs - super restricted (only twice per week)
- above 17g net carbs is too high to be good for Phase 1
- at least 12-15g protein (15+ is best)
Also remember NO Asparatame!
I know reading the threads can be daunting. I keep a document open and just copy/paste anything that sounds interesting and then later when I have time go back, reread and organize into categories and keep what I want.
Feel free to PM me if you want some ideas of things I have ordered and enjoyed, though everyone's tastes are different!