Hi kids, not sure where to say my "hellos" i started the diet this morning...so far i've found it......lumpy. LOL someone should mention "take a whisk to work". :)

LettucePray...

Are you using the protein powder to make drinks? I use the powder, and found that putting it into a blender to mix it makes it better! I know you probably don't have a blender at work, but if you can, try using one to make your shakes. You might also be able to take a hand blender with you to make up the shakes. I think you will notice a big difference!! It takes a little "gettin used to" in order to like the shakes! But you can do it! If you find that you cannot tolerate the shakes made with powder, try the EAS Advantage Carb Control protein shakes. If you live close to a Walmart, you should be able to find them there. Good luck with starting your diet!

If you order from Lindora or other alternatives, how long do you have to wait for your order?

Has anyone found an alternative place to order puddings?

I have been ordering Lindora and the shipping is fast and not at all costly. They have great specials and there are items that I think taste much better than IP. I still buy my favorite IP products as well, chili/Wildberry drink/ready to drink. Lindora has drinks, puddings, hot items, desserts, snacks, you name it, and a cheap $5 hand blender. They had bars 1/3 off a week or so ago and drinks 1/3 off this week. Very pleased with their products. Some of their items would be one per day or two per week limits on IP and I try to stay in that same pattern by comparing it to the IP nutritional info for those restricted items (bars, stew, spaghetti) on a carb, calorie and fat basis.

I just looked at the Lindora site, and it is the same foods as New Lifestyle, etc. same manufacturer which is Robard. Also, what dietdirect offers

If you go into the medifast forums here, there is an alternatives thread. Look at the medifast thread titled -non-medifast-brand-foods-substitution here in the forums under diet delivery.

The cheapest but the same packets I've found is at body and health essentials. That said, I buy the bulk EAS Carb control powder at Sam's Club for MUCH less, even. But if you are buying packets, it's $7/box at body and health essentials.

Other posters give good nutritional comparisons on that thread, as well. Good luck!

Originally Posted by justducky2:
I just looked at the Lindora site, and it is the same foods as New Lifestyle, etc. same manufacturer which is Robard. Also, what dietdirect offers

If you go into the medifast forums here, there is an alternatives thread. Look at the medifast thread titled -non-medifast-brand-foods-substitution here in the forums under diet delivery.

The cheapest but the same packets I've found is at body and health essentials. That said, I buy the bulk EAS Carb control powder at Sam's Club for MUCH less, even. But if you are buying packets, it's $7/box at body and health essentials.

Other posters give good nutritional comparisons on that thread, as well. Good luck!

I use the EAS powder from Sam's and it has 70 servings and cost about $27. I have also used the EAS low carb shakes that are already mixed up for when I don't have time to make a shake. They are great! Also at Sam's:smug:

I have also ordered from Lindora. I only order the things I can't get at the regular store....pudding, spaghetti and cheesecake pudding (yum!!)
I use the pure protein bars but try not to eat one every day.

Found a protein shake at Costco:
"Introducing the Premier Nutrition Protein Shake in a convenient Tetra Pak®. Each delicious shake contains 30 grams of high quality protein, 3 grams of fat, 1 gram of sugar, and only 160 calories!"

These shakes taste pretty good. I bought them before I decided to go with IP. Could I use them during phase 1 or will the 1 gram of sugar mess me up?

Has anyone tried the new Total Lean stuff at GNC- Doing IP now but wondering if the GNC is comparable????

Jordanna,
You seem to be good at answering questions. I am on IP but since yesterday but I am not using the IP products...I have a chocolate soya pudding in the morning that I make (WHEY chocalte protein, spenda and soft tofu, no carbs) and 2 pieces of cheese (no carbs). For lunch I have a salad with chicken, 1 cup of cucumber and 1 cup of celery and for dinner some canned tuna with brocoli and turnip...I drink over 2 liters of water a day with some crystal clear and 2 slim down bars that has 15 gramms of carb (1 gr of sugar). Can anybody tell me if I am doing OK? I also have about 650mg of potassium and my calcium and magnesium....Thank you in advance for the answer.. And also I wanted to specify we cannot get the lintora of new lifestyle products deliver here in Canada.... :(

Originally Posted by TAMOMO:
Jordanna,
You seem to be good at answering questions. I am on IP but since yesterday but I am not using the IP products...I have a chocolate soya pudding in the morning that I make (WHEY chocalte protein, spenda and soft tofu, no carbs) and 2 pieces of cheese (no carbs). For lunch I have a salad with chicken, 1 cup of cucumber and 1 cup of celery and for dinner some canned tuna with brocoli and turnip...I drink over 2 liters of water a day with some crystal clear and 2 slim down bars that has 15 gramms of carb (1 gr of sugar). Can anybody tell me if I am doing OK? I also have about 650mg of potassium and my calcium and magnesium....Thank you in advance for the answer.. And also I wanted to specify we cannot get the lintora of new lifestyle products deliver here in Canada.... :(

I'm not Jordanna but was wondering if the 2 bars are a little higher in Carbs than you may want. I think the brocoli gives some carbs and am not sure about the rest. It looks like you have put a lot of thought into this and for that I commend you. ;)

Originally Posted by motiv8edmama:
I'm not Jordanna but was wondering if the 2 bars are a little higher in Carbs than you may want. I think the brocoli gives some carbs and am not sure about the rest. It looks like you have put a lot of thought into this and for that I commend you. ;)

I use the Pure Protein bars which are 16g carbs and 2g sugar. I only use them occasionally if I am in a bind for a meal. If you are having two with 15g carbs each that would be a lot of carbs for this plan.

Does anyone have suggestions for something crunchy to eat instead of veggies? I love the soy chips that ideal has but cannot find them anywhere else and they are $$

Originally Posted by motiv8edmama:
I'm not Jordanna but was wondering if the 2 bars are a little higher in Carbs than you may want. I think the brocoli gives some carbs and am not sure about the rest. It looks like you have put a lot of thought into this and for that I commend you. ;)

Good morning,
The bars I am using is 15 gr of carbs // 1gr of sugar and 150 calories. I must say I am training for a half marathon so I run about 10km in the morning every 2 days...I know it is a little more than it should be but I need abit of energy to run ... :)

Originally Posted by TAMOMO:
Jordanna,
You seem to be good at answering questions. I am on IP but since yesterday but I am not using the IP products...I have a chocolate soya pudding in the morning that I make (WHEY chocalte protein, spenda and soft tofu, no carbs) and 2 pieces of cheese (no carbs). For lunch I have a salad with chicken, 1 cup of cucumber and 1 cup of celery and for dinner some canned tuna with brocoli and turnip...I drink over 2 liters of water a day with some crystal clear and 2 slim down bars that has 15 gramms of carb (1 gr of sugar). Can anybody tell me if I am doing OK? I also have about 650mg of potassium and my calcium and magnesium....Thank you in advance for the answer.. And also I wanted to specify we cannot get the lintora of new lifestyle products deliver here in Canada.... :(

I am sorry, Lindora delivers to Canada :)

Originally Posted by motiv8edmama:
I'm not Jordanna but was wondering if the 2 bars are a little higher in Carbs than you may want. I think the brocoli gives some carbs and am not sure about the rest. It looks like you have put a lot of thought into this and for that I commend you. ;)

thank you very much motivbedmama for answering me