Ideal Protein WEEKLY Chat, Feb 29- March 7, 2010
 

Just starting a new WEEKLY thread as suggested by Ruth.

We were over the limit on the other one.

(Hopefully I did this correct)

Hi, if people reply to a post on the old thread will it automatically show on the new thread??

I'm thinking tomorrow at my weigh in I'm going to write down all my starting measurements and my current measurements and I'm not going to go into the clinic again as it's out of my way and I don't have a coach per say just a women who weighs me, measures me and tries to sell me cleanses and vitamins....not alot of support. I will weigh myself every Monday morning on my Wii which so far as been 100% accurate with my clinic weigh ins.

I'm finding I'm getting all the support I need here from you wonderful people (thanks for sharing) and I printed off everything from Dr. Trans website and that was very useful information not only about the diet but learning about how my body reacts to what I'm putting into it.

I am considering the same thing....either that or just weighing in once a month? I am not getting any real coaching either.

I do my own weighing and measurements also... that way the data is consistent, and I can do it first thing in the morning. Nobody tries to sell me anything, but I do put in orders and chat with my chiropractor (who is almost ready for phase 2 on his way to 50 pounds.) I can get questions answered by a nutritionist/coach who works in another location, but I agree that the information and motivation I get here is probably more valuable and certainly easier to access.

Ready to start on 3/5/10
 

Bev S. thank you so much for all the info on the supplements. The coach I signed up with said I had to order them. But, my partner is doing this with me, so I only signed up for myself. I did end up ordering comparable supplements of the cal/mag liquid and vitamins through Vitacost.com. I am also going to use some of the EAS Advantedge Carb Control shakes as some of our meals. So, should be able to save some for both of us. So, you are in Ohio..that is wonderful. Are you enjoying all of this snow as much as I am??? :carrot:

My food supply, etc. will be here Thursday, so I am starting the program on Friday the 5th through Right4Life out of California. I am very excited and expect to see some the amazing results that the rest of you have been posting. So, now, instead of just lurking about, I can join in on some of the discussions.

Have a great weekend everyone!:)

I am getting sooo bored with my lunch meals. What are you guys eating for your veggie serving for lunch? 90% of the recipes in the recipe section has a protein in it, and I am soooo tired of broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, cucumber, radishes and mushrooms. so tired...

Tom
 

Hey, for all the ladies with questions about their cycles and TOM, I hope that everyone got the message from their clinic that they should be extra careful with birth control on IP since everything is so different. My counselor had one client that learned that one the hard way! Just throwing that out there..... :yikes:

Thanks for all the input on Wii Fitness. Maybe I'll wait a little longer. Yes, I KNOW the reality of my weight but I just don't need to hear it from some machine! LOL

I read most of the old IP threads / posts before originally posting here. My frustration, however, is that having multiple threads in the midst of a big section makes it hard to find things with a search. If we know exactly which thread it's in, we can search through that specific thread. But if we don't, we have to search through the entire Other Reduced Carb Diets forum -- and that brings up lots of extraneous posts, making what we are searching for hard to find.

Does anyone know what it would take to get an IP subforum on the 3FC messageboard?

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Justice, if you are at the point where it is either eat normal or cheat -- both of which would be bad for your weight loss, perhaps you might consider something between. Have two dinner type meals per day instead of just one. Watch your amount of carbs, calories, and fat, and I think it could work quite well. Then, satisfy your sweet tooth with protein shakes or IP puddings. An extra protein per day isn't going to wreck your diet. I, for one, hate the idea of living on soups and drinks, so I don't. I have two meals per day, I enjoy them both, I am sticking to the diet principles, and I am losing weight. (15 lbs in 18 days.)

Novak, how about come join me in the IP Alternate Phase I thread. There we can feel freer to discuss vegetarian alternatives without bothering people here. Will respond over there, okay?

Okay. Thanks.

Hang in there, Justice- I too have been a 'slow' loser. I am on day one of week 4, and know how you feel. It can be very frustrating. What I do to stay on track is I remind myself that one 'high carb/sugar' snack/meal may put me behing 4 days. I also have set up mini-goals for myself...ie. when the first 10 pounds is gone-I buy myself a little something special.

To satisfy my sweet cravings, I lean on the vanilla pudding sprinkled with ground cinnemon (sp). I also keep my waters close by, as I have found that most times I am just thirsty, not hungry. A cucumber sprinkled with the sea salt is a great snack too. Another thing I do, is a bit of a mental game with myself: I tell myself that I will drink a 16 oz. glass of water and wait 15 minutes. If I am still hungry, I will reach for something crunchy like my cucumber. If I am still hungry, then I fix myself a protein.:wave::wave:

Here is the bottom line: if you do slip, don't beat yourself up for it. Look how far you have come, and just put the slip behind you and focus on the goal. YOU CAN DO IT!;)

While we can use Binaca breath spray and Listerine breath strips, they may have limited effect on bad breath. Bad breath tends to come from anaerobic bacteria which produces volatile sulphur compounds. Onions, garlic (which contain mercaptans), and protein will especially contribute to this. To deal with it one need to scrape the papilla of the tongue to clean out the anaerobic bacteria, and use an oxygenating or zinc product to neutralize the VSCs.

commited1- Thanks for starting the new Weekly thread for us.

I think I like the clove idea better...

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FYI the link attached to the previous thread does not bring you to our new thread. If there is any way you can fix it we would appreciate it. Would hate to lose anyone who might not be able to find us.

Thanks a Bunch:broc:

I know we have a lot of Canadian friends on here so off topic, I wanted to say congratulations on the hockey game - well played by both sides.

Nice Olympics all in all.

Okay, back to IP......:cheer2:

It's not as bad as it sounds. You can get some good gums with oxygenating and/or zinc compounds. The one I use is called TheraBreath, and it is really quite good.

Yep...awesome hockey game, althought I was cheering for the USA. Sad that the USA looked sooooo sad about it. Overtime for goodness sakes boys...you rocked it! All of them! I so LOVE the Olympics. Anyway....

And right now I am loving non-IP food. Or thinking I am loving it because I want nothing else. But I am just going to get off the computer and go make my pork chops and stir fry cabbage and like it! YUM! So close to making to 30lbs lost, don't want to mess it up any more than I might have already!

What are some of your favorite social meals lately? I know we have discussed before, but lets do it again for some new ideas!

I love plain and simple...the fewer ingredients and prep work, the better. Chicken breast with various spices baked with stir fry mushrooms and spinach are a several times a week favorite! And I also love a hamburger (lean ground beef or turkey, onion flakes or powder and sea salt) cooked on the indoor grill with spicy mustard and turnip fries! YUM!

I'll chime in here, too... spent a few childhood years in Oshawa, Ontario and worked for a Canadian company in the US some years back... lots of Canadian friends. You guys totally rocked these games. Congratulations!

Hey everyone, I hope all is well with everyone!

I have a couple NSV's - made it through the date with my husband with no cheating...I think planning ahead really helped; I went in there with a game plan and stuck to it! We also had people over today for the Gold Medal Mens Hockey game and there were all kinds of yummy snacks to indulge on but instead I made Ritiki's Marinated tofu and it was FANTASTIC! Thanks for sharing the recipe Ritiki.

I weighed in tonight and I lost 5.7 lbs this week which was a nice ending to a great weekend!

Cheers everyone!

Oh I have some news from my coach - apparently at her regional meeting they are now recommending that people only have 1-2 restricted items of any kind per week no matter how long you've been on the diet.

Also here is the answer about why we are supposed to take our calcium:

the reason that we ensure that you are getting more then the daily requirement is because while you are losing weight the body secretes extra acids and depletes the body of calcium. So we ensure that you have more so that your body has enough to use. :)

Ok, had my first NSV today. I attended a party with all kinds of fantastic food (my friend is a wonderful cook). There were countless desserts on top of it all and I stuck to my water. So tough, but feels great. I weigh in tomorrow and hope it shows on the scale.
Congrats to all of the NSV's and weight losses that I have read about! You guys are very inspiring.

Oh who cares if I had a bad day lol....and a small bottle of wine for the game. Yeahhhh Canada...I am SO proud to be a Canadian!! They did such an amazing job with the Olympic games and YES team Canada for winning the Gold medal in Hockey....and a great closing ceremony just as the opening lunch...way to much wine for snack LOL and 8 turkey meatballs for supper and a pack of chocolate soy puffs (Oh I love them) for my 3rd pack of the day.
Tomorrow is another day but today was a good one!! xox

Okay, big slip up today. I've been on the plan exactly three weeks today. I've lost about 18 lbs. Was getting sick of a lot of the IP food and started mixing in some Atkins shakes and bars. I'm now realizing that maybe I made a HUGE mistake by doing this. The scale isn't looking so pretty, so I'm guessing this is the reason why. Stupid me...I just figured that low carb bars would not send my weight loss to a screeching hault.

Starting tomorrow I will be getting off of the Atkins products and fully back on IP. I think this is a great diet, but I'm sorry, the price they want for the packets is absolutely ridiculous. I mean are they blessed by the Pope before they are shipped over from Canada?

I guess I need to hear that there are people who do truly believe in this diet and that this diet is the right way for a person to lose weight. So...anyone got any reassurance for me? I did pick the right diet, right?

Don't confuse the diet with the products. I believe the diet is sound, but if you understand enough about the chemical process, you can duplicate the effects in other (and less expensive) ways. What you pay for with the IP products is convenience and choice. Someone has done all the figuring for you, developed lots of different food flavors and textures, and all you have to do is follow a specific protocol to succeed. It's relatively mindless, which is just what I need. :)

Suggest you check the Alternate IP Thread. Some folks are having great "do it yourself" success. But you need to cover all the bases in making sure your body gets everything it needs.

In my opinion, you certainly did pick the right diet. Yes, it's expensive but it's most likely going to be a quick weight loss if you follow it completely so instead of spending $20.00 a week at weight watchers for years you're looking at a couple of months (hopefully!). Also, the prices reflect the cost of the food PLUS the support. I'm assuming everyone has the same set up: a nominal fee up front to get started and then no charge for each weekly weigh-in. I mean, it is a business and these counselors deserve to make a living too so their profits are built into the food instead of charging a consultation fee each week. I figured it's my choice to go on this program and they were very clear about cost up front. I'm biting the bullet and trying to get this done as quickly as possible which keeps me motivated not to cheat. I've completely eliminated all my restaurant and drive thru meals so I think I'm actually saving money when I look at the big picture.

I know it's tough but stick with it if you can. Good luck.

I agree with ksb001. I've spent a lot of money on diets that haven't worked. At this point, I am trying this exactly as required-- in a few days I am finishing week 3. I am sure I will look for alternatives to the IP products at some point but right now, this plan is working. I know my personality. Once I start making exceptions to the written instructions, pretty soon anything goes--- I will try to follow this program for as long as I can. I feel better. I can feel the pounds falling off so I know it is working. I am usually too impatient to stick with something for long. This time it will be different! Right now I am just so happy to have found IP!

Welcome back, Jules! What a small world. My brother (and only sibling) lives in Westerville. The snow is getting old. :( I'm doing the program through Joy To Life, but I don't know where the company is based. I'm doing it through my chiropractor's office. I know you must be excited to get started. Best of luck! I know you'll do great!

Thanks, Jordanna, for the update. Could explain why my weight loss is so slow. Too many restricted items per week.:(

Stick with IP at least for a month. Not only will you be amazed at the weight loss and inches lost but you are also "healing" your liver and pancreas so that they will metabolize carbohydrates normally.

Then when you re-introduce more carbs. you WON'T GAIN WEIGHT as easily because you are metabolizing like all those slender people that you see eating "whatever they want."

Also, as you lose the fat your energy and mobility will increase. You won't spend so much time sitting around feeling fat. You'll literally be able to jump up out of your seat, get in & out of your car, go up a flight of stairs so easily it will astound you.

These benefits happen very fast on this program! Stick with it! Once you know "it works" then you can take a deep breath and start looking for cheaper alternatives. But don't confuse your body or yourself too soon.

I went from a size 16 tight jeans to a size 12 loose jeans in 2 months! I threw out all my big clothes. My closet looks "light" and I feel light.

I've gained back 5 pounds in 2 months of erratic dieting due to traveling and now due to illness (recovering from pneumonia.)

But 5 pounds is nothing compared to other diets in the past that I quit and promptly gained all the weight back.

As of today, I am back on strict IP and expect to lose the last 15 pounds in just a few weeks. Don't forget to measure your body. Some weeks you lose inches and no pounds at all. Your body is reshaping itself.

Wow, thanks everyone for all the responses! I certainly feel a lot more confident in IP now.

Thanks again!

Happy Monday everyone! Here's to another successful week on program :) If you cheated this weekend just get back on the wagon...there's more than enough room for everyone :)

One more thing us "oldies" discussed in earlier posts:

Since my body has reshaped itself (lost fat instead of muscle) I actually look better and thinner compared to when I was at this same weight in the past.

I have been told "you don't need to lose any more" and "you're too skinny" by friends and family even though my BMI is still in the overweight range (I have a large frame.)

I had a great NSV yesterday...at my weigh in (I weigh in with a few friends) one of my friends mum's was there weighing in as well and she was amazed at how much weight I'd lost, she said she had never seen me looking so thin. So that goes along with Lilita's post because I've been at lower weights before but my body already looks thinner now than it has in the past, losing more on other diets!

:carrot::carrot::carrot: WAY TO GO JORDANNA!!! :carrot::carrot::carrot: You have to feel so good right now (as you should) with all of these NSVs!!

Week 6 weigh-in lost 4 pounds and one inch off my waist!

Another good week, lost 3 more pounds. That makes 27 in 5 weeks. I have to agree with Jordanna about the restricted items. I started with the Ridges two weeks ago and having them as a snack every night, and i have seen my weight loss go down due to those, so this week its only one packet and lets see if my theory is right.