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Has anyone had success using alternatives such as ProtiDiet from Nashua Nutrition? I would really like to order some of their stuff but worried some won't qualify. How do I know if something should be a restricted item? Do I go by the Carbs?
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Breakfast: 1 IP Packet Equivalent (generally a drink or bar for those on alternatives), Coffee (Optional) Lunch: 1 IP Packet Equivalent + 2 cups of veggies (NOT OPTIONAL) Dinner: 5-8oz protein + 2 cups veggies Snack: 1 IP packet equivalent There are also supplements you have to add, and optional lettuce, plus oil and at LEAST 64oz water. I believe I posted the Phase 1 sheet a page or two back, but if you can't find it let me know and I can post it again. |
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Oh, and as for the restricted products, if it's a 'snacky' food like a bar or puffs or something it's probably restricted. I go by the IP food sheet, and I think the cut off between restricted and non restricted is 9 carbs, but I haven't seen that written in stone so I'm not sure what the exact number is. |
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I think this is either a different phase, or an alternative IP diet for someone with special dietary needs (i.e., diabetic, etc.). There is a sticky with all the phase 1 info at the top of the IP forum. |
Ideal protein on a budget!!!
I have tries the EAS drinks also, they are very good. I freeze them also for snacks. I love ideal protein. It has been the only thing that has worked for me. I lost 35 lbs total. Went off diet at Thanksgiving. Did not gain anything back but I am struggling to get back on, career change (nursing school starts Monday). I need to to Ideal Protein on a budget. Can anyone suggest snacks? I love almonds. Can we eat those instead of sugar alcohol bars like "Think Thin" ? They are very good also. Need crunchy snacks for stress. All suggestions welcome!
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Take a look at this website http://www.nashuanutrition.com/store/ I just ordered from there and they have different flavored soy nuts through Proti-Thin and ProtiDiet. They also have chocolate covered soy snacks, Carmel nut bars and vanilla peanut bars that are very similar to Ideal Proteins. If you order $99 or more you get free shipping! ;) Hope this helps and good luck! :) |
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Thank you! I just placed my order! :) |
Lindac, the simplest (and my favorite) dressing for Romaine is 1 t olive oil and a good splash or two of organic apple cider. In fact, I now eat it without the oil, saving the oil for roasting vegetables. (The reason I mention Romaine is because it is so much richer in nutrients and fiber than other salad greens, especially iceberg -- which is valueless as a food.[/QUOTE]
Thanks much, I just bought the apple cider vinegar yesterday. I'll try that at lunch tomorrow |
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NavyMommy - I want to do alternatives to IP since it's more affordable and I've read through all the alternative product links. I already use Pure Protein bars and like them, I'm on 'ok' with the EAS drinks.
I want to order from Proti-Thin, like I think you are, but I see fructose in almost all of their drinks! Can you email me the products you use that are having success with? I guess, I just don't want to waste money on something that won't work. Thanks for sharing your info. |
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The restricteds I've ordered so far are the chocolate peanut bars and the vanilla peanut bars as well as the chocolate soy puffs. The Vanilla Peanut Bars and Chocolate Soy Puffs come in the EXACT same packaging as the IP ones (even the same writing on them) which makes me think they're probably the same thing. I've also had the wafers before which are slightly higher in fat than most IP products (they might be similar to the cookie, I'm not sure) and they were completely decadent. I limited myself to 2 a week because of the slightly higher fat content. They do however have fructose in them. I had actually not known we were not allowed to have fructose, can I ask if you know why? I have been making sure none have aspartame but I thought that was the only restriction. Thanks in advance!! |
Hi - thanks so much for sharing what you are doing. Fructose is a kind of sugar (found in something like honey or fruit) so that was my reasoning behind avoiding it. of course, I could be wrong! There is so much info about there with alternatives that I'm confused.
UGH - well, I am ordering the cappuchino, the chocolate pudding and drink, the vanilla pudding and drink and the oatmeal. The oatmeal will be my restricted. All I can say is that Proti-thin is less than half of IP, so I thought I'll give it a try. Thanks for getting back to me and I wish you tons and tons of success. |
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