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- Ideal Protein Diet (https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/ideal-protein-diet-236/)

- - Alternative Products that work in PHASE 1 (https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/ideal-protein-diet/203447-alternative-products-work-phase-1-a.html)

Stacey41

07-07-2010 08:23 PM

I have used the EAS AdvantEdge shakes exclusively since starting. The chocolate, double (or dark?) chocolate and strawberry are awesome. The vanilla is ok, I mostly use it to make a cappuccino type drink in the evening - 1 cup decaf coffee, 1 shake warmed, maybe some WF chocolate syrup or WF caramel dip if I'm feeling decadent, and a sprinkle of cinnamon, or pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice on top.

I also use the EAS bars as a restricted item. Sometimes I will cut each up into 8 pieces, and have 2 pieces on an day when I need a little something extra. I also use the Pure Protein bars in the same way. Just watch the bars because they have a good amount of carbs. Occasionally they're just fine for me.

I happen to love chocolate, so even though I'm on day 34, I haven't gotten sick of the lack of variety I get with only using a limited type of product, instead of the range IP offers.

mepeterson

07-07-2010 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karleem (Post 3319230)

I have been trying a few new products and am very excited about them.
New hope mills has a blueberry muffin & bread mix. I used half to make 6 muffins and I will have 2 / day as a restricted.
I calculated the difference between this and the Chocolate pancakes/muffins from Ip and boy was there ever a difference.
I did tweak the recipe for the 6 muffins a bit tho and used just 2 egg whites.
Ip choco muffins (2 muffins) : Calories 177 Carbs 15 less 2 fiber=13 Protein 20
Blueberry Muffins (2 muffins) : Calories 158 Carbs 14 less 4 fiber=8 Protein 26
Pretty awesome!
I saved 5 carbs and got an extra 6g protein!
I paid 7.95 for the whole box incl shipping (makes 12) and all I have to add is egg whites and oil (I used sesame oil same nutritional value as olive oil) so thats like just over $1/meal!
I also tried out new hope mills pancakes/waffles and cut down the portion size to 1/4 cup mix and 1 egg with 1/2 tbs sesame oil and they tasted great with only 154 calories 6 carbs less fiber 3g total 3g, and had 21 g of protein.
With shipping it only cost me 7.45 for 4 servings for just under $2/meal.
I would highly recommend these as a restricted and they taste great. I am sooo planning on using these after the Ip program.

Karleem, could you upload the nutritional value/ingredients on the muffins and pancakes. also I cannot tell but is that a great dane or a mastif next to your pug in your pic. I have two great danes and I LOVE big dogs

Sarah30

07-07-2010 08:44 PM

I also use the EAS shakes exclusively now and my weight loss really hasn't slowed one bit. I love all the flavors, vanilla, strawberry and chocolate fudge are my favs. I also use my own supplements now that pretty much are 'ideal' when compared to the IP ones and I take an omega3 twice a day. :-) I also have my last shake two hours before bed and not as a snack in between meals. I seem to cheat on the IP diets rules (not a cheat in my eyes though) and I have a wedge of light Laughing Cow cheese on 3 flax seed crackers before I go to bed and It has never knocked me out of ketosis. (the crackers have no sugar and 1 carb for 3 crackers) yummo! :-)

oh.. .and I don't eat ANY restricted veggies. I'm just one of those people who sticks with one thing for a long period of time...so it's alot of mushrooms, squash, bell peppers, baby cucumbers, celery and banana peppers to add some umpf to my salads. :-)

kplus80

07-07-2010 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarah30 (Post 3375827)

Would you be willing to share what supplements you're using? I've been doing some searching, but can't find 'ideal' combinations yet. Thanks!

mamaerinb

07-07-2010 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mepeterson (Post 3375802)

just google "maple grove farms sugar free pancakes nutritional value" they are actually WAY better in the carb/protein dept than the IP ones. i like the taste better too:o

BevS	07-08-2010 08:53 AM

Lindora is having a 25% off sale on all their bars now through July 12.

mepeterson

07-08-2010 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mamaerinb (Post 3375949)

just google "maple grove farms sugar free pancakes nutritional value" they are actually WAY better in the carb/protein dept than the IP ones. i like the taste better too:o

thanks a bunch

mepeterson

07-08-2010 12:16 PM

has anyone ever used products from Dixie Diner's Club. Most of their stuff is super low carb (-fiber) and most of it is low fat or fat free. I ordered a few things to try.

Am I correct that the carbs we look at are the carb - fiber?

Sweetstina

07-08-2010 03:53 PM

I know that alot of Alternative IPers use the Pure Protein RTD shakes, but what are your thoughts on using the Pure Protein bars (as a restricted item)?

BevS	07-08-2010 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweetstina (Post 3377170)

I know that alot of Alternative IPers use the Pure Protein RTD shakes, but what are your thoughts on using the Pure Protein bars (as a restricted item)?

Hi, Christina, I didn't look at all of the bars, but the peanut butter caramel one I checked out had 7 fat grams and 24 carbs along with the 18 grams of protein. Way too much fat and carbs for this diet.

Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 Bar (57g), Amount Per Serving: Calories
210, Calories from Fat 70, Total Fat 7g (11% DV), Saturated Fat 4.5g (22% DV), Trans Fat 0g,
Cholesterol <5mg (1% DV), Sodium 250mg (11% DV), Total Carbohydrate 24g (8% DV),
Dietary Fiber 1g (5% DV), Sugars 2g, Sugar Alcohol 15g, Protein 18g (30% DV), Vitamin A

1FCuser

07-09-2010 09:34 AM

Alternative Products availiable in Quebec City, Canada.

RTD Shakes :

Pure Protein Chocolate Can - Walt-Mart - 4/8 $
Premier Protein Chocolate - Costco - 18/28 $
Atkins Vanilla & Chocolate - All groceries - 4/8 $ (be careful, more fat and aspertame)

Powder Whey

IsoWeight Vanilla - Loblaws - 32 servings/28$
Isoweight Chocolat - Loblaws - 32 servings/32$

Bars (restricted item)

Supreme Protein Peanut, Rocky Road or Caramel - Walt-Mart - 1/3$
SlimDown Almond-Coconut, Chocolate, Yogourt or Peanut Butter - Walt-Mart - 1/2$
Oh Yeah Brownies, Rocky Road, Peanut Butter or Chocolate - Pharmaprix - 1/1.50$

Others products

Sugar Free Syrup Vanilla, Chocolat, Caramel or Hazelnut - Starbuck - 1/5$

Sweetstina

07-09-2010 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BevS (Post 3377502)

Hi, Christina, I didn't look at all of the bars, but the peanut butter caramel one I checked out had 7 fat grams and 24 carbs along with the 18 grams of protein. Way too much fat and carbs for this diet.
Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 Bar (57g), Amount Per Serving: Calories 210, Calories from Fat 70, Total Fat 7g (11% DV), Saturated Fat 4.5g (22% DV), Trans Fat 0g,
Cholesterol <5mg (1% DV), Sodium 250mg (11% DV), Total Carbohydrate 24g (8% DV), Dietary Fiber 1g (5% DV), Sugars 2g, Sugar Alcohol 15g, Protein 18g (30% DV), Vitamin A

Thanks BevS. I saw the Chocolate Peanut Butter Pure Protein Bar at my local Superstore and thought it might be an OK substitute as a restricted, but maybe not. Here is the nutritional info...

Serving Size: 1 Bar (50g), Amount Per Serving: Calories 200, Calories from Fat 60, Total Fat 6g (10% DV), Saturated Fat 3g (14% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 10mg (4% DV), Sodium 200mg (8% DV), Total Carbohydrate 16g (15% DV), Dietary Fiber 1g (6% DV), Sugars 2g, Sugar Alcohol 6g, Protein 20g (24% DV).

Also, I use the Dr. Bernstein RTD shakes in chocolate, vanilla and mocha exclusively now. You get 6 for $12 (tax incl.) so they are only $2 each. You can walk into any Dr. B clinic and purchase them there (you don't have to be a member) or order them on-line.

ratfancy

07-14-2010 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cpfrala (Post 3375203)

Consumer reports has an article 7/2010 on protein supps, AdvanEdge dark choc
tested high for heavy metals, interesting. Whole foods may be a better source of protein, egg whites, fish, tuna, salmon, chicken.

I read the study too and I called EAS (Abbott Labs). After a long conversation with the consumer rep, we both came to the conclusion not to have more than 3 whey products per day. I will continue to use the EAS low-carb ready made drinks instead of some/all IP packets, but only 3 per day. I think that would be safe.

lookin for loss

07-15-2010 12:24 PM

motiv8edmama

you said to "get that last shake that you have listed as a snack 1 hour to 30 minutes before you go to bed." Why is that important? I've been using the snack between lunch and dinner. thanks

showgirlaz

07-15-2010 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lookin for loss (Post 3388290)

The idea behind the last shake before bed is to prevent the body from having a drop in metabolism for too long over night. It also help the blood sugar from dipping and rebounding in the morning.

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