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Originally Posted by NCgirlie
Hello my fellow IP'ers. I started the IP program a little over a week ago and just joined 3FC this morning. ...
I really would like to lose the fastest amount of weight possible in the quickest amount of time. So, would you recommend I just stick to mild cardio at this time (walking, etc) rather than doing a cardio sculpt dvd (Jillian Michael's Shred)? Also, should I avoid all of the higher carb packets (the ones that are only allowed once a day)? Would that maybe help me meet my goal a little quicker?
Welcome!!
If you have been exercising prior to this, you should be able to maintain a mild cardio activity and lose well. It is a bit individual how exercise effects each of us. Try one week without exercise, then add a day or two of mild cardio. If you are losing as well as without, then add another day, keep doing this with mild cardio until you have as many days of activity as you like. THEN slowly increase the intensity of 1 or 2 work outs and see if you body can tolerate a mix of mild and moderate. If it is still losing as well as without you are in good shape. If not, back it off to where you were losing. In general, the fastest losers were just dedicated walkers. Walking 5 to 6 days a week and 3 -4 mph pace worked for one forum member. The goal for you would be to find your optimal point. If you try a week without activity you can kind of get a baseline to work from. I wouldn't use week 1 because it is a large loss of fluids that MAY NOT be repeated again.
Regarding NOT USING restricted packets, that isn't required. You may do so if you like and yes, some people have really great success and no side effects. On the other hand, boot camp for too long may cause some people to stall out. The protocol has changed and allows for the extra packet because it is helpful for several body types, those with very large amounts of weight to lose, those prone to low blood sugar, and the already athletic to obtain and sustain the more typical losses. You can choose to use them sparingly, almost like a rotation, to keep your diet interesting and shake up your body a little. Maybe have a unrestricteds for 3 days and on the 4th day add a restricted then, go back to 3 more days of unrestricted packets.
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Originally Posted by mama2three
Are you really not supposed to exercise during phase 1? My coach said no strenuous cardio or weights but that light exercise and weight lifting is fine. I don't want to mess anything up. What have your results been? Also, how do you know you are in ketosis? How many total carbs are you allowed per day and still be in ketosis? HELP. I've only been at this a week!!
Your coach's advice matches that of many coaches. I didn't exercise and lost 90 pounds and toned up.
There isn't any literature that was handed out to us, that I know of, specifically stating how many carbs per day. In general the word from coaches has been 25 -30 net or under 40grams total.
Ketosis varies for people by just a little bit. It can take 3 to 10 days to get into solidly. It leaves you very thirsty, peeing a lot, bad breath, dry mouth, strange dreams, extra energy (can causes shorter sleep patterns or insomnia), and some experience constipation or diarrhea. The most obvious signs for me are a dry, metallic tasting mouth. Some people sweat ketones so they may also have a "body odor".
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Originally Posted by kaarin
Next week is gobble gobble weekend up here in Canada. I noticed that brussel sprouts aren't on the selected veggie list. I can't imagine why they wouldn't be okay, and I can't imagine Thanksgiving dinner without them. Anyone know if they are okay to have? Also, any ideas on something to make so that I don't miss the potatoes, stuffing and gravy as much would be much appreciated!
Brussel sprouts are allowed and I do them pan tossed occasionally. I have made mashed cauliflower, mashed turnip, mashed rutabaga or a combo of mashed cauliflower and mashed rutabaga. All will stand in well for potatoes. I liked the flavor and carb count of the cauliflower/rutabaga (yellow turnip) the best. I make it with salt, pepper, and a bit of skim milk. If you want you can check out this thread for a stuffing recipe I used last year it was quite good (IMHO). Gravy is a bit of a challenge. I opted to do an herbed au jus instead of true gravy. I have since learned to use just 1 tsp of arrowroot powder in a cup cold water, stir, and slowly add to pan drippings. Keep the heat low and slowly incorporate it to the meat juice and you end with a great gravy. It does take a bit of practice because too much heat will break down the arrowroot.
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Originally Posted by Clarice41
I have a friend that did this with him about 6 months ago and he is changing stuff on me (he told me to eat one restricted food a day-even in week 1) he said the protocal has changed. I wonder if he is not trying to extend the time that I have to go to pay him. I don't know. So what are the "Perils of exercise?" and should I not do it every night? Thank You.
The protocols have changed since this summer. Trust him!
Some people don't feel there are perils of exercise as, done moderately or continued by an already active person, they do not seem to change the outcomes for many people.
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Originally Posted by mama2three
Ladies, I need some help with trying to eat every 3-4 hours. Everyday for me is long with three little kids. So, how do you all only eat 3 IP packets a day plus the dinner meal and still eat every 3-4 hours? Also, I eat dinner at 630 at night. How do I eat my IP snack by 8pm? Your advice is appreciated!!!
I am up and start eating at 730a, then 1030a, then 1230-1p, then 330-4p, then 6 or 7p, then somewhere around 10p. I keep nibbles already cut up and handy in the fridge. I have kept cooked sliced grilled chicken and hard boiled eggs ready. I have grilled vegetables cooked and ready to be eaten cold or warmed up. I have lettuce already chopped and a topping mix of celery, cucumber, raw onion, radish, broccoli and cauliflower ready to scoop out and drop on it. I use a slow cooker on busy days to make up what I need. I also use a george forman. I was setting alarms on my phone to remind me to eat or drink; once far enough into ketosis you sometimes don't really want to do either. I keep Ready To Drink shakes available so I have no excuse for not drinking. I kept a pre packed emergency kit in my purse (still have it). I packed a lunch bag with an ice pack for days I knew I would be away from home a lot. I bought these little containers by fit and fresh that hold 2cups and have a snap in blue ice pak in the lid. It is great to throw in a large zip loc and then in my handbag or shopping tote. It keeps veggies handy and cool without a huge lunch bag or cooler with me wherever I go. I always have drink packets in my purse or, now bars, because I can quickly buy a cold water at any market or convenience store, drink some, and have room to add in the packet powder.
This is part of why the IP protocol was changed to encourage and include the restricted packets each day and earlier. It was found that some people respond better having the added calories and/or carbs.
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Originally Posted by Coastalcrafter
Ok Now I am gonna open a can of worms here of what my coach told me ( in confidence) She said it is NOT IP Protocol but worked for HER when she stalled or hovered on the scale... she said to " eat a carb loaded food, not sugar loaded JUST ONCE.. it starts the pancreas again and gets the weight loss going again" I know every coach is different.. I'm just sharing what she said..
It works. Some people really do need the shake up to get things going again. In some cases people just respond to the calorie intake going up so, by adding even a little more olive oil for a day or two is enough to bump them from a slow down.
Well, another great weekend day. Off to take a long walk through our green belt with a friend then have a coffee. We have had such a fun trip. I hate to see it ending this afternoon.
I hope everyone here has a great Sunday!