Originally Posted by Hollmark:
I was wondering where everyone went...I haven't been reading this thread because I wasn't on IP for 3 months, but as of today I've been on it officially for 3 months. It's nice to see some familiar names, I can't believe how many new people have started IP recently. Still on protocol 100%, I am loving this diet, but I have to say I am getting bored with what I've been eating. I need to spice things up a little. It's a lot of work, but it's worth it!!

Welcome...and the 3 months was just a suggestion...you would have been more than welcome here. I just didn't want new people to be exposed to the struggles that develop toward the end. Good to see you have done wonderful.

Hope everyone has a great day. OP all day today is my goal. I will continue to say that each day.

Hello "experienced" IP'ers....Have a question, told my coach today I wanted to go to phase 2, she hadn't noticed I was at my goal :(, anyway she didn't give me the sheet or anything just said everything is the same except your lunch will be the same as dinner and don't have an after lunch packet. OK well that's the part that freaks me out, I like the after lunch packet, it cures my sweet want not craving want!!!

Question: If I'm using a low carb packet like the pudding do you think it's ok to still have it after lunch? Maybe cut down on the meat a bit, honestly I don't like the meat that much anyway.

Question #2: I read on the phases thread that you can start adding some cottage cheese and yogurt as well, it doesn't say this on the paper (that I didn't receive :) ) So I'm curious about this as well.

Thank you so much for helping me with these questions.

Originally Posted by Maggiemagu:
Hello "experienced" IP'ers....Have a question, told my coach today I wanted to go to phase 2, she hadn't noticed I was at my goal :(, anyway she didn't give me the sheet or anything just said everything is the same except your lunch will be the same as dinner and don't have an after lunch packet. OK well that's the part that freaks me out, I like the after lunch packet, it cures my sweet want not craving want!!!

Question: If I'm using a low carb packet like the pudding do you think it's ok to still have it after lunch? Maybe cut down on the meat a bit, honestly I don't like the meat that much anyway.

Question #2: I read on the phases thread that you can start adding some cottage cheese and yogurt as well, it doesn't say this on the paper (that I didn't receive :) ) So I'm curious about this as well.

Thank you so much for helping me with these questions.

Not sure what you mean by after lunch packet....do you mean the lunch packet?

Basically in phase II you have two packets a day instead of three. One for breakfast and one for snack. Instead of a packet with veggies at lunch you have meat with veggies.

The dairy comes in phase III.

That stinks that your coach was so aloof. Sorry, but congrats on phaseII. Keep up the good work

Originally Posted by darbs7:
Not sure what you mean by after lunch packet....do you mean the lunch packet?

Basically in phase II you have two packets a day instead of three. One for breakfast and one for snack. Instead of a packet with veggies at lunch you have meat with veggies.

The dairy comes in phase III.

That stinks that your coach was so aloof. Sorry, but congrats on phaseII. Keep up the good work

DARBS...Thanks for your help...yes I mean the packet at lunch. I love this packet and I don't want to give it up :( this packet and the one in the evening keep me from cheating they are like my treat....

I think that will be the last visit I make to my coach...I'm done, I don't need her encouragement (good thing) or anything else from her. Not to notice for 2 weeks that I was at goal....what's up with that??? And then to let me leave without offering the phase II sheet...Oh man...

Looks like your almost ready for phase II as well.

Maggiemagu, congrates at meeting your 90%, sorry that you are not having much luck with your coach.

What if you split your second packet between lunch and after dinner or you maybe you could have your second pack 2 hrs before dinner and have dinner a little later but still before 8pm. I usually do this just because the timing of when dinner is done always seems to be late, and this way I don't cheat when I am making mine and everyone elses dinner.:-)

Well after seening the first rise in weight for almost a week (first time in almost 7months) the scale has started to budge. I have my WI tomorrow so hopefully the scale did not lie to me.

Originally Posted by Maggiemagu:
Hello "experienced" IP'ers....Have a question, told my coach today I wanted to go to phase 2, she hadn't noticed I was at my goal :(, anyway she didn't give me the sheet or anything just said everything is the same except your lunch will be the same as dinner and don't have an after lunch packet. OK well that's the part that freaks me out, I like the after lunch packet, it cures my sweet want not craving want!!!

Question: If I'm using a low carb packet like the pudding do you think it's ok to still have it after lunch? Maybe cut down on the meat a bit, honestly I don't like the meat that much anyway.

Question #2: I read on the phases thread that you can start adding some cottage cheese and yogurt as well, it doesn't say this on the paper (that I didn't receive :) ) So I'm curious about this as well.

Thank you so much for helping me with these questions.

Maggiemagu,

What if you had 2 eggs for breakfast as 1 protein meal, then had your first protein packet at lunch. Snack would be a 2nd packet and dinner would be usual meat & vegies. I don't think there is any reason you can't switch up breakfast and lunch. Does that sound right to everyone else?:shrug:

Lynn

Good morning all!

I will be making the big mac in a bowl tonight, and was wondering if anyone has seen or calculated the total carb / fat / calories in that recipe?

tks

I agree with Lynn, I have been switching up my food times since I started. I will most likely be switching up things on phase II(about 2-3weeks away). Due to scheduling issues.

Originally Posted by woolberger:
Maggiemagu,

What if you had 2 eggs for breakfast as 1 protein meal, then had your first protein packet at lunch. Snack would be a 2nd packet and dinner would be usual meat & vegies. I don't think there is any reason you can't switch up breakfast and lunch. Does that sound right to everyone else?:shrug:

Lynn

I agree, in fact, I was going to post the same suggestion.

But, keep in mind that eventually (sooner rather than later) it will be time to phase off and get used to eating real food for all meals. It may make phase 3 and phase 4 easier to adjust to if you learn now how to incorporate "non-packet" protein at lunch. Maybe if you try it a couple of times a week to start out...sometimes have your packet at breakfast and other times have it at lunch. You may be surprised at how satisfying your lunch protein is and that you don't have afternoon sweet cravings.

Just like it was a challenge to get used to the Phase 1 way of eating, it can be a challenge to now go back to "normal" food and eating patterns. But, the whole goal here is to learn how to live without packets, right?

Whatever you decide to do, good luck. I'm sure you'll find what works best for you. :)

Hey fellow "experienced Ip'ers"! Just checkin in! Nice to see some familiar names still kickin around! I am in phase 3 now, and really struggling with wrapping my head around the breakfast. Don't get me wrong - I'm thrilled to be able to have it again - I just don't want to do it wrong and gain. There is very little info out there about phase 3, and nothing is really consistent! Ahhh!

Originally Posted by LOSINGFORGOOD2010:
Good morning all!

I will be making the big mac in a bowl tonight, and was wondering if anyone has seen or calculated the total carb / fat / calories in that recipe?

tks

LOVE the big mac in a bowl - I always plug my recipes into Livestrong.com and it calculates all that good stuff for you!!

Morning everyone. Hope all is well. Still hanging in there. Great NSV this morning. I was getting ready for work and have to dress up on Thursdays since I have to be in court (well more dressed up than normal) and my other half said "Lookin super skinny baby"!!! Aww how sweet!!!

Originally Posted by mepeterson:
Morning everyone. Hope all is well. Still hanging in there. Great NSV this morning. I was getting ready for work and have to dress up on Thursdays since I have to be in court (well more dressed up than normal) and my other half said "Lookin super skinny baby"!!! Aww how sweet!!!

It sure does feel good when those compliments come out of the blue. :-)

Keep up the good work.

GinBAM - Is your puppy and Akita?? Adorable!

Lesley she is a smooth haired chow chow, I need to get new pictures of her, she is getting so big. Best thing is, she loves taking walks with me and I don't feel like I am being pulled down the street or have to run to keep up with her. That is one of my goals though, to be able to run with her, not for a long time but a while.

Ginger