Quote:
Originally Posted by wurdnerd
I've been on IP for 2 weeks. Lost 10 lbs but I can no longer handle the packets. There are a couple that don't make me absolutely gag, but why torture myself? I've also noticed that I get headaches about 30 minutes after consuming any of the drinks. These usually have a high amount of artificial sweetner, so I'm wondering if I'm intolerant? I never consumed AS before this diet.
So... I'm thinking of going rogue and doing this with regular protein powder from ye olde health food store. Way cheaper, and I can ditch the sweeteners or switch to stevia.
The protocol has helped me *radically* change my eating habits, but I'm not sure those packets hold any magic for me. My coach hasn't been much help, is not well-informed, and I suspect she's only in it for the $$$.
Others with similar experience?
|
Are you getting all your water requirements in? That might help with the headaches. It's poss. for sure you're having a reaction to the sweeteners. Some people just do, like my sister. You could switch to a non sweetened protein powder, add vanilla extract and liquid stevia (the really good kind from the HFS, from freshly extracted plants and no dextrose, maltodextrin, like most of the packets have) You can use unsweetened almond milk (silk brand) to thicken the home made shake. It's only 35 cals. per 8 oz, only 1 carb and low fat.The process of elimination will help you hone in on what is causing the reaction.
So far, are you OK with the omelettes and soups? what else? are you having the stew? what i did was add two meal portions of lean ground turkey to the IP Hearty Stew, added taco type seasonings or whatever else you like. I divided them in half to give me 2 meals. So one would be lunch and one would be dinner. Then just add your daily veggies for a nice meal.
If you hate the egg omelettes, just use egg whites instead in the morning, spinach, green pepper, whatever is allowed and have an omelette.
We'll help you modify, so this works for you.
There is also an alternative version of IP posted in the IP Phases sticky, with more food choices that might be the ticket for you, so you can stay within IP guidelines, maybe lose just a bit slower, but you'll burn fat the right way and maintain your muscle mass, which is important. Read below and let me know how you're doing.
#7
Ogdog13
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Spring City, Pa
Posts: 927
S/C/G: 175/160.2/130
Height: 5'5"
Alternative Plan - Phase 1 - To Be Followed Until 90% Of Your Wieght Goal Is Achieved
Breakfast
1 IP packet
plus one group choice ( will list groups below)
plus coffee/tea with 1 oz skim milk
sweetener allowed
lunch
1 IP packet
plus 1 group choice
plus
2 cups select veggies and unlimited lettuce
dinner
7 oz fish or 5 oz meat from select choice
plus 1 group choice
plus 2 cups select veggies
snack
1 IP packet
Compulsory
64 oz water
1-2 teaspoon olive or grape seed oil
regular IP supplements
IMPORTANT: only one choice from each GROUP is permitted per day. ALL THREE GROUPS MUST be consumed per day.
GROUP 1
2 slices toast ( whole grain, pumpernickel, rye, multigrain,sourdough, stone ground whole wheat, oat bran, sprouted grain)
150 grams whole wheat pasta
150 grams brown rice ( not instant)
1 sweet potato, or small boiled potato
60 grams oatmeal ( non instant)
150 gram - 200 grams couscous
50 grams unsweetened cereal (bran, oat, whole grain or barley)
150 grams cooked legumes (chick peas, lentils, green peas, kidney beans)
150 gram corn
Group 2
fresh fruit ( example: 1 grapefruit, 1 apple, 2 kiwis, 150 g pineapple, 1 banana,200 g strawberries, blueberries, blackberries or raspberries.
fruit is allowed, but optional, and must not be replaced with another food group.
group 3
1 sugar free yogurt
1 - 60 oz glass milk (2% M.F or less)
30 gram cheese (about 20% M.F)
120 g cottage cheese
60 g feta cheese
Meat, veggie, seasoning choices are the same as regular phase 1.