Porthardygurl: I have been doing almost strictly IP products since I started in Oct 2010. I say "almost" because I do supplement with non-IP products such as EAS Carb Control shakes, Pure Protein Bars, Premier Nutrition Shakes, Proti-Thin, Proti-Diet, and Health Smart products. This past May 2011 I did an experiment for one week with all "alternative" products and I still lost 3.4 lbs, the same as the previous week on IP products. I have attached a copy of my week's menu including the price of the protein packets. The dollars listed do not include the cost of the vegetables or additional dinner protein.
I now "coach" my husband, daughter, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law on the IP protocol using strictly non-IP products and each has been very successful. My daughter-in-law, who has been very strict with the protocol, has lost 20 lbs in the last 5 weeks.
Good luck with whichever direction you choose to take.
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