Originally Posted by ekat (Post 4227119)

I am on diet 1.5 week using 100% alternative and down 10lb. I am ordering my food from Nashua Nutrition. I can't say I enjoy the test of the food, but it works and I am happy :). Here is the spread sheet I found on this site that compares IP to alternative products, that helped me to choose what to order. https://spreadsheets.google.com/spre...thkey=CMr939oK

Originally Posted by NavyMommy (Post 4225826)

Sure, the Proti Thin Vanilla Peanut and Chocolate Peanut. I don't know 1000% that they're the same as IP, but the Vanilla Peanut (I never tried the IP chocolate peanut) is packed identically, and tastes the exact same. The Proti-Thin chocolate soy puffs are as well.

Originally Posted by ekat (Post 4227119)

I am on diet 1.5 week using 100% alternative and down 10lb. I am ordering my food from Nashua Nutrition. I can't say I enjoy the test of the food, but it works and I am happy :). Here is the spread sheet I found on this site that compares IP to alternative products, that helped me to choose what to order. https://spreadsheets.google.com/spre...thkey=CMr939oK

Originally Posted by Calypso (Post 4227152)

Funny I just had a proti-thin bar, chocolate caramel and all I could think was how much better the IP bar was.

Originally Posted by omgzitsmiranda (Post 4227122)

The taste will get better, promise! Have you tried the chocolate soy balls? They're DELICIOUS!

Originally Posted by shiipa (Post 4227201)

Thank you for the link. It will save me a lot of time:D

Originally Posted by MaMaZu (Post 4223810)

I have only done alternatives, down 22.2 lb. in 6 weeks. In terms of products, I don't see why there should be a difference. I use both drinks and bars, and am not really interested in anything else, would rather stick to veggies, my own soups, and proteins.
It seems the difference is in having a coach. IMHO, this forum brings support and accountability.

Originally Posted by idalana (Post 4229447)

Hi all, I heard so much about using (Premier Nutrition Protein ) RTD drinks sold at Costco ,being used as an alternative , my question is can a person follow IP protocol using 3 of these drinks a day , for breakfast ,lunch and dinner , of course with the salads and all vitamins and Cal_Mag, and Potassium,etc.. from IP
Knowing that there is a 30g of protein in each drink , is this too much protein to have 3 times a day ??
I appreciate any help

Originally Posted by patns (Post 4229763)

I use these. I wouldn't be concerned about the amount of protein but they are higher in calories than the other drinks. I guess it would depend upon what else you are eating in a day.

Originally Posted by mtnsun4 (Post 4223857)

Good point! I also mostly eat drinks, bars and puddings. As far as a coach, she really doesn't provide much "support" during the week. I have to drive about 35 minutes out of my way to see her once per week, I email her my order the night before, and she "sometimes" has all of the product I request. There has been times when I have to get with her later in the week to get my other items. We spend about 10 minutes together and that is about it. She asks me how my week went and the few times I have asked questions, she doesn't know or said she needs to read more to find out. I don't hear from her during the week at all unless I contact her. So, my point is, I really get all my support from the boards. But, the one thing that holds me accountable is the weigh in and measurements. That is the one piece that I look forward to because I love to see the numbers going down! :)



That is a good idea. I was thinking of printing out the nutritional info for the IP products so I could compare. It may be a good idea to start out with a few products to have on hand.

Originally Posted by idalana (Post 4229919)

Thanks Pat ,
I knew i will always get a faster answer in this forum, you girls rock

Originally Posted by patns (Post 4229942)

Thanks. I changed last Costco trip to the light Muscle Milk. It tastes really good when cold. It is near the Premier Drinks in the pharmacy section.

It has 100 colories a drink but only half the protein of the Premier drinks. I'm still not sure what is the best option, more protein with more calories or less protein with less calories.

I'm not sure which one I'll pick up next time. I do know I do best on lots of protein.