Originally Posted by RN4Babies (Post 4506026)

Thanks for putting all the links together. I will definitely read through everything, as I am thinking of starting the big switch :) One question, is there a list of the alternative products that designates which products would be considered restricted? I know the website posts the nutrition information and I could figure it out myself, but having a "cheat sheet" of what to look for would be helpful! :)

Originally Posted by lisa32989 (Post 4506815)

This is the only one I have seen(attached)

Originally Posted by Wyo Sky (Post 4511399)

Hi Guys,
What a wealth of information here on alternative products you have all put together! I have been going through most all the alternative threads I have seen here since last week:dizzy:

I am one of those weird people that pretty much stuck to all IP puddings when I lost 60+ lbs. I actually like the puddings and the thing is, they are non-restricted and they aren't so GREAT that I feel I could over-do them...I have avoided all bars and really sweet offerings because they seem to make me crave more so I can't have them around.

So now I am looking for the best pudding suggestions to replace the IP puddings that are non-restricted. And I gotta tell you, I love making my puddings into the little muffins w/ egg whites, H2O, cinnamon so would love to continue doing those with alternative puddings. I have read in these threads about the Weight Loss Systems choco chip w/ marshmallows and the cheesecake puddings but am not sure if they are considered non-restricted.
What puddings (choc, vanilla, strawberry, butterscotch, lemon) would you recommend that are good alternates to IP? I am also curious about the ones I've seen at Lindora, they have one w/ toffee bits and they offer a cheesecake too.

Thank you all in advance for your thoughts and ideas!:^:

Originally Posted by sahmmommy2 (Post 4511866)

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Mandy

Originally Posted by gonnagetfit01 (Post 4511910)

Can I ask what may be a silly question? Those of you that are using the 'alternatives' to IP, are you still going to your IP coach or are you doing this on your own? I'm just curious because next week I will discontinue going for the next 3 weeks because of my daughter's wedding. I still have a lot of packets of IP because of days that I wasn't able to get in my 3 because of being away from home and forgetting to take anything with me. I've done really well since I started and know that I would have done better had I done it exactly like I was suppose to. I'm just torn about whether spending the $$ to go back to the dr's office - between the wedding and the diet, I'm going broke. Just wondered if it was easy for you to stay on diet without going to your coaches.

Originally Posted by lisa32989 (Post 4511906)

Interesting. One place in the email says spooky10 and another place says spooky

Originally Posted by SDChickie (Post 4511829)

Does anyone happen to have a plain protein promo code good for a discount?

Originally Posted by scorbett1103 (Post 4511942)

The answer to that is really going to depend on the person. There may be some coaches that would be OK with continuing to coach you even on alternatives, but most coaches are running or working for a business that makes money by selling you product. Understandably they may not want to keep investing time in you if you aren't purchasing from them.

As far as ease of doing the program without a coach? Also very individual. You have to be able to stay accountable to yourself - for some, the knowledge that they have to "answer" to someone once a week is what helps keep them on track. You also have to be more proactive about addressing your own concerns and questions - nobody will be asking you how you're doing, what else is going on, offering suggestions for challenges.

For me, I want it badly enough that the coach I had wasn't really my motivator. And this forum has offered me more info than my coach ever did. For me, going it alone was the right choice and I know myself well enough to be confident I can stay on plan without coaching.