Originally Posted by Sewmam (Post 4244320)

Phase 1: In Ketosis
3 packets IP, 4 cups vegees, meat/poultry/fish protein every dinner.
I always did 3 packets, but some folks have used 4 when they are
exercising alot. Only 1 restricted packet/day; some vegees are
limited to 2/wk like tomatoes.

Phase 2: In Ketosis but weaning off of IP:
2 packets IP breakfast/snack, meat/poultry/fish & vegees at
lunch and dinner

Phase 3: Get out of Ketosis by introducing more carbs:
1 packet IP (snack), breakfast is key - low glycemic carbs, protein
meat/poultry/fish lunch and dinner. Vegees are still from the
'allowed' list, i.e., low glycemic index, but you can start having
some dairy like yogurt.

Phase 4: Out of Ketosis in maintenance:
no IP packs on a daily basis, but encouraged to have a 'treat' day
once a week, then go on Phase 1 the day afterwards to reset
pancreas. Watch what carbs you eat, include a mix of carb and
protein in every meal, etc. More variety in vegees allowed,
you just try to watch how much and how often.

You take the supplements throughout. 1/2 tsp salt, lots of water, 2 tsp oil.
Lettuce is unlimited. The amount of animal protein allowed was 5 oz when I started and just increased to 8 oz. There are some minor differences in what clinics tell people, but I think this summarizes it...