New To IP, Nervous!
Hello all!
I will be starting the Ideal Protein diet next week. However I am nervous that there will actually be results, because it is unfortunately a lot of money. Being a student I can only afford so much, although I have done my research and have heard great things about IP. My greatest concern is that I won't follow the guidelines, whether its me caving or me being completely unknowing, and waste the food/money because I have to restart the 5 days :S Anyways I was hoping for some advice. If some students out there have done this diet I would love to hear from you. But advice from everyone would be great. Thanks! |
It may look like alot of $, but you won't be spending money on junk food. To me its a investment to your health and well being. Before going into this plan you really have to commit yourself and ask yourself, how bad you want to reach your goal(s)?
Just don't cheat is the biggest advise on this plan because this diet plan works, its all figured out for you. |
I was like you a week ago, I started last Thursday and it was been OK, no big problems, a learning curve for sure but something that you can stick with and the cost will be worth it in the end.
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How does it actually work? I'm from Australia and only heard about IP since joining here. Do you have to buy their products?
I am working on a Protein diet type thing without actually joining anything. We have a thing called Bodytrim in Australia and I have seen the DVD's and understand what they are saying.... basically we eat too much carbs which turns in to sugar and fat if we don't burn it off. So they suggest eating things low in carbs and eat more protein rich foods which protein feeds our muscles and organs and mean we have to do less work to burn off the sugar and fats. The idea with any diet should be you want it to be a lifestyle for now and forever so you can maintain it. I think any diets where they get you to buy their product will be hard to maintain over the long run. Bodytrim also encourage a day off where you can have anything, but the following day has to be a protein day. So I'm basically trying to follow those principles and avoid eating sugars and carbs and focus on protein rich foods. |
Welcome! You can do this!! I have to agree with ProteinGal, just Don't Cheat! You probably won't be hungry after the first few days - sure, you could eat, but you won't be hungry. You probably won't have tremendous cravings either, so that helps. Get in the mindset that you WILL do this.
I just tell myself that the food will always be there, but I will enjoy life a lot more if I don't eat it now! It is a lot of money, but very worth it if you stick to the protocol. Good luck and use these boards for support! |
It Works! I would agree it looks like a lot of money but when I think about what I am not spending money on I think it actually saves me money. I used to eat out a LOT. Lunch most days and breakfast on the way to work along with a stop at a local store most days for a snack. That has to be close to $20 a day average with some higher and some lower. I still like to go out to eat once a week with the family but eat an approved meal.
My wife freaked out when she saw the cost of the food but has not made a peep since the second or third week because I am doing it, sticking with it and making great progress. Good luck and check out the alternative food threads, I do IP and Proto Thin from Nashua Nutrition. There is a ton of good info here on 3fc. |
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Hi! I'm starting next week too and nervous! I ordered my packets from ideal to go, so no coach or clinic but I've done lots of online research and have been reading the posts. Good luck to you!
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You've got the principles, now all you need is the details. Go back to the first sticky,http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/idea...t-threads.html. It talks about the phases and also other great information. Go to the Daily Chat, besides all the great info passed by those who post, there are some useful links, especially the one for Dr. Chanh's book. It explains the priniples and the whys. A must read. You can start at an Ideal Protein clinic. The food is not for the rest of your life, so you're not dependent on it after you lose. There are those who are loosing on what is termed alternatives. I was on the IP program for three months and then a few weeks ago, switched to alternatives. I am still losing. All the advice you might need is here in these threads. Read and ask questions. Good luck. Stick with reading this forum daily, especially when you're discouraged or stuck. Reach out. All of us are more than willing to help you through your journey. Molly |
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Actually I was very scared that I would cheat in the beginning. I have never been able to stick to a diet before for longer than a few weeks. But almost 7 months later on IP and I have not cheated once:) For me I think a big driving force is the cost. I am a single mom and I know that I can not afford to be on this plan forever so cheating is not an option. Good luck to you, after the first couple of weeks it is smooth sailing:) |
I just started today myself and have all the same fears. But you know what, as the first day comes to an end I can honestly say I was not hungry once and I still feel as committed as I did this morning. Normally for me a diet is up for elimination by the evening of day 1 on count of not being able to snack - but as I write this post I am eating IP Salt & Vinegar chips - they're awesome and that salty crunchy snack craving has been filled!
Where are you from in Canada btw? |
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Thanks much :)
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So, with that said, I think that most of us have felt a bit unhappy and apprehensive prior to the start of the program. I know that the program works. I have so many friends who have done IP and have since lost 70 or 80 pounds each.....and have no problem maintaining!!!!! I have had nothing but success on the program. My friends told me that it was easy. I would NOT give the first three weeks and EASY at all. It was difficult. I feel like a trail blazer. The first few weeks were tough and now I have become TOUGH! Nothing is going to stop me! Just do it...you will never look back! And....you have a great community here who will always support you!!!!!! Good luck to you! |
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