I supposed it depends on what your total packet intake is. Were you already having a 4th packet on days you work out? If not, then you should. You also should be having 8 ounces of protein with dinner.

It is my understanding that by working out (I haven't been given the okay to exercise on IP Protocol yet) you would add another packet, but by working out without it, AND cutting back on the few extra carbs and calories from the restricted, you may not be ingesting nearly enough food to be considered on plan.

Others here do work out while on IP, so hopefully they can give you more advise than I. Hope you feel better!

If you workout you DEFINITELY need to add in a 4th packet to your rotation. And especially if you KNOW you are truly hungry and feel it physically I don't think an extra unrestricted could be considered against protocol. Personally, I didn't have any restricteds until I restarted my weightlifting class at Week 8 - you need the extra calories if you are exercising. As a matter of fact, if you over exert yourself and restrict your calories you will go into starvation mode and your body will turn to burning muscle for the 'quick energy'. The standard 3 IP packets + dinner is designed to work with no exercise, we are extremely low at ~900 calories - which is why things need to be tweaked when you start adding in exercise. Also, the new IP protocol sheet (posted somewhere) has the protein allowance set at 8oz (whereas before it was 5-8oz). EAT YOUR FOOD! Make sure to log all your meals and activity to track any more tweaks needed - especially if you are feeling weak and dizzy. Also, not sure how far in you are now, but my coach advised me to avoid exercise the first 2 weeks, then to pick it up at a very low intensity (walking, weightlifting, yoga, pilates), low heart rate, no huffing, puffing, sweating stuff.

Have the orange drink as an extra packet if you must have one, it's only 1 carb and 80 calories

My initial sheet dated 02/07/2011 said 5-8oz of protein, someone recently scanned in and posted on the sticky the newest Phase 1 sheet which states a straight 8oz (no more, no less). Also there were some new veggies added (jicama, and can't remember other) on the Select list. And the change was made to stay on Phase 1 from 90% to 100% goal. It seems information flows to different coaches at different times.

If I seem 'wordy' in my previous post, it's because I am fresh from my coach's P3/P4 workshop on Tue (also went to another P1 workshop 2 weeks before) and the info is still in my brain! All I can tell you is my personal experience and coaching. Personally, I would try tweaking a few things regarding increasing food intake, especially since you are exercising and experiencing low losses - just make sure to log and track everything so you know what is working and what isn't.

WHAT SHE SAID!

Does your coach have a body fat monitor? It is possible you are losing fat and gaining muscle, which looks like less pounds on the scale. This happened to me when I did some strength training followed by a hike the next day. I was sore a few days and the scale hardly moved over two weeks. When I had my WI the monitor said I lost over 4% body fat, double what I normally lose. I actually gained 6lbs of muscle (which also messes with your inches measurements-as the muscles enlarge).

As far as feeling weak and dizzy, a agree with everyone about taking it easy. Your body just doesn't have enough carbs to work out very hard. My coach said to have a packet before and after your workout and be sure to drink AT LEAST half you current body weight in oz of water.

You could take a week off from exercising and see how you feel and what the scale does. I have found IP is all about trial and error, just see what works for you!

Had a question. As a Type 2 Diabetic I have around 430 pretty consistently going low. low 70s. I keep an eye on it. I have 1/2 a bar when i need to. Hard to only make 1/2 a drink LOL.
Though that is happening each day more or less. I have already cut my meds in 1/2 per my GP DR. If it keeps happening will this really stop my weight loss. It adds up to 3 extra bars a week at that point if you add those 1/2's up.
CJ