Originally Posted by scorbett1103:
If you are getting your oil in every day (2tsp EVOO) that shouldn't be an issue.

Another reason why it is important to measure out the oil and pour it on your veggies. Don't assume you are getting it all in if you use it to cook. Also don't always pick low the lowest fat animal protein choices (white fish, chicken breast).

Originally Posted by scorbett1103:
If you are getting your oil in every day (2tsp EVOO) that shouldn't be an issue.

OK, this might be part of my problem. I will be more diligent about the olive oil. And I am *trying* to learn to love broccoli.

I'm bruising easily too. My doctor has ordered a full blood panel so I'm waiting on the results still. I initially went in because of the hair loss and my boobs were killing me from all the estrogen being released into my body from the fat loss. We'll see what the results show. She thinks I could be iron deficient.

I bruise really easily as well. I didn't even think it was correlated to weight loss. hmm..

I moved to a new house this weekend and it looks like someone took a baseball bat to my arms and legs. Was there ever any conclusions as to why some people are bruising more easily on this diet? I asked my coach, but she didn't know. I am fine adding an additional supplement like Vitamin K, but I need to know what I should be adding... Help please...

I am finding I bruise easily too, but NEVER thought it would be related to my diet.

On a side note, I wonder what happened to all these former IP users.

Number 7 and Sunflower40 - are you taking all the recommended supplements? I know someone who had the same problem and it was due to them forgetting to take the supplements all the time. It got better after she started taking them daily again.

Originally Posted by Number7:
I moved to a new house this weekend and it looks like someone took a baseball bat to my arms and legs. Was there ever any conclusions as to why some people are bruising more easily on this diet? I asked my coach, but she didn't know. I am fine adding an additional supplement like Vitamin K, but I need to know what I should be adding... Help please...

K is potassium. One of the supplements that your clinic should've made sure you were taking. It's one of the few in there that really is essential. Potassium regulates heart beat, helps build and repair tissue and nerves, and also combats oxidation in blood vessels. Lack of potassium is therefore a very strong contender for why you are bruising.

I have never taken IP's supplements, preferring to get the RDA values from alternatives. The Potassium Citrate from Vitamin Shoppe is an excellent alternative to the IP one. Avoid the Potassium Gluconate as it has sugars in.

Spinach, salmon and mushrooms are all acceptable foods on IP, and they are all relatively high in potassium. :)

I've been bruising easily since week 3. At one point, I had petechiae - small, pinpoint bleeding under the skin. Sometimes my underwear band gives me a bruise, and, no, they aren't too tight. Yesterday I noticed that my watchband had given me a bruise. I take all the supplements and have spinach at least once a day, so I can't figure out what's going on. (I'm doing alternative IP without a coach.)

I noticed my bruising has improved greatly since starting my reboot over two weeks ago. My legs were covered with them before starting and now I don't even see one. I am taking the Ideal Protein Potassium, Multivitamin, Calcium Magnesium, and Omega 3's. Perhaps I was deficient in something prior to starting.

If any of you are doing alternatives, I would really look into the quality and values of your supplements.

Originally Posted by stephascope:
Number 7 and Sunflower40 - are you taking all the recommended supplements? I know someone who had the same problem and it was due to them forgetting to take the supplements all the time. It got better after she started taking them daily again.

Yes I take them religiously because I feel pretty awful when I don't, especially the Potassium and Omegas. I use all IP products and supplements.
I also get canker sores in my mouth, never did before IP.:o
I'm holding out because I'm phasing off September 26 regardless of where I am at weight wise.

Found an interesting article (take all things on the net with a large dose of salt, but Mercola's a well respected organisation and therefore I have faith in the truth of what they post) that you may be interested to read:-

Bruising Easily.

As always, if it is a condition that goes on for longer than an adjustment period, get a blood test done to check for anything awry. :)

Originally Posted by Sunflower40:
Yes I take them religiously because I feel pretty awful when I don't, especially the Potassium and Omegas. I use all IP products and supplements.
I also get canker sores in my mouth, never did before IP.:o
I'm holding out because I'm phasing off September 26 regardless of where I am at weight wise.

Are you eating a lot of the crisps? I noticed my mouth is getting some sore spots after eating Salt and Vinegar crisps every day for lunch. Rinsing with warm water/1 tsp salt mixed in for 30 seconds 3 times per day will help with the canker sores.

I eventually got off of IP because of the bruising and hair loss! I lost 3/4 of my hair and had to start wearing wigs.

Great article on "bruising" BRIAEL. Thanks for posting!