A little low on the carbs (as are most whey formulas), but a hefty protein kick and a LOT of potassium. The label also suggests that there are plenty of branched chain amino acids in there, but it's stevia sweetened so probably tolerated a lot better than sucralose or acesulfame K.
Taking it every day may pose a problem with the potassium supplement (check the RDA) and you CAN cause heart irregularity with too much potassium so check your numbers.
I use the GNC equivalent of this on strength/core training days, but I avoid it on days when I'm not working muscles or doing cardio. Cardio days get a chocolate drink instead of a juice one, for that extra carb recovery.
A little low on the carbs (as are most whey formulas), but a hefty protein kick and a LOT of potassium. The label also suggests that there are plenty of branched chain amino acids in there, but it's stevia sweetened so probably tolerated a lot better than sucralose or acesulfame K.
Taking it every day may pose a problem with the potassium supplement (check the RDA) and you CAN cause heart irregularity with too much potassium so check your numbers.
I use the GNC equivalent of this on strength/core training days, but I avoid it on days when I'm not working muscles or doing cardio. Cardio days get a chocolate drink instead of a juice one, for that extra carb recovery.
Thanks you SO much Amanda!! I did not see ur post!!! my bad!! I have a bad headache today for some reason and am a little slow!! I guess i will use these for my post workout. I plan to start gng to the gym from next week since i read that some folks here are working out after week 3 and are doing ok. Thank you so much !!
I never heard about the gelatin every 3 days from my coach either.
Is there a good replacement for the Multi vitamin as an alternative? I just ran out and was wondering if I could order or better yet pick up a replacement.
Welcome! You will be feeling better soon. The packet instead of protien option is called boot camp. Ive never done it but there are several on this site who have and will gladly tell you how. Its my understanding that you really don't do boot camp unless your weight loss is stalled.
Also, I don't bother with the cleanse. There is a tea called smooth move that will take care of it for you and it is wonderful! The cleanse is an unnecessary expense. Come back often and you will see all kinds of ideas, support and advice. It gets easier but you have gotten the basics PLAN AHEAD!
What is the boot camp? Do you replace the protein meal with an IP packet + veggies? Or do you mean the meal replacement option that IP sells but I think is for Phase 3 or Phase 4?
Lisa - thanks for reiterating the details. Even for someone who has been OP for as long as I have, it's really good to revisit. I'm going to try the raspberry jello upon my next order and have it every other day in addition to my other pkts. Very great idea. And, interesting to hear your take on the Mio. Agreed, I'll stick to water unless I feel like I'm done with it for the day and need something sweet. Appreciate your take on that.
Libertybelle - I hope you have a wonderful clinic/coach.
Mixing spinach into a shake helps me get my veggies in a well. The more water you drink the better your losses will be, so that will motivate you to drink water (I'm not usually a water drinker either).
May want to start on biotin as well. Some people experience some temporary hormonal hair thinning at or around month 4, biotin is supposed to help prevent that or atleast minimize it. Not trying to scare you, but hair is important to me so I started on that immediately.
According the IP video about raspberry jelly and blue/cran granata, you can have 1 of these every other day (not every day), and it can either be one of your 3 packets on that day, or be an extra packet if adding a packet doesn't affect your weight loss.
Shasta - boot camp is 5 packets in a day plus veggies, for 2-3 days. I haven't done it, my coach told me about it as an option if/when I hit a plateau.
Not sure which thread to ask this.. but i will give this one a shot!!
Can I eat sprouted mung beans?List my coach gave says beans sprouts are ok.
Just wanted to try something new this week for my stirfrys.
Thank you!!
Mixing spinach into a shake helps me get my veggies in a well. The more water you drink the better your losses will be, so that will motivate you to drink water (I'm not usually a water drinker either).
May want to start on biotin as well. Some people experience some temporary hormonal hair thinning at or around month 4, biotin is supposed to help prevent that or atleast minimize it. Not trying to scare you, but hair is important to me so I started on that immediately.
Yes, we're also taking biotin daily.
Before IP when I washed my hair I'd lose the equivalent of a small cat, now I'm lucky if I lose enough to make into a kiss curl. Seems to work so far. Nails are also much, much stronger with the protein intake than they've ever been.
