[brunette8706]

Happy New Year and NEW YOU!

I'm starting today!

Who's with me!?

I bought my EAS RTD shakes at Sam's. Bought all my lettuce and veggies and protein (chicken breast). Also bought fat free plain greek yogurt and cottage cheese. Thinking about purchasing other low cost items such as Proti Diet and Lindora.

Anyone else starting today?

[IdealProteinNewbie]

Brunette,
Congrats on getting started! But, I must tell you...yogurt and cottage cheese are not on Phases 1 or 2.

[maezy1]

Originally Posted by gmadi57

I would like to start the alternative IP plan if I can figure out how to find it on these threads. I did the ip plan two years ago last November and lost nearly 50 pounds of course I like some of the rest of you have slowly been gaining it back since thinking of course the weight will stay off .. I can eat carbs.. just kidding myself .. Anyway I am willing to give it another go.. I will keep reading the threads and hoping for some encouragment to get me started.

If you need any help figuring out the alternative program just msg me. I just made the switch in December after 2 months on IP food.

[brunette8706]

Originally Posted by IdealProteinNewbie

Brunette,
Congrats on getting started! But, I must tell you...yogurt and cottage cheese are not on Phases 1 or 2.

Hey there!

Oh, I got that information from the sticky post above on this forum. I cut and pasted it below. Please let me know if I missed something. THANKS SO MUCH!

Alternative Plan - Phase 1 - To Be Followed Until 90% Of Your Wieght Goal Is Achieved

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Breakfast
1 IP packet
plus one group choice ( will list groups below)
plus coffee/tea with 1 oz skim milk
sweetener allowed

lunch
1 IP packet
plus 1 group choice
plus
2 cups select veggies and unlimited lettuce

dinner

7 oz fish or 5 oz meat from select choice
plus 1 group choice
plus 2 cups select veggies

snack

1 IP packet

Compulsory

64 oz water

1-2 teaspoon olive or grape seed oil

regular IP supplements

IMPORTANT: only one choice from each GROUP is permitted per day. ALL THREE GROUPS MUST be consumed per day.

GROUP 1

2 slices toast ( whole grain, pumpernickel, rye, multigrain,sourdough, stone ground whole wheat, oat bran, sprouted grain)
150 grams whole wheat pasta
150 grams brown rice ( not instant)
1 sweet potato, or small boiled potato
60 grams oatmeal ( non instant)
150 gram - 200 grams couscous
50 grams unsweetened cereal (bran, oat, whole grain or barley)
150 grams cooked legumes (chick peas, lentils, green peas, kidney beans)
150 gram corn


Group 2

fresh fruit ( example: 1 grapefruit, 1 apple, 2 kiwis, 150 g pineapple, 1 banana,200 g strawberries, blueberries, blackberries or raspberries.
fruit is allowed, but optional, and must not be replaced with another food group.

group 3

1 sugar free yogurt
1 - 60 oz glass milk (2% M.F or less)
30 gram cheese (about 20% M.F)
120 g cottage cheese
60 g feta cheese


Meat, veggie, seasoning choices are the same as regular phase 1.

[maezy1]

Brunette - that is the alternative protocol for people with diabetes or who cannot tolerate the IP protocol.
Using alternatives is what I do which means following the regular IP protocol with non IP products
I know, it's confusing at first. The alternative program through IP is good but you wont lose lbs as fast from what I hear. The regular IP protocol allows for an ounce of ff milk a day. that is the only dairy

[IdealProteinNewbie]

My mistake, I didn't realize you are doing the alternative plan!

[brunette8706]

Originally Posted by maezy1

Brunette - that is the alternative protocol for people with diabetes or who cannot tolerate the IP protocol.
Using alternatives is what I do which means following the regular IP protocol with non IP products
I know, it's confusing at first. The alternative program through IP is good but you wont lose lbs as fast from what I hear. The regular IP protocol allows for an ounce of ff milk a day. that is the only dairy

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Hi there!

I'm using the "alternative" plan because of the IP cost. I'm using the alternative plan based on the sticky above and that I cut and pasted. Thanks for the tip though, it's really appreciated.

[scorbett1103]

Just some clarification on the two things we are talking about:

"Using alternatives" - this is not an official IP protocol, this is following the regular IP protocol but instead of using IP products, using off-brand products with identical nutritional makeup.

"Alternative Protocol" - for people with diabetes, hypoglycemia, or other issues that make them not tolerate the regular IP protocol. It allows foods not normally allowed on P1 and is a different plan from the standard P1 protocol.

The "Alternatives" threads are for those using alternative products. It would be great if folks who are on the official Alternative Protocol (diabetics et al) could start a thread to make it easier for those who need it to group together!

[brunette8706]

Originally Posted by IdealProteinNewbie

My mistake, I didn't realize you are doing the alternative plan!

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Hi!

No worries at all. Happy New Year to you. I just couldn't do the IP plan because of cost, so I'm doing the Alternative.

Brunette

[brunette8706]

Originally Posted by scorbett1103

Just some clarification on the two things we are talking about:

"Using alternatives" - this is not an official IP protocol, this is following the regular IP protocol but instead of using IP products, using off-brand products with identical nutritional makeup.

"Alternative Protocol" - for people with diabetes, hypoglycemia, or other issues that make them not tolerate the regular IP protocol. It allows foods not normally allowed on P1 and is a different plan from the standard P1 protocol.

The "Alternatives" threads are for those using alternative products. It would be great if folks who are on the official Alternative Protocol (diabetics et al) could start a thread to make it easier for those who need it to group together!

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Hi there! Thanks so much for the clarification, it's very helpful.

[FreeBird3]

Originally Posted by brunette8706

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Hi there! Thanks so much for the clarification, it's very helpful.

Originally Posted by scorbett1103

Just some clarification on the two things we are talking about:

"Using alternatives" - this is not an official IP protocol, this is following the regular IP protocol but instead of using IP products, using off-brand products with identical nutritional makeup.

"Alternative Protocol" - for people with diabetes, hypoglycemia, or other issues that make them not tolerate the regular IP protocol. It allows foods not normally allowed on P1 and is a different plan from the standard P1 protocol.

The "Alternatives" threads are for those using alternative products. It would be great if folks who are on the official Alternative Protocol (diabetics et al) could start a thread to make it easier for those who need it to group together!

Question - So is the regular IP protocol not good for someone with Insulin Resistance (IR)? Although I haven't been officially diagnosed with IR just yet (I have a doctor's appointment next Tuesday to confirm if I have IR or if I am pre-diabetic), I have dark spots on the front of my neck and I know my cholestrol levels are borderline high.

[maezy1]

Originally Posted by FreeBird3

Question - So is the regular IP protocol not good for someone with Insulin Resistance (IR)? Although I haven't been officially diagnosed with IR just yet (I have a doctor's appointment next Tuesday to confirm if I have IR or if I am pre-diabetic), I have dark spots on the front of my neck and I know my cholestrol levels are borderline high.

I think that your doctor needs to answer that question. I know some ppl on the alternative protocol for IP who are pre diabetic and do fine but are doing the program under their physician's supervision.

[gmadi57]

I am exactly where you are. I lost a couple years ago and have gained about 30 lbs back . Are you going to an IP assisted dr or are you going to do this on your own with alternative proteins. ? I am just not sure yet how to go about this. Thanks for your input. Here we go people new year / new us .

[gmadi57]

maezy1

I dont know how to message you .. I am very new to this. Thanks for your help

[Psycht]

Hello!

I am starting today doing the IP protocol but using alternative products :-) I have read a bunch of the threads on IP and Alternatives on this site and it has been very helpful. Looking forward to this journey towards better health!