[Ilovesugar]

Originally Posted by scorbett1103

Two packets is on the low end of a proper meat portion, so try not to do it often. Also bear in mind that eating one "real" meal with real proteins keeps your digestive system from getting too lazy. Subbing two packets for dinner is a better substitute than cheating or skipping, but shouldn't be part of your regular routine.

Oh really, I was told it was fine as long as I do two unrestricted packets. I do it about 3 days a week and have been doing IP for 6 weeks. Another reason is i have a hard time consuming that much meat. Now that the rotini is available I've been doing that for dinner with 4 oz of meat plus veggies. What are your thoughts on that? I'll definitely recheck with my coach- thanks for your input!!

[SweetShe]

Breakfast: IP fine herb omelette
Lunch: IP chicken patty crumbled into salad made with 2 cups cucumber (1 cucumber), 2 tsp oil, salt, pepper, oregano
Dinner: 8oz lean pork chop (no fat), 2 cups roasted cabbage and salad with cucumbers
Snack: IP Dark chocolate pudding hot chocolate - made with 10oz water and 1tsp splenda. I didn't really like that so it's pudding muffins for me next time!

[bubbleblower]

Phase 1, Day 50

B: Egg Beater omelet; coffee w/skim
L: Broccoli, cauliflower in IP Broccoli & Cheese soup; salad w/olive oil & cider vinegar
D: Grilled pork chop; coleslaw mix with cider vinegar and WF Honey Dijon dressing mixture
S: IP Caramel Nut bar

[Alohakiwi]

B wildberry yogurt drink
L chicken patties ( made with curry powder) with salad
D cajun chicken Ceaser salad
S vanillaudding made with chai tea

[scorbett1103]

Originally Posted by Ilovesugar

Oh really, I was told it was fine as long as I do two unrestricted packets. I do it about 3 days a week and have been doing IP for 6 weeks. Another reason is i have a hard time consuming that much meat. Now that the rotini is available I've been doing that for dinner with 4 oz of meat plus veggies. What are your thoughts on that? I'll definitely recheck with my coach- thanks for your input!!

Here's the "raw" facts

2 IP packets - 30-36g protein (depending on what you choose)
8oz chicken breast - 53g protein
8oz lean ground beef - 48g protein
8 oz pork loin - 51g protein
8 oz skinless turkey breast - 51g protein

4oz is not the correct amount of protein for your meal, although there's absolutely nothing wrong with splitting your protein between meals instead of trying to have it all in one sitting. What you eat in terms of getting in everything that's on your sheet matters a ton more than when you eat it. Has your coach been following the most recently updated IP sheet (from June 2012)? You can find a copy of it here:

http://www.idealtogo.com/Library/Fase%201%20-%20ITG.pdf

[candowilldo]

BF: Blueberry scones w/ WF Raspberry fruit spread YUM!
Lunch: Chilli with cauliflower and brussels
snack: Blueberry scones, winter spice tea
Dinner: salmon and turnip fries

[lisa32989]

Phase 1
B 1 c decaf coffee with vanilla/plain miracle whey
B chocolate miracle whey/coffee/spinach smoothie
L stir fried veggies & IP potato/zucchini muffins
D out with friends to celebrate a new US citizen! Eating at a steak/seafood restaurant. Easy-peasy!
S cocomint pudding or mocha wafer (taking wafer in case everyone gets dessert at restaurant)

If we fail to plan, we plan to fail

[scorbett1103]

Breakfast: ProtiDiet honey nut soy cereal w/2oz Pure Protein vanilla shake, coffee w/2oz Pure Protein vanilla shake

Lunch: Balanced protein chicken soup, spinach & green pepper salad

Dinner: Probably leftover homemade chicken chow mein, or something from the hospital cafe

Snack: Health Wise vanilla cappuccino in 8oz coffee

[WorldTraveleronIP]

Phase 1 Day 13
Breakfast: lots of water; coffee (half decaf) with a tsp of wf marshmallow cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon (doesn't mix well, but it was a thought); IP chocolate chip cookie (finally got a box, excited to try)
Lunch: IP Broccoli cheese soup + salad with veggies + wf sesame ginger (imo-the best dressing wf makes)
Snack: dark chocolate pudding
Dinner: grilled salmon over a bed of romaine lettuce and veggies

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[Betterthings]

I really enjoy these threads. They have given me new ideas of how to mix things up.

[Ilovesugar]

Originally Posted by scorbett1103

Here's the "raw" facts

2 IP packets - 30-36g protein (depending on what you choose)
8oz chicken breast - 53g protein
8oz lean ground beef - 48g protein
8 oz pork loin - 51g protein
8 oz skinless turkey breast - 51g protein

4oz is not the correct amount of protein for your meal, although there's absolutely nothing wrong with splitting your protein between meals instead of trying to have it all in one sitting. What you eat in terms of getting in everything that's on your sheet matters a ton more than when you eat it. Has your coach been following the most recently updated IP sheet (from June 2012)? You can find a copy of it here:

http://www.idealtogo.com/Library/Fase%201%20-%20ITG.pdf

Thanks! Yes she does! She's really great and invested in IP! I really like her and feel she really knows her stuff.

[Ilovesugar]

Originally Posted by scorbett1103

Breakfast: ProtiDiet honey nut soy cereal w/2oz Pure Protein vanilla shake, coffee w/2oz Pure Protein vanilla shake

Lunch: Balanced protein chicken soup, spinach & green pepper salad

Dinner: Probably leftover homemade chicken chow mein, or something from the hospital cafe

Snack: Health Wise vanilla cappuccino in 8oz coffee

Can you share more info on your chicken chow mein- sounds delicious!

[Ilovesugar]

B: chocolate shake
L: crispy cereal pancakes w/wf syrup
S: pickles
D: ip rotini w/chicken, garlic, evoo, broccoli & cauliflower
S: caramel nut bar

[scorbett1103]

Originally Posted by Ilovesugar

Thanks! Yes she does! She's really great and invested in IP! I really like her and feel she really knows her stuff.

That's great that you have such confidence in your coach - but if she has you eating 4oz protein at dinner she isn't following the protocol. Not trying to be confrontational about it, as it's also important that you get along with your coach - but the protocol is written as it is for good reason, and unfortunately many coaches make changes without actually understanding the science behind it.

Originally Posted by Ilovesugar

Can you share more info on your chicken chow mein- sounds delicious!

It was delicious! Even my husband ate it I modified a recipe someone else had posted here:

Bean Sprout Chicken Chow Mein
Serves 3

1 Tbsp olive or sesame oil
24 ounces of chicken breast or thighs, cut to bite size pieces
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup celery chopped into large bite size pieces
3 garlic cloves, crushed
½ cup fat free chicken broth (or homemade)
3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce or Bragg’s aminos
½ tsp ground ginger
3 cups Bean Sprouts
Dash red pepper flakes (optional)
Chopped green onion for garnish

Slightly heat olive oil pan and add chicken; cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring to cook evenly.
Add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Add celery and garlic and cook until tender crisp, 3-5 minutes.
Add chicken broth, soy sauce/aminos, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if you want), bring to a simmer. Turn heat down and let simmer about 5 minutes, until the liquid has reduced by about half.
Turn heat up to a boil, and add bean sprouts. Cook for about 1-2 minutes or until the sprouts are warmed and have softened.
Serve hot, garnish with chopped green onion.