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Originally Posted by LAMinnich
I just started IP on 8/17 and had my first weigh in on Tuesday and I'm down 5.8 pounds! I've been through the mill with many different diets especially this past year and just haven't been able to loose an significant amount of weight so I am praying that this is finally the one for me!
I'm glad I found this forum as there is sooo much information I don't even know where to begin. I guess my biggest thing is looking for substitutes for things that will work that we do not have to buy from our coaches. I don't know what each of you are paying, but I'm paying A LOT and won't be able to afford it for long without finding some other options, so any help or pointers in the right direction would be helpful.
Hi And welcome!
There is a great thread about Alternatives and we all have tried them ( or most of us). I personally recommend a couple of products if it helps though this is only my second week. I lost 7 lbs in the first week and on my way to a good loss this week:
Maple Grove Farms sugar free Pancake Mix- I do not follow the directions, I only mix it with water
Walden Farms Maple Syrup- yum
Walden Farms Chocolate sauce- I add this to the Yogurt drink from IP and it is really good but you could add it to anything
Muscle Milk Light - vanilla cream and chocolate- Great Ready to Drink shakes and I also use the vanilla in coffee in the AM- delicious
Quest bars- these are restricted but oh my... the chocolate chip cookie dough is to die for. Many people like the Cinnamon Bun and eat it for breakfast
All of these things can be ordered at
www.netrition.com and I have literally gotten my order the next day with the basic shipping cost.
I also feel 3 egg whites plus 1 yolk is a good omelet but I believe Lisa knows the exact comparison to IP Omelets.
I advice adding spices to foods to enrich flavor.
Many people use EAS Ready to drink (RTD) shakes and like them. I haven't tried them yet. GNC makes a delicious shake- Lean something... and when they have a sale like right now that is a good price. I loved the strawberries and cream.
Hope this helps!