Originally Posted by Annik (Post 4979169)

Another good travel thread is here:

Rainbow Smiles Survival Road Kit


I buy eggs when I am on the road and get the kitchen of the hotel to hard boil them for me when I am on the road. Keep them in my hotel room fridge and always a few in my purse for emergencies. I am set!

Originally Posted by Ruth Ann (Post 4979137)

Exactly Mckaren - I actually ended up with a box of them and gave them away because I kept thinking about them - like constantly. Coach said eat them if I wanted to as a restricted but I know that candy is a trigger food for me and was worried I wouldn't stop at 1. Funny how other sweet things don't do that to me but put a candy like thing in front of me and tell me it's allowed and my brain goes nuts.

Originally Posted by mckaren4 (Post 4979435)

Trigger foods I understand-I have to watch which quest bars I buy because I can power them down
now dark chocolate and raspberry are meh to me. I am sure Ideal Protein tested them before they made them part of the program!

My real point wasn't trigger foods-it was to say use the guidelines and your analytical powers to determine alternative products-the world isn't black and white and if you eat a bar or shake that's not exact to the guideline-it doesn't mean you aren't following ideal protein 100%-not all ideal protein products fall under those guidelines......The wafers are another example-super restricted but they have 200 calories........Use the guidelines (analyze but don't sweat the small stuff) and make the program with alternatives work for you!!!

I have said my opinion -take it or leave it-I like to hear other peoples opinions-I sometimes agree and sometimes I roll my eyes even at those who have been very successful with the plan-different strokes for different folks! I am not perfect-I struggle with staying on plan-so take my opinion with a grain of salt(with potassium)......Have a great on plan day!

Originally Posted by Ruth Ann (Post 4979137)

Exactly Mckaren - I actually ended up with a box of them and gave them away because I kept thinking about them - like constantly. Coach said eat them if I wanted to as a restricted but I know that candy is a trigger food for me and was worried I wouldn't stop at 1. Funny how other sweet things don't do that to me but put a candy like thing in front of me and tell me it's allowed and my brain goes nuts.

Originally Posted by dak1lls (Post 4915480)

my goodness, there are so many alternatives that i love and have tried. one thing i know for sure is that everyone's tastes are so different. a friend who initially recommended IP to me gave me tips on a few items to start with. i hated them! lol.

i generally order from nashua nutrition:

protidiet old fashioned strawberry peanut bar
proti thin bbq soy snacks
proti thin chili lime soy snacks
protidiet maple brown sugar oatmeal
proti thin vanilla crispy treats
proti thin caramel delight bar
protidiet chocolate and vanilla wafers
proti thin chocolate soy snacks
protidiet liquid concentrate drinks in mixed berry, grape and cool raspberry
protidiet peanut surprise bar
protidiet bbq and white cheddar crisps
health smart cinnamon cereal
healthsmart caramel crunch bar
healthsmart peanut butter bar
weight loss systems chicken and vegetable cream soup

i purchase my drink mix from complete nutrition, locally. i also have used premier protein 18g vanilla rtd, yummy!!!!! once i found south beach meal bars in peanut butter/chocolate flavor and they were amazing! now, i can't find them anywhere. i also buy low sugar detour bars from time to time and some other bars as long as they fall within guidelines. if they are on the high end i use them sparingly.

i have been using alts since about week 8, back in June or July. It's hard to remember now. my losses have been consistent and maintenance has gone well and i still use alts for my day after fun days.