Just curious.... How many of you on here are doing this program without a coach?
I too am without a coach, but count this site as my coach! Thanks goodness for 3FC! I thought I would need the motivation of weekly weigh ins and such, but it was simply a matter of learning the protocol and feeling comfortable enough to go it alone. After reading everything I could here and on the alt threads I researched, researched, researched....then at week 8 I went off on my own. I just couldn't afford the cost and my coach was not the best and my clinic never had what I liked. They were always out of things and could never give good reasons.
I have been a yoyo dieter my whole life. I was at 165 (my IP goal is 163) three summers ago and gained most of it back over a couple of years. Since I invested that huge chunk of cash at my first IP WI, I plan to get my money's worth. I need a coach to keep me on track after I lose the weight.
As long as I stay OP, I can see my coach when on P4 and forever.Or that's the story.
We are twins. I started IP in 2011 and got to my goal of 163 and gained it all back. I use Alternative this time around, I do stop in the Clinic for my Potassium, couldn't find a good dupe. I used IP product the first go round for 3 months and then finished with Alts. I lost the same average on Alts.
Like others have said, my coaching was here. Wuv was my biggest plus
Yippysue: Do you have any thyroid or vitamin deficiencies that you know of? Perhaps a consultation with the doctor might help. I know that after being on IP for a couple of months I stopped losing weight and on what most call a “Stall” while being 100% OP. After suggested by my coach I went to the doctor and found out that while on IP I acquired a Hypothyroid. Doing additional tests I found out that I have a Vitamin B12 and D deficiencies. Hypothyroid is common when on this diet, the other 2 are just my body not liking me. It took me MONTHS to get my levels back into the appropriate levels and the funny thing is, I started losing weight as soon as my levels were in a better range.
I am not saying that this is your situation, but there is always a rational reason why IP doesn’t work. If it be not following protocol to the T, not enough sleep, not getting enough water, fat, salt, to many carbs for your body. I highly suggest listening to EMS and posting your daily regime and allowing the people on the form to add their 2 cents.
Wishing you a swift answer, hang in there.
I am also hypothyroid and have a terrible time keeping my Vit D even near to normal. The doc has me on 75mcg Synthroid and I take 50,000u/1x week of vitamin D for 4 months and then 3000u/day for 3 months and when they check my blood, it is way low again. My B12 was low too, but that responed well to additional B12. Maybe that is why I lose so slow. Plus post meno, recent surgery and being a WOMAN! lol
So far I'm down 10.6 lbs since my reboot on jan 2nd. this week I'm feeling a little discouraged..TOM is here and my clothes don't feel right...i hate being bloated! i just feel like a beached whale lol. i may skip weighing myself on thursday all together. But i know once tom is out of the building i will shrink back hehe
So Im curious, where do y'all purchase the alt foods?
What are the main differences with them and the IP products?
Check the sticky at the beginning of every Daily Chat thread- there may be a part about alternates. There are also threads- use the search function. Many of us order online through places like Nashua nutrition; other alts can be found at GNC, Costco, BJ's, etc.
I am also hypothyroid and have a terrible time keeping my Vit D even near to normal. The doc has me on 75mcg Synthroid and I take 50,000u/1x week of vitamin D for 4 months and then 3000u/day for 3 months and when they check my blood, it is way low again. My B12 was low too, but that responed well to additional B12. Maybe that is why I lose so slow. Plus post meno, recent surgery and being a WOMAN! lol
I've read the 50K vitamin D Rx isn't the correct version for bioavailability (don't get me started on big pharma!)
Anyway, do some research
You may find you're better off with OTC gel caps at a higher dose. I take 10K/day, which keeps my vit d levels optimal
Check the sticky at the beginning of every Daily Chat thread- there may be a part about alternates. There are also threads- use the search function. Many of us order online through places like Nashua nutrition; other alts can be found at GNC, Costco, BJ's, etc.
Totally different
First, the no sugar added ones are sweet.
Bubbies are dill.
Second, they are pickled differently. No vinegar. Natural brine. Natural probiotics.
