My coach told me that carbs draw water to the colon, but protein does not. I feel your pain, I have struggled with C and water retention for the last 7 months.
Dak1, thank you for sharing your wonderful update on your year anniversary! Your journey and continued success is both inspirational and reassuring.
Hope everyone is having a great week.
A quick question about bambo shoots? they aren't on the P1 sheet so I know not on the plan but wondering why? They are seem like a very low carb vegies 2g for 1/2 cup.
There's a few veg that aren't on the list that probably could be - I think it would be too exhaustive to list, lol. My question was about nopales on P1 when I was with my coach. Not a listed veg, but still comparable to some on the list. I will admit she said to use my common sense. "Check the sodium level, fat, carb, calories and if they don't seem out of line for the low carb list - go for it" Not advocating this, of course, as it could lead to including some veg that would probably be not a good idea carbwise. Someone needs to draw a line and IP does that, mainly so you don't have to think about the diet, just do it following instructions.
Liana
ps: I did use nopales but not often... just when I wanted REAL Mexican.
Hi everyone, first I am so happy I came across this group! Such a supportive group. I started on May 1st. I have been reading all the threads and it seems that people are doing some different things with IP. I guess based on what the person needs.
Originally my health coach said to do 2 packets a day to keep the cost down, in addition eat 11oz of protein split how I liked, and eat a total of 4 c. of vegetables, 1 tsp of oil and 1/4tsp of sea salt.
I lost 4lbs the first wk and the second wk 1.5. I was very discouraged. Granted it is a loss but I wanted more...ha ha. So for the third week she suggested that I go to 3 packs a day and 8oz protein split.
Well just went for my visit and only lost 1lb. I am getting all of the veg in, drinking all of the water etc. I have 100% on program and getting all the food in.
This week I chose bars for the convenience and since I have not tried them. I was shocked that they have corn syrup instead of sucralose. I am diabetic and hypothyroid. My blood sugars have come down in the non diabetic range in 3 wks. (yay) Worried the bars with corn syrup may affect the blood sugars.
Being a newbie and a nurse I am confused as to the program.
I am a label reader and always have been. I know now why I never have achieved ketosis and requested the coach talk to my doctor to see what can be tweaked. Are other clinics using healthwise products and IP?
Has anyone else walked in these shoes? Sorry for the long post. Thanks so much!
Are you in ketosis? My hubbie couldn't get IP to work although he didn't last past two weeks.
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Congrats!! Onderland is such a great feeling.
A hunger question for ya'll. 12 weeks in and I am feeling hungry several times a day. I thought ketosis was supposed to quell hunger pangs. What is going on?
I think it is because we get used to things and the hunger pangs kick in. Sometimes I'm busier than usual. Are you making different food choices?
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Question on fat in the evening...
I was reading through Dr. Trans protocol and he does not allow for any added fats or oils for phase 1.
Has anyone talked with their coach about why the added oil is an absolute must? Or has anyone tried it without the oil and seen better results?
I think IP and dr.tran's original protocol have changed a bit. Was it a recent publication? We aren't supposed to add oil to cooking. Just the 2 tsp on food and only EVOO or grapeseed oil.
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I know there are the "Big C" threads but I just want to whine here. Does anyone know WHY we get constipated? I'm sure everyone's wise mother or grandma told you to "eat more roughage' and "drink more water".... If I eat any more roughage I may start to MOO!
Why oh why is the fibre and gallons of water not enough to keep us delicately regular???
Had my first bout this past weekend. I was also on pain meds so that didn't help. I've noticed if I miss my cal/mag I might skip a day. I also think the volume of food we are eating is much smaller and has an impact.
Had my first bout this past weekend. I was also on pain meds so that didn't help. I've noticed if I miss my cal/mag I might skip a day. I also think the volume of food we are eating is much smaller and has an impact.
Opiates are the cause in the pain meds - nasty stuff any codeine etc, will screw royally with your bowels - totally paralyzes them (well, not really, but it sure feels like it).
A hunger question for ya'll. 12 weeks in and I am feeling hungry several times a day. I thought ketosis was supposed to quell hunger pangs. What is going on?
Some people never get that wonderful ketosis "side effect". I didn't really when I did Atkins. The other thing is that most of my hunger pangs are my desire to eat, rather than true hunger (no low blood sugar symptoms)
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Hi everyone, first I am so happy I came across this group! Such a supportive group. I started on May 1st. I have been reading all the threads and it seems that people are doing some different things with IP. I guess based on what the person needs.
Originally my health coach said to do 2 packets a day to keep the cost down, in addition eat 11oz of protein split how I liked, and eat a total of 4 c. of vegetables, 1 tsp of oil and 1/4tsp of sea salt.
I lost 4lbs the first wk and the second wk 1.5. I was very discouraged. Granted it is a loss but I wanted more...ha ha. So for the third week she suggested that I go to 3 packs a day and 8oz protein split.
Well just went for my visit and only lost 1lb. I am getting all of the veg in, drinking all of the water etc. I have 100% on program and getting all the food in.
This week I chose bars for the convenience and since I have not tried them. I was shocked that they have corn syrup instead of sucralose. I am diabetic and hypothyroid. My blood sugars have come down in the non diabetic range in 3 wks. (yay) Worried the bars with corn syrup may affect the blood sugars.
Being a newbie and a nurse I am confused as to the program.
I am a label reader and always have been. I know now why I never have achieved ketosis and requested the coach talk to my doctor to see what can be tweaked. Are other clinics using healthwise products and IP?
Has anyone else walked in these shoes? Sorry for the long post. Thanks so much!
Quest Bars have no corn syrup or other sugars, if you're looking for a bar.
And bars are restricteds...so there is only one allowed per day.
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Originally Posted by CO_6
Question on fat in the evening...
I was reading through Dr. Trans protocol and he does not allow for any added fats or oils for phase 1.
Has anyone talked with their coach about why the added oil is an absolute must? Or has anyone tried it without the oil and seen better results?
The protocol Dr Tran has listed on his website has 2 TABLESPOONS of oil with the noon meal.
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HEY LISA -- how'd you get that picture of me?! Let me know you're taking it next time so I can turn around and smile!
Girl, Pu-leez. If you looked like that, you wouldn't need IP!
I've tried splenda and I just can't do it. I've been having that awful after taste the past few days. It kind of surprised me because I've used the splenda flavored packets and been fine, but the actual packets are making me want to gag.
Stevia is my next thing to try, I think. Is there anything else? Help! No one wants me to go without my coffee.
ChipnDip: I am no longer eating restricteds per my coach because when I do my losses are really small. That little bit extra kicks me out of ketosis. So the last 2 weeks we have been trying that experiment and this is the time frame that I have found my self hungrier than I have ever been on IP.
Lisa: I ask my self the question: Would I eat a bowl of plain romaine right now or do I just think I'm hungry. If I hadn't had to take romaine of the food list because of the extra carbs, I would eat a bowl. Eating a bowl of iceberg make me want to gag. So I just have a nice glass of water or a cup of peppermint tea and it usually goes away for a while.
Slipfree: I have gone through almost an entire box of peppermint tea in the past two weeks.
I am going to discuss with my coach on Sat. Eating the restricteds I had 1.3 lb losses. Last week not eating them I had a 1.4 loss. We'll see what happens this week. Maybe I could do them 2 or 3 times a week.
Girl, Pu-leez. If you looked like that, you wouldn't need IP!
I'm wounded to the quick. If I put it as my avatar you'd HAVE to believe me wouldn't you ? That's the joy of the internet. I can have whatever abs I want! Haven't you heard that "Celebrity" song by Brad Paisley?
Hee, hee...
Okay, you're here for my reality check....
Random thought: you are what you eat....but I don't WANNA be a brussel sprout! (Maybe it means I'm "full of layers" in a deep and meaningful way, vs. meaning I'm "round and bitter!"
I went off plan today at lunch, first time since I started six weeks ago. I did fine the rest of the day and will definitely stick to it till bedtime. I think my biggest challenge will be getting back to 100% tomorrow. It helps to come here and read everyone's post, so thanks!!
I have my weigh in tomorrow too, blah. Probably exactly the accountability I need though
ReadytoLive,
KAL Stevia in the bottle is the best tasting stevia around. It comes with a little spoon in the bottle for measuring. Have tried every brand I could find and this is the best. The packets have some other additives that leaves an aftertaste in my mouth.
Fell apart today. Completely forgot about a luncheon at work. I tried to only eat salad but gave into temptation. I decided I am not going to beat myself up over this but instead go right back OP. Tomorrow is a new and better day.
Onderland is such a great feeling.
I know there are the "Big C" threads but I just want to whine here. Does anyone know WHY we get constipated? I'm sure everyone's wise mother or grandma told you to "eat more roughage' and "drink more water".... If I eat any more roughage I may start to MOO! 
It kind of surprised me because I've used the splenda flavored packets and been fine, but the actual packets are making me want to gag.
If I put it as my avatar you'd HAVE to believe me wouldn't you ? 
That's the joy of the internet. I can have whatever abs I want! Haven't you heard that "Celebrity" song by Brad Paisley?
