Originally Posted by skinnygirl2B (Post 5112676)

My coach said 4 packets the first week were ok, but I stuck with 3 because I thought I'd have a harder time reducing to 3 after the first week ( which, to me, was sheer agony-m but don't worry, it gets much easier quickly, I think!)

Originally Posted by ideal_hack (Post 5112717)

Hi all,

I've been doing the diet based on what ive read online. I'm using substitute alternative shakes etc. but i have some basic questions about certain dieting rules i dont understand. I'm not sure if this is the right forum, if not, please direct me elsewhere. BEST SOURCE OF INFO ON THE PROTOCOL IS THE JUNE 2014 SHEET THAT YOU CAN GET TO VIA A LINK IN THE FIRST POSTING OF EACH DAILY CHAT THREAD. LISA OPENS EACH DAILY WITH MOST OF THE CRITICAL PROGRAM INFO SOURCE MATERIAL.

One big question I have is about restricted veggies. I see that I'm only allowed to eat certain veggies -- tomatoes, Brussel sprouts, beans only once a week. Does this mean I can only only eat one of these once a week or can i eat each one once a week -- meaning i can pretty much have one of these every day. OLD PROTOCOL GUIDANCE, I BELIEVE.

And, if I can only have one once a week, how much of it do I get to eat? I would love to have tomatoes a lot. And I love roasted brusselsprouts. YOU CAN HAVE UP TO 4 CUPS A WEEK TOTAL OF ANY OF THOSE VEGGIES - A CUP OF TOMATOES, A CUP OF GREEN BEANS, ETC. THE TOTAL INTAKE OF ANY COMBINATION SHOULD NOT EXCEED 4 CUPS PER WEEK.

Also, if I want to have eggs for dinner, how many can i eat? same question re: Tofu. I get sick of meat. Are there any restrictions with eggs etc. THE PROTOCOL SHEET DOES NOT SPECIFICALLY LIMIT THE NUMBER OF EGGS PER WEEK... BUT IT BELIEVE MOST COACHES ADVISE THAT YOU MIX IT UP WITH YOUR REAL PROTEIN FOODS EACH WEEK.

thanks for the help. Doing this diet without buying the official products and without paying to go to a diet center or coach makes this affordable for me, but i do still have a bunch of questions. Also -- any advice -- about dinner recipes, allowance, restrictions or alternative products is much appreciated!

Originally Posted by Lilaberry (Post 5112449)

You know part of me was concerned that my coach was trying to make more money. I really hope that isn't the case.

Originally Posted by ideal_hack (Post 5112717)

One big question I have is about restricted veggies. I see that I'm only allowed to eat certain veggies -- tomatoes, Brussel sprouts, (green only) beans only once a week. Does this mean I can only only eat one of these once a week or can i eat each one once a week -- meaning i can pretty much have one of these every day.

And, if I can only have one once a week, how much of it do I get to eat? I would love to have tomatoes a lot. And I love roasted brusselsprouts.

The veggies you are referring to are "occasional" veggies.
Nope. Not each one once per week.
It used to be twice weekly. Now it says a maximum of 4 cups per week. That is all of those in the list, combined, NOT EACH.

Try roasting some select veggies from the list (those are your daily ones). Radishes taste way different roasted. So does cauliflower, broccoli, and turnips.

Also, if I want to have eggs for dinner, how many can i eat? same question re: Tofu. I get sick of meat. Are there any restrictions with eggs etc.

That is very carefully spelled out on the P1 protocol sheet.
Links to these (and many more links) are posted in the daily chat every day.

The sheet says, "6 eggs (2-4 whole, remainder must be egg whites)"
Tofu is on the dinner protein list. Since no direction is given, you would use 8 oz weighed. I had to look that one up. I do not consume soy protein.

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/idea...-5-2014-a.html

Also -- any advice -- about dinner recipes, allowance, restrictions or alternative products is much appreciated!

Originally Posted by linda.lou (Post 5113245)

Happy Tuesday! I'm on day 2 of IP today. So far so good. Last night was tough. I was VERY hungry! I ended up opening a pack of the bbq crisps and had about a 1/3 of it. That seemed to be enough to satisfy that need to snack. Snacking at night is one of my worst habits, so that one is going to be the hardest for me I think. I also woke up a lot and was very uncomfortable. I don't know if that's part of the program or what I've read as referred to as Atkin's Flu, but it wasn't a great sleep.

I'm determined to keep on program though.

Originally Posted by linda.lou (Post 5113245)

Happy Tuesday! I'm on day 2 of IP today. So far so good. Last night was tough. I was VERY hungry! I ended up opening a pack of the bbq crisps and had about a 1/3 of it. That seemed to be enough to satisfy that need to snack. Snacking at night is one of my worst habits, so that one is going to be the hardest for me I think. I also woke up a lot and was very uncomfortable. I don't know if that's part of the program or what I've read as referred to as Atkin's Flu, but it wasn't a great sleep.

I'm determined to keep on program though.

Originally Posted by Briael (Post 5113280)

If you like a cup of hot tea, this often helps with the night time munchies. Lots of nice fruity type ones that you can add a splenda packet to for the sweetness craving. Or divide your snack packet into two portions and save half of it for the time you are most vulnerable and prone to mindless eating. That craving may disappear once you get established in ketosis, but it will definitely be easier to ignore when you are not feeling hunger pangs.

Hang in there and make sure to get all your water, veggies and free lettuce/cucumber/raw mushrooms in. :)

Originally Posted by scorbett1103 (Post 5113288)

YES!!! I have a drawer full of Celestial Seasonings herbal teas at work, they have definitely helped curb a few sweets cravings AND they count towards my daily water!