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!)
Last edited by skinnygirl2B; 01-05-2015 at 05:08 PM.
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!)
That's why the extras the first week. Once ketosis sets in, it's no longer agony.
Happy to say that so far I like my new place. For the next 3 weeks I will be weighing on Mondays but after that I pick up a 2nd job so I'll be weighing on Friday or Saturday. I'm not sure yet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
pls see notes I have inserted in BOLD CAPS above. I commend you for your initiative in taking this on as your own coach! You can do it!!
Lisa's posting has a bunch of recipes too -- if you check out all the links on her first post in any Daily Chat thread, you will have all the info you need.
You know part of me was concerned that my coach was trying to make more money. I really hope that isn't the case.
I hope it isnt the case either. I am a believer is questioning what doesn't seem right. I would ask your coach why they started you on 5 packs a day as proticol states 3 per day and up to 4 a day only for the first week. The IP packets/drinks are very expensive and having too many will slow your weight loss.
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.
Also -- any advice -- about dinner recipes, allowance, restrictions or alternative products is much appreciated!
Go to the alternative thread. Lots of info there.
And check out the "what are you eating" thread. Lots of great ideas there. You may want to ask your questions in the Daily Chat thread. You'll probably get the quickest answers there.
In the newcomer thread, you'll find many other newcomers who might not have the answers yet.
@lilaberry
no harm in asking your coach if you are unsure. I have a very trusting relationship with my coach and have been on IP a long time (restarting this month). I was over 290 when I first started and now restarting at 210. In the first week, before we get into ketosis, you will feel hunger - that goes away if you push through and stay on program. While having more than 3 pouches will slow down the weight loss, it will help with the hunger in the first period when you are dealing with physical cravings and having to exert major willpower. Once the ketosis kicks in, you will not feel as hungry. At a higher weight, my coach recommended 5/4 pouches per day and then I was on three when I got to about 240 (one being restricted) and thereafter. It is only now during the start up (week 1) that she had told me to have more if I am hungry but I'll be back to 3 shortly.
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.
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.
Don't forget to make good use of the Unlimited Raw veggies! When I first started my reboot, I ate a LOT of raw cucumbers and mushrooms. I also like making a salad for lunch using only the unlimited veggies, that way I know I can have additional veggies later in the day if I get hungry!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
I love tea it is really working for me, for you tea lovers out there I have recently fallen in love with Trader Joes's Ginger Peach tea. I realized that it is so flavorful I don't feel the need to add stevia.
