Hello everyone! I am so happy that I found this thread :-) I am an IP re-booter. I originally started the IP plan in 2012. In five weeks, I lost 30 pounds. It became too expensive and I stopped the protocol. It didn't take long for me to gain back 30+ pounds.
I restarted the IP protocol on March 10, 2015, with a different coach. So far, so good During the first week, I experienced all of the usual symptoms (headache, lethargy, hunger). Now, I'm feeling so much better.
At my first weigh-in, I lost a total of 10.2 pounds and 8.5 inches! I was so surprised and excited. I am determined the reach my goal!!! I am addicted to my scale, so I weigh myself every day. As long as I see a loss or status-quo, I'm happy.
Thanks to both of you for anwering! I am planning a restart tomorrow!
Just to clarify (or to muddy the waters--you decide!), I think we may be talking about two different things here. First, there's the Alternative Protocol, which is Ideal Protein, but with a bit of added carbs specifically for people with diabetes or other health concerns. Then there's people doing strict protocol Ideal Protein but with alternative products. I am in the second group, doing the strict IP protocol but using mostly alternative products.
Either way, both groups (and the plain ol' Ideal Protein folks going through a clinic with a coach, etc) are totally welcome here, and will receive lots of support! We're all doing something new and crazy, right? And we all need a bit of support along the way. And we're all gonna lose crazy amounts of weight!
Last edited by IdealAnnie; 03-19-2015 at 11:23 AM.
Hello everyone! I am so happy that I found this thread :-) I am an IP re-booter. I originally started the IP plan in 2012. In five weeks, I lost 30 pounds. It became too expensive and I stopped the protocol. It didn't take long for me to gain back 30+ pounds.
I restarted the IP protocol on March 10, 2015, with a different coach. So far, so good During the first week, I experienced all of the usual symptoms (headache, lethargy, hunger). Now, I'm feeling so much better.
At my first weigh-in, I lost a total of 10.2 pounds and 8.5 inches! I was so surprised and excited. I am determined the reach my goal!!! I am addicted to my scale, so I weigh myself every day. As long as I see a loss or status-quo, I'm happy.
Good luck!!
10.2 pounds and 8.5 inches! You are a total rockstar!!!! Congrats, that's fantastic. And welcome (or, you know, welcome back)!
Just to clarify (or to muddy the waters--you decide!), I think we may be talking about two different things here. First, there's the Alternative Protocol, which is Ideal Protein, but with a bit of added carbs specifically for people with diabetes or other health concerns. Then there's people doing strict protocol Ideal Protein but with alternative products. I am in the second group, doing the strict IP protocol but using mostly alternative products.
Either way, both groups (and the plain ol' Ideal Protein folks going through a clinic with a coach, etc) are totally welcome here, and will receive lots of support! We're all doing something new and crazy, right? And we all need a bit of support along the way. And we're all gonna lose crazy amounts of weight!
Yes thank you! I am doing the Alternative Protocol and using the Alternative Products.
Just as an intro. I originally did Ideal Protein with a coach at my doctor's office beginning in 3rd week of September '09 and lost around 27 pounds (which was about 3# below my goal) by Thanksgiving. I did well keeping my weight off for about 1-1/2 years until I started getting into the depths of Half-Marathon Training. I tend to bulk up with long miles. Anyway I have ran 3 halfs, a half relay (I did 8 miles), 2 other relays where I did 16 and then 20 miles in 24 hours-a year apart, and various 5K's since that first Half in '11. I have not stayed consistent on my running-so I ended up gaining and then having to start my training from scratch. I also love to lift and to do yoga although my consistency with those two vary quite a bit also. I have done IP both using real IP products and alternative products off and on at various times. I have Hoshimoto's and I know that I lose weight best with no processed carbs so I have decided to go back on Alternative Products (due to cost) and also use the Alternative Protocol since I will be exercising. It will be trial and error-if I don't seem to be losing my try to just do the original Phase 1. So that's me
I finally weighed myself yesterday to know where I'm at on my home scale. I was at 142.6. I weighed this morning and was down to 138.8. I know it's all water weight, but was such a relief to just see the scale moving!
I didn't weigh myself on day 1, but I put 146 as my start weight as that's the highest number I've seen on my home scale.
I know some suggest not to weigh daily, but the last time I had success on IP I did weigh daily, and I think I need to just get back to the routine I was in that last time.
So far the week has been great. Had company over last night, so ate dinner earlier than usual. I was hungry after they left and considered having a snack, but managed to resist and just go to bed. Phewf!
Congrats to all of you seeing success and welcome to all the newbies and rebooters!
Hi Oma, it usually takes three days to get into ketosis. I have been monitoring with ketostix too, and have been on the darkest color everyday for the last two weeks.
Hi March IP people! I started IP yesterday for the first time ever. I have 80 lbs to lose (don't ever have babies at 36 and 39 and expect that weight to fly off). Aside from hunger, I've really been okay. I was expecting hangry headaches, but it hasn't happened yet.
Thanks for reading - I hope to get lots of tips and support here!
Last edited by Shazmatazz; 03-20-2015 at 12:21 PM.
Hi March IP people! I started IP yesterday for the first time ever. I have 80 lbs to lose (don't ever have babies at 36 and 39 and expect that weight to fly off). Aside from hunger, I've really been okay. I was expecting hangry headaches, but it hasn't happened yet.
Thanks for reading - I hope to get lots of tips and support here!
Welcome Shazmatazz - I too have been lucky, all the times I've done IP I've never had crazy headaches before getting in ketosis. Lack of energy and hunger, yes, but that just means I go to bed early and have less time for any cravings to set in!
I finally weighed myself yesterday to know where I'm at on my home scale. I was at 142.6. I weighed this morning and was down to 138.8. I know it's all water weight, but was such a relief to just see the scale moving!
I didn't weigh myself on day 1, but I put 146 as my start weight as that's the highest number I've seen on my home scale.
I know some suggest not to weigh daily, but the last time I had success on IP I did weigh daily, and I think I need to just get back to the routine I was in that last time.
So far the week has been great. Had company over last night, so ate dinner earlier than usual. I was hungry after they left and considered having a snack, but managed to resist and just go to bed. Phewf!
Congrats to all of you seeing success and welcome to all the newbies and rebooters!
Awesome progress, knm! As for weighing daily, it's definitely a personal choice. If it works for you, then go with it!
I fell off the wagon yesterday. I has whiskey with water though, as I read that it will not get you out of ketosis, and when I checked in the morning, the ketostix were still red.However, it is hard on the liver and not advisable
I'm using alternative products on a restart myself, and I frequent both threads.
IP Re-boot -- March 10th
