My weekend starts Friday after work. Let's start the weekend chat!


Welcome back to the Daily Chat thread - post your plans for today, share what's been happening, ask questions!

Some forum lingo:
NSV = Non-scale victory
TOM = time of the month
WI = Weigh-in
WF = Walden Farms
OP = on plan

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Information for newbies:
Check the sticky page (top of forum, above all the topics) for lots of good information and please read here before asking what might be a frequently asked question: Information on Ideal Protein phases (1-4), IP Ultimate List Recipes, FAQ, Newbie Guide, Exercise, and other Important Threads,
and here are the most recent Ideal Protein Protocol sheets

And before you cheat, read this thread:
The Real Cost of Cheating on Ideal Protein

Before starting new threads: spend some time reading the forum. Most new threads are duplicates, triplicates, quadruplicates. Folks who are the most successful, make time for research/reading.

Recipes Here
Ideal Protein Diet Recipes #4 -current thread open for posting
Recipe thread #3
Tips and Recipes from the Incredible Weight Loss Center
Fun with Ideal Protein Packets
Fun with Veggie Purees!
Mix'n in the kitchen...Recipes from the Rainbow
MiX'N' iN THE KiTCH'N.... Recipes from the Rainbow Volume 2
Here are a couple "older" .pdf files of many of Rainbow's recipes: Rainbowsmiles Recipes
and Rainbows IP Inspired Alternative Recipes

For those looking for alternative products
Here is a thread with tons of info. Spend some time in it. http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/idea...phase-1-a.html
And here is a link to a chart to help you choose appropriate products

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Progress photos
Mini-Goal Photo Album.

Other helpful links related to the Ideal Protein Dr. Chanh Tran Tien's website
Link to a pdf of the doctor's book here.
Note: this is not the same as the current IP plan.

I've done extensive research (maybe I'm just not that good at it) but I cannot find what the carb/fat/protein ratio should be on IP. Does anyone know? Is there not such a thing? I just want to be sure I get my nutrition in line. It seems my carbs are higher than my fats on days I eat lean protein. Maybe that's okay? I know my body and I know it will not allow me any room for error.

Also--are there any others here who battle PCOS?

Hi all! Saturday the kids have gymnastics and a bday party. No pizza for me at the party. And we usually go out to dinner on Friday night. I plan on getting a salad with chicken or a burger no bun. Have a great weekend.

My daughter (11) is a gymnast. Such a fun sport.
When you get a salad at a restaurant what dressing can you use? A grilled chicken salad sounds amazing right now!

If you are following the P1 protocol (sheets are posted by Lisa in the first post), it is my understanding tracking isn't necessary.

I track b/c I decided not to use IP products (soy sensitivity) and am hypothyroid. Given my problems getting pregnant, I always suspected I have PCOS, but was never "officially" diagnosed.

You shared your good news in the Daily Chat that was closed shortly thereafter -- gotta congratulate you on your results to date -- Way to go!!!

Im using alternatives but keeping to the same plan as IP.

WTG Stacy!!

TGIF y'all, hope everyone has a great weekend. Beautiful weather expected here, so I hope to spend lost of time outside - gotta soak up that vitamin D!

WOOHOO StacyJBlack on getting out of the 180's!

I couldn't figure out why I could not post on the other one, but I see the thread closed.

Congrats! I am following in your foot steps, our goal weights are the same. I hope to have as much success as you've had so far.

This is my daughters 1st year in gymnastics. She loves it. I am sure she is too tall to be in for long. she will probably switch to tumbling in a few years. She is also interested in all star cheerleading.

For salad dressing I'll ask for olive oil and a 1/2 a lemon. That's what I use at home. Dr with salt and pepper. Yum. I'm not actually a fan of "dressings" I always used oil and vinegar prior to IP.

There's a big pizza party here at work for a guy that got a promotion. I'm making sure to leave right before the pizza arrives and starts smelling better than IP chicken a la king w/cauli...

I thought I read that we are to avoid lemon. I love lemon and that would make a great salad!

StacyJ - congrats on being in the 170's!! My next goal is to get out of the 190's, so I know how exciting that move is to see on the scale!

Yesterday, not very hungry but today... well let's just say I might have to go to bed at 4:30 this afternoon because I will have eaten everything I can and stay on program. Anyone else having one of those days?

Im trying to follow the IP protocol but purchased all my foods thru Nashua. Its protithin and protidiet or something like that. I'm worried that it wont work. IP worked so well before but they had me brain washed that I had to use thier products. Trying to stay hopeful!