Hi Happy!
i don’t do smoothies but there are a lot of creative ways to change up the veggies to make it easier. You do have to put in some prep time but for me it was worth it so I didn’t get bored and give up. If you search this forum for Rainbows Recipes you’ll see lots of ways to do veggie stuff and packet hacks. It will at least give you ideas. One example is the stores have cauliflower rice (fresh and frozen). You can fry it up, add soy sauce, garlic, scallions and it tastes really good like a rice. I HATE cauliflower normally but I can tolerate it this way. You can also use cauliflower as a base for pizza.
As far as camping, I know it may be a pain but if your friends aren’t bringing IP friendly stuff then bring your own. If grilling you can easily do veggies and protein. I also think your friends should be supportive of your journey. If they get upset let them. You can do this!
Last - I believe there is also a Facebook group for IP, but I’m not on Facebook so not 100% sure about what happens there. I do know I wish these boards were more active also. They used to be and kept me going throughout my IP journey. If you get a chance look through old threads. You’ll find some really valuable information.
Any questions ask away and hang in there. You are worth it!

Hi!

Try - I use and have used restricted the whole time during IP. When I start to slow down with my losses which was mostly towards the end I would use a non-restricted instead to try to boost the loss. I am a fan of the ideal protein Southwest cheese curls and dill pickle zippers. There is also a website Nashua Nutrition that has products broken down by Ideal Protein Alternative (IPA) Restricted and also unrestricted. These are cheaper than ideal protein and you can find some good stuff based on what you like. You can look at the reviews, they are pretty right on. There is a thread on here that is alternative products or something like that. For recipes search Rainbows recipes on this forum or even search ideal protein phase 1 on Pinterest. Hope this helps!

Happy - I hear ya and like a I said before this forum saved me and kept me motivated. Hopefully more people will join. Good luck on the WI and camping 🙂

Don’t beat yourself up, it happens. You’ll get back on track in no time!

Good morning!

My week was ok, I am in the process of deciding if I am done losing and try to maintain or lose a bit more. I feel like in my mind I’m done, but have an exact number in mind to get to, but know it’s silly. I just changed my weigh day to Friday. I don’t go to a clinic, just doing on my own.
If my dinner doesn’t work out I keep frozen protein on hand like boca burgers, homemade meatballs or they have these bell and Evans turkey burgers. They are quick and always on hand. I also keep frozen cauliflower rice and fresh spinach on hand worse case.
What has always helped me was being prepared. On Sundays I would make batches of things like meatballs, cauliflower rice, cauliflower tortillas. That way I can grab and go without thinking. Everything was portioned etc...

I wish I had your height, I would have been done pounds ago 😀
I have always had a problem maintaining. Hopefully I’ll stick with it this time.