The best thing I can say about cabbage steaks is that I tried cabbage once
I won't make them again. I ate what I made but won't make them again. They weren't awful but not something I enjoyed.

That's how I felt about jicama. Tried it once, that was enough.

How did you cook it? I am chuckling because my coach was laughing at me yesterday- I ate it again, every day last week- and 2 days it was my lunch and dinner veggie.....

Hello everyone, today is my first day back after I stopped for a few years. This has been discussed but I totally forgot since it was way back then when I was on IP, so please can anyone tell me if edamame (the green frozen soy bean that we buy from Costco) are OK to have occasionally or not?

Here's the nutritional value per one bag:

Calories 184
Total fat 6 grams
Total carbs 14 grams
Dietary fiber 6 grams
Protein 16 grams

Sorry, they are not P1 compliant. But, a few folks are 90% compliant so if you used that barometer, I guess you'd be ok.

Yeah, I wasn't a big fan of that either. My Whole Foods makes it super convenient for me as you can buy it already cut up into fries. I've eaten it numerous times, but I can take it or leave it. I did find that it is a vegetable that you need to sufficiently cook; otherwise, it tastes like eating a raw potato. I choose not to have it in my vegetable rotation as the taste is not worth the extra carbs to me as it is one of the carb-heaviest vegetables that I have eaten.
Probably the best use I found for it was dipping them into hummus when my doctor took me off the IP diet and put me on an anti-inflammatory diet. But, then I found dipping cauliflower in hummus far better!

Everyone's tastes are different...Just out of curiosity - do you enjoy roasted brussel sprouts? Once (I believe Jenny) someone mentioned that, I kind of went, 'yah, THAT's it' as far as taste goes.

I think having the next 2 days off, I'm going to go ahead and enjoy another round of 'steaks' tonight

& I've ended up enjoying turnip fries MUCH more the jicama...just more savory. I still like jicama with cinnamon / 1/2 packet of stevia

Zucchini apples?! Who would have guessed! I am definitely going to have to try that!

It is by far the best thing I have had on IP diet. I had it again tonight. I changed the recipe from when I made it on Friday and noted those changes below.


Here's the recipe:
Faux Apple Crisp
Ingredients:
Zucchini (Green)
Cinnamon
Lemon
Splenda
Walden Farms Apple Butter
A packet of Ideal Protein Apple and Cinnamon Soy Puffs for Crisp or make without
This is an EXTREMELY simple recipe that you can adjust for your own tastes.
The amounts of the ingredients can be varied--that is why it is not noted.
Here are the steps:
1. Peel zucchini.
2. Slice zucchini in half lengthwise.
3. Slice each zucchini half into somewhat thin slices. What you are creating are faux apple slices.
4. You will need a baking pan. Any one will do. I prefer a pie pan.
5. Start making layers. Squeeze some fresh lemon in the pan.
6. Sprinkle cinnamon.
7. Sprinkle small portion of a packet of splenda.
8. Layer the zucchini slices.
9. Add more cinnamon, fresh lemon juice, and splenda.
10. Add more zucchini slices.
11. Repeat until you get near the top of the baking dish.
12. Crush a packet of Ideal Protein Apple and Cinnamon Soy Puffs. You can crush it right in the packet
Spread on top of the last layer.
13. Put little dollops of Walden Farms Apple Butter on top of the crushed soy puff crumbles. Finish with a little cinnamon and lemon juice.
14. Bake, uncovered for 30 to 45 minutes at 350. Check to be sure pie does not burn, and also be certain that the zucchini is cooked through
Changes to recipe I made
- I used Healthsmart Maple Brown Oatmeal instead of the puffs. I wet it just enough to form a paste and then rolled them into little balls and put on top when I baked it.
- I used 2 tsps. Apple Extract
- I used 2 tsps. Torani Sugar Free Caramel Syrup
- I included Apple Pie spice
- This time I forgot the 1 packet of Stevia. I did not miss it. In fact, I didn't realize I forgot it until writing this post.
- I also have WF Caramel dip. I was going to use it but it is so good, it didn't need it. I also used imitation butter extract on Friday and didn't use it today - it doesn't need it.
- Also, if you are concerned about using a packet for this, I don't think the "crisp" adds much to this so you can just skip it. I swear to you this tastes just like baked Granny Smith apples.
This is going to be my dessert on Thanksgiving!

Hi there! I remember you!!! I too am back after regaining every last pound. Welcome back- looks like edamame is kind of high on carbs so my guess I'd not at least until week three and then a once a week veggie. Just a guess. Keep posting

As we seem to have an uptick recently in those re-starting, I thought I'd share my summarized results from 1st time I did IP (Aug 2014 - Feb 2015) to now (Aug 2015 to present):

Weekly Progress Report...
IP Reboot Week 13 Complete
Lost 2.2 pounds last week.
Total loss to date = 46.7
Pounds to go to Goal = 13.4
Total Weight Loss comparison to 1st time I did IP = 14.3 pounds more lost this time around at the end of 13 weeks
Average Weekly Loss comparison = 3.7 now vs 2.8 first time
Approach Differences compared to 1st time:
- Using macros to track vs just blindly following protocol
- Incorporated alternatives
- Trying many new recipes and new vegetables
- Dropped coach for Obesity Doctor and Nutritionist to track progress and health. Periodic blood tests to track health.

These have been great changes I made to set me up for long-term success in terms of knowing what to do once P1 is done, peace of mind knowing my health is good, and having the recipe variety and many resources for ideas to do this long-term.
I can't wait until I can meal plan based upon my AMR of 2100 calories vs meal planning based upon 700-800!

Hi everyone,

First day done to perfection! I know it might sound like nothing, but it is a big deal for me cause I always tried and re-tried to stick to the protocol and I failed more than once!

I was almost about to give up came last night, I got hungry but I stuck to it and believe me it is so worth it as I woke up today to see that I already lost 5 pounds! Yes that is 5 pounds in just one day I remember the first time I did IP, I lost 11 pounds the first week, so I'm so excited to know how much I will lose once the first week is over, it might be less than the first time as I started IP this time at that time of the month, but no matter what I am willing to stick to it this time, and I hope I will succeed after millions of time having failed. But what keeps me going this time is remembering how the first time I stuck to it and how later I felt so good.

Wish me luck everyone, and good luck to you all.

Way to go, Sandra! I lost 14.1 pounds in my first week of reboot so big numbers week 1 can be achieved as you are experiencing. Overall, I lost 24.1 pounds the first month of the reboot so your first month overall can be big - keep that in mind as you ward off cravings as the prize is so much more worth momentary slip-ups that lead to big slip-ups.

Wow! 14 pounds the first week! That's amazing! I hope I will achieve the same as I didn't see my weight under the 260 pounds in a very very long time now! Seeing myself going under 260 would be a great feeling!

Funny... how now I'm dreaming about reaching the 260 mark whereas, the first time I started, I was at my heaviest of 250 pounds and I couldn't bear the thought of it! How did I reach more than 270 pounds! God! I wish it was easier!

Awesome Sandra! As you know, the first few days are the hardest and now you have the 1st day under your belt! Keep your eye on the prize! On day at a time, 1 meal at a time.

Also, I believe that I remember from when I did IP with a coach that they told me that in the first week, it is ok to have an extra, non-restricted packet each day if you are really hungry. Or some egg whites and extra non-restricted veggies.