What a great motivator and support system!

Hello everyone, I just started today.my coach told me to consume 5 IP products a day, is this true?

Panya- its late and you may not get much of a response. I believe it depends on the coach and your starting weight. This question is best left for lisa to answer. She will know for sure. I started w 3 packets but certainly wished I was allowed more in the earlier weeks.

I started IP over 200 lbs so did 4 packs a day till I was under 200. Most will tell you that you CAN have up to 5 a day at the beginning of the program if you are hungry. Even now, if I'm having a very hungry day (rare) I'll have an extra packet but for the most part I do three a day.

My coach told me 3-5 the first week (only 1 restricted)
I'm not a coach and don't play one on TV but a coach shared info from the manual:

Most people use 3 packets (2 non-restricted, 1 restricted) per day.

In the IP clinic manual, it's listed this way:

201-240 pounds = 4 packets/day
241-280 pounds = 5 packets/day
281-320 pounds = 6 packets/day

Of course, still only 1 of those is restricted.

Good morning everyone! Happy Friday!
Ive got a question, I'm starting week 4 and I've been doing the following:
Water, water, water .... Water
B- coffee/EAS drink
L- EAS drink/ 2C veggies
S- EAS drink
D- 8 oz protein/ 2C veggies

I've been finding that after I eat my veggies I get very tired for about 30 - 45 min, NO energy. But I've never felt this way before doing this diet...
Maybe someone might have a suggestion for me? Is this normal?

BTW, I made the Big Mac recipe last night - wow that was great!

Thanks much!

We can use this chat thread another day

Are you eating your veggies WITH the protein?
Which ones are you having?

I haven't had a food dream in a while. Woke up dreaming I was eating a big basket of chicken fingers and fries. It was soooo good but now I will be thinking about that all day

Good Morning IPeeps.
Today was WI #4 and I know that you are Not to use the word "only", but really, I ONLY lost 1.2lbs and a couple of days ago it was down 4 lbs. The only thing I can think of is that I have been on my feet the last 2 days and my knee (8 weeks post op) has been swollen, so maybe retaining some fluid, I am frustrated! But, I will keep going. The big "c" is a problem too, which I don't understand with all the veggies we eat. The ONLY time in my entire life I have the problem is when I do IP! So, off to make some "special" tea with Sencha. So love having the temp moving up to freezing and a little more today Have a great weekend everyone

So the inflammation/water weight absolutely explains it.
Remember, the scale doesn't tell the whole story.
Measurement change?

OH MY GOSH SOMEONE BROUGHT A KING CAKE TO THE OFFICE. I MUST STAY AWAY FROM THE KITCHEN. I WON'T EAT IT. I HAVE NO DESIRE TO EAT IT. IT'S WARM SMELL IS WAFTING THROUGH THE OFFICE!

I'll sit back in my desk chair and enjoy the fact that I no longer have 70 pounds on my body, remember how delicious my chocolate drink was this morning and how amazing it'll be to wear a two piece this summer

I know it's tough. God I love king cake! BUT nothing tastes as good as skinny feels!

ain't that the truth. it's not my favorite in town so i'm OK. It's Meche's, which is like a big donut. My fave is Kellers! I'll live!!

Have you tried acidophilus? I take it each day when I take my vitamins. It helps prevent the big C.

Way to go!