OK, so yesterday was a WI with my coach. We were talking about when I can get my BF onto IP and my concerns that how much he does physically on a weekend (building a house) that IP isn't quite right until he's done the house and can have less calories. Really, he can't afford to take 2-3 weeks to get used to the diet and then go back to how much he does physically every weekend.

She told me that with IP and the meat and veggies intake I should be approximately 2200 calories a day. I was shocked and I couldn't wrap my head around that number (2200).

I was confused as the shakes and snakes shouldn't add up to much and neither should the extra veggies and 8oz or less of meat/protein for supper.

Am I right?

*confuzzeled*

Carla

WOW! No way, really? I'm totally confused too. Now I don't even remember what I thought I heard. 1200/1400. ?? Well something for me to find out too.

I would occasionally add up my calories and was sometimes as low as 600 but sometimes around 1100. I did not eat many occasional veggies or restricted packages so that might make a difference?

Yah i was trying to figure out the calorie count with 4 packets a day plus one restricted? and how come they dont allow restricted for 3 weeks? cuz dont you need more calories when you start off?

I keep track of my calorie intake on myfitnesspal.com - there are days that I don't even hit 800 calories in a day... I don't know how 2200 would be possible. This is following protocol 100%. I use 2 unrestricted packages per day, 1 restricted, 1 serving of meat between 5-8oz and then 4 cups of veggies. Definitely doesn't normally reach 1000 to be perfectly honest. All the IP foods are on that site so it's really easy to track
Elissa

I agree Elissa. I track every bite. Some days I was getting only 450-500 because I wasn't eating meat for dinner. I added another pack and still adds up to around 650-750. I know meat has more calories, but not 1500 more! I think the coach needs a new calculator....LOL

My other half is currently taking his dive master and our coach adjusted his plan. He gets five packets and an additional 3 oz of meat plus two egg whites with lunch. He has lost 14 lbs his first two weeks

Yup. Most days are 800-1000 calories.

I still manage 1-2 hours of intense exercise every day. I think he would be fine with an extra packet.

because i am a vegetarian, most days i only get around 500-650 calories. this includes 1 daily restricted. your coach is wrong about the calorie count. not only is this diet low carb and low fat, it is also very low calorie. with meat your probably rarely go over 1000 per day. Linden use to say that you (regular IP program meat eater) will get around 800 calories a day if you follow the protocol correctly.

I wonder if your coach was talking about how much caloric energy you would use per day. My coach told me I would be eating 800-1000 calories and that ketosis would burn another 1200-1400 calories worth of fat energy. (not entirely sure that is the proper terminology, but it's what makes sense to me)

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Thanks ladies....she's very sweet but I think I know a bit more about this plan because of this forum. She is very new and has only been doing it for 3 more months then I. You've made me feel better about it lol. I just can't see 2200 calories every day and I eat exactly what told.

Thank you all for your input!!

UHHH NO. It's more like 700-800. That's way some people tell you not to work out much. And it's not allowed to breastfeed on this diet. It's barely supporting regular life

I track the calories and carbs I take from the IP packets - I NEVER hit above 400 (usually 340-380) from the packets alone. The salad and veggies might add another 200 (MAX) and then the meat max 300 if cooked in a lean fashion - we should be hitting 800-1000 a day.

blkbmr06 - when you don't eat meat - you eat another packet? Do you feel that you lose more weight doing that?

I'm vegetarian so that's one of my choices. I sometimes eat boiled eggs or black soy beans. I will eat Salmon but it's restricted. My weight loss would probably be less sporadic if I did have a lean protein at night, but I'm satisfied with what I am doing.

I do love a good typo! I was going to say that your coach doesn't know beans (or protein, or fat, or carbs, or anything else). But if she's adding reptile to your diet, I think I'd give her a bye.