I have just started the IP diet. I am down 7lbs and 4 inches. I am feeling great. The thing I am wondering is.... Do I have to eat the required "lunch" items or can I just eat/drink the shakes, fruit drinks instead of the chili, soups, spagetti's...if anyone can help me out with this question I would really appreciate it.

You can eat any package for any meal....as long as you have only one restricted item a day