HI everyone,
I haven't been on since November - was off program on a two week vacation and the holidays. I enjoyed it but am glad to be back on Ideal Protein!
I've updated the results of the Ideal Protein taste survey. This is posted on the first page of the FAQs. For newbies, I strongly recommend that you consider this when deciding what to buy. Especially if, like me, you don't have an option to trade in things you don't like. We've had 33 people complete the survey so there's a good base of data on how things taste. Unfortunately, I can't update the questions - new products like Cookies and Cream bars, and the BBQ Ridges are not included. Likewise, for our Canadian friends, I understand that you have a slew of products available up north that are not yet approved down here in the states, and those products are also not included.
For those that don't have any clinics nearby offering the program... I use
www.idealtogo.com. I don't have anything locally, so this has been great. Tom from IdealtoGo kindly waived my consulting fee - not sure if this is the norm, but it's worth asking. Weekly cost is the same as noted by Mom22 -- $81 / week.
One of my husband's and my preferred items is the pre-made shakes. We've been testing and comparing to a couple of other low-carb, high-protein shakes and have decided to switch to these, primarily due to the cost.
Comparison for Pre-Made Chocolate Shakes of 3 brands
Ideal Protein: 8 oz, 100 Cal, 15 g Protein, 4 g Fat, 4 g Carbs
EAS AdvantEdge: 11 oz, 110 cal, 17 g Protein, 3 g fat, 6 g carb
MuscleMilk Light: 8.25 oz, 100 Cal, 15 g Protein, 3 g fat, 5 g carb
Both the EAS AdvantEdge and Muscle Milk Light are available at BJs and Costco (and probably Sam's). Price at BJs for the EAS AdvantEdge is $27.99 for 24 boxes. That's $1.17 per box vs the Ideal Protein price of $4.50 per box -- a savings of $80 for 24 shakes!!! The Ideal Protein is a thicker shake, but I really preferred the flavor of the EAS AdvantEdge - while thinner, it had a richer chocolate flavor, and was missing the aftertaste that I find with the Ideal Protein product. Just a thought for those looking to save a few dollars.
Good luck to everyone starting the new year.