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Originally Posted by Keish
Hey everyone,
I have a question. I really want to start this diet but find it really expensive. I have done my research. I wanted to start the alternative method but have no idea where to start or how to start. Was wondering if anyone would like to help me or walk me through it. Also if the weight loss is the same. I have about 25 lbs-20 lbs to lose. Would really appreciate the help.
Thanks
Hi and welcome
Alternatives can be done, but it takes reading and research and comparisons, not only the nutritional label, but ingredients. Watch for things like aspertame that you want to stay away from.
Start at the beginning of this thread. Wuv has put the link to the previous thread that full of great info on different products. A couple more posts down on the first page is attached a spreadsheet that compares IP and a lot of the different brands. That helps give an idea on what would be comparable to what you would get at an IP center. The first sticky on the forum at the top will list the IP phase sheets. Be sure to scroll down into the thread and get the latest, they are occasionally revised.
I was on IP only for 3 months and switched to alternatives 5 months ago. I don't see much difference is my losses.
You can make this work. The trade off for the cost of IP is alternatives take comparisons and study, where IP is all planned out. No thinking, no worries about is this okay or not. Your choice.
Hope this helps. Come back to the forum all the time. Always new and great info here.
Molly