Nanner
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Post by Nanner on Apr 16, 2016 20:32:07 GMT
Has anyone done this?
My sister was just visiting and she's almost at her goal weight. Her husband is also doing this. They both look, and say they feel, amazing. He said his sleeping is so much better.
I'm thinking hard about this one. I've been having a very difficult time getting motivated enough to get back on track, but talking to my sister definitely has me there now.
I guess I'm just looking for MORE people who have done this and recommend it (or not).
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Post by melodyesch on Apr 17, 2016 15:51:29 GMT
I did it and lost 40 pounds. I think, just like every single diet, that you have to be motivated and stay on plan. And when you reach your goal weight you have to transition and not just go back to old habits. I went on vacation and then could not stay motivated so I gained it back. But it was an easy plan to follow and I felt good the whole time and not hungry.
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luvnlifelady
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Post by luvnlifelady on Apr 17, 2016 16:16:45 GMT
What are the basics for this? I tried to look it and only found basic info. It looks like you have to go to a clinic for it which is already a strike against it for me. The protein part caught my attention though.
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Post by scraphollie27 on Apr 17, 2016 16:27:25 GMT
My mum did it a couple of years ago and lost 40 lbs. She was one of their success stories and had an article in the local newspaper as an advertising piece. She had no success with the maintenance plan and gained all of the weight back in less than a year. Ideal protein was a really expensive cycle in the yo-yo diet cycle because she never really changed any of her habits; she just ate pre-packaged, pre-portioned food that they provided which is not how the real world works.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2016 16:29:23 GMT
It sounds like a low carb, high protein diet? (and possibly high fat?). Basically, that's what I've done since last June, and I lost 70 lbs.
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Post by joblackford on Apr 17, 2016 19:04:03 GMT
My friend has had a headache since last August or something horrible like that, so she's been seeing a naturopath and some other doctors to try to fix that, and in the process they recommended the Ideal Protein plan. She is vegetarian, has been for many years, but was obese. She's eating a vegetarian version of Ideal Protein and has lost at least 65 lbs in the last few months, very noticeable, and she's wearing sizes she hasn't seen since middle school. She loves it and has been recommending it. She looks great, has lost 9" around her belly, which is a great health benefit, and she feels great (except for the stupid headache!)
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2016 19:55:45 GMT
I've done it. And did well on it. I lost 50 lbs before I got pregnant with DS. I gained it ALL back during the pregnancy. I'm back on it now..well kind of. I'm doing a hybrid of Atkins and IP. I'm using some IP products, but eating cheese, dressing, sour cream, etc. I cannot go back to how strict IP is again. And I'm noticing the same losses as I did the first time. Within the first 5 weeks doing it 100% no extra fat, I lost 23 lbs in 5 weeks. Eating fats and additional protein, I've lost 21 in 5 weeks. I'll take it. Low carb diets work for me. As much as I hate them because I love carbs. Their vanilla crispy bars are amazing. The food packets that require cooking? Don't waste your money. Blech. And don't waste your money on Walden farms products. Make your own dressing, mayo, etc. IP is low carb, low fat, moderate protein.
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Nanner
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Post by Nanner on Apr 17, 2016 21:51:02 GMT
Thanks.
I made an appointment for next week, so will see if it's what I want to do.
I talked to my sister and brother in law about this a lot this weekend. I do get that it's really restrictive. It sounds expensive, but when you compare it to the cost of eating out, buying snacks every day, Starbucks every day etc., it pretty well evens out for me.
Luvnlifelady, I do believe you have to go to a specific place for it, because you also have to buy their food and supplements. You go weekly to get buy your food, weigh in, etc. (although you don't have to pay for the weigh-in weekly, like you do at Weightwatchers. Just the food and supplements)
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2016 22:01:40 GMT
I don't have any Ideal Protein centers near me so it's not an option - but I have done "Ideal Protein Alternative" which is following the program using alternative products you can get online or the grocery store. I lost 25 pounds in one month back in June 2014. I've tried to get back on the program several times since then but haven't stuck with it. I was happy to see this thread because I'm going to try again starting tomorrow (Monday, Monday, ...). If anyone is interested in IP Alternative, I've written about it some on my BlessedNotLucky blog. Good luck to all who are giving this or ANY weight loss a go! It's hard but so worth it. Here's a link to my blog where I shared the IP Phase 1 worksheet; it gives the basics of the diet.
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Post by blueeyedpups on Apr 18, 2016 19:59:22 GMT
I started Ideal Protein in August 2015...i have lost 85 lbs so far. It is a low carb, low fat, moderate protein plan. It's very strict, but very easy to stay on plan.
For Phase 1 (the weight loss phase), you eat one of their foods for breakfast, for lunch you have 2 cups of veggies plus one of their foods, for dinner you have 2 cups of veggies plus 8 oz of meat, you also get one of their foods for a snack. There are limitations on what veggies you can have and also what meat/protein sources (no dairy, no beans).
There are many options for the Ideal Protein packaged foods...shakes, puddings, bars, soups, drinks, cereal, pancakes, oatmeal, savory chip-like snacks, etc. I tend to stay with mainly the lower carb drinks and a bar for breakfast.
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Post by migrainebrain on Apr 18, 2016 20:51:50 GMT
My mom was on Ideal Protein and lost 50 pounds last year. She has both a success story and a cautionary tale. Soon after meeting her goal she discovered a lump in her breast. After chemo and a mastectomy, pathologists confirmed that her aggressive tumor was fueled by the soy in the products. Everyone's body reacts differently. I realize that.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2016 22:59:45 GMT
My mom was on Ideal Protein and lost 50 pounds last year. She has both a success story and a cautionary tale. Soon after meeting her goal she discovered a lump in her breast. After chemo and a mastectomy, pathologists confirmed that her aggressive tumor was fueled by the soy in the products. Everyone's body reacts differently. I realize that. The high levels of soy in their products is another reason I've been happy to use alternatives and more whole foods.
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Nanner
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Post by Nanner on Apr 19, 2016 13:29:32 GMT
My mom was on Ideal Protein and lost 50 pounds last year. She has both a success story and a cautionary tale. Soon after meeting her goal she discovered a lump in her breast. After chemo and a mastectomy, pathologists confirmed that her aggressive tumor was fueled by the soy in the products. Everyone's body reacts differently. I realize that. The high levels of soy in their products is another reason I've been happy to use alternatives and more whole foods. I didn't know about this issue. I'm going to have to read up on it some more. That's a definite negative.
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Post by BoilerUp! on Apr 19, 2016 14:03:23 GMT
My mom was on Ideal Protein and lost 50 pounds last year. She has both a success story and a cautionary tale. Soon after meeting her goal she discovered a lump in her breast. After chemo and a mastectomy, pathologists confirmed that her aggressive tumor was fueled by the soy in the products. Everyone's body reacts differently. I realize that. The high levels of soy in their products is another reason I've been happy to use alternatives and more whole foods. Where can you find these alternatives? Or grocery store substitutes?
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