Alternative products for phase 1

Shenanagins85

Hey folks!

I just started IP, I am down albs in the first week. Being a stay at home mom, my budget is pretty tight. My coach recommended alternative food products to help keep my cost down so I can still do the program. I was hoping, to find some alternative products which I don't have to order online, does anyone have any suggestions or experience with alternative products in phase 1?

This is what my coach provided:
www.nashuanutrition.com : Brands- Proti-thin, Proti-diet, Weight loss systems, and health Smart
Or
from stores- pure protein bars (small only), Atkins products, and EAS carb control

However they must meet all of the following criteria:
Atleast 12+grams of protein
70-160 Calories
Unrestricted is 8 or less net carbs
30% or less Calories from Fat
No aspartame

Any advice, experience, or information you could share would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!

HappyLilThang

I really love the proti diet soups, chicken noudle and beef vegetables are the best. They have these AMAZING chocolate bars also that are totally low in carbs and sugar. I did IP for a while before and lost weight rather quickly but it was definatly very restrictive. I really found the products to taste good and I love having these low carb, low fat, low cal options readily available when I dont want to cook. I no longer follow the IP plan to the T but I do use the products. Let me know how you are doing!

jan5500

I just received a shipment of Proti Diet brand bars from Diet Direct. The cost was $12.99 per box of 7 (versus paying $27.90 for Ideal Protein bars from my clinic). I plan to have them on hand for quick on-the-go meals in maintenance.

caymanapril

EAS Carb Control ready to drink shakes - 100 calories - 110 calories. 4 grams of carbs. 17 grams of protein. Comparable to the ready to drink shakes from IP.

constructisme

I use all alternative products. I like the proti-thin and the proti-diet. You really need to watch the carbs though. You may notice that they look like the same product when viewing both the thin and the diet but the carb count can be a lot different between the two. I order my supply from www.nashua.com. They have specials every month as well.

johna2ix

I looked at several alternative options for the IP products. I decided I would stick to the IP products as they would be cheaper then the diabetic and cholesterol meds. I wanted the best and fastest results!