Ideal Protein

s_hazeleyes
s_hazeleyes Posts: 1
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Hello!

I have just started doing Ideal Protein and I am down 8lbs for week 1! I am so excited to keep going in my journey! Is anyone else doing this? This is only day 8 for me so I could use some tips! I love this program so far and I'm eating more veggies than I have in my life.

My goal is to loss 50lbs which I should be able to do with in 4 months.

Sexy wedding dress here I come!

Good luck to everyone!

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  • Lilsluvsliverpool
    Lilsluvsliverpool Posts: 25
    Hi !

    I am starting tomorrow, my mom started in May she is down 30 pounds and looks amazing!

    I am looking forward to this. :)
  • Erin_OnAMission
    Erin_OnAMission Posts: 2
    I am starting tomorrow morning! I'm excited to start losing. A number of my co workers are on IP and have been very successful!
  • claw0416
    claw0416 Posts: 95
    What exactly is Ideal Protien? You have caught my atention.
  • Lilsluvsliverpool
    Lilsluvsliverpool Posts: 25
    Day I and I feel fine I totally don't feel deprived at all. :)
  • Moe4572
    Moe4572 Posts: 1,428 Member
    I finished Week 5 yesterday and have lost 21.2 lbs so far.

    I am not going to lie...I find it difficult, but the success keeps me going. I am not hungry or feel deprived, I just am not used to eating so many veggies, and having "no cheats", but I wil do this!!
  • Moe4572
    Moe4572 Posts: 1,428 Member
    What exactly is Ideal Protien? You have caught my atention.

    It is a meal plan in which you are eating almost no carbs--the only carbs are from certain veggies, and no sugar, but do have 8 oz protein everyday and eat 3 Ideal Protein meals or snacks.
  • sarahcuddle
    sarahcuddle Posts: 349 Member
    What happens when you quit doing this and return to a more normal diet? That would be my worry, that the weight would just pile back on
  • Moe4572
    Moe4572 Posts: 1,428 Member
    What happens when you quit doing this and return to a more normal diet? That would be my worry, that the weight would just pile back on

    Well, you go through 3 phases and then maintenance is Phase 4.....and your lifestyle should have changed by that time, so you would go to a healthy diet, and you are taught which types of food to eat when....for example...if lunch is heavy with carbs, stay away from them for dinner, etc.
  • bully_lady
    bully_lady Posts: 40 Member
    I have been doing Ideal Protein for 16 weeks now. I'm down 59 pounds at this point and I have lost track of the inches. In the last 3 weeks I have added exercise as well and I am feeling great! No more breathing heavy, no more achey back, no more acid reflux. ...I didn't know how many things were related to being overweight ;-(
  • Lilsluvsliverpool
    Lilsluvsliverpool Posts: 25
    That is awesome I am on day 3 of week 1 of the IP, and I am down 6.7 pounds already... :)
  • aliciadpo
    aliciadpo Posts: 69 Member
    I'm starting Sunday! I can't wait. I did a trial day (I already have my food) and didn't feel hungry at all but I have a lot of social activities this weekend and didn't want to ruin my 3-4 day phase where your body really starts to burn fat like a machine.

    I did calorie counting and lost weight and kept it off for 3 years (down to 129), but I have slowly let the weight creep back in within the last year. It's very weird, though. My body still feels like 135# and I still fit into all of my same clothes but my scale number is the highest it's ever been at 157 :-O

    I am a big believer in calorie counting as it has worked for me in the past but I am really looking to get this extra 20-30 # off of me fAST and truly get down to my desired goal weight of 127 lb. I am very excited about starting Ideal Protein but i will be back on MFP when I reach phase 3 to continue counting calories. My counselor at the wellness center said she will work with me and I can do calorie counting if I like...as a matter of fact, she highly recommends it!
  • JediMasterDoug
    JediMasterDoug Posts: 13 Member
    I'm starting ideal protein. I need to lose 70lbs. Anyone need an accountability partner?
  • aliciadpo
    aliciadpo Posts: 69 Member
    I'm starting ideal protein. I need to lose 70lbs. Anyone need an accountability partner?

    Just started day one....well, finished day 1 today!!!! I'm looking for some motivation as well. I know the next couple of days will be rough but I can't wait to see the weight start falling off. I am so ready to get to my true goal weight finally!
  • aliciadpo
    aliciadpo Posts: 69 Member
    Day 1 - went great! I am not hungry at all but I am having cravings. Today, my craving is popcorn for some reason LOL! Tried the crispy cereal for breakfast and have no intentions of ever eating that again but the good thing is that there are so many options! I had the strawberry pudding and added ice and blended it like a smothie (replaced the crispy cereal). I also had the tomato basil soup today which was actually very good. I liked it
  • Lilsluvsliverpool
    Lilsluvsliverpool Posts: 25
    That is good to know re : cereal, I have the wildberry yogurt and add ice and make it a smoothie I love it I have it for breakfast every day. :)
  • bully_lady
    bully_lady Posts: 40 Member
    Oh gosh, I despise ALL of the puddings except to make waffles. Yep, add an egg white and less water and make yourself a waffle. Take I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Olive Oil spray and Walden Farms syrup and you've got yourself a sinful breakfast!

    I am up for whomever wants to friend me, I am 4.5 months into IP and I'm down 60+. I'm -4 from my original goal, but I'm going to do 5 more - my stomach fat is persisting, but we see the measurements going down, so I know that it will be gone soon :-)

    Good luck to all, I am a true believer in IP!
  • oregongal77
    oregongal77 Posts: 56
    Where do you get more info about this at?
  • jennpasic
    jennpasic Posts: 11 Member
    I am on day 2 of Ideal protein please feel free to add me
  • bully_lady
    bully_lady Posts: 40 Member
    www.idealprotein.com is where I send everyone. There is a clinic locator if you'd like to talk to someone locally.
  • Moe4572
    Moe4572 Posts: 1,428 Member
    Oh gosh, I despise ALL of the puddings except to make waffles. Yep, add an egg white and less water and make yourself a waffle. Take I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Olive Oil spray and Walden Farms syrup and you've got yourself a sinful breakfast!

    I am up for whomever wants to friend me, I am 4.5 months into IP and I'm down 60+. I'm -4 from my original goal, but I'm going to do 5 more - my stomach fat is persisting, but we see the measurements going down, so I know that it will be gone soon :-)

    Good luck to all, I am a true believer in IP!

    Wow, that is great......hopefully where I am headed....I just finished week 7 and down 26.2 lbs, and going strong. I, too despise the puddings, and everybody else seems to love them....blech!
  • artzgrrl
    artzgrrl Posts: 8 Member
    Hi All---I'm on Week 2 of IP. I think the little "recipes" are so helpful. So many of these foods straight out of the package need a little doctoring! Thanks to those of you that have made suggestions. It's so helpful!!!

    Bully_Lady: You have reached a huge accomplishment in such a short time.. Seriously, an inspiration! Lisa (:
  • miztiry
    miztiry Posts: 2 Member
    I think I'm about to enter my 12th week on Ideal Protein, and as of my last weigh in last Monday, I had lost 35lbs and 22.5 inches. I'm excited to see what the scale says tomorrow when I go for my weigh in. This is the best program I've ever done. It's tough sometimes, but it'll be worth it when I'm to my goal weight of 150lbs by my 22nd birthday! :)
  • cbradbury11
    cbradbury11 Posts: 4
    Hey! I am new to Ideal Protein and My Fitness Pal. I started IP three weeks ago and so far I am down 12 lbs. I would have better results had I not cheated. I have learned through this process that to make it you need to do your best not to cheat at all. My secret is MIO, Extra Dessert Delights Gum, and Walden Farms Sauces and Dressings. So amazing! I too, am looking for an accountability buddy. So let me know :)
  • cbradbury11
    cbradbury11 Posts: 4
    Me! Feel free to add me!
  • uhl3357
    uhl3357 Posts: 38
    I started ideal protein in February of 2013. Let me tell you it was the hardest diet I have ever done! But so worth it. I stayed on the most restrictive phase for about 7 months and lost 74 pounds, 34 inches total, and have cut my body fat by 20%!!!! I have kept it off, and have been on "maintenance" now since October. I still have bad eating days, but my life and the way I look at food has seriously changed, and is nothing like I was in the past. To all the people doing Ideal Protein, please, just be prepared...people will hate on you. They will tell you that it's not realistic, that its not healthy...all of these things. I assure you, you're fine. Keep on. It's like the saying, "In the beginning people ask you why you're doing it, and in the end people will ask you how can they do it". This diet was created by a French doctor who was the doctor of the trained French Olympic team. You give your body all you need to work. Your body does need carbs, but it doesn't need simple carbs. And a lot of people who like to doubt this program don't understand the difference between a complex and simple carb. I applaud all of you. Ideal protein in seriously a strict diet both mentally and physically. Just take it one week at a time. Please feel free to add me if you would like further support!!!! Keep on Ideal Protein!!!!!
  • curlmelanie
    curlmelanie Posts: 1 Member
    Hello! I start the Ideal Protein program on Thursday. Thanks for the encouragement!
  • shortt123
    shortt123 Posts: 39 Member
    Wow! Good for you! If you don't mind me asking, what is your weight now? I'm asking bc I will start a diet modelled after the i.p diet tomorrow :) and I'm doing this diet to lose 25 pounds
  • __freckles__
    __freckles__ Posts: 1,238 Member
    It is a meal plan in which you are eating almost no carbs--the only carbs are from certain veggies, and no sugar, but do have 8 oz protein everyday and eat 3 Ideal Protein meals or snacks.

    Oh brother...when will people learn that diets don't work? Good luck guys. But know there is a much simpler way to lose weight and not deprive yourself of carbs or sugar. Take a look around the forums. You will eventually figure it out.
  • PamRenard
    PamRenard Posts: 3 Member
    I lost 40 pounds and love it! I am now on maintenence
  • milyba
    milyba Posts: 49
    Did this gained all the weight back

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