Ideal Protein - Phase I Recipe Suggestions, pls!!

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  • dancinfavabean
    dancinfavabean Posts: 1
    How do I subscribe to ideal protein website? Just stated 2 weeks ago and lost 6.5 pounds. Really thought I would have lost more with the way everyone else has lost. Need help. Do not want to give yo
  • samiccuci
    samiccuci Posts: 2 Member
    I don't know about subscribing to the site. Do you have a "coach"? We attend a nearby center (some people attend chiropractor or doctor's offices), and there is a registered dietician who oversees the process and helps ensure that we are following the plan and gives suggestions about how to maximize our weight loss. Typically the weight loss is 3-7 pounds per week; the first week is usually a bigger loss, but not always.
  • Wendeesaunders
    Wendeesaunders Posts: 2
    I am starting the Ideal Protein diet for the second time - I did Phase 1 the first time and was in the best shape of my life - I was finally lean and rid of my cellulite - I think I got overly excited because I never did Phases 2-4. I have gained my weight back along with the cellulite on my butt and thighs. I am starting Monday!!

    Does anyone know how long each phase is supposed to last?
  • amandasdoremus
    amandasdoremus Posts: 7 Member
    I tried also to find out where you sign in to the Ideal Protein Website, I have a coach but I don't see him until next week and he is never in the office. Looking for support online.
  • jlt1968
    jlt1968 Posts: 77 Member
    Paleo cook books have some really good recipes for high protein low carb diets. There are also some really good recipes in the Ducan diet book.
  • tbone39
    tbone39 Posts: 2 Member
    Phase 1 - Until you reach your 100% of your goal weight.
    Phase 2 - 2 IP packets and 2 regular low carb meals. (1 - 3 weeks)
    Phase 3 - Carbs are reintroduced (2 weeks)
    Phase 4 - Maintenance

    More information can be found at this site:http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/ideal-protein-diet/184422-ideal-protein-diet-phases.htmlhttp://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/ideal-protein-diet/184422-ideal-protein-diet-phases.html
  • meganmarkworth
    meganmarkworth Posts: 13
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  • FatIsNotGood4Me
    FatIsNotGood4Me Posts: 45 Member
    Following Ideal Protein, Phase I, a low-carb, protein-rich diet, and finding it's become increasingly difficult to be creative in the kitchen. The elimination of dairy, potatoes, rice, carrots, corn, peas, and any and all other food not listed on the approved /protein veggie list (which eliminates most foods not on the list since the test is IF the food contains zero cals/fats/carbs) leaves a lot to be desired for creativity. Desperately in need of recipes or suggestions to follow IP Phase I.

    Much Appreciated

    There's a Pinterest board that is amazing with recipes, let me know if you are interested.
  • FatIsNotGood4Me
    FatIsNotGood4Me Posts: 45 Member
    I am starting the Ideal Protein diet for the second time - I did Phase 1 the first time and was in the best shape of my life - I was finally lean and rid of my cellulite - I think I got overly excited because I never did Phases 2-4. I have gained my weight back along with the cellulite on my butt and thighs. I am starting Monday!!

    Does anyone know how long each phase is supposed to last?

    Phase 1 is until you reach 90% of your goal.
    Then Phase 2 for 2 weeks, phase 3 a week, then you are in phase 4 or maintenance
  • dancingdeer
    dancingdeer Posts: 373 Member
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  • tweety612013
    tweety612013 Posts: 24
    Is there are list or book on what foods your can/cannot eat? With my recipes and what I eat is too much carbs and I am losing at a very slow pace.
  • Marci369
    Marci369 Posts: 2 Member
    I am new to Ideal Protein, I am in Phase 1, just started on 4/4/13. I am so confused. I was told no lemon juice or tomatoes on phase 1, but several of these recipes include these as ingredients. Are these recipes really for Phase 1? I seem to be finding little variances in what is included in the program based on where you go.
  • ginamc04
    ginamc04 Posts: 113 Member
    800-900 calories per day and it allows Splenda?

    Sounds terrible! The body needs more energy than that to breathe and be alive, These fad diets are horrible. The Eat Clean Diet by Tosca Reno. Real food, no calorie counting, delicious, healthy & you eat a LOT of food-just the good kind!

    Get the book from your library!
  • jg4ever
    jg4ever Posts: 85 Member
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  • marsibum
    marsibum Posts: 1 Member
    I know I am late to this post but I REALLY appreciate that you posted all of the recipes. I'm on week 4 of IP and my taste buds are bored !
    Thanks
  • happyweight33
    happyweight33 Posts: 4
    I was able to lose 100lbs in 5.5 months on the ideal protein diet.

    If you have the desire to lose the weight, you can keep the diet going. You'll learn what foods you like, and you'll find new ways to change up the veggies/tastes.

    Keep your eyes on the prize, don't worry about the occasional cheat, and don't give up.
    You'll get to your goal soon on this diet.
  • kelsykel
    kelsykel Posts: 2
    hi

    Congratulations on your success! Do you know if dill pickles from a jar are ok on this diet?
  • nextrightthing
    nextrightthing Posts: 408 Member
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  • happyweight33
    happyweight33 Posts: 4
    Yes, you can eat the pickles.
  • ldbuster0
    ldbuster0 Posts: 207
    Seems like some interesting recipes.
  • GrannyGwen1
    GrannyGwen1 Posts: 213 Member
    Topic: Ideal Protein - Phase I Recipe Suggestions, pls!!

    SAVING FOR LATER COMMENT AND LOVE THE IDEALS AND RECIPIES

    THANKS

    GG
  • LINIA
    LINIA Posts: 1,159 Member
    Is there a good substitute for " coconut oil"? When a recipe calls for coconut milk, i just use Soy Milk......am very allergic to coconut.
  • dcrickt
    dcrickt Posts: 1
    :smile: Here is a site with over 200 FREE recipes that can be used for all phases of the Ideal Protein Program. http://andoverdietcenter.com/recipes
  • clairabellle
    clairabellle Posts: 332 Member
    Bumpity bump
  • anbrim
    anbrim Posts: 5 Member
    If you are also wanting to experiment with your IP packets, this woman has put together a little cookbook online that has instructions and pictures! I love it! So far I've tried making bread/muffins using the IP Potato Puree and the IP Pancakes! The pancakes worked the best!

    Rainbow's Recipes: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwWdTuMO2HWabURKU1JkMkdIMFk/edit?pli=1

    Another place I found helpful was 3 Fat Chicks On a Diet. They have recipe ideas, can answer any questions, and are just a great support forum.

    3 Fat Chicks On a Diet: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/ideal-protein-diet-236/

    Good luck everyone! :glasses:
  • allinoelle007
    allinoelle007 Posts: 163 Member
    Thanks everyone for sharing ideas. I am excited to do some experimenting!
  • stephspells
    stephspells Posts: 1
    Thank you all for posting. I am 9 days in on IP and lost 10lbs so far. The first week was easy. This is my second week and its been brutal. I am especially grateful for all the great recipes and to the lady who posted the rainbowsmiles cookbook. Everyone keep up the good work!
  • caymanapril
    caymanapril Posts: 7 Member
    My coach says if you don't eat all the protein and veggies, the protocol just doesn't work as well.
  • kristinee1
    kristinee1 Posts: 12 Member
    CJ- Phase I refers to the Ideal Protein (IP) protocol, which is a low-calorie, low-carb, protien-rich diet, consisting of protein products sold/provided by IP. IP monitors dieters and their progress. IP consists of four phases, the first being Phase I, the most restrictive. Phase I restricts the dieter to approx 800-900 calories per day, as well as restricts all slow carbs, which mainly consists of any white carb, such as bread, potatoes, pasta, rice... as well as cheese, lentils, beans, corn, carrots, sweet peas, any rooted veggie, and a few others things are restricted, including sugary drinks, even diet, but allows up to (4) splenda daily. The idea behind the change in diet is achieve ketosis, the state in which the pancrease reduces the amount of insulin produced and retrains the pancreas all while the carb-starved body starts to feed off of the stored fat, thereby allowing a consistent weight loss. Dieters in Phase I eat (3) IP proteins (purchased foods) daily, (1) for breakfast, (1) for lunch along with 2 cups of unrestricted veggies, and a 3rd protein for an afternoon or evening snack, but dieters eat their own protein for dinner, along with 2 cups of unrestricted veggies. Dieters remain in Phase I until they reach 90% of their goal weight, at which time they then move into Phase II - the difference is dieters add their own protein to lunch, as well as dinner, along w/veggies. Phase II is approximately two weeks and closely resembles the first phase, as the diet still excludes carbohydrates and ketosis continues with the only difference being the dieter replaces the IP lunch protein with a lean protein of their choice. The dieter then moves to Phase III, which is a reintroduction of fast carbs, good carbs; again, this phase is short-lived and is an intermediate phase. Phase IV, maintenance, is a stabilization stage, the first step to your every day diet - maintenance is a two step process where a few restricted items, slow carbs, are allowed back in the diet with restrictions. Hope this summary helps you :)

    Thank you for this explanation. I've been thinking about trying IP but I hear and don't like that you cannot workout during phase I. I workout with a personal trainer three days a week and don't want to give it up. I LOVE going to the gym!
  • hilliardburg
    hilliardburg Posts: 1
    Hi everyone...Just starting this diet and noticed that tomatoes are not part of phase I however when I went to the actual Chanh Tran Tien website he said that tomatoes (2 a day max) was Ok however cherry tomatoes are not since they contain more sugar?

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