Looking for Friends on Ideal Protein diet

Ideal Protein results in greater weight loss because it is a ketogenic diet that burns your own fat for energy. The first week of any low carb diet will produce greater weight loss related to water, however the weight loss subsequently on IP blows any other diet out of the water. Good luck with IP, keep on it and worry about maintaining your loss after you lose.

Very low carb with no fat......not good also very low calorie......wonder why it works. Plus why buy a supplement, when actual whole protein sources are not only cheaper, tastier, but also have the other matrix's attached to them. like micronutreints.........waste of money imo.

I love reading posts like this one. Just like any eating plan, there will always be people who are against it (sometimes without even knowing anything about it). I for one find WW to be a waste of money because you can do it yourself with free apps, however I have total respect for people who are losing weight through that program (or any other program they choose).
It is not a diet for everyone. It is not no fat (I just ate 30 g of fat yesterday). If anyone is looking into this diet please research it thoroughly first and decide if it is worth it to you. www.3fatchicks.com has an ideal protein sub-forum and there is a lot of great information in there. I have been on it since last November. I had full blood panels done recently and everything came back very healthy (nutrient levels, kidney/liver function etc..) It has also completely changed my relationship with food. Most clinics that offer the diet have open house nights where they talk about it and let you sample some of the food. There is a lot more to this diet than people realize. So again, it is not for everyone and please do your research first! For me, it has been worth it and I will end the program unbelievably healthy and with 0.0 regret.

30 grams of fat is still "low" fat.
You haven't changed your relationship with food because you barely have one. You just eat pre-made packets of who knows what.
I agree that this is a short-term solution to a long-term problem, and that it isn't the healthiest way to lose weight.

I started IP on 2/20 and have lost 11 lbs so far. I know it works and am looking for friends who are also on IP for motivation and support. Feel free to add me as a friend if you can relate!! Good luck to everyone else on this weight loss journey

You can't say that the relationship with food hasn't changed. I have had a terrible relationship with food all my life and I have been around for awhile.

I have been on this program since Jan 27. For the length of time I have been on this diet without deviation, my weight loss has not been any different than the many other diets I have been on. Food preparation has always been a menace to me and the culprit of my bad eating habits. Especially, now in the last few years since I now have an empty nest. So for some people, like myself, this works.

These prepackaged food are actually pretty good for starters. Then it gives me the opportunity to be on a weight loss program that is a no-brainer. Add water and eat. For me that was a great alternative The cost and the weigh-ins, keep me accountable. Not to mentions, I spent at least $10 a day on lunch and coffee. Some people who have struggled all their life with weight, being held by the hand may be exactly what is needed. At first.

However, your dinner you have to prepare yourself. You have to buy your own protein and veggies. You need to get your own veggies for lunch too. So for those of you like myself who are not big on making your lunches and dinner. It is actually a gradual forming habit of preparing your own food. It is working great for me. For each phase you introduce more and more of your own preparations. In addition, now that I am eating my packages and my own veggies and proteins, I am definitely eating satisfying meals of healthy food and I get to enjoy a small snack at the end of the day.

Provided that you stick to the program until the end (when you are preparing your own meals), I think you would have developed a pretty good relationship with food.

And to the MFP Moderator who keeps knocking this program. Yes there are other effective diets and less expensive diets that work. I know, I done them all with the same success rate. This is working for me for other reasons as I indicated. It might be the same for others. I wish it was just as simple as losing the weight. It is a journey. A journey of weight loss, processing emotions, and changing habits and beliefs. I believe as well as others that IP is helps in this journey.

One more thing, I am, as well as other, are aware of how the weight loss industry feeds on the weakness of overweight consumers. As consumers we can make informed decisions based on our own needs.

Hello everyone,
This is Donna and today is my Day 1 on IP Diet. Hoping to get some wonderful results like you. I have 22 pounds to lose.
I was so excited and enthusiastic about starting this but I am reading many forums that many on this diet when they stopped this gained it back. So I am already worried on how I can maintain this weight after I complete this program.

Anyone maintaining the same weight even after stopping the program please respond. Looking for your encouraging words.

Yes but I thought cutting down carbs and exercising should help to maintain the weight. Ofcourse I know that I won't have the luxury of eating all sweet and carb food like before but I Was looking for someone who is off this diet and eating regular food in moderation with workouts?

Hello Donna
My name is Donna as well. I an turning 55 this year and have struggled with weight my entire life. I lost 40 pounds on weight watchers just to gain it all back plus 10. I joined a gym and started to gain muscle weight, then I started on a clean eating program and only lost 11 pounds in 7 months. That is when I decided to join Ideal Protein. So April 25th 2014 was my first day and I am doing ok. I am optimistic!
I will keep you informed.
Thanks

When a thread is obviously full of spam what does it take for a mod to lock it up. Seriously, isn't it obvious at this point.

It was obvious on the first page. The only bonus that I see at this point is that most of the posts are people that promote it......work from home and make xxxx amount of dollars, the American dream. It's tough selling to your sales comrades though.

Donna, I just started IP too! Good luck to you! I have a goal...my son is getting married July 20!

I weighed in at my doctor's office about 1 year ago at 268 pounds. I had been diagnosed as a Type II diabetic and knew I needed to lose weight, but even eating a "balanced diet" I was still gaining. My doctor explained that sugar is "poison" for the person with diabetes and something in me clicked. I immediately eliminated sugar from my diet and even watched the amounts I was getting in prepackaged foods. I started to slowly lose weight.

On 13 Jan 2014, I saw my doctor and explained that I had been losing weight, but it was pretty slow. He had me weigh and I had lost 30 pounds in a bit less than a year. I confess that part of that loss was when I had a knee replacement and the pain drugs made me very ill and unable to eat for about 6 weeks.

I started the Ideal Protein Diet that same day and I have lost 31 more pounds to date (9 May 2014) for a total of 61 pounds. It did help that I had eliminated most sugar from my diet prior to starting IP, but I did feel the sacrifice when I started to follow it. I truly hate all of the soups but one. I had such a long way to go to my goal (140 lbs.) that I worry if I can stay the course.


I want to stay on Ideal Protein, if possible. I no longer have to take blood pressure medicine at this point. I am also looking forward to seeing the results of my next blood work. :flowerforyou: I am facing a long distance move and travel is hard on this diet, but whether I am on it perfectly or if I am just trying to control my sugars and proteins, I will continue to lose the weight. When I was venting about how far I had to go, my counselor reminded me to think of it like pregnancy. It's hard and uncomfortable at times, but in the end I will have something wonderful to show for it.

You will gain it back once you are off the diet because it doesn't teach you proper eating habits. Unless you plan on being on this for the rest of your life, what do you think will happen when you get off?

IP is a 4 phase program. Yes, it's very restictive in Phase 1 when you are relaying largely on the protein packets. Phase 2 and 3 are where those proper eating habits are taught when carbs are phased back in.

I agree this isn't for everyone and that everyone is entitled to their opinion. It's a personal choice and that should be respected.

Hey everyone! I am officially starting the IP diet tomorrow and after reading all these reviews I feel that this diet is going to be worth it!

I'm starting IP tomorrow. I have 30 lbs to lose. I'm optimistic. Looking forward to feeling healthier!

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