Ideal Protein

Tragfan
Tragfan Posts: 8 Member
edited September 26 in Motivation and Support
Hi, I'm on the Ideal Protein Diet. I struggle to call it a diet, as it is truly a life change. It changes the way you think about food! I have been on many diets (Herbal Magic, WW, TBM) and I know they all say that - but this one is truly your last diet. I have lost 40lbs in 16 weeks. I feel better than I ever have, and I am loving every minute of it! I am on my second week of Phase 3. Anyone else here on this diet? I was a bit suprised not to find an Ideal Protein group!
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  • Zita_Jenn
    Zita_Jenn Posts: 252 Member
    Hi there,

    Today is my first day on this diet as well. I can't say too much since I haven't been on it for very long but so far I like their products. I have just tried the Maple Oatmeal and their Cream of Chicken Soup. My snack tonight will be the Milk Chocolate Pudding. Mmmmm :smile: I thought I would have a hard time drinking 10 glasses of water but it is only 3 pm and I have 4 glasses left :happy: I am so hoping to lose the weight. I was or still am a bit nervous since I have been told that if you lose the weight fast then you are more likely to gain it all back. I am hoping that this will not be the case.

    Thank you so much for posting on here.
  • Tragfan
    Tragfan Posts: 8 Member
    Stick with it!! You will love it. If you have any questions at all - please ask!! I am in maintenance, but by no means an expert lol. But I will try and help anyway I can, I know this diet can be very confusing in the beginning!
  • Zita_Jenn
    Zita_Jenn Posts: 252 Member
    Thank you!!! No questions yet. Got the headaches that they have warned me about but they go away when it is time for my next meal. And when I go to bed. I am following what they told me to eat. I did however put 1 tbs of Kraft Italian Dressing Calorie Wise in my salad. Not too sure if I should have but I wanted to try anyways. :smile: I am also finding out that I am not to keen on their puddings. lol
  • ang69169
    ang69169 Posts: 1 Member
    I have lost 95pds on this plan. Life changing is an under statement, more like a second chance at being a better you!! Its Awesome!!
  • Tragfan
    Tragfan Posts: 8 Member
    WOW!!! ang69169! That is FANTASTIC!!!!! What phase are you on right now??
  • Zita_Jenn
    Zita_Jenn Posts: 252 Member
    95 lbs!!!! Holy!!!!! That is so Awesome!! How long have you been on the plan? I am so hoping to lose about 40 lbs. :smile:
  • Zita_Jenn
    Zita_Jenn Posts: 252 Member
    What kind of exercises have you done while you were on the protein diet?
  • heathersmilez
    heathersmilez Posts: 2,579 Member
    It's a hard diet to google, finally found something to see that this diet only exists in the GTA. None of you had your location so I assume you are in it.

    The office is in Mississauga so I won't be going, too far away. Too bad they don't just make a meal plan and put it online of what protein to eat and what sugars to avoid but of course, free tips won't help them, lol

    http://www.idealproteinweightlosscentre.com/weightloss-clinic-info.htm
  • Zita_Jenn
    Zita_Jenn Posts: 252 Member
    We get a list of stuff of what to eat. But you have to eat their stuff as well. I can e-mail you a copy if you'd like. :smile:
  • salfera
    salfera Posts: 2 Member
    I have been on phase 4 - (maintenace) of Ideal Protein for 5 weeks. I love it! I have lost 60 lbs in since Oct 2010 and I feel great! I have changed my eating habits and exercise habits, and yet it was easy. I have been on many diets too and this has been the only diet that has been successful for me and has taught me how to eat! I believe that you are not wasting time being on this diet and you will truly be happy! :happy:
  • Tragfan
    Tragfan Posts: 8 Member
    It's a hard diet to google, finally found something to see that this diet only exists in the GTA. None of you had your location so I assume you are in it.

    The office is in Mississauga so I won't be going, too far away. Too bad they don't just make a meal plan and put it online of what protein to eat and what sugars to avoid but of course, free tips won't help them, lol

    http://www.idealproteinweightlosscentre.com/weightloss-clinic-info.htm

    I found that too - I am a major googler (is that even a word? lol) I have to research things to death before I try them. I found a great community of people, recipes, LOADS of information on the diet on this site:

    http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/ideal-protein-diet-236/


    P.s I am from small town Saskatchewan. ;)
  • Zita_Jenn
    Zita_Jenn Posts: 252 Member
    Thank you for posting the forum :smile:

    I am from Ontario
  • bmathies
    bmathies Posts: 7 Member
    I have started the Ideal Protein Diet-and Wednesday will mark my first week. I am excited to hear what others have done with this diet, as well as get some great recipes and ideas.

    Thus far-I feel great. I have not noticed being tired-but have had a few headaches, which may be from the lack of Diet Coke!

    I am looking forward to week 3 when I will go back to exercising--to really make this plan work for me!:smile:
  • bmathies
    bmathies Posts: 7 Member
    That is amazing, CONGRATS!!

    Do you have any great recipes to share?
  • Zita_Jenn
    Zita_Jenn Posts: 252 Member
    Yesterday marks Week 1 and I have lost 5.8 lbs on my scale. Woo hoo!!!!! This site http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/ideal-protein-diet-236/ might have great recipe's ideas :smile:
  • Tragfan
    Tragfan Posts: 8 Member
    Jenn you are kickin butt & taking names!!!

    Welcome bmathies!! Glad to hear you didn't get some of the nasty side affects that some get. I felt like death for the first 4 days. I was a total carbaholic...:)
  • I am also on this diet! I have been for about 5 weeks. I am still on phase 1. Hows it going for you?
  • Zita_Jenn
    Zita_Jenn Posts: 252 Member
    I will be starting my 3rd week this Monday. It is going very well. I am really enjoying my snacks lol I think I will be on Phase 1 for a while :smile:
  • heathersmilez
    heathersmilez Posts: 2,579 Member
    Just saw an a-frame board beside a Shoppers Drug Mart near me in Ontario the other day. Info session tonight May 5th at 7:00 pm BUT I don't think I'll be home from work on time.

    Quick q for you guys, what is the cost to join this program including food/products required?? Approximate is fine by me.

    I figure if its $250 like Weight Watchers or $350 a month for Nutrisystem and I only have 10 lbs or maybe 15 I would like to lose it wouldn’t be worth the investment.

    Thank you!
  • Zita_Jenn
    Zita_Jenn Posts: 252 Member
    Did you check it out??? I am hoping you did. Let us know :smile:

    I had my first weigh in. I lost 10 lbs and 3" off my belly. Wooo hooo. 6 more weeks and I will be 130 lbs. I so can't wait.
  • I have been on Ideal Protein Plan for 6 weeks now and have lost 18 lbs, but this week didn't lose anything. Has anyone on this plan hit a plateau? and for how long?
  • Zita_Jenn
    Zita_Jenn Posts: 252 Member
    I haven't hit a plateau yet.. but my mother in law told me, if I do, switch things up a bit. For ex. have my supper in the am and my breakfast for supper. That should help. Good luck.
  • Susie_Bee
    Susie_Bee Posts: 34
    Hi there! I am on phase II and I have lost 27 lbs so far. I love this plan!
  • Zita_Jenn
    Zita_Jenn Posts: 252 Member
    Wow that is awesome. How long have you been on the plan? I am loving this plan as well. I am on my 7th week, it will be 8 weeks on Monday. :smile:
  • alauer5
    alauer5 Posts: 1
    I am finishing up day 3 of the ideal protein diet. So far so good. Just wanted to get on here to meet others that are doing it too. Just looking for support, encouragement, and helpful advice and tips. I'm worried about getting sick of all the vegetables so if anyone has any good phase 1 recipes send them my way. Good luck to everyone! I feel good about this diet and look forwardto living a healthier, thinner life.
  • kaitlynnrogers
    kaitlynnrogers Posts: 142 Member
    whats this diet all about?(:
  • gesears
    gesears Posts: 2 Member
    I'm on my 1st week off the program which, I guess, means my 3rd week on Phase 4. Ideal Protein is a medically-supervised, high protein/minimal carb & fat program. If you search for Ideal Protein on youtube, there is an approx 8 minute video on how it works. The program guarantees an average of 3 to 7 lbs of weight loss PER WEEK. I will tell you, it's what worked for me FINALLY. I lost just over 46 lbs in 5 months and have no doubt that I will keep it off for the rest of my life. A co-worker has lost over 100 and is off all of his diabetes and blood pressure meds, my doc who administered the plan lost over 100, my mother has lost 35+. I don't care that others will say "it's a fad diet" or "you can lose weight if you just eat right". You've heard it all too. I tried so many things. THIS worked! And for those of you who don't like to exercise--this is the program for you! Ideal Protein does not allow for exercise in order to protect the muscle mass you currently have. There is a protocol available for those who already exercise and don't want to give it up but I can tell you from experience, it's a little tougher when you're exercising. Weight loss is a little slower and your energy level isn't quite the same for the first several weeks. I will recommend this program until my last day on this earth. And just for fun (because I did this to GET HEALTHY), I went from size 18 to size 10 pants/skirt, XXL to L shirt, lost well over 30" (I haven't done my final measurements) and I now weight LESS than what my driver's license says for the first time ever--and I'm 54 years old. Please look in to this program!
  • gesears
    gesears Posts: 2 Member
    Hey, alauer5! Roasted cauliflower saved me! Cut up a head of cauliflower, toss lightly with olive oil from your daily allowance of oil, sea salt and spices (I like chili spices like cumin, chili powder, and cayenne) and roast at 400 degrees until it starts to carmelize. It's fantastic right out of the oven or cold. Also, I liked to add sauteed mushrooms to the soups, chili, and spaghetti. Cayenne was my favorite spice. I used it in just about everything. That's what was great about the program. You can add spices and seasonings to jazz your meal up. I liked adding cinnamon to oatmeal, chocolate pudding, and the crepes too. And make the crepes really thin in a small saute pan so you get 3 or 4 thin ones (like crepes should be) instead of just 1 thick one. Try the Walden Farms salad dressings. I liked the Raspberry & Asian the best. I'm a big fan of red bell peppers and cucumbers for my veggies now, too. Good luck! I promise it will pay off!
  • amywise1969
    amywise1969 Posts: 1 Member
    I am in Phase 4 Maintenance of Ideal Protein since early March. Am having some troubles.. have gained a 3-5 pounds and am freaking out... anybody else having trouble?
  • I LOVE IP! I'm down 12.5 pounds in just 2 weeks! I'm never hungry and never binging. I feel AWESOME and every day is getting better and better!
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