Ideal Protein calories

rachel_post
rachel_post Posts: 19 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
So as I'm logging my food consumption in my fitness pal diary, it says I'm under the required calories for safe weight loss by nearly 300 calories for the last three days. However, I have consumed all requirements on the IP protocol. Do you think I should eat another IP product to make up for that?

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  • jigglyjessica
    jigglyjessica Posts: 58 Member
    What is the IP protocol?
  • rachel_post
    rachel_post Posts: 19 Member
    Ideal Protein
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  • betuel75
    betuel75 Posts: 776 Member
    eat eggs, dairy, meat, fish for protein. Dont waste your money on a protein products. Get it the yummy way, through food.
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  • Springfield1970
    Springfield1970 Posts: 1,945 Member
    Consume .8g per lb of body weight of protein. No point eating more of it, it taxes your money, kidneys and digestive system.
  • sknicolaou
    sknicolaou Posts: 16 Member
    betuel75 wrote: »
    eat eggs, dairy, meat, fish for protein. Dont waste your money on a protein products. Get it the yummy way, through food.

    Here here..
  • busybee233
    busybee233 Posts: 1 Member
    I have been on IP off and on for two years. You typically only consume between 700 to 900 calories, however when you are in your state of ketosis your body is eating up to 3000 calories in your fat stores.
  • GuyIncognito123
    GuyIncognito123 Posts: 263 Member
    Your calories will be lower on the IP diet (probably why it's doctor monitored). There is a forum here for Ideal Protein you should search for - in the main forums you're going to have nothing but ignorant comments from people who think they know better even though they don't know what the program is.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    edited April 2015
    GuyIncognito123 wrote: »
    Your calories will be lower on the IP diet (probably why it's doctor monitored). There is a forum here for Ideal Protein you should search for - in the main forums you're going to have nothing but ignorant comments from people who think they know better even though they don't know what the program is.

    Perfect, then her doctor should be answering this question.
  • GuyIncognito123
    GuyIncognito123 Posts: 263 Member
    Do you really need to comment on _every_single_post_ It's people like you that piss off new people and drive them away.
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  • dwarfiegodsmack
    dwarfiegodsmack Posts: 317 Member
    edited April 2015
    my co-worker lost 45 lbs on it and then when she switched to maintenance phase...she has regained 8 lbs in about 10 weeks. what did it teach her about eating? nothing. what a waste of money, time and lean mass!! She did it for about 14 months and now she's trying to stop gaining. She told me a few weeks ago she thinks she needs to count calories.
  • rachel_post
    rachel_post Posts: 19 Member
    Jeez...it's this kind of thing that makes me uncomfortable to share in a public forum. There is a polite way to respond to a simple question. Lesson learned here? Don't post anything without expecting someone to force their opinions on you or make you feel minuscule for the plan you're choosing to follow. It's much like religion or politics in that way---don't force your beliefs into others or shame someone into feeling something! I'm not an idiot and I don't jump into something regarding my own health without researching it at length and talking to my family care physician. I posted the question here in hopes of getting supportive answers....not this.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    Rachel Please don't let other people put you off of posting on here. Remember they aren't your friends or family, just strangers on the internet.
    Having said that, once you've been here for a while you will make some pretty good interweb friends.
    Just learn to NOT take things personally, let it roll off your back.

    Yes, people here can be very blunt and sometimes come across as rude or condescending, BUT you will always get truthful and honest advice, not sugarcoated pat on the back stuff. Personally id prefer to to get the blunt and honest truth, whether i like it or not :smiley::flowerforyou:
  • dwarfiegodsmack
    dwarfiegodsmack Posts: 317 Member
    hey, I was just sharing the experience of my co-worker on IP. she also did it 5 years ago and gained everything and more back. I myself have done 2 protein products plans (thin evolution and another one so long ago I don't remember the name of it) and both times I failed.

    now I am losing by counting calories and being able to eat chocolate and ice cream every day at a rate of a smidgen over 0.5 lb per week. I'm happy with this loss as I have been maintaining my lean mass.

    just offering 2 experiences. but hey, maybe it will work for you. best of luck to you
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    GuyIncognito123 wrote: »
    Do you really need to comment on _every_single_post_ It's people like you that piss off new people and drive them away.

    Regardless, of your opinion, MFP does not promote VLCD and if it is doctor monitored, he/she is the one that should be advising her, not random strangers on the internet.
  • rachel_post
    rachel_post Posts: 19 Member
    Oh believe me, I don't typically sugar coat things either! So I wouldn't expect someone to do so for me. It's not that part that pushes me away. Nonetheless I'll definitely dial it back a bit from here. I'm trying to feel good about my healthy changes and feel I'm being smart about it. Was just looking for support.
  • dwarfiegodsmack
    dwarfiegodsmack Posts: 317 Member
    rachel_post wrote: »
    So as I'm logging my food consumption in my fitness pal diary, it says I'm under the required calories for safe weight loss by nearly 300 calories for the last three days. However, I have consumed all requirements on the IP protocol. Do you think I should eat another IP product to make up for that?

    this should tell you something - unsafe weight loss
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  • rachel_post
    rachel_post Posts: 19 Member
    OH my god. How do I turn this post off?
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    rachel_post wrote: »
    OH my god. How do I turn this post off?

    Wow i thought i was being nice, and supportive.

    Put your thick skin suit on :)
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    rachel_post wrote: »
    OH my god. How do I turn this post off?

    The red X in the upper right corner.
  • Camo_xxx
    Camo_xxx Posts: 1,082 Member
    rachel_post wrote: »
    OH my god. How do I turn this post off?

    You don't. They are like train wrecks. Fun to watch bad to be in one. Don't take it personal as its just a bunch of people you don't know discussing the merits of things they have an opinion on.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    Camo_xxx wrote: »
    rachel_post wrote: »
    OH my god. How do I turn this post off?

    You don't. They are like train wrecks. Fun to watch bad to be in one. Don't take it personal as its just a bunch of people you don't know discussing the merits of things they have an opinion on.

    :+1:

  • rachel_post
    rachel_post Posts: 19 Member
    randomtai wrote: »
    rachel_post wrote: »
    OH my god. How do I turn this post off?

    The red X in the upper right corner.

    I don't have a red x on my screen.
  • rachel_post
    rachel_post Posts: 19 Member
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    christinev297 wrote: »
    rachel_post wrote: »
    OH my god. How do I turn this post off?

    Wow i thought i was being nice, and supportive.

    Put your thick skin suit on :)

    Christine I wasn't directing any negativity towards you. My feelings aren't hurt---I'm simply annoyed.
  • rachel_post
    rachel_post Posts: 19 Member
    Camo_xxx wrote: »
    rachel_post wrote: »
    OH my god. How do I turn this post off?

    You don't. They are like train wrecks. Fun to watch bad to be in one. Don't take it personal as its just a bunch of people you don't know discussing the merits of things they have an opinion on.

    Yes-trying to remove the train wreck but seem to be stuck in it!
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