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A month at the beach sounds heavenly!! In my experience most restaurants are getting used to accommodating special diets. Don't be afraid to ask for food to be cooked plain (without butter or sauce), substitute veggies or salad for sides you can't eat, etc. When we went to the beach last year I took crisps out for my beach…

Awesome! :) Did your coach talk to you about adding a packet when you exercise? Something light like peach-mango or orange drink are great, low cal and high protein.

Hi! Sounds like great losses so far - congrats! A true stall would be several weeks of no change in pounds or measurements. Are you losing inches? Are you gaining muscle as well as losing fat? Many things affect weight loss - stress, hormones (ie. Time of the month), or your body may just be taking a minute to figure out…

I walk or go to yoga class - did your coach also tell you to add a drink packet when you exercise? Peach mango or orange drink are great choices - low in calories and carbs, high in protein.

You do not have to have a restricted every day, in fact some people are carb sensitive and a daily restricted makes them gain.

If it's not on the protocol sheet you aren't supposed to have it.

Sounds like you're craving crunchy, salty things - try getting some of the crisps (ie. Sea Salt & Vinegar). Look at when and why you want to cheat. Is it a particular time of day? Is it because you're bored? Maybe you need to adjust your meals & snack. Drink more water, find an activity to keep you busy. It may also be…

To the original poster - during the first week, you can add an extra IP food during the day. Take advantage of the unlimited veggies - have an extra salad or cucumbers during the day. You can also, just as an example, split up your dinner protein - have 2 oz with lunch and then 6 oz at dinner. Make sure you're getting in…

Which "cheat" - alternative products or the alternative plan? I've read that some people do well using alternative products. On the alternative plan, you lose weight more slowly but it's healthier for people with certain medical conditions, like diabetes. Congrats on your losses so far!

There are more recent ones if you search under Community Groups, not just the message boards.

Buy some club soda or sparkling water, and Mio (water flavoring, in my store it's by the Crystal light). You can make a fizzy drink, and it looks like a cocktail. Also there's an IP group here if you're looking for friends and support. :)

Ask your coach - mine gave me a product list in my welcome packet that lists which are restricted and which have soy.

Hi Linda! During the first week, you can add a 4th packet during the day to help with hunger. Also, put a little of your IP salt in some water and drink it. You can also add some extras of your unlimited veggies for a snack - ie. lettuce or cucumber slices w/ a little salt & pepper. There's an IP group on here if you have…

The veggie chili is the only restricted thing I eat, and I like it. I said this on the other thread but I've picked up some recipes to change the packets and to me that tastes better. (ie. bake a "flatbread" with the broccoli/cheese soup and chopped up broccoli) Or I take the drink mixes and blend them with coffee & ice…

I've been looking up recipes to change the packets - making "flatbread," adding veggies, baking muffins, etc. Try googling "Ideal Protein recipes with _______" (name of packet)

I haven't tried it yet but I've read that some people do things like make smoothies and put spinach or zucchini in them. Or cook veggies, puree them and add to the soups.

Hi everyone! I started IP on June 30th, so 3 weeks in and doing okay.