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WELCOME TO IDEAL PROTEIN ALTERNATIVES (IPA) This group is for people (18 years and over) who want to follow the Ideal Protein Protocol using alternative (non-IP brand) products. All the weight loss results for less than half the cost! We also support members who use IP products and work with a coach. All who follow protocol with either kind of products are welcome! NOTE: Admins are volunteers who spend many hours each week providing free guidance and support. Please respect your Admins.
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THIS SITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE! NO INFORMATION ON THIS SITE IS TO BE CONSTRUED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE SEEK CONSULTATION WITH A PHYSICIAN BEFORE FOLLOWING ANY DIET PLAN AND FOR ANY HEALTH RELATED QUESTIONS. DUE DILIGENCE IN RESEARCHING ALL INFORMATION IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MEMBER.
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WHAT IS IDEAL PROTEIN ALTERNATIVES (IPA)? IPA is a weight loss program based on the Protein Sparing Modified Fast (PSMF) model. IPA is a low calorie, low fat, low carb, moderate protein eating plan. It puts you in a state of nutritional ketosis, however it is not a traditional keto diet. Weight loss is more rapid than typical keto plans, focuses on very low fat eating, and the moderate protein intake is designed to keep you burning fat rather than burning muscle.
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WHAT WILL I EAT? Three “Packets” of protein foods that meet specific nutritional guidelines (Breakfast, lunch, and snack) 4 cups of approved vegetables: 2 cups at lunch and 2 cups at dinner 8 oz approved meat at dinner 2 teaspoons olive or grape seed oil ¼ teaspoon salt 64+ oz water Four kinds of supplements (multi, omega, potassium, calcium/magnesium) in the required dosages specified in the supplement file A maximum of five “extras” per day. Extras are things like sweeteners (only Splenda/Sucralose and Stevia), water flavorings, salad dressings, gum, etc. They are also referred to as /0/0/0’s… 0 fat, 0 carbs, 0 sugar foods.
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DAILY MEAL PLAN KEY FILE Phase 1 REGULAR Protocol (Follow until goal weight is reached)
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WHAT IS THE TERM PACKET THAT I KEEP HEARING ABOUT? In our world, the three packaged protein foods we eat each day are referred to as “packets”. They are single portion meals/snacks from a highly absorbable protein source. They are called packets REGARDLESS of how they are actually packaged. They come in cartons, wrappers, jugs, bottles, boxes, etc. They are far more than the shakes and bars most people think of when they think about packaged protein diets. Our packets also include foods like oatmeal, cereal, pancakes, chips, chili, soups, puddings, jello, pretzels, pasta, cookies, and more! PACKETS MUST MEET SPECIFIC NUTRITIONAL GUIDELINES. YOU NEED TO KNOW THESE GUIDELINES. DO NOT RELY ON OTHERS TO KNOW THEM FOR YOU! SELECTING PACKETS KEY FILE
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HOW DO I LEARN TO FOLLOW THIS DIET? READ! READ! READ! Please take the time to read this Announcement THOROUGHLY. THIS POST IS YOUR COACH. YOUR TIME IS YOUR INVESTMENT! Read this Announcement – MULTIPLE TIMES Scroll through posts in this group and read them for MULTIPLE DAYS. DO NOT POST QUESTIONS until you have done a LOT of reading and learning.
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A FEW GROUP RULES Members may be muted or removed for the following: Posting non-protocol foods/advice (NO tweaks or cheats are to be shared. Keep them to yourself! ) Being rude to anyone. Continuously arguing with members or admins. Posting non-IPA-related content AND. NO ADVERTISING/SELLING ON THIS SITE You may not post or message members to sell your services, health/weight-loss programs, products, etc. WE HAVE ZERO TOLERANCE FOR ANYONE USING THIS GROUP FOR FINANCIAL GAIN. MEMBERS - PLEASE REPORT ANYONE WHO MESSAGES YOU ABOUT THESE ITEMS OR ANY UNWANTED MESSAGES to an ADMIN! ALCOHOL is DANGEROUS to consume while on phases 1-3 due to the extremely low caloric and fat in-take. Suggesting, promoting or advocating drinking alcohol (including "I had a drink and was fine. ") will result in IMMEDIATE REMOVAL from the group. (This is NOT about weigh loss. It is about the safety of our members. )
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