Question

I have been moved to phase 2 due to recently losing my job so it's more cost effective for the time being. I am worried about not continuing to lose weight on this phase. anybody else set stride phase to have you been successful with continuing to lose? Any tips are greatly appreciated!  

Answer 1

If you want to continue to lose weight stick to the phase 1 sheet. Don't add in the carbs. Do your lunch like you do your dinner.  

Answer 2

Join the IPA page, you can find help about products that are 1/2 the cost and work just as great!  

Answer 3

In Phase 2 you're still in ketosis. You just do lean and green for lunch and supper. I continued to lose just as much weight in P2. I actually continued to lose weight in maintenance. Just eat the items that are on your sheet. If you don't want to use product for your snack you could do boiled egg or veggies

Comments

From what I remember, you stay in P1 until goal weight. You stay in P2 for two weeks, where you continue to lose. Then, you stay in P3 for about two weeks, where you basically put back on what you lost in P2, which puts you back at your goal weight at the end of P1. Going from P1 to P2 helps you transition into choosing healthy foods since you’re not relying on the packets as much. If eating packets is easier (it was for me), there’s a ton of protein bar/shake options at Wal-Mart and other places that are inexpensive. Just watch that they’re not super high in fat/carbs/calories.  

Answer 4

Yes. there are alot of alternative foods half the price. Join Ideal protein alternative FB page. Proti diet foods are decent

Answer 5

There are lots of keto groups you can join and stay in ketosis without using IP products if you don't need a coach per say.  

Answer 6

If u stick to what u have done in phase 1. I loss my job too & financially I honestly can't afford IP right now  I buy Premier Protein shakes. They r much cheaper. Every now & then I get some IP dorados. Stick to protein & veggies. Stay mindful of the carb, sugar & fats. I use low fat mayo on occasion, fat free cheese now & then. I also became a fan of the Carb Balance wheat wraps. U can do it  

Answer 7

In the new program, you aren’t in ketosis in Phase2 . You are adding carbs back in to your diet. I’ve been on the new Phase2 for six weeks and only gained 1. 1 pounds.  

Answer 8

If you need structure similar to IP join the IPA ideal protein alternative page - you don’t have a coach but all the cheaper product options are there. The downside is you need to be accountable to yourself - which is also a good lesson for long term sustainability. Otherwise, eat 6 oz protein and low carb vegetables and salads, same oils, vitamins, etc. You got this!  

Comments

There is a lot of great support on that page too - the admins are like your coach and they answer questions quickly and correctly. I did full IP originally to goal - but when I do my yearly resets now I do IPA.  

Answer 9

I thought this was ideal protien supporters group not alternative dupporters