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Guess I'm still a big loser! ;-) I'm feeling much better in health and general day to day function than I have in a long time (about 10 years), all in less than four months. So I'm definitely a "Keto" and variants fan, and I consider the Ideal Protein approach to be a complete success. It teaches what to eat in a simple and effective way, and also helps teach portion control, without ever being excessively hungry (the mild "guess it's time to eat" hunger is fine and healthy - excessive hunger is not ok). The coaching and accountability are worth the premium, although the awesome prepackaged food costs a bit which may not be great for those on strict budgets. But if you can afford it, it's worth the health and life benefits.
The reason I'm listing my diet following as "Reasonably Well" now is that I regularly break from the strict protocol with some "Keto" compliant modifications, such as full 3 egg omelet this morning (slightly larger serving) instead of the portion controlled packet, substitution of last night's supper (fish and broccolli) for the lunch meal packet, standard whey protein shake instead of a "Restricted" snack, allowing some moderate dairy, such as small portions of feta, gouda or parmesan on salads etc, oh and finally having a nice hard liquor drink mixed with 0 carb mix as a celebration of losing 50lbs (alcohol is strictly forbidden on Ideal Protein Phase 1, due to additional liver/kidney strain).
Still I encourage everyone DO NOT do a major carb violation (that will derail your week). Also if you have trouble with portion control or impulse eating, go back to the strict protocol 100%, and you will get back on track, which will practically guarantee 100% success. If you follow it, it works, that's that.
Happy losing!
Pete
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231.0 lb
Lost so far: 59.0 lb.
Still to go: 11.0 lb.
Diet followed reasonably well.
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losing 3.0 lb a week
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