Some people have asked what keeps me going on Ideal Protein, I always tell them “the little things”. What I mean is, I have to keep myself interested in the protein packets, drinks, etc with FLAVOR and keep it FUN! Otherwise, I get distracted and find myself wanting to go off protocol.
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Water Enhancers as Mocktails: Choose flavors you like! When I started IP in the summer I would often mix a splash of Raspberry/Blueberry Mio with seltzer and fresh mint-- to me, it felt like I was having a fancy cocktail! Zero calories, zero guilt.
Tea/Flavor Roasted Coffees: One thing I love about this diet is that I don’t have to give up my daily tea routine! Even better, if you consume decaf tea/coffee you do not have to replace it with extra water consumption throughout the day, as it counts towards your daily water intake! Fantastic! Another perk about this is, tea and coffee can be seasonal -- so get creative! Summer/Spring- I drink a lot of peach, blueberry and pomegranate tea. Fall/Winter- Peppermint, Constant Comment, Earl/Grey, Pumpkin Spice.
Extracts/Spices go a long way: Adding extracts to your protein packets can keep you interested in the them. I actually don’t eat any of the puddings or drink mixes plain at all. Some of my favorite flavor combinations are the following:
I am in no way being paid to endorse any product on this site. My reviews are solely of my own opinion and consumer experience.
Water Enhancers as Mocktails: Choose flavors you like! When I started IP in the summer I would often mix a splash of Raspberry/Blueberry Mio with seltzer and fresh mint-- to me, it felt like I was having a fancy cocktail! Zero calories, zero guilt.
Tea/Flavor Roasted Coffees: One thing I love about this diet is that I don’t have to give up my daily tea routine! Even better, if you consume decaf tea/coffee you do not have to replace it with extra water consumption throughout the day, as it counts towards your daily water intake! Fantastic! Another perk about this is, tea and coffee can be seasonal -- so get creative! Summer/Spring- I drink a lot of peach, blueberry and pomegranate tea. Fall/Winter- Peppermint, Constant Comment, Earl/Grey, Pumpkin Spice.
Extracts/Spices go a long way: Adding extracts to your protein packets can keep you interested in the them. I actually don’t eat any of the puddings or drink mixes plain at all. Some of my favorite flavor combinations are the following:
- Cappuccino packet with Pumpkin Spice- either blended as a frappe or warmed as a latte- yum!
- Chocolate drink mix with Raspberry extract- blended as a mocha frappe, or hot as a raspberry cocoa
- Chocolate pudding with Coconut extract- taste like Mounds! yum!
- Strawberry pudding with Walden Farms Chocolate syrup baked as chocolate strawberry muffins- oh yeah!
- Butterscotch pudding with cinnamon, pumpkin spice as muffins- taste delectable
Grab & Go: Make it easy on yourself and spend 1 day a week prepping your veggies for the week, to ensure you get in those 4 cups a day! It IS alot to eat, and SO easy to skip a serving if planning is not involved. I love throwing veggies in the oven to roast and pre-portioning them to take to work. SUPER easy, and I stay on track. Here’s just a few that I make weekly:
- Roasted Old Bay Cauliflower-coat with a little EVOO and IP salt- delicious
- Roasted Brussels- garlic, IP salt & Pepper- delicious
- Roasted Broccoli- with a splash of Tamari- gets crispy and so delicious!
What things make your Ideal Protein journey fun and exciting? What products do you use? Let me know in the comment s
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