General
General Protocol Questions
- For people doing Phase 1 only for 2 weeks, do they also need to start carbs at 40 in stabilization and go up to 50 max?
- What’s an energy gap?
- Are there science support documents? Our clinics will ask for this regarding the new phases to support the categorization of the 3 macros and net carb increase approach?
- What to do when a client says, "I hate to plan!" ?
- Clarification on guidelines for those who are doing a tune up, especially as that’s now recommended twice a year. Is a full 7-day step down necessary? For example, someone doing a tune up loses 12 pounds. Best way to stabilize?
- What are the recommendations for exercise in stabilization?
- Could the coach suggest increasing the proteins in the Stabilization phase instead of the fat when the dieters are having some craving.
- Does the step-down week count as part of the recommended time in stabilization?
- May you confirm the unlimited vegetables do not count toward the net 40 carbs?
- How does alcohol factor in during Step-Down, Stabilization and Maintenance?
- When starting Phase 2, if a person wants to become vegan, could the coach count the protein in nuts toward protein allotment since getting enough protein is a challenge for vegans if they can’t count the protein in foods that are on the ‘fat team’? And if
- Would it be ok for a patient/client to add a 5th meal/snack as part of their initial stabilization meal planning? Or should that be something reserved for adjustments?
- In stabilization, do clients have to add 40 net carbs right away?
- Are there any specific guidelines for exercising during the protocol?
- There was no mention about not having any restricted items past 4pm during Phase 2; is this still an IP guideline?
- I have noticed that some patients may have aching issues after protocol related to the consumption of grains; wheat in particular.
- Is there a suggested range of weight gain over a period, which varies for everyone, that is recommended to return to either a tune up or full protocol?
- If someone overindulge during Phase 3, should they follow the Phase 1 sheet for the next day?
- If a patient on Phase 3 gains weight, could a tune-up could address that issue?
- When calculating the macros, why do we only use weight and gender?
- Clients are instructed to start their net carb intake at 40g/day and to then increase by 5g every week “as tolerated”. How do coaches know when to stop increasing their carb intake?
- When can we reintroduce intense exercise levels?
- The whole “Pick a Team” concept seems too good to be true. How can we just “ignore” the carbs and fats on food items that fall into a “team protein” food?
- In Stabilization, will coaches now be required to menu plan?
- How would the alternatives phases be implemented in these changes?
- Does it make a difference whether they are using restricted IP food or not? Still 1 protein and no carb value either way?
- How long should someone stay on Phase 2?
- Are the supplements/micro-nutrition mandatory in Stabilization (Phase 2)?
- Why is Step-down only one week?
- Are there any benefits to consuming a restricted product every day?