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Created on Friday, 28 June 2013 12:39

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Q. How long will the plan take me? How long in the first Step? 
A.  It depends on how much you have to lose and how committed you are to reaching your goals.  When you reach 100% of your goal in Step 1, then Step 2 is your transition step.  Each week you will be getting a new food group back into your daily diet.  Step 2 is a four week plan.  Step 3 is Success For Life.   It is important that you go through all Steps of the plan.  Your length and success on the plan is determined by you staying compliant.  Actual weight loss will vary.  Based on your gender, body metabolism, age, and if you are on medications, etc.

Q. How will I feel the first couple of days when on the regular plan?
A.  When on the regular plan your body may respond differently.  We have a document in your dieter’s folder called Potential Symptoms and Body Responses.  You may feel a little light headed, fatigued, headache or hunger.  Make sure you review this document before you start.  It has hints to help you through these first couple of days.  Also ask your coach for any suggestions.  

Q. Are there rules about what ITG products to have and when on the plan? 
A. You can have any ITG meal at any time as per the plan; the only rule is that you are only allowed 1 Limited ITG food per day.  You can switch your lunch and dinner around depending on your work schedule and daily activities.  You can also add your snack into any part of the day.  If you eat a late dinner have it mid-morning or late afternoon.  You can also have one of the non-limited products as an extra packet at any time.  Have one of the fruity drinks.  They are under 100 calories with an average of 15 grams of protein.

Q. Can I skip some of the vegetables because I am full?
A.  You need to eat all of your vegetables throughout the day.  If you cannot eat them all in one meal spread them out.  Have some in your omelet for breakfast.  Have some fresh veggies in a zip lock bag to snack on during the day.  Something crunchy like broccoli or cauliflower, a cucumber is also a great snack and helps you get your daily vegetables in for the day. 

Q. Can I have an extra ITG food if I am hungry?
A.  Yes, if you are hungry, have an extra ITG Diet protein.  We recommend having one of the lower carbohydrate products like the drinks, puddings or light snacks.  See the Limited List in your dieter’s folder.

Q.  What can I do for constipation? 
A.This can result from your lower food intake amounts.   Make sure you are drinking your daily required water.  Eat all of your vegetables and the required amount of oil.  We have a product called Colon-Lax that is a gentle stool softener that is very effective.  You can also use sugar-free Benefiber to help relieve the constipation.

Q. Can I use salad dressings? 
A. Walden Farm products are the only dressings approved to use with the ITG Diet. But we encourage you to create your own with olive oil, vinegar, lemon, spices, etc.