Tips for P2 meal portions?

oneoftwo · 08-08-2010, 07:13 AM

I am waiting for my drops and hope they get here soon as I want to start asap. I am going food shopping so I need to get prepared. I did read the P&I guide, just confused on some stuff.

I know me and know I will have time issues with making sure all my food is measures, so any tips for making it easier?
Do they sell any precooked plain meats that I can just eat without measuring?

Also does it matter what type of grapefruit or apple?

What is the max portion amount of veggies? I usually use those steam in the micro veggies

What is a grissino bread stick? So it is only either this or melba toast

walkingwoman · 08-08-2010, 08:15 AM

I haven't seen any precooked meats that aren't loaded with preservatives, etc. that are not allowed on the protocol. I buy the meat, weigh it raw, put it in little baggies, quick freeze the put the little baggies inside a big freezer bag. It really doesn't take much time and its nice to see what equals what portions size wise. Actually, I'll take ttat back. Precooked shrimp are an option on the plan tbat works. I've also seen frozen fish in 4 oz portions in the freezer section of Albertson's.They aren't cooked but they are close to the 3.5 oz. requirement and very low in cals. They have both sole and tilapia and run a dollar a piece. Nice deal and I'm sure you could put them in the steamer bags for quick preperation.

It doesn't matter which grapefruit or apple but know that they do vary in calories and you might want to check ****** or another resource if you are not losing as well as you think you should. You could be unknowingly exceeding calories.

The veggies portion can be whatever takes you up to the 500 calories per day. You can eat a ton of spinach, asparagus, cucumbers for very low calories. Again, just check an online calorie counter or refer to the packaging for things that you purchase packages.

A grissini is a long breadstick that at least in my stores are in the italian foods section or by the breads in the bakery area and they range from 20-25 calories each.

Best of luck to you!

08-08-2010, 07:13 AM	#1
oneoftwo Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 912 Gallery: oneoftwo Stats: 146/120/120 (maintain 118-120max) 5'3.5" WOE: Atkins/HCG one round to goal/JUDDD to maintain	Tips for P2 meal portions? I am waiting for my drops and hope they get here soon as I want to start asap. I am going food shopping so I need to get prepared. I did read the P&I guide, just confused on some stuff. I know me and know I will have time issues with making sure all my food is measures, so any tips for making it easier? Do they sell any precooked plain meats that I can just eat without measuring? Also does it matter what type of grapefruit or apple? What is the max portion amount of veggies? I usually use those steam in the micro veggies What is a grissino bread stick? So it is only either this or melba toast Last edited by oneoftwo; 08-08-2010 at 07:20 AM..

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08-08-2010, 08:15 AM	#2
walkingwoman Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 19,112 Gallery: walkingwoman WOE: maintaining 124-128 range Start Date: 2/1/13	I haven't seen any precooked meats that aren't loaded with preservatives, etc. that are not allowed on the protocol. I buy the meat, weigh it raw, put it in little baggies, quick freeze the put the little baggies inside a big freezer bag. It really doesn't take much time and its nice to see what equals what portions size wise. Actually, I'll take ttat back. Precooked shrimp are an option on the plan tbat works. I've also seen frozen fish in 4 oz portions in the freezer section of Albertson's.They aren't cooked but they are close to the 3.5 oz. requirement and very low in cals. They have both sole and tilapia and run a dollar a piece. Nice deal and I'm sure you could put them in the steamer bags for quick preperation. It doesn't matter which grapefruit or apple but know that they do vary in calories and you might want to check ****** or another resource if you are not losing as well as you think you should. You could be unknowingly exceeding calories. The veggies portion can be whatever takes you up to the 500 calories per day. You can eat a ton of spinach, asparagus, cucumbers for very low calories. Again, just check an online calorie counter or refer to the packaging for things that you purchase packages. A grissini is a long breadstick that at least in my stores are in the italian foods section or by the breads in the bakery area and they range from 20-25 calories each. Best of luck to you!