P2 Grocery List....Anyone?

[Desma]

I'm starting my first round (ever) P2 tomorrow and was wondering if anyone had a good grocery list that works for them time and time again?

Thanks!

[martiangurll]

Lots of raw veggies: cucumber, spinach, romaine, cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers (the bell peppers are rogue, but I use sparingly)
Fruit: apples, grapefruit, strawberries and oranges
Meat: chicken breast, fish (tilapia, cod, trout, any white fish on sale), lean beef, eggs, and shrimp
Seasonings: Pam cooking spray (rogue), chicken broth, hot sauce, salsa (I check the label to be sure all the ingredients are allowed and no added sugar or oil), Stevia
Optional: melba toasts or bread sticks (I skip these), Perrier soda water with no artificial sweetners added or Zevia cola (it is sweetened with Stevia and legal, but rogue)

[dbunny]

96/4 ground beef ~ I can get 5 servings out of a little over a pound (like 1.10 LBS on label)
chicken tenderloins ~ easier to measure
large shrimp
sirloin
Hunt's roasted tomatoes with garlic - 1 can makes 2 servings P2 chili, I usually double it
asparagus ~ I usually have 15 spears + or - per serving
spinach
cucumbers
cabbage
apples
oranges
strawberries
saltines (I have 2 with my P2 chili)
grissini or breadsticks

Condiments:
Braggs aminos
Braggs apple cider vinegar
Dijon mustard
Tony's creole seasoning
liquid stevia
club soda in cans to flavor with stevia, I like root beer and lemon drop
Lot's of seasonings, as long as they are not loaded with fillers and sugar.

[Desma]

Originally Posted by martiangurll

Lots of raw veggies: cucumber, spinach, romaine, cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers (the bell peppers are rogue, but I use sparingly)
Fruit: apples, grapefruit, strawberries and oranges
Meat: chicken breast, fish (tilapia, cod, trout, any white fish on sale), lean beef, eggs, and shrimp
Seasonings: Pam cooking spray (rogue), chicken broth, hot sauce, salsa (I check the label to be sure all the ingredients are allowed and no added sugar or oil), Stevia
Optional: melba toasts or bread sticks (I skip these), Perrier soda water with no artificial sweetners added or Zevia cola (it is sweetened with Stevia and legal, but rogue)

Thank you Martiangurll!!!! I didn't think anyone was going to respond!
I want to know if cherries, blueberries and lean turkey cutlet are allowed or if those items are rouge.
I ate Turkey Cutlet (100g) for lunch with salad mix (150g without carrots) strawberries (200g) and lemon juice for dressing. It came to a total of 202.8 calories and I'm stuffed!!!!

[RedsSkinnyJeans]

I'm doing this round with juicing - so I load up on all the green leafy veggies I can get! I also add some ginger, lime, and an apple to each juice. (Instead of a lot of fruits, which is what I'd normally do).

Each juice I make has a head of red lettuce, a couple bunches of spinach, and 5 or 6 leaves of kale, and swiss chard, and collard greens. It's a lot of produce!

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by Desma

I want to know if cherries, blueberries and lean turkey cutlet are allowed or if those items are rouge.
I'm stuffed!!!!

They are ALL rogue!!!! I don't do those items on P2 because they are NOT on Dr Simeon's original P2 food list.

[Desma]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

They are ALL rogue!!!! I don't do those items on P2 because they are NOT on Dr Simeon's original P2 food list.

I've already bought the blueberries and thawed my turkey. I'll make my son eat the cherries (at least he likes them) but I'd hate to waste the blueberries! I lost 2.6 lbs on my first VLCD and I ate 100g of the turkey for lunch that day. If I eat blueberries will it stall me?

[Sunny7]

Freeze your berries, save for later---i follow protocol, so i would not eat the berries or the turkey---some of the rouge people may eat these though, but if you are protocol i wouldn't, being your first round----have you read pounds and inches

[Desma]

Originally Posted by Sunny7

Freeze your berries, save for later---i follow protocol, so i would not eat the berries or the turkey---some of the rouge people may eat these though, but if you are protocol i wouldn't, being your first round----have you read pounds and inches

Yes I read it but I guess I'm letting other readings cloud my judgement. Thank you!

[soontobesexy'ntx]

D
first time thru go by the book after your first time you can roughe itup a little because you will know what will work for you if you get side tracked
that being said I use PAM in my skillets to cook my meats and "stir-fry" my veggies in

[Desma]

Originally Posted by soontobesexy'ntx

D
first time thru go by the book after your first time you can roughe itup a little because you will know what will work for you if you get side tracked
that being said I use PAM in my skillets to cook my meats and "stir-fry" my veggies in

I've been good. I only ate the turkey that one time and will not go back to it again. I didn't eat the other fruit. I'm going to do it by the book/protocol!

[RedsSkinnyJeans]

Originally Posted by Desma

I've been good. I only ate the turkey that one time and will not go back to it again. I didn't eat the other fruit. I'm going to do it by the book/protocol!

Smart girl :-)

[martiangurll]

Originally Posted by soontobesexy'ntx

D
first time thru go by the book after your first time you can roughe itup a little because you will know what will work for you if you get side tracked
that being said I use PAM in my skillets to cook my meats and "stir-fry" my veggies in

I totally agree with this philosophy. Do round one by teh book (I made rookie mistakes too, like mixing veggies, repeating the protein, etc. but I learned and tried to stay on protocol). Round 2 was totally experimental to see what I could get away with. R3 is more like R1, with tiny tweaks. You can always freeze the stuff you don't want on R1 for later. You will be glad you did R1 by the book to test it out and get the most loss possible for your effort. R2 was almost a wash for me, except what I gained in knowledge. I gained all of R2 back, but I feel it was worth it to know how to experiment in R3. R3 has been the easiest so far, I know what to expect, how to make a deviation and evaluate it, and I know I am in for a long haul, so I have to make it work (and work IT)

[Sleepy]

i do the 800 cal plan and i keep it real simple and easy
cottage cheese, spinach, strawberries
chicken breasts, ground beef
celery, onions, tomatoes, lettuce
apples, broccoli, green beans, salsa

[Desma]

Originally Posted by Sleepy

i do the 800 cal plan and i keep it real simple and easy
cottage cheese, spinach, strawberries
chicken breasts, ground beef
celery, onions, tomatoes, lettuce
apples, broccoli, green beans, salsa

Thanks Sleepy! What are your releases like on the 800 cal plan? What round are you on?

[Sleepy]

Originally Posted by Desma

Thanks Sleepy! What are your releases like on the 800 cal plan? What round are you on?

same if not better
so easy
no fatigue, hairloss
im on round 4 (4.5 really.....i gave up 2 weeks into round 3 but kept that weight off)

[Desma]

Originally Posted by Sleepy

same if not better
so easy
no fatigue, hairloss
im on round 4 (4.5 really.....i gave up 2 weeks into round 3 but kept that weight off)

WOW! So it's possible to lose on 800 just as well on 500. Hmmm I think I'll wait and try 800 on my second round

[Sleepy]

just as well if not better
i was miserable on the 500 thats why i only lasted 2 weeks on R3
just couldnt do it anymore
i have a very active lifestyle and need those extra cals to get thru the day
i feel fantastic now and down almost 100 lbs.
and i find it extremely easy to maintain in p3

[Crazy PreK Teacher]

Originally Posted by Sleepy

just as well if not better
i was miserable on the 500 thats why i only lasted 2 weeks on R3
just couldnt do it anymore
i have a very active lifestyle and need those extra cals to get thru the day
i feel fantastic now and down almost 100 lbs.
and i find it extremely easy to maintain in p3

Can you give an example of what/when you eat 800 calories? Are you adding additional protein & veggies? Or adding breakfast?

Thanks~Angela in TX

[Sleepy]

breakfast~ 4 oz greek yogurt + fruit
or protein shake~4 oz cottage cheese, spinach, strawberries
snack~apple
lunch~ 4 oz meat (usually beef), roasted broccoli or green beans (i roast them in coconut oil)
dinner~ 4 oz chicken breast, 1/2 bag salad, maybe some tomatoes or celery added in, 1 tbsp Bolthouse yogurt ranch dressing

sometimes like on gym days i have another apple in the afternoon if hungry but usually i dont eat the 3rd fruit or if real hungry ill snack on celery sticks dipped in Bolthouse Ranch

i keep it simple, prep my food ahead for the week on sundays and i live on burger & chicken