P3~P4 SIMEONS PROTOCOL MARCH 2013

[toomuchbooty]

Originally Posted by MOMMYONAMISSION

Jeanyyy thats great!

@dons: add that fat and protein today! You are doing fine

Ladies make sure your getting in all your water. I notice when I get to p3 I don't keep up with my water. So I am saying this to myself too lol

I am terrible about the water drinking! Thank you for the reminder. I'm going to buy myself a pretty water bottle today. Hopefully that will help keep me drinking!

I seem really stable with my weight right now. This pleases me.

[MOMMYONAMISSION]

[Bitsky]

I'm getting excited for P3, not sure when I'll be there, sometime next week hopefully. All depends on how this week goes... lol
Here's a recipe my mom got me after their trip to Costco, this was at one of the taste test table and she said it was... sooooo good and my mom doesn't like yogurt! Obviously in P3 we'd want to use full fat yogurt and mayo right? Also the vegi soup mix may have to be a homeade spice blend to avoid sugars and corn starches?? Not sure what in those packs yet.

Spinach Dip with Greek Yogurt
1 package (300g) of frozen chopped spinach, cooked, cooled and squeezed dry
1 container (500g) plain greek yogur
1 cup Hellmann's Mayonnaise-type dressing
1 package Knorr Vegatable dry soup mix
1 can (8oz) water chestnuts, drained and chopped (optional)
3 green onions, chopped (optional)
Combine all ingredients. Chill, if desired.

I also want to try this with raw fresh spinach, I'm not the biggest fan of cooked spinach but I've never heard of anyone trying it with raw greens... I hope it still tastes good!

Good day all, happy maintaining.

[walkingwoman]

Checking in . Scale is down and only up .4 from my lowest weight so I'm a week into p3 and all is well I'm feeling really good about my menu selections today and think I'll be back to my low tomorrow. We shall see. I may even drop a little. I'm outside fooling around in my yard today with a beautifu sun, my netbook on my patio and my little dog helping me garden. A VERY nice way to spend the day. I am blessed for sure

[walkingwoman]

Originally Posted by Pumpkinbabe

hello all!

just checking in to say my gycd worked!! I lost 3.4lbs!! im Back at the 210! im so excited!! getting ready for school now! laters.

Wonderful news!

Originally Posted by donsdatter

So this morning, with my blue cheese salad and cheddar cheese indiscretion last night, I am +1.4 pounds to 175.8, which is .4 over my LIW, which seems like it is OK. I'm going to cut out the cheese, and try to keep from getting so hungry by eating more at my regular meals. Phase 3 seems a lot harder than I thought it would be

I went a little string cheese crazy last week. I'm over it now but couldn't resist them while they were still happy participants in my meat drawer

Originally Posted by Jeanyyy

Down 0.4 lbs today to only 0.1 over LDW. I did have 1 Grissini yesterday again and an orange (against normal P3 advice). I also had beef 3 times, a mug cake, strawberries and cream, veggies and cream in my coffee.. 1500ish calories, 112 grams of protein, 53% fat and 55 net carbs. The experiment continues. Oh, and I weighed in at 6 a.m. due to my early in-office day.

I bet the scale would have been even lower if you would have weighed later. Looks like you're rocking it!

Originally Posted by MOMMYONAMISSION

Jeanyyy thats great!

@dons: add that fat and protein today! You are doing fine

Ladies make sure your getting in all your water. I notice when I get to p3 I don't keep up with my water. So I am saying this to myself too lol

I'm a water freak and fill my jugs up each night to make sure I get in at least 96 oz of water each and every day. Sometimes it is easier than others but I make an effort to get it in.

Originally Posted by toomuchbooty

I am terrible about the water drinking! Thank you for the reminder. I'm going to buy myself a pretty water bottle today. Hopefully that will help keep me drinking!

I seem really stable with my weight right now. This pleases me.

Great job on stabilizing!

Originally Posted by Bitsky

I'm getting excited for P3, not sure when I'll be there, sometime next week hopefully. All depends on how this week goes... lol
Here's a recipe my mom got me after their trip to Costco, this was at one of the taste test table and she said it was... sooooo good and my mom doesn't like yogurt! Obviously in P3 we'd want to use full fat yogurt and mayo right? Also the vegi soup mix may have to be a homeade spice blend to avoid sugars and corn starches?? Not sure what in those packs yet.

Spinach Dip with Greek Yogurt
1 package (300g) of frozen chopped spinach, cooked, cooled and squeezed dry
1 container (500g) plain greek yogur
1 cup Hellmann's Mayonnaise-type dressing
1 package Knorr Vegatable dry soup mix
1 can (8oz) water chestnuts, drained and chopped (optional)
3 green onions, chopped (optional)
Combine all ingredients. Chill, if desired.

I also want to try this with raw fresh spinach, I'm not the biggest fan of cooked spinach but I've never heard of anyone trying it with raw greens... I hope it still tastes good!

Good day all, happy maintaining.

Thanks for the recipe! bet there's a copy cat recipe for the soup mix that would work! Bet this would be very tasty on pork rinds or cucumbers for a lighter approcah or maybe stuffed in cherry tomatoes? ah, the possibilities

[donsdatter]

So far I have eaten half a grapefruit, about 5 oz of salmon, and a tbsp of mayo. It's 1 PM. I really need to figure out some good breakfasts. My problem is that eggs make me nauseous, at least they did before this diet, so I am afraid to try them. My doc wants me to avoid dairy for 2 weeks, so I am not sure what to try instead.

[Pumpkinbabe]

Originally Posted by walkingwoman

Checking in . Scale is down and only up .4 from my lowest weight so I'm a week into p3 and all is well I'm feeling really good about my menu selections today and think I'll be back to my low tomorrow. We shall see. I may even drop a little. I'm outside fooling around in my yard today with a beautifu sun, my netbook on my patio and my little dog helping me garden. A VERY nice way to spend the day. I am blessed for sure

you're doing a wonderful job. Better than me my first week of p3

[Pumpkinbabe]

Originally Posted by donsdatter

So far I have eaten half a grapefruit, about 5 oz of salmon, and a tbsp of mayo. It's 1 PM. I really need to figure out some good breakfasts. My problem is that eggs make me nauseous, at least they did before this diet, so I am afraid to try them. My doc wants me to avoid dairy for 2 weeks, so I am not sure what to try instead.

My favorite breakfast is green beans sautéed in butter and onions with 4-5 sluices of bacon oh and I don't know how others do on this but I put peanut butter on apples or strawberries for breakfast.

[shelbyla]

Originally Posted by Bitsky

I'm getting excited for P3, not sure when I'll be there, sometime next week hopefully. All depends on how this week goes... lol
Here's a recipe my mom got me after their trip to Costco, this was at one of the taste test table and she said it was... sooooo good and my mom doesn't like yogurt! Obviously in P3 we'd want to use full fat yogurt and mayo right? Also the vegi soup mix may have to be a homeade spice blend to avoid sugars and corn starches?? Not sure what in those packs yet.

Spinach Dip with Greek Yogurt
1 package (300g) of frozen chopped spinach, cooked, cooled and squeezed dry
1 container (500g) plain greek yogur
1 cup Hellmann's Mayonnaise-type dressing
1 package Knorr Vegatable dry soup mix
1 can (8oz) water chestnuts, drained and chopped (optional)
3 green onions, chopped (optional)
Combine all ingredients. Chill, if desired.

I also want to try this with raw fresh spinach, I'm not the biggest fan of cooked spinach but I've never heard of anyone trying it with raw greens... I hope it still tastes good!

Good day all, happy maintaining.

I'd watch the water chestnuts too. They are pretty starchy. Of course I personally would be fine eating it without the wc! I think the fresh spinach would be completely fine.

[shelbyla]

Originally Posted by donsdatter

So far I have eaten half a grapefruit, about 5 oz of salmon, and a tbsp of mayo. It's 1 PM. I really need to figure out some good breakfasts. My problem is that eggs make me nauseous, at least they did before this diet, so I am afraid to try them. My doc wants me to avoid dairy for 2 weeks, so I am not sure what to try instead.

Personally I just have a bulletproof coffee for breakfast and that holds me over. A couple of tablespoons of butter carries me right up until lunch! For lunch I eat a lot of avocado, fatty meat, and real dressing on a salad. For dinner, more fatty meat, cooked veggies with butter or olive oil (plenty of it), and usually some fruit with whipped cream. If you are avoiding dairy, try it with coconut cream (the solid part of coconut milk in the can). That will get your calories up.

Originally Posted by Pumpkinbabe

My favorite breakfast is green beans sautéed in butter and onions with 4-5 sluices of bacon oh and I don't know how others do on this but I put peanut butter on apples or strawberries for breakfast.

I tend to avoid peanut butter in P3 (it's a legume so not technically a P3 food) but I do use almond butter on both celery and apples. (And just on a spoon but that's neither here nor there... )

[shelbyla]

Hi everyone. Day three of the potato hack going well. Still no loss this morning on the scale but I am wearing my smallest jeans with plenty of room (i.e. NOT cutting off the blood supply to my brain! ) and I'm feeling alert and energetic. Not sure if I will go a fourth day. I think I will decide tomorrow and see what the scale says. I'd like to get at least one decent reading prior to leaving on my weekend trip on Friday which would mean tomorrow would be a regular low carb day. Still on the fence. Once you get into it, it really isn't hard. A little boring but no cravings yet. Meh.

Busy day today with the drive down to the OC and a spate of meetings. WOW! Do I need someone to help with this project! I seriously need to talk to my boss about this! There are only so many hours in the day. In fact, off to another one! Later kids!

[donsdatter]

Originally Posted by shelbyla

Personally I just have a bulletproof coffee for breakfast and that holds me over. A couple of tablespoons of butter carries me right up until lunch!

Can you tell me what bulletproof coffee is?

Thank you for your suggestions! Your before and after pictures are inspiring!

[MOMMYONAMISSION]

Has anyone used a packet of ranch dip for anything on p3. I don't see any sugar in the ingredients. I was thinking of adding it to some gy and making some ranch dip thats full of protein. Any thoughs?

I made some homemade chicken wings and a wedge salad for lunch/dinner. very very good.

[Jeanyyy]

Originally Posted by toomuchbooty

I seem really stable with my weight right now. This pleases me.

Where are you at in your Phases, Booty?

Originally Posted by walkingwoman

I bet the scale would have been even lower if you would have weighed later. Looks like you're rocking it!

Yes, I usually show a small gain when I have to weigh so early...

Originally Posted by donsdatter

So far I have eaten half a grapefruit, about 5 oz of salmon, and a tbsp of mayo. It's 1 PM. I really need to figure out some good breakfasts. My problem is that eggs make me nauseous, at least they did before this diet, so I am afraid to try them. My doc wants me to avoid dairy for 2 weeks, so I am not sure what to try instead.

If you can get Atkins Bake Mix where you are, you might like the Zucchini Nut Muffins that I make. I modified the recipe to use less fat, etc... and it works well for me (and they're pretty tasty). I'll post it here.


* Exported from MasterCook *

MUFFINS - ZUCCHINI NUT (Modified for WW)

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : BREADS & MUFFINS

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 cup Atkins Bake Mix
1/2 cup pecans -- finely ground
1/2 cup Splenda, bulk
1/4 cup Sugar Twin, brown, pourable (this would be the Canadian Sugar Twin, which I understand is different from the US one)
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup canola oil
4 eggs
2 medium zucchini -- coarsely grated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Heat oven to 350º F. Grease muffin pans.

In a large bowl whisk together Bake Mix, ground pecans, sugar substitute, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. In a medium bowl, mix vegetable oil, eggs, zucchini, and vanilla extract.

Pour zucchini mixture into bake mix mixture. Mix well. Pour batter into prepared pans. Makes 12 - Bake approx. 15 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool on wire rack before removing from the pans

Yield: "12 muffins"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 139 Calories; 10g Fat (60.7% calories from fat); 9g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 62mg Cholesterol; 396mg Sodium.

NOTES : Can substitute almonds for the pecans, but add 7 grams ECC to total recipe.

[Jeanyyy]

Originally Posted by MOMMYONAMISSION

Has anyone used a packet of ranch dip for anything on p3. I don't see any sugar in the ingredients. I was thinking of adding it to some gy and making some ranch dip thats full of protein. Any thoughs?

I made some homemade chicken wings and a wedge salad for lunch/dinner. very very good.

Is it Hidden Valley ranch dip? I haven't used it, but I think I have some here. I'll go look.

There's no sugar but there is maltodextrin, so... be careful Do a search online for homemade ranch-style dressings; that might be a better choice.

[toomuchbooty]

Jeanyyy, I have a week of P3 left.

[MOMMYONAMISSION]

Toomuch: me too! 6 days left

[Jeanyyy]

Originally Posted by toomuchbooty

Jeanyyy, I have a week of P3 left.

So you are about 2 weeks ahead of me, since I am on Day 5 of my 1st week.

[fiveninepointfive]

Originally Posted by Pumpkinbabe

Thank you! Im used to fage but couldn't find the full fat one and was a but hesitant about cabot but im happy that it worked so well.

I stopped by the store that sells it on my way home from work today, just in case I need it soon. It has more fat per serving than protein. Maybe that is why it works so well.

[fiveninepointfive]

Originally Posted by Bitsky

I'm getting excited for P3, not sure when I'll be there, sometime next week hopefully. All depends on how this week goes... lol
Here's a recipe my mom got me after their trip to Costco, this was at one of the taste test table and she said it was... sooooo good and my mom doesn't like yogurt! Obviously in P3 we'd want to use full fat yogurt and mayo right? Also the vegi soup mix may have to be a homeade spice blend to avoid sugars and corn starches?? Not sure what in those packs yet.

Spinach Dip with Greek Yogurt
1 package (300g) of frozen chopped spinach, cooked, cooled and squeezed dry
1 container (500g) plain greek yogur
1 cup Hellmann's Mayonnaise-type dressing
1 package Knorr Vegatable dry soup mix
1 can (8oz) water chestnuts, drained and chopped (optional)
3 green onions, chopped (optional)
Combine all ingredients. Chill, if desired.

I also want to try this with raw fresh spinach, I'm not the biggest fan of cooked spinach but I've never heard of anyone trying it with raw greens... I hope it still tastes good!

Good day all, happy maintaining.

I can't wait to make this dip!

[sillyme]

Fudgey coconut almond bars.....soooo good. Will not be making these too soon again, i can't seem to stay away from them! Will see in the morning how they affect me on the scale!

[Avy]

Not sure why the weight is creeping up a little, maybe too much beef at night for dinners... I'm not too worried, haven't added anything I didn't have in P2, except fats. Planning my next round at the end of March with injections. )

March 5, 2013 184.60 Vlcd 23 - LDW
March 6, 2013 184.60 Vlcd 24 Day 1 no drops
March 7, 2013 184.80 Vlcd 25 Day 2 no drops
March 8, 2013 185.60 Vlcd 26 Day 3 – about 1000 cals
March 9, 2013 185.40 P3 Day 1 ramping up to 1800 cals to stabilize.
March 10, 2013 184.80 P3 Day 2 1577 cals
March 11, 2013 185.00 P3 day 3 1809 cals
March 12, 2013 185.40 P3 day 4 1876 cals
March 13, 2013 185.60 P3 day 5 1653 cals so far, will probably have a BP coffee tonight to get my cals up to the 1900+ range...

[Avy]

I think we are keeping pace... within 5 lbs in weight, and on the same day of P3. I'll be doing my next round starting around Easter maybe... and I'm just across the pond from you in Nanaimo! I just need to catch up to your 180 lbs

Originally Posted by Jeanyyy

So you are about 2 weeks ahead of me, since I am on Day 5 of my 1st week.

[Jeanyyy]

*waving across the pond to Avy* Howdy, neighbour!!!

[MOMMYONAMISSION]

Silly, do you follow the recipe or do you have your own recipe for them?

[MOMMYONAMISSION]

Doesn't the knorr dry mix have potato starch in it? Is that okay?

[Avy]

I don't think anyone answered. it's coffee with coconut oil and butter in it, sometimes heavy cream. If you put 1 tbsp of coconut oil in a blender with the coffee and blend, ti gets all creamy and foamy like you whipped cream. It's really good, nothing I ever thought I'd like! Really good with butter too, amazing flavour, really!

Originally Posted by donsdatter

Can you tell me what bulletproof coffee is?

Thank you for your suggestions! Your before and after pictures are inspiring!

[MOMMYONAMISSION]

Avy: do you use regular butter or do u use kerrygold butter?

[Avy]

I've never seen Kerrygold here, I just use regular salted store brand, and I like it a lot. I do use Nutiva coconut oil, which smells great, but I don't notice much of a taste from it. If I'm feeling really indulgent I put 2 tbsp of heavy cream in as well, but doing it in the blend, gives it the texture of cream without it anyway.

Since entering P3 I've been having BP coffee in the morning on the way to work, then I have 2 egg muffins (egg, onion, peppers, and a tiny bit of bacon cooked in a muffin tin) around 11, then lunch, protein and veggie, then a protein shake or fat bomb with veggies late afternoon, and supper is veggies and meat cooked in butter/Co. Still, with all that, I'm coming up 1600 cals or less, and need more after supper. I should eat more for breakfast I guess.

[fiveninepointfive]

Originally Posted by MOMMYONAMISSION

Avy: do you use regular butter or do u use kerrygold butter?

The ideal BPC is made with butter from grass fed cows.