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GGAFAS · 02-17-2013, 02:34 AM

Hi everyone,

I am new to this site and I am very excited to begin, but I don't really know where to start. I have read about the shakes but what can I eat durning these 2 weeks. Is there a food list or something of the sort that I can use as a guide. I do appreciate the feed back. thank you

mom23kids · 02-17-2013, 08:15 AM

There's great info in the stickied threads, that will give you all the info you need to get started. Most skip using shakes-it's a preference thing

Carly · 02-17-2013, 08:38 AM

I didn't use the shakes or bars. Dr. J recommends them, I think, because he does not have a lot of faith in people's ability to count accurately. I did use a lot of prepackaged food in the beginning before I got a food scale, which really helps too. I use measuring spoons and cups all the time as well. If you haven't gone to the juddd calculator yet google it and get your UD/DD calories.

Flutter · 02-17-2013, 08:42 AM

I had the same question when I started.

I went out and bought shakes & bars since the book recommended it, but in the end, I never used them. I just counted calories. It doesn't really matter WHAT you eat, just the calorie counts. If you're good at them, or know what some of your favorite foods calories are, you don't have to use the prepackaged stuff. Try to stick with 500 cals or below on down days and you'll do great! Welcome to you! Post away if you have more questions.

Yennie · 02-17-2013, 12:15 PM

Yup, read through the other newbie threads and the stickies. Then buy a food scale if you don't already have one. And get measuring spoons and cups. Tons of great info here. Welcome aboard. We're a pretty happy bunch!!

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GGAFAS Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1 Gallery: GGAFAS	New here Hi everyone, I am new to this site and I am very excited to begin, but I don't really know where to start. I have read about the shakes but what can I eat durning these 2 weeks. Is there a food list or something of the sort that I can use as a guide. I do appreciate the feed back. thank you

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02-17-2013, 08:15 AM	#2
mom23kids Established Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: The Library Posts: 2,491 Gallery: mom23kids Stats: Maintenance WOE: JUDDD for WL/5:2 IF for maintenance	There's great info in the stickied threads, that will give you all the info you need to get started. Most skip using shakes-it's a preference thing

02-17-2013, 08:38 AM	#3
Carly Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 4,495 Gallery: Carly Stats: 199/123.2/126.8 5'2" 36yrs Size 20/4P WOE: 5:2 to maintain Start Date: 2/21/12- Low carb (199lbs) 3/28/12 JUDDD (189lbs)	I didn't use the shakes or bars. Dr. J recommends them, I think, because he does not have a lot of faith in people's ability to count accurately. I did use a lot of prepackaged food in the beginning before I got a food scale, which really helps too. I use measuring spoons and cups all the time as well. If you haven't gone to the juddd calculator yet google it and get your UD/DD calories.

02-17-2013, 08:42 AM	#4
Flutter Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,593 Gallery: Flutter Stats: 190/138/135 5'4" 44yo WOE: SB/JUDDD Start Date: SB 2/05; JUDDD 11/12	I had the same question when I started. I went out and bought shakes & bars since the book recommended it, but in the end, I never used them. I just counted calories. It doesn't really matter WHAT you eat, just the calorie counts. If you're good at them, or know what some of your favorite foods calories are, you don't have to use the prepackaged stuff. Try to stick with 500 cals or below on down days and you'll do great! Welcome to you! Post away if you have more questions.

02-17-2013, 12:15 PM	#5
Yennie Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: PNW Posts: 1,121 Gallery: Yennie Stats: 5'3" 34yo 199/sig/146 No longer obese! WOE: A.I. 1/1-1/20; JUDDD 1/21/13, Potatoes as needed Start Date: 2013 is the year of the weight loss!	Yup, read through the other newbie threads and the stickies. Then buy a food scale if you don't already have one. And get measuring spoons and cups. Tons of great info here. Welcome aboard. We're a pretty happy bunch!!