Wendy Chant Code Crackers Week of Aug. 4, '08

[marymc]

To the newbies reading this, Becki is on her Carb Up Day ... so no fruit until Week 2 and then only on your Carb Up Day as indicated on the planner pages.

Originally Posted by Becki75069

I just had as my last snack 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 2 splenda packets, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 cup frozen blueberries (with a little more splenda sprinkled on them). It was delicious and very satisfying to my lonely sweet tooth.

Goodnight!!

Speaking of Planner Pages - I was looking at the blank log pages for each day (Baseline, Carb Down, Carb Up Days) from Chaper 11 and noticed that sometimes the Food "Types" for the meals are a bit different than say the sample meal plans are in the earlier chapters. For instance the Blank Log Page for Baseline Day doesn't indicate any Free Foods ("FF") at all, like the menu on pg. 104 has. Another one, Carb Down on pg. 106 has Meal 3 as P/V/O but the Carb Down Blank Log Page has Carb Down Meal 3 as P/V/V. Yet MORE inconsistencies????

[Shelly3899]

I am down another .6 this morning for a total of 5.8 pounds lost so far! Only 14.2 more to get to my goal! My husband is down 5 pounds as well, and I am actually surprised it isn't more since men seem to lose a lot faster than women. That and he is eating so much less and healthier than before. He is 5'11" tall and started at 227.4 and weighed in at 222.4 this morning. He is wanting to get down to 180-190.

Hope everyone has a great day!

[d's girl]

Originally Posted by Shelly3899

I am down another .6 this morning for a total of 5.8 pounds lost so far! Only 14.2 more to get to my goal! My husband is down 5 pounds as well, and I am actually surprised it isn't more since men seem to lose a lot faster than women. That and he is eating so much less and healthier than before. He is 5'11" tall and started at 227.4 and weighed in at 222.4 this morning. He is wanting to get down to 180-190.

Hope everyone has a great day!

YAY!!!! Shelly!!! GO GO GO!!!!

[Shelly3899]

Thank you!!!

[d's girl]

Thanks Mary! The stuff I have does has psyllim and it tastes like crap!! blech! But I took some this morning and I will have me a cup of coffee too. I eat tons of salad and broccoli. I've never been too regular anyway (sorry tmi!!) but this is a bit much! Thanks again!

Originally Posted by marymc

d's girl, for awhile now I have been taking at least one dose of SF Metamucil daily (sometimes I forget) which is really just a flavored psyllium seed product, plus I have been using a calcium and magnesium supplement before bedtime, which helps my bones, helps give me a good sound sleep (I'm pre-almost there-menopausal) but also the magnesium helps to keep me regular. That and my two cups of coffee in the morning and I haven't had a problem. I really dug into the salads since starting this WOE too - I mean one HUGE salad with lots of lettuce and radish, cucumber, celery etc. PLUS very often another somewhat smaller salad at night too, on top of the broccoli almost every day (I happen to love the stuff) and I think that has helped. If you are looking for immediate relief because you are uncomfortable, you can use Milk of Magnesia, epsom salts or some other mild laxative but DO NOT ever rely on laxatives - they can affect the body's normal elimination processes with overuse so use them only rarely, if at all!! Metamucil is more of a solution to keep things flowing before there's a problem, but if you do start taking Metamucil definitely make sure that you are getting in all your water through the day plus some, or you'll only worsen the problem!!! Gotta keep those intestines hydrated too so things keep a movin' along.

[pdxmom]

Originally Posted by onceNforall

OH, I so agree with you How many times have I started some new diet, lost a decent amount of weight in the first week or two and then sabotaged myself by quitting and putting it all (plus more) back on again?

I really feel that this is something that may finally work for me. I have soooo much weight to lose and this plan gives me "cheat" days to look forward to so there's never that feeling of "oh my God, I'll never be able to eat that ever again". That's where I go astray and then the guilt and feelings of failure set in and start the vicious cycle all over again.

I was so thrilled yesterday to be able to have my oatmeal (actually I eat oat bran) for breakfast and tomatoes on my salad for lunch and some summer squash at dinner....who would have thunk?

Those of us who are committed to finally getting this weight off "onceNforall" really need to give ourselves the gift of sticking with the program for the full 8 weeks. For me (61) it's the choice of my health and hopefully time to see my grandkids grow up. Now or Never.

Sherrie, Thank You. That is what I was trying to say. I always start out great and then binge after a few weeks when I feel like it's too hard and the results aren't dramatic enough. This WOE seems more like a lifestyle I can live with. I'm sticking with it for the full 8 week for better or worse.

[Lovewins]

[COLOR="DarkGreen"]D's girl
I'm in Grand Rapids. You?[/COLOR]

[pdxmom]

Well, it's Week 2 Day 2 for me. I had a small gain yesterday and another small gain this morning. Anyone else go up after Week 1 Day 7? I'm not too worried because I'm a little constipated also. My total loss so far is 7 lbs. so I am happy with that. Here's my menu for today:

M1: Oatmeal with a little DaVinci, 1 hard boiled egg + 3 whites (I use regular eggs and my dog loves the yolks. As soon as I take the pot off the stove he senses it or smells it and comes running and sits by the kitchen door

M2: Lettuce, cheese, turkey wrap with mustard

M3: Big salad with lettuce, cukes, 1 hb egg, turkey 2 oz., shredded cheese 1 oz., flaxseed oil, ACV

M4: Latte Protein shake

M5: Chicken stir fried with broccoli, mushroom, cabbage, celery
(My family can have rice on the side if they would like)

I'm sticking pretty close to Week 1 type eating, except for adding the starchy carb. I want to ease into regular eating one step at a time and not introduce too many new foods. I guess I'm scared I'll lose control again.

[marymc]

d's girl, I know... I've done the regular psyllium before too and it is pretty awful. The SF Metamucil is so much better - plus it's flavored to make it easier to go down. The one I have now is pink lemonade flavor, but I've done the berry before too. Someone said they thought it was gritty, but I've never found it to be gritty at all ... you do have to make sure that you stir it very well, and then you pretty much have to drink it straight down. I mix it with about a cup of cold water, stir it up, down it and then drink more plain water afterward. Psyllium in any form will thicken on you if it sits so you definitely can't sip it for sure! I have also used Benefiber before, which you can stir into your coffee and has no flavor if I recall correctly. It's not psyllium, it's some other kind of fiber, but can't remember what now!

Don't worry about TMI!!! It's a natural human function. If you've had a lot of problems with constipation in the past anyway, you should consider adding a daily magnesium supplement. It really does help to keep things regular.

Originally Posted by d's girl

Thanks Mary! The stuff I have does has psyllim and it tastes like crap!! blech! But I took some this morning and I will have me a cup of coffee too. I eat tons of salad and broccoli. I've never been too regular anyway (sorry tmi!!) but this is a bit much! Thanks again!

[pdxmom]

This is in response to whoever asked about shakes. I know many of you don't like whey powder, but I use one that I really like. No sugar, no artificial sweeteners, no flavorings or anything. I buy it through Radiant Recovery which is a site by the author of Potatoes not Prozac. The taste reminds me of coffee creamer or powdered milk. It's boring plain, but it tastes really good mixed with other things.

I mix 2 tbsp. half and half, water, ice, and some espresso and make like an iced latte. I think it's really good.

I also tried the Crystal Light shake and it turned out good. Better with a little half and half. I measure out 2 tbsp to keep me honest.

Well, now I better get back to work. Have a good day everyone.

[marymc]

pdxmom, I actually went down right after the first couple of carb days, but I knew that would happen based on past experience with cycling. When I cycled in the past, my weight initially goes down a couple pounds, then goes up those plus a few more then levels out and then would (hopefully) be down overall - if I stuck with it properly. Since I had no idea what I was doing then, I usually wouldn't stick with it because the scale confused me and freaked me out.

You know if you are badly "backed up" that's exactly what it is - could be as much as several pounds believe it or not!! I wouldn't worry about that at all. Congrats on your Week 1 loss!

I think that's very smart the way you're doing your Week 2. I'm such a foodie that I have to venture out, but I do it well knowing that I could be affecting my losses at the same time too. I was on a big stir fry kick last week with the veggies and homemade sauces!!

That's too funny about your dog! They are like that aren't they? A lot of times when I go into the kitchen, I pull the cat treats out and call the cats. Now EVERY time I go into the kitchen, my cats think they are going to get a treat and they don't want to eat their regular food! Which brings me to the question ... why dont they make regular cat food taste like the cat treats???

Originally Posted by pdxmom

Well, it's Week 2 Day 2 for me. I had a small gain yesterday and another small gain this morning. Anyone else go up after Week 1 Day 7? I'm not too worried because I'm a little constipated also. My total loss so far is 7 lbs. so I am happy with that. Here's my menu for today:

M1: Oatmeal with a little DaVinci, 1 hard boiled egg + 3 whites (I use regular eggs and my dog loves the yolks. As soon as I take the pot off the stove he senses it or smells it and comes running and sits by the kitchen door

M2: Lettuce, cheese, turkey wrap with mustard

M3: Big salad with lettuce, cukes, 1 hb egg, turkey 2 oz., shredded cheese 1 oz., flaxseed oil, ACV

M4: Latte Protein shake

M5: Chicken stir fried with broccoli, mushroom, cabbage, celery
(My family can have rice on the side if they would like)

I'm sticking pretty close to Week 1 type eating, except for adding the starchy carb. I want to ease into regular eating one step at a time and not introduce too many new foods. I guess I'm scared I'll lose control again.

[marymc]

Sounds like you've both done well with the carb deplete! Congrats! So what are you and hubby going to do after this week since you had decided initially to only do Week 1 of CTFLC?

Originally Posted by Shelly3899

I am down another .6 this morning for a total of 5.8 pounds lost so far! Only 14.2 more to get to my goal! My husband is down 5 pounds as well, and I am actually surprised it isn't more since men seem to lose a lot faster than women. That and he is eating so much less and healthier than before. He is 5'11" tall and started at 227.4 and weighed in at 222.4 this morning. He is wanting to get down to 180-190.

Hope everyone has a great day!

[marymc]

Found this little ditty on alcohol so thought I would pass it on. Remember, although Wendy Chant says that after Week 1 is done you can consume sugars and alcohol, she says many times over and over in the book that she prefers we wait until after the 3rd week is complete. She doesn't exactly say why, she just says she prefers that we wait.

Alcohol & Weight Loss
Can You Have Both?
-- By Liz Noelcke, Staff Writer (SparkPeople)

Alcohol and weight loss are enemies, but an occasional drink can have a place in a healthy lifestyle. In fact, many experts note the health benefits of consuming a single drink per day, including a reduced risk for hypertension and high blood pressure. If, however, you are exceeding one drink daily, you might be sabotaging your weight loss plans.

Alcohol is metabolized differently than other foods and beverages. Under normal conditions, your body gets its energy from the calories in carbohydrates, fats and proteins that need to be slowly digested in the stomach—but not when alcohol is present. When alcohol is consumed, it gets special privileges and needs no digestion. The alcohol molecules diffuse through the stomach wall as soon as they arrive and can reach the brain and liver in minutes. This reaction is slightly slowed when there is also food in your system, but as soon as the mixed contents enter the small intestine, the alcohol grabs first place and is absorbed quickly. The alcohol then arrives at the liver for processing. The liver places all of its attention on the alcohol. Therefore, the carbohydrates (glucose) and dietary fats are just changed into body fat, waiting to be carried away for permanent fat storage in the body.

Alcohol is a diuretic, meaning that it causes water loss and dehydration. Along with this water loss you lose important minerals, such as magnesium, potassium, calcium and zinc. These minerals are vital to the maintenance of fluid balance, chemical reactions, and muscle contraction and relaxation.

Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram and offers NO nutritional value. It only adds empty calories to your diet. Why not spend your calorie budget on something healthier?

Alcohol affects your body in other negative ways. Drinking might help induce sleep, but the sleep you get isn't very deep. Ultimately, as a result, you get less rest. Alcohol can also increase the amount of acid that your stomach produces, causing your stomach lining to become inflamed. Over time, excessive alcohol use can lead to serious health problems, including stomach ulcers, liver disease, and heart troubles.

Alcohol lowers your inhibitions, which is detrimental to your diet plans. Alcohol actually stimulates your appetite. While you might be full from a comparable amount of calories from food, several drinks might not fill you up. On top of that, research shows that if you drink before or during a meal, both your inhibitions and willpower are reduced. In this state, you are more likely to overeat—especially greasy or fried foods—which can add to your waistline. To avoid this, wait to order that drink until you're done with your meal.

Many foods that accompany drinking (peanuts, pretzels, chips) are salty, which can make you thirsty, encouraging you to drink even more. To avoid overdrinking, sip on a glass of water in between each alcoholic beverage.

Skipping a meal to save your calories for drinks later is a bad idea. Many drinkers know they'll be having some alcohol later, whether going to a bar, party, or just kicking back at home. Knowing that drinking entails extra calories, it may be tempting to "bank" some calories by skipping a meal or two. This is a bad move. If you come to the bar hungry, you are even more likely to munch on the snacks, and drinking on an empty stomach enhances the negative effects of alcohol. If you're planning on drinking later, eat a healthy meal first. You'll feel fuller, which will stop you from overdrinking. If you are worried about a looming night out with friends, include an extra 30 minutes of exercise to balance your calories—instead of skipping a meal.

What are more important, calories or carbs? You might think that drinking liquor is more diet-friendly because it has no carbohydrates, while both wine and beer do contain carbs. But dieters need to watch calories, and liquor only has a few calories less than beer or wine. Plus, it is often mixed with other drinks, adding even more empty calories. Hard liquor contains around 100 calories per shot, so adding a mixer increases calories even more. If you are going to mix liquor with anything, opt for a diet or club soda, instead of fruit juice or regular soda. Sweeter drinks, whether liquor or wine, tend to have more sugar, and therefore more calories. In that respect, dry wines usually have fewer calories than sweet wines.

The list below breaks down the number of calories in typical alcoholic drinks. Compare some of your favorites to make a good choice next time you decide to indulge in a serving of alcohol.

Drink
Serving Size
Calories

Red wine
5 oz.
100

White wine
5 oz. 100

Champagne
5 oz. 130

Light beer
12 oz. 105

Regular beer
12 oz. 140

Dark beer
12 oz. 170

Cosmopolitan
3 oz. 165

Martini
3 oz. 205

Long Island iced tea
8 oz. 400

Gin & Tonic
8 oz. 175

Rum & Soda
8 oz. 180

Margarita
8 oz. 200

Whiskey Sour
4 oz. 200

[Shelly3899]

Well, we will still continue to eat 5 meals a day...make healthy choices, drink LOTS of water, limit the beer to the weekends and maybe one night a week (which is a big deal considering we were drinking every night) and exercise. I want to have seafood (we like mild fish, shrimp, and scallops) at least twice a week, steak or some type of beef once a week, and chicken or whatever protein the other nights. Each night we will have salad and/or veggies, and if we have a starch, we will keep it healthy (brown rice or whatever) and a small portion. I am not a breakfast person, so this week has been hard for me as far as that goes, but I know I need to have something for breakfast to start the day and get my metabolism going, so I will probably go back to having a SlimFast or some type of protein shake for breakfast. We will also continue to eat every 3 hours. Lunch will be whatever - probably some type of salad or sandwich with turkey or ham. I am going to pay attention to my carb intake from now on too. It is amazing how many carbs things have! In my opinion, that is why our society as a whole has a weight problem. I read somewhere that non-fat and low-fat diets are doing more harm than good and since that craze started, people have been getting bigger and bigger. The carb thing totally makes sense, and I didn't realize it until Wendy pointed out that the non-fat and/or low-fat things have MUCH higher carbs than the full fat things. Like my Dad says "Fat doesn't make you fat" - it is the overindulgence of fat, carbs, calories, etc.....So, in a nutshell, we are going to eat right and exercise. Who knew?!

Originally Posted by marymc

Sounds like you've both done well with the carb deplete! Congrats! So what are you and hubby going to do after this week since you had decided initially to only do Week 1 of CTFLC?

[DivaHerself]

Good morning, all. I have to admit that I've already fired my new boyfriend, Jay Robb. Ick ick ick ick -- I am so glad that I didn't plunge in and buy a giant canister. I don't know what's different since the last time I tried his protein powder, but is just not an experience I'm willing to repeat. For now, I'll stick with real food.

Today's menu is going to be less than imaginative, starting with egg cheeseburger again, and cottage cheese. I'm all about not thinking too much in the morning.

[Shelly3899]

I use the EAS whey protein powder (we have both vanilla and chocolate) and use that in our shakes and it is very good. Each container has 12 servings and were $9.99 each on sale at Publix.

Originally Posted by DivaHerself

Good morning, all. I have to admit that I've already fired my new boyfriend, Jay Robb. Ick ick ick ick -- I am so glad that I didn't plunge in and buy a giant canister. I don't know what's different since the last time I tried his protein powder, but is just not an experience I'm willing to repeat. For now, I'll stick with real food.

Today's menu is going to be less than imaginative, starting with egg cheeseburger again, and cottage cheese. I'm all about not thinking too much in the morning.

[Shelly3899]

Ok, so the pic of me with my daughter was probably taken 2 years ago.....this one is a pic of my brother Mark and I about 2 weeks ago.....

[d's girl]

Originally Posted by Lovewins

[COLOR="DarkGreen"]D's girl
I'm in Grand Rapids. You?[/COLOR]

Farmington Hills!

[d's girl]

Originally Posted by marymc

d's girl, I know... I've done the regular psyllium before too and it is pretty awful. The SF Metamucil is so much better - plus it's flavored to make it easier to go down. The one I have now is pink lemonade flavor, but I've done the berry before too. Someone said they thought it was gritty, but I've never found it to be gritty at all ... you do have to make sure that you stir it very well, and then you pretty much have to drink it straight down. I mix it with about a cup of cold water, stir it up, down it and then drink more plain water afterward. Psyllium in any form will thicken on you if it sits so you definitely can't sip it for sure! I have also used Benefiber before, which you can stir into your coffee and has no flavor if I recall correctly. It's not psyllium, it's some other kind of fiber, but can't remember what now!

Don't worry about TMI!!! It's a natural human function. If you've had a lot of problems with constipation in the past anyway, you should consider adding a daily magnesium supplement. It really does help to keep things regular.

Well that yucky stuff and 1 cup of coffee did it! Thank goodness I work from home and have no appointments today!

[Shelly3899]

Did you lose 5 pounds?! LOL!

Originally Posted by d's girl

Well that yucky stuff and 1 cup of coffee did it! Thank goodness I work from home and have no appointments today!

[marymc]

Yep Michelle, though I think that low fat and fat free products may have their place in a diet, I truly think that what happens with trying to lower fat is that people dont eat any of the good fats either, and because they don't really deal with their eating habits, like emotional eating for instance, they tend to overeat on all those prepackaged, processed low fat products, which are typically full of sugars to make up for the loss of fat. If you eat an entire package of low fat cookies, or caramel rice cakes, or baked chips, or whatever, instead of whatever the package portion sizes are, you are overeating and you're gonna gain weight. We all need to learn what real portion sizes are again.

Sounds like you are taking away some good things from Wendy Chant with you! You may want to consider her method of primarily eating starchy carbs before 3:00 too - or at least earlier in the day. I really think there is something to that, for most nights anyway.

[driving_mrs_daisey]

Hey Mary!! As far as inconsistencies go, I'm just taking week 2 like this: ( knida like old school WW days) 5 servings Protein; 1 -2 Starch Carbs Depending on DAY; 2-3 Fats - 1 or 2 servings being "A" fats and 1/ 20 g or less serving "B" Fat w/ no starchy side; Veggies minimum 2 servings, but unlimited at your discretion (not the starchy ones of course)

That's how I'm staying organized this week. The more I've read the more confused I've gotten LOL!!! Off to family day...Have a great day!!!!

[driving_mrs_daisey]

Diva - I read how you cooked your chicken yesterday - Can I come live with you and have you cook all my meals for me? Yummy!!!!

[marymc]

Bet that was a relief in more ways than one!! If you've already consumed food and water today, the scale probably won't change yet, but hopefully when you weigh next time the scale will be friendlier to ya. Just make sure you get your water in today so it keeps moving through the system!! That's important when you take psyllium.

Originally Posted by d's girl

Well that yucky stuff and 1 cup of coffee did it! Thank goodness I work from home and have no appointments today!

[Shelly3899]

I agree. People think since something is fat free, they can eat as much as they want. Well, it's not CALORIE free, or even sometimes sugar free, so they end up doing more harm than good. My downfalls are sweets and beer, so that will be the main thing for me. I usually try and make healthy choices when eating, and I do know a proper portion size....well, sort of, lol! I actually found out this week that I wasn't giving myself enough as far as a protein goes, which can also cause problems because it will make you hungry later on and could cause you to "graze" and eat crap. I honestly think the eating every 3 hours is the key for me. I do tend to get hungry with this plan, but just hungry, not starving, and that usually happens right before it is time for me to eat anyway. I am still going to read the entire book because I feel I can learn a lot from it. The carbs before 3:00 is a good idea too, but I have to say, we do like to have some at dinner, especially if we have steak - nothing like a baked potato to go with it. Do you happen to have any alternatives for dinner as far as that goes?

Thanks!

Originally Posted by marymc

Yep Michelle, though I think that low fat and fat free products may have their place in a diet, I truly think that what happens with trying to lower fat is that people dont eat any of the good fats either, and because they don't really deal with their eating habits, like emotional eating for instance, they tend to overeat on all those prepackaged, processed low fat products, which are typically full of sugars to make up for the loss of fat. If you eat an entire package of low fat cookies, or caramel rice cakes, or baked chips, or whatever, instead of whatever the package portion sizes are, you are overeating and you're gonna gain weight. We all need to learn what real portion sizes are again.

Sounds like you are taking away some good things from Wendy Chant with you! You may want to consider her method of primarily eating starchy carbs before 3:00 too - or at least earlier in the day. I really think there is something to that, for most nights anyway.

[marymc]

I know, this darned book is making me nutso!!!

And veggies only with a protein (not alone and/or between meals) and those veggies not specifically on the sub list are limited to one cup per meal!!

Originally Posted by driving_mrs_daisey

Hey Mary!! As far as inconsistencies go, I'm just taking week 2 like this: ( knida like old school WW days) 5 servings Protein; 1 -2 Starch Carbs Depending on DAY; 2-3 Fats - 1 or 2 servings being "A" fats and 1/ 20 g or less serving "B" Fat w/ no starchy side; Veggies minimum 2 servings, but unlimited at your discretion (not the starchy ones of course)

That's how I'm staying organized this week. The more I've read the more confused I've gotten LOL!!! Off to family day...Have a great day!!!!

[marymc]

Michelle, not really alternatives, but for me, from now on I will focus on protein, salad and veggies at dinnertime on most days. I'm following the plan thru the entire 8-weeks, so except for our Carb Up days that's what I'll be doing and when you think about it, that makes sense. You are more likely to burn off those carbs if you eat them earlier in the day, versus later in the evening, where they may just tend to want to settle in and convert to fat. I'm just guessing here.

If I were to take away anything from this WOE that's what I would do - for me it would be to eliminate the evening starches for most meals, except maybe giving myself some freedom to enjoy them once or twice a week, like on the weekends for instance. I really think if I did nothing else, that would make a big difference with weight control for me at least.

Originally Posted by Shelly3899

The carbs before 3:00 is a good idea too, but I have to say, we do like to have some at dinner, especially if we have steak - nothing like a baked potato to go with it. Do you happen to have any alternatives for dinner as far as that goes?

[wildcat1842]

Originally Posted by kelley17

I'm sorry - I thought you wanted to know if there was a challenge thread on LCF. I could have easily given you the link - so sorry - Yes it is 6 weeks, I think I mistakenly said 4 weeks, but it is weeks. I'm doing the girly push ups for the challenge - did proper form for the test, but there is no way in heck I could do the challenge in proper form. I'm so glad today is a rest day, my arms are still shaky

You were right, I was asking if there was a thread on LCF . I thought there would be, and a link would be there, so I didn't ask anymore questions. The one I found was onehundredpushups.com. Is that what you do? Sadly, I could barely do 2 REAL push ups. I've always done them on my knees. So when we are doing the challenge, do we have to do real push ups, or can we do it on the knees? I can't even put my body down very far when I'm doing real ones (so my arms bend just a little ). I'd never get back up! So I wonder if I'm doing worse by not doing it on the knees!

Originally Posted by marymc

Speaking of Planner Pages - I was looking at the blank log pages for each day (Baseline, Carb Down, Carb Up Days) from Chaper 11 and noticed that sometimes the Food "Types" for the meals are a bit different than say the sample meal plans are in the earlier chapters. For instance the Blank Log Page for Baseline Day doesn't indicate any Free Foods ("FF") at all, like the menu on pg. 104 has. Another one, Carb Down on pg. 106 has Meal 3 as P/V/O but the Carb Down Blank Log Page has Carb Down Meal 3 as P/V/V. Yet MORE inconsistencies????

I noticed this too, of course after I made like 20 copies. I just followed the plan by her menu, and whited out all my copies to match. I asked this question before, maybe no one knows, but why is there one more fat allowed when your starch is at brekfast? You get to have 3 fats when starch is at breakfast, 2 when it's at lunch

Do we have to have a cup of veggies when it says V for a meal? I notice a lot of you do lettuce wraps and turkey. I'd much rather have that than a salad! But I thought you had to have a cup of veggies. I'm so sick of salad . And I keep forgetting to eat my broccoli! I'll have to look back and see why Wendy said to eat broccoli once a day.

[dtk]

Hi Marymc and everyone else . As much as I use the computer this site confuses me lol. Anyway thank you so much for guiding me to the right place. I have been reading all the posts you have written and enjoy the information you present. I have been reading the book page by page , I have to say that I have never enjoyed a plan such as this. I really think when we can see that indeed our body does not care what we put into it we can start to make better choices ,it's so interesting how we let food rule us ,but no more. I'm 50 now and want to be as good as I can be for the rest of my life ,I want to see and be a part of my children's, children's children's lives,God willing. Well anyway one of the questions I asked was if besides water we can drink other drinks such as crystal lite if it is not on the plan. I am in my 3rd week and doing well love the fact that my clothing is getting bigger. I live in Western New York and After a Long winter our spring is a gift opening all around us. I started walking in the winter and then running in the spring I was up to 1 and 3/4 miles everyday ,but the weight was slow to come off,and you guessed it ,it was because I was still not eating the best way I could ,that is why when I started this plan and lost weight right away I became very excited. Now that summer is here I still walk ,but don't seem to have the energy to run ,I really think the heat drains me ,so I am even more grateful for this life changing plan. I won't be so long winded ,but wanted to introduce myself.I wish everyone awesome success to succeed to the best we can be.

[Shelly3899]

Yeah, I had already decide I would give myself some freedom on the weekends. Not binge and eat a bunch of crap, but if I want something, I will eat it - in moderation. We LOVE this place called Tijuana Flats - it is a Mexican place (we were eating it like 3 times a week! ), and we like to go there for lunch after church on Sunday's, so I think I will still allow myself to do that. I think it is going to be really hard to never have a starch at dinner, but I guess I can give it a try!

Originally Posted by marymc

Michelle, not really alternatives, but for me, from now on I will focus on protein, salad and veggies at dinnertime on most days. I'm following the plan thru the entire 8-weeks, so except for our Carb Up days that's what I'll be doing and when you think about it, that makes sense. You are more likely to burn off those carbs if you eat them earlier in the day, versus later in the evening, where they may just tend to want to settle in and convert to fat. I'm just guessing here.

If I were to take away anything from this WOE that's what I would do - for me it would be to eliminate the evening starches for most meals, except maybe giving myself some freedom to enjoy them once or twice a week, like on the weekends for instance. I really think if I did nothing else, that would make a big difference with weight control for me at least.