Richard Simmons "Deal-A-Meal"

[soontobesexy'ntx]

Is anyone intersted in doing RS D-A-M??
I know its "old school" but it works!!
let me know
I started mine today!!

[smimmons]

I don't really know much about the deal a meal program, but I like Richard Simmons, and I use his exercise tapes! I can't even think about exercising
with skinny people
I have read his book-I just think he's a very giving caring person.
GOOD LUCK!

[soontobesexy'ntx]

I'm looking for anything RS related
Sweat vids
cookbooks ect
my DR wants me to do RS vecasue its based on the ADA exchange plan
(American Diabetic Asso)

[smimmons]

Well....I got everything I have of his from thrift stores
I have 4 or 5 of his videos, and found his book just last week! I go to alot of them-do you have any in your area? Honestly, you can find lots of diet related things there, because so many people give up and get rid......I keep a stash of Dr atkins books to give to people who are interested in this life style. I have probably bought about ten of them at different places for no more than 50 cents each

[soontobesexy'ntx]

I cant drive (vision issues) and DH doesnt have the patiences for me to Thrift or Garage sale (I used to love to go) in fact I have to do all my shopping at WM becase he will only take me to one place!! and I can get almost everything there if I need anything else I have to call my DD to pick it up on her way home..
do you have extras?? how much would shipping be to Texas??

[smimmons]

I don't have any duplicates right now, but I will keep my eye out for you. I have seen some, but didn't buy them because I didn't need them. If I go back, (when is a better word) I will get them for you-shipping can't be that bad. Just across the gulf
Someone once told me they are also on e-bay, although I have never checked them out.

[soontobesexy'ntx]

I got burned on E-bay
wont use it

[Jennyl]

I used to have deal-a-meal. Less food altogether, a certain amount from every food group every day. Sounds like a good plan

[soontobesexy'ntx]

less meat than I'm used to
after my first week at 1000 cals
I'll get 4 red cards/meat but at only 1 oz ea thats like one chick breast for the whole day
low meat/hi "good" carb/ low fats
fprmy carbs I have shredded wheat cereal and
Nature Vallley whole grain bread

[soontobesexy'ntx]

D-A-M must be working!!
check out my siggy!!!
205/196/150??135??

[Jennyl]

are there any vegetarian protein options?

[sallyk]

I know this is not helpful, but have to say, I have known some who have done really well on his diet. So Good Luck!!!! Had to say that because I had a hard time with the plan when my sister and I tried it, way back in the day.

The problem was: You get certain foods on certain cards. I remember the infomercial saying, and when you are done with the cards, you are done eating for the day!!! Like that was a bonus. I would use up my cards too early in the day, because I was hungry.

[soontobesexy'ntx]

Originally Posted by Jennyl

are there any vegetarian protein options?

protein choices Veggie style
1oz
LF cheese
(Mozzerella, Ricotta, Garmer's, Neufchatel)
Hgih fat cheese
HI Fat cheese
(American, Jack, Cheddar,Swiss,) alco count one fat card
1.5 oz
FF cheese
1 egg
1/2 Cup Tofu
1/2 Cup cooked lequmes (dried beans or peas)
3 TBSP Parmesan cheese
1 Veggie dog or burger
1 TBSP peanut butter also count 2 fat cards

[Jennyl]

thanks

[soontobesexy'ntx]

Originally Posted by sallyk

I know this is not helpful, but have to say, I have known some who have done really well on his diet. So Good Luck!!!! Had to say that because I had a hard time with the plan when my sister and I tried it, way back in the day.

The problem was: You get certain foods on certain cards. I remember the infomercial saying, and when you are done with the cards, you are done eating for the day!!! Like that was a bonus. I would use up my cards too early in the day, because I was hungry.

did you use your purple "freebie" card??
All salt and sugar free spices/or liquid seasonings on/in your food
Alfalfa sprouts
Cucumbers
Endive
Flavoring Extracts
Lemon
Lettuce
raw spinach
Watercress
and your gray joker (once a day)
any of these 1x ea day
grapes
Rice cake
Juice spritzer (1/4 C juice and meneral water)
dill pickle
fourtune cookie
SF frozen juice bar (my fav)
veggie snack (2 cherry tomatoes, 2 radishes, 2 celery stalks, and 2 carrots
with FF dip (I like Diet Ranch)
Diet Jello
Herbal tea
popcorn
chicken or veggie bullon with veggies
egg beaters
FF mayo
cool whip
FF cream cheese
SF jam
pB on celery

[Jennyl]

how many freebies can you have? I know that freebie implies free but I can eat a lot of celery with peanut butter on it, what is the limit?

[sallyk]

I honestly don't remember what I ate, just was hungry. Probably did not indulge in too much freebie stuff. Long time ago. It sounds like you are liking it. Great for you. Like I said, I have known several people who lost well following it.

[soontobesexy'ntx]

Originally Posted by Jennyl

how many freebies can you have? I know that freebie implies free but I can eat a lot of celery with peanut butter on it, what is the limit?

purple freebie card as much as you want
GRAY joker card one serving a day
1tsp. PB on a LONG celery stick

[smimmons]

Hey- I found another one of his books for 25 cents! If you want it, just pm me with your address and I'll send it when I get home (getting ready to go on vacation for a week) It is his "Never say Diet" book. It's pretty old, but a good read, it had his story and exercises and stuff-let me know!

[dawnellen]

richard also has a web site u can sign up for it cost like 9.95 a month and u can track your food and do the program from there check it out at richard simmons.com sorry i dont how to link it directly to it

[gettinserious]

I have his Farewell to Fat cookbook. You can have it. I've had it for 10 years now and never once used it. Has some good sounding recipes, but low fat makes me fatter for some reason.

Anyways, let me know if you want it.

[Mavis]

I did DAL in 1997 and lost 26 pounds my first month. Unfortunately I stopped doing that diet (for some unknown reason I still cannot figure out) and regained the 26 pounds.
I'd love to do it again if I knew what was on the cards.

[gettinserious]

Soontobe:

I didn't make it to the post office today. I babysit kids until 3:30 or so and the post office closes at 4 pm. She ran late today so I didn't even get out of the house until 4:30.

I will make it tomorrow though.

[soontobesexy'ntx]

Originally Posted by gettinserious

Soontobe:

I didn't make it to the post office today. I babysit kids until 3:30 or so and the post office closes at 4 pm. She ran late today so I didn't even get out of the house until 4:30.

I will make it tomorrow though.

no rush just whenever you can
I apprecatate the effort!!

[Rnay]

I lost 90 lbs back in 1993-1995 on deal a meal but gained it all back when I got pregnant in 1997 and it seems I'v been on a diet rollercoaster ever since I wish I still had the motivation I had back then I felt so healthy when I lost weight on his plan If you stick to it and exersise you will lose the weight the sweatin to the oldie are my favorite videos he's ever came out with maybe I'll dig them out of the garage and start using them again well good luck with the plan hope you enjoy doing it take care

[soontobesexy'ntx]

RNAY

come do it with us!!
the more the merrier
everyone falls/jumps off the wagon now and then
just dust yourself off and jump back on

[Jennyl]

what are the food categories?

[soontobesexy'ntx]

protein(red)
starch/carbs (brown)
veggies (grreen)
dairy (blue)
fruit (pink)
fats(yellow)
grey joker (once a day treats)
purple freebies (as much as you want)
for example I'm on 1200 cals a day so I get

4 red servings (1 oz each)
4 brown servings
2 blue servings
3 green servings
3 pink servings
3 yellow servings
1 grey joker
unlimited purples

[Mavis]

Originally Posted by soontobesexy'ntx

protein(red)
starch/carbs (brown)
veggies (grreen)
dairy (blue)
fruit (pink)
fats(yellow)
grey joker (once a day treats)
purple freebies (as much as you want)
for example I'm on 1200 cals a day so I get

4 red servings (1 oz each)
4 brown servings
2 blue servings
3 green servings
3 pink servings
3 yellow servings
1 grey joker
unlimited purples

What is written on the cards?

[smimmons]

Hey! I finally got the book out to you on Friday-sorry it took so long! Hope you enjoy it!