EGG / PROTEIN FAST #11 Dec 28- Jan 4

[RealFoodLiving]

Welcome to Week #11!! We are still going strong!

Here are the FAQs for any newbies or just good reminders.... please feel free to comment or make suggestions on them:

EGG / PROTEIN FAST FAQS by Mountain Girl

Q. Is it a diet?
A. No, it’s a FAST.

Q. Where are the rules?
A. Since it’s not a diet, there are no hard and fast rules, but we have some suggestions. The cool thing about this is that YOU personalize it to your needs.

Q. Isn’t fasting dangerous?
A. It depends on the fast and your situation. I am a diabetic, hypothyroid and a cancer survivor, and I consider my health very important. I make sure to fast in a safe, healthy way, including plenty of good-quality protein instead of carbs. However, if you have ANY concern about doing a fast of any kind, PLEASE check with your health care provider, one who knows your medical situation, before starting anything.

Q. Isn’t this a fad?
A. No, it’s a FAST. Seriously, short-term fasting has been used for centuries to cleanse and re-set people’s systems, as well as many other reasons. Dr. Atkins suggested a fast to break a stall in weight loss. Other doctors recommend fasts of many types.

Q. Is this low calorie?
A. That’s up to you, as you know what your body does best and at what level, but NO, this is not about starving yourself or depriving yourself or not eating. Most people eat a good amount of calories in protein and fats. We don’t recommend going under 1200 calories.

Q. What can I eat on the Egg / Protein Fast?
A. You can eat whatever you choose, but the focus of this fast is to eat good-quality protein, mainly eggs, in many forms and other good proteins. Some people lose better eating good fats as well as protein, but others choose a lower fat option.

Q. What can I NOT eat on the Egg / Protein Fast?
A. You can eat whatever you choose, but most of us are focusing on protein, (mainly eggs) and are fasting from: dairy, all forms of sugar, all grains, and vegetables during the fast itself. We add back veggies and other foods during Transition.

Q. How long can I stay on the Egg / Protein Fast?
A. Again, this is up to you, but we recommend this ONLY as a short-term cleanse and fast, usually 1-3 days. After that we encourage you to start adding in veggies and other foods. However, the decision is totally up to you and how you feel and what you choose to do and how long you decide to stay on it.

Q.What if I don’t like eggs?
A. Well, you picked a funny fast to try! Seriously, use another protein if you don’t care for, or are allergic to eggs. If you don’t think you like eggs, check out our recipes to see if there may be a preparation using eggs that sounds good to you. Here's our recipe thread:
RECIPES FOR EGG/PROTEIN FAST.....


Q. What if I have questions?
A. Come and visit our thread, there a LOTS of helpful, caring and supportive people there.

Q. Will it work for me, guaranteed?
A. The only thing in this life that is guaranteed is that one day you will die.
Everyone is different and some people tried it, but didn’t get the results they wanted and others say it has changed their lives! So, we really do believe that everyone is different with different bodies, different needs and different metabolisms. The only way to see if the EPF will work for you is to give it the best shot you can and follow the suggestions.

Q. Is anyone making anything promoting this fast?
A. Only the egg farmers! Seriously, this is not a book or a diet and no one is hawking this to promote anything except an option that has been successful for many people. We are here because it works for us and we want to help anyone that wants to try it. And, it’s FREE (well, you gotta buy your own eggs!)


Q: What is “Transition” you keep talking about?
A: That is when you end the EPF and start adding vegetables and other foods back into your diet. We recommend a Transition because it helps to make it a slow addition, not all at once. You can stay on Transition as long as you like and are adding in healthy foods. Next you can go back to your regular Low Carb plan, or cycle the EPF again.

Q: What are your tips and suggestions for the best results from the Egg / Protein Fast?
A. I’m GLAD you asked!

Here are 2 posts by people who have done the fast and had great results!

Here are my SUGGESTIONS (written by Vickilynn (MountainGirl):
You can do the Egg / Protein Fast 1-2-3 or more days. Whatever works for you. I did 3 days, then Transitioned.
I do better with higher fat, I lose better and feel more satisfied.
I eat mainly eggs, and prepare them simply.
No veggies, no cheese or dairy, nothing with sugar in it.
I eat often, never skip meals!
Whenever hungry, I eat an egg or 2.
Drink lots of liquids, I like water and stevia.
I take my supplements.

Here's more SUGGESTIONS, (written by Emily):

As far as "rules" for the Egg Fast, we discussed not having a set of hard and fast rules, but rather guidelines (eat eggs and meat and fat until satisfied) because people really do tweak it to their likes/dislikes and how their body feels.

PERSONALLY, I have been eating only meat and eggs for about a month now and I've recently cut out dairy (except eggs! duh), which has gotten the scale moving again and helped with cravings...I really seem to find that, like sweets, eating any amount of cheese usually leaves me wanting more and eating none makes cravings go bye-bye!

I'm sure I'll add in cheese again eventually but for right now I'm trying to lose the last 10ish pounds and pinpoint what's causing some health issues, specifically my GERD/chronic heartburn. Since dropping fruits and veggies (gasp!) and dairy and eating just pure clean eggs, meat and fat (think butter, CO and homemade mayo), my weightloss has started up again, I'm dropping inches and I feel AMAZING!

I'm a huge believer in YMMV and encouraging each person to get in tune with their body and find out what works for them. There is no one size fits all WOE! What works for some may not work for others and the most wonderful thing about a very clean Meat & Egg fast (or for me, a more extended WOE) is it is very much a clean slate that allows you to "figure things out"...much like an elimination diet that doctors put people on to figure out food allergies.

Some variations on the Egg/Protein Fast (EPF) theme include:

- with or without meat
- higher or lower fat
- with or without dairy such as cheese and cream (tho many who do eat this keep it moderate
- with or without artificial sweeteners...my sweetener of choice is stevia and only 1 to 2 packets/day max
- with or without supplementation, which may include a multi-vitamin, CLO (cod liver oil), CO (coconut oil, also used as a general healthy fat), and ACV (apple cider vinegar-- must be unfiltered and with the "mother"), to name a few

There are lots of sample menus sprinkled throughout the thread and everyone here is super nice and supportive and non-judgemental, truly a safe place! I love these ladies!

Hope this helps! Please let us know how it's going and ask questions.

[RealFoodLiving]

Hey Eggy Peeps!

It's me, MountainGirl! It's good to be back in the saddle.

Today is Day 3 of my EPF and my head is starting to clear and I'm feeling better, more like myself.

Today though I had a bit of beans, cheese and PB. Total 25 carbs, but it sure helped, I was getting shaky.

Here's my day:

Breakfast:
Warm English Toffee Egg Cream (3 eggs)

Lunch:
1/4 cup organic refried beans and cheddar
1 TB organic plain PB

Supper:
Homemade organic Egg Drop Soup w/ roasted organic turkey

What are you eatin' today??

[Mel7]

Thanks MG IM IN

[RealFoodLiving]

Yeeehhhhaawwwwwww Mel!!!

Glad to see you!!

Are you on the fast days, or on Transition days?

What's your plan for the coming week?

[Mel7]

Originally Posted by RealFoodLiving

What's your plan for the coming week?

eggs lots of eggs,im going to try and change them up a bit this coming week.

[Mel7]

Originally Posted by RealFoodLiving

What's your plan for the coming week?

whats yours MG ?

[RealFoodLiving]

Well, I'm on day 3, but I had more carbs today than I planned. But I'm still only about 30g for the day.

I'd like to do more egg fast days this week if I can stick to it and at the end of the week, start adding in veggies for Transition.

I kinda like the JUDDD thing mixed with the EPF thing (but I don't do it so good. ) I go up on my downs and down on my ups!

But I do like shaking things up, cals and carbs to keep my body guessing.

I think I just want to make 30 -40 my TOP number of carbs.

[ladyboss7]

Hey Everyone, I'm Back!!!!!!!! How was everyone's Christmas?? We had a lovely time in California, went to Disneyland for Christmas eve and basically successfully met our goal of keeping ourselves distracted from missing our son who's away at boot camp right now....then he got to call home the day after Christmas and talk for AN HOUR......that was pure heaven!!!

We're back home safe and sound and it is time for me to get back on the egg wagon!!!!! i wasn't horribly bad the past week, but I wasn't on plan....so back to the eggs and time to get back into Ketosis.....just in time for the New Years day party I have to go to....

How's everyone else doing?? MG....THANK YOU for coming back and starting the new thread!!! For those of you who don't know MG (aka realfoodliving) is actually our leader, I was just filling in the gap while she was having technical difficulty and it's soooooo good to have her back!

[RealFoodLiving]

I have a HUGE pot of homemade organic turkey stock I made last night, so I'm planning on eating Egg Drop Soup every day.

I have plenty of eggs for Egg Creams and roasted organic turkey for protein.

And, I like to have 2 Chocolate Eggs before bed.

This may sounds boring, but it helps me by being simple and not having to think about what to eat.

[RealFoodLiving]

TAMMY /LADYBOSS!!!!!!!! Whooooo Hoooooooooooooooo!!

You've been missed gal!! Actually, you are a great leader and I'm happy to have to continue, you are wonderful and energetic and caring and have kept everyone motivated!!

I only started the thread cuz I didn't know if you were here and hadn't seen you for awhile.

I'll gratefully turn it back over to you now!

[Mel7]

MG i am also eating egg drop soup all this week i love it and it fills me up.

I add some chicken sometimes and green onions for something different

Hi Tammy nice to see you back

[RealFoodLiving]

Originally Posted by Mel7

eggs lots of eggs,im going to try and change them up a bit this coming week.

Heya Mel,

What are your plans for changing your egg recipes this week?
Are you trying new recipes, or rotating favorites?
Have you made your menu?

ETA: Ooops, we musta posted at the same time!

[Mel7]

Originally Posted by RealFoodLiving

Are you trying new recipes
Have you made your menu?

yes new recipes,what ya got? I am working on menu's right now.

Im looking for a sauce recipe right now.I need to get back into my poached eggs but i would like a sauce for them.I love them with tomatoes too,yum

[RealFoodLiving]

Hey Mel,

Here's my Egg Drop Soup recipe. I'll post this in the recipe thread as well.
For Transition, I'm going to make Crustless Broccoli Quiche.


VICKILYNN'S EASY EGG DROP SOUP
(Makes 2 servings, 2 cups each)

4 cups organic chicken or turkey stock (homemade preferred)
1 clove minced garlic
1 Tablespoon organic Tamari
1/2 teaspoon organic toasted sesame oil
Kosher salt
2 extra large organic eggs
green onions, chopped (optional)
chopped cooked turkey or chicken meat, optional

In a small place the stock, garlic, Tamari, sesame oil (meat if using) and salt and bring to boil.

In a small dish, whisk eggs until blended. Pour the mixed eggs into the boiling stock mixture and whisk about 30 seconds. Turn off heat and let sit another 30 seconds to cook eggs.

Top with chopped green onions if desired.

Doubles, triples and quadruples well.
Reheats well.

[dasiey]

hi everyone. I am ready to start another week. faithfully

[RealFoodLiving]

Yeah Dasiey!!!!!!!!

Good to have you back with us!!

What are your plans for the upcoming week?

[Mel7]

Originally Posted by dasiey

hi everyone. I am ready to start another week. faithfully

oh there you are Dasiey hows the pooches?

MG good recipe for soup,yummo

[Mada]

I'm going to join you!

I'll be starting my E/P Fast on Friday, though... I have a few events left this week and know I just won't be able to fast until then. But I'll post and keep reading!

[RealFoodLiving]

Hey MADA/Carol/ BufoDieter!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome, welcome!!!

Glad to have you aboard!

[RealFoodLiving]

Hey Eggy Peeps!

Checking in for the night and getting ready for bed.

I just had my nighttime snack of Chocolate Egg. MAN! I love that! IT is SO filling and holds me all night. I can't believe it's just eggs and tastes like cake.

I started adding a little water to the eggs and cocoa and nuking it a little longer and it's softer (not as rubbery) and has a nice texture. Very satisfying.

What are y'all eating tonight?

See ya in the morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[danners1552]

Hello-

I'm in! Subbed.

[TigerLily1]

Hi, am in too, started 3 days ago, I am eating only M&E.

[LoraJR72]

I'm back!!!!

Fat Christmas is over and now it is time to get on the eggy-train!

Today:

B: 3 egg omelet with mayo, mustard, spices
L: Same as breakfast
D: Same as breakfast but with veggie patty

Working on my legs today, too!

Glad to see y'all!

[wishbone]

I'm up and cacklin', ready for a new day!!
Breakfast will be a warm egg cream or a protein scrambled egg thingy.
I agree with mg - sometimes the simpler the better. The more that i think about variety....the easier it is to let carb creep happen. So....a lot of clean eating comin up for me.
Well, gotta get to movin, have a great day everyone!

JAN

[iakaren]

I am joining in here, if that is okay. I appreciated the initial post, as that answered most of the questions I had.

Various threads have had references to, and brief discussions on M & E fast, so finally thought I would try. I will check out recipe thread when I get a chance.

[O2BME]

Good Morning!
As I stated yesterday, will do eggs and more eggs for the nex few days. Yesterday was good, done alright, but I was prepared.

Today:
Breakfast: 2 boiled eggs, coffee with HWC
Lunch: Egg Salad with 1 oopsie
Dinner: Egg Drop Soup

Have a supply of hard boiled eggs for snacks. Made Oopsies, have some cheese crackers, Egg Soup, tea, etc.

Like everyone else I am going back to the basic. Keeping It simple.

[Mel7]

Shopping day for me today so im taking my boiled eggs with me.Happy monday everyone

[tomswife]

Hi Guys,
I'm back :-) My focus kind of differs around Christmas so I had to be away for awhile but I'm ready to go again. Gained a few pounds over the holidays but who cares. I had a h*ll of a time and that's all that matters. Hope everyone had a great Christmas. I have never done anything over New years, just another day, So I started yesterday and plan on going until I meet goal.
I had egg creams all day yesterday with a bit of spinach. Today will be all egg. Then we'll see how the rest of the week goes. One day at a time :-)
I don't plan on weighing until Friday and then I'll go from there.

[RealFoodLiving]

Good Day all you EGGIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAPPY MONDAY!!!!

It's good to see you all here and raring to go!!

iakaren: WELCOME!!!!!! Holler if you have any questions!

Danners, TigerLily, O2BME, Lora, Mel, LadyBoss, wishbone, Mada, dasiey, Tom'sWife:
WELCOME BACK!!!!!!!!!!!! It's so good to see everyone!!

What's everyone eatin' today????

I ended up eating more carbs than I planed yesterday
So, it's back strict and pure!!

Here's my plan:
Breakfast:
Warm English Toffee Egg Cream (3 eggs)

Lunch:
4 cups homemade organic Egg Drop Soup (2 eggs)

Snack BEFORE meeting:
More Egg Drop Soup

Snack AT meeting:
Roasted turkey meat

Snack AFTER meeting, before bed
2 Chocolate eggs

What about y'all?

[Mindy]

Hi all... breakfast was leftover taco salad... can't imagine getting hungry again today, but if I do, it will be eggs and/or fish...