Protein Power Girl - Page 7

sbaquera78 · 05-01-2008, 01:03 PM

Well I am stuck in the house going crazy with this yucky snow. I made these pb and j cookies today LC of course. They are awesome. My son raved about them

I also made Bread, not that I eat it but I would rather make it for the hubby and son than buy that junk from the store with who knows what in it. I want to try the LC bread recipe in the Eades low carb comfort foods cookbook, but I forgot to get vital wheat gluten. Has anyone ever tried it?

Moretta · 05-02-2008, 08:40 AM

Dharma: Thanks for the welcome.

sbaquera78: I also make bread for my family, but oh would love to have some nice and warm with the butter, but not giving into it.

I love the low carbing and the results that it gives me.

sbaquera78 · 05-02-2008, 03:30 PM

I am with you mary. It isn't worth it for me. My sugar just goes nuts and then I am crabby. Definitly not worth it.

Melle · 05-03-2008, 09:40 PM

Hi everyone! Do you mind another member? I've been doing the closest thing I know to Protein Power, for two weeks, tomorrow. So far, I've lost 8-pounds. Tomorrow morning is my official 2-week weigh-in, but this is "my time of the month", and I'm afraid I've gained a few water weight pounds. Thankfully, I weighed on my 12'th day, and that's when I had lost the 8-pounds. So, even if I've gained a few tomorrow, I won't be disappointed.

I've ordered "Protein Power" (the book), from ebay. The seller said it shipped May 25'th. It must really literally be SNAIL MAIL. I hope I get it Monday.

I am SO excited about this. I've done it several times before, and it works, and I don't know why I don't just stay on it. This time, is for the rest of my life. I'm finding so many recipes, that I will NEVER have to do without something that I want. I am not a cook...I married a Chef. But, I am so excited about cooking "Low-Carb", that I am cooking like crazy.

I really am a horrible cook. I've never really cooked, so I just don't have experience. My mother taught me how to make reservations, and I taught my daughter the same thing. I was a single mother for so long, it was easier (and almost as inexpensive), for us to eat out or get take-out, almost all of the time. That's what's wrong with my eating habits.

Now, DH is giving me cooking lessons, on occasion...the rest of the time, I just read the recipes and do exactly what it says. Usually, it works out really well. Tomorrow, we are both off work, and he is going to help me make my first "Oopsie Rolls". After I master that, I can start playing with the other "Oopsie Recipes", all by myself.

Does anyone use any sugar-free flavored syrups? If so, what are your favorite brands? I'm going to check the health section of my grocery store, and also Starbucks...don't know if they sell bottles of their SF Syrups.

Moretta · 05-04-2008, 09:21 PM

Melle, congrats on losing 8 pounds, well done.

Keep up the good work.

Melle · 05-05-2008, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moretta

Melle, congrats on losing 8 pounds, well done.

Keep up the good work.

Thanks! Well, as expected, I had gained about 3-pounds, overnight. I'm not the least bit worried, though. I know that those pounds (plus another pound or two), will be gone in a few days.

sbaquera78 · 05-05-2008, 07:41 AM

Great job on the weight loss. Don't worry about the water weight. I like the Da Vinci syrups BTW. Have a wonderful week.

Moretta · 05-05-2008, 08:40 AM

I have not tried DaVinci's yet and I don't use any Splenda at all, but I will cave in and get some of this stuff soon enough.

Have a great day everyone.

Melle · 05-08-2008, 02:33 PM

Well, I finally got my "Protein Power" book. That was the longest ebay shipment, I've ever had.

Anyway, I'm off work today, so I'll probably do some reading.

sbaquera78 · 05-08-2008, 02:48 PM

Glad you finally got it melle!

sandkou · 05-18-2008, 12:41 PM

I had kept my weight down low carbing for 6 years and have gained 8 pounds this year.I am in my 40's and believe I may benefit from portion control and maybe more variety.I really hate journaling and don't buy pre-prepared food.I found the carb count chart in the PP book is it on line anywhere?

sbaquera78 · 05-18-2008, 07:04 PM

I don't believe that it is on line anywhere, but try your local library if you don't want to buy the book. I found my book at a thrift shop for way cheap.

sandkou · 05-19-2008, 04:03 PM

I have the book.Just wanted something mobile I can print and keep in my purse or on my blackberry.Guess I will have to Photo copy the book.I started today wish me luck.

I understand the carb count 55 a day I am about 14% over what the book says I should be but don't quite understand where to find how many proteins something is.I calculated my daily intake to be 44, 15 a meal.Is it the number next to the portion in parenthesis on the effective carb content table? Is the protein count very important? How is this different than counting carbs. Will it work if I just count the carbs?

Please give me feedback.Obviously I am an former Atkins person since 2002 .

sbaquera78 · 05-19-2008, 04:09 PM

Well I count my protein and carbs. This has worked well for me. I am not sure about the book because I have loaned it out to a friend....always happens when someone has a question...sorry. I track everything in fitday. I have noticed though that fitday puts in all the carbs, not just net carbs. Gotta watch that.

Hope this WOE works for you I love it

I like that I have more freedom than Atkins. There are too many weird rules on that one.

melboogy · 05-28-2008, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandkou

I have the book.Just wanted something mobile I can print and keep in my purse or on my blackberry.Guess I will have to Photo copy the book.I started today wish me luck.

I understand the carb count 55 a day I am about 14% over what the book says I should be but don't quite understand where to find how many proteins something is.I calculated my daily intake to be 44, 15 a meal.Is it the number next to the portion in parenthesis on the effective carb content table? Is the protein count very important? How is this different than counting carbs. Will it work if I just count the carbs?

Please give me feedback.Obviously I am an former Atkins person since 2002 .

WELL I SEE YOU FIGURED OUT HOW MANY GRAMS OF PROTEIN YOU NEED. ALL YOU NEED TO KEEP IN MY MIND IS FOR EVERY OUNCE OF MEAT IS USUALLY ABOUT 6-7 GRAMS OF PROTEIN. SO IF YOU KNOW MORE OR LESS HOW MUCH A PIECE OF MEAT WEIGHS, JUST TIMES IT BY 6 OR 7. AND AS FOR HARD CHEESES I BELIEVE IT'S ABOUT 6 GRAMS OF PROTEIN. AND SOFT CHEESE IS ABOUT 4G OR 5G OF PROTEIN (I THINK). 1 EGG WHITE IS 4G OF PROTEIN AND 1 WHOLE EGG IS 6G OF PROTEIN. ACCORDING TO THE BOOK IT'S O.K. IF YOU GO OVER THE "MINIMUM" PROTEIN REQUIREMENT. SO DON'T WORRY TOO MUCH ABOUT THAT. JUST TRY TO KEEP THE MEAT LEAN. IT'S MORE EFFECTIVE FOR WEIGHT LOSE. ESPECIALLY IN THE BEGINNING PHASE. HOPE THIS WAS HELPFUL

smilingirisheyes · 06-04-2008, 01:00 PM

I'm coming out of lurkdom....!! Hey everyone

I have the original PP book and the 30-day book. I'm really wanting to try the 30-day book to give it a good go. I just know my portions (on Atkins) of low-carb foods are wayyyy too much. It is appealing not to have to give up some fruit right at the start, well that and the wine occasionally is pretty inviting

Would love to hear some success stories and see this part of the board light up!

canuck32 · 06-05-2008, 12:00 PM

Hello all

Which pp book should I buy??? Theres quite a few of them online. Thanks!

sbaquera78 · 06-05-2008, 12:34 PM

I like the original PP book. The other ones are good, but I found this at a thrift store and picked it up. I really like what it had to say.

canuck32 · 06-06-2008, 12:02 PM

Thanks for the input....I just purchased it from Amazon and now its the waiting game

DEBI IN OHIO · 06-09-2008, 05:54 PM

I had the orginal PP book from years ago... I just recently ordered a used copy of the 30 day plan....it seems very reasonable and easy to understand...
I think Im going to do some meal planning and try it for a couple weeks...
anyone else doing the 30 day?

smilingirisheyes · 06-10-2008, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEBI IN OHIO

I had the orginal PP book from years ago... I just recently ordered a used copy of the 30 day plan....it seems very reasonable and easy to understand...
I think Im going to do some meal planning and try it for a couple weeks...
anyone else doing the 30 day?

Hi Debi! I'm interested in doing the 30 days and I do have the original book and the 30-day one. I'm in Ohio too

ceecee8008 · 04-18-2009, 11:15 PM

I have kinda been doing the PP plan. I have the life plan book and just ordered the original PP book online. I have a lot of success on lc eating plans but get bored easily. I tend to run out of food ideas. Anyone wanna post some ideas for me? I would be forever grateful.

CindyCRNA · 04-24-2009, 06:07 PM

Ceecee, Go to the Eat Fat Get Thin threads, then got to No Fooling Around Food and Exercise Log and a lot of menus are posted. EFGT is lower protein than PP but LC so you may get some ideas.

kjohn0102 · 05-19-2009, 07:51 AM

Seems like this thread started out strong, then kinda fizzled out. Hopefully enough people visit here to share their thoughts with me.

I recently started "back" on PP plan (April 24th) I lost 5 pounds in the first week and have come to a complete stand still since then. It's been most frustrating! I'm a seafood eating vegetarian, so most of my protein comes from vegetable sources (Soy, tofu,dairy) and fish. I've always found it difficult to get enough protein, even the last time I worked this plan. The last time (about 8 years ago) I lost close to 30 pounds very quickly. That's why this is becoming very tiresome for me! I'm 51 years old (Yikes!), I walk my 2 dogs for 30 minutes 2 x daily. What's the dealeo here? Help,comments,support appreciated!

kj

CindyCRNA · 05-21-2009, 09:14 PM

KJ, I'm thinking...... I think PP is about 40% protein. Do you eat eggs or cheese? I love seafood but you will be eating it 3 times a day if you aren't into eggs or cheese. Or casein protein powder. I read a lot on this forum about soy and most stay away from it. Plus, are you doing any kind of logging like on Fitday to see what your calories and ratio's are?

05-03-2008, 09:40 PM	#184
Melle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Branson, Missouri Posts: 758 Gallery: Melle WOE: Low Carb/Somorsize Start Date: September 4, 2008	Hi everyone! Do you mind another member? I've been doing the closest thing I know to Protein Power, for two weeks, tomorrow. So far, I've lost 8-pounds. Tomorrow morning is my official 2-week weigh-in, but this is "my time of the month", and I'm afraid I've gained a few water weight pounds. Thankfully, I weighed on my 12'th day, and that's when I had lost the 8-pounds. So, even if I've gained a few tomorrow, I won't be disappointed. I've ordered "Protein Power" (the book), from ebay. The seller said it shipped May 25'th. It must really literally be SNAIL MAIL. I hope I get it Monday. I am SO excited about this. I've done it several times before, and it works, and I don't know why I don't just stay on it. This time, is for the rest of my life. I'm finding so many recipes, that I will NEVER have to do without something that I want. I am not a cook...I married a Chef. But, I am so excited about cooking "Low-Carb", that I am cooking like crazy. I really am a horrible cook. I've never really cooked, so I just don't have experience. My mother taught me how to make reservations, and I taught my daughter the same thing. I was a single mother for so long, it was easier (and almost as inexpensive), for us to eat out or get take-out, almost all of the time. That's what's wrong with my eating habits. Now, DH is giving me cooking lessons, on occasion...the rest of the time, I just read the recipes and do exactly what it says. Usually, it works out really well. Tomorrow, we are both off work, and he is going to help me make my first "Oopsie Rolls". After I master that, I can start playing with the other "Oopsie Recipes", all by myself. Does anyone use any sugar-free flavored syrups? If so, what are your favorite brands? I'm going to check the health section of my grocery store, and also Starbucks...don't know if they sell bottles of their SF Syrups. Last edited by Melle; 05-03-2008 at 10:07 PM..

04-18-2009, 11:15 PM	#202
ceecee8008 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 26 Gallery: ceecee8008 Stats: 220/215/160 WOE: Protein Power Start Date: April 2009	Protein Power I have kinda been doing the PP plan. I have the life plan book and just ordered the original PP book online. I have a lot of success on lc eating plans but get bored easily. I tend to run out of food ideas. Anyone wanna post some ideas for me? I would be forever grateful.

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05-01-2008, 01:03 PM	#181
sbaquera78 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: aurora, colorado for now! Posts: 603 Gallery: sbaquera78 Stats: 139.5/125/125 WOE: Protein Power Start Date: Feb 08	Well I am stuck in the house going crazy with this yucky snow. I made these pb and j cookies today LC of course. They are awesome. My son raved about them I also made Bread, not that I eat it but I would rather make it for the hubby and son than buy that junk from the store with who knows what in it. I want to try the LC bread recipe in the Eades low carb comfort foods cookbook, but I forgot to get vital wheat gluten. Has anyone ever tried it?

05-02-2008, 08:40 AM	#182
Moretta Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 647 Gallery: Moretta Stats: 158.6/129/125 WOE: LC of some sort undecided which one Start Date: March 28, 2008	Dharma: Thanks for the welcome. sbaquera78: I also make bread for my family, but oh would love to have some nice and warm with the butter, but not giving into it. I love the low carbing and the results that it gives me.

05-02-2008, 03:30 PM	#183
sbaquera78 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: aurora, colorado for now! Posts: 603 Gallery: sbaquera78 Stats: 139.5/125/125 WOE: Protein Power Start Date: Feb 08	I am with you mary. It isn't worth it for me. My sugar just goes nuts and then I am crabby. Definitly not worth it.

05-04-2008, 09:21 PM	#185
Moretta Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 647 Gallery: Moretta Stats: 158.6/129/125 WOE: LC of some sort undecided which one Start Date: March 28, 2008	Melle, congrats on losing 8 pounds, well done. Keep up the good work.

05-05-2008, 07:41 AM	#187
sbaquera78 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: aurora, colorado for now! Posts: 603 Gallery: sbaquera78 Stats: 139.5/125/125 WOE: Protein Power Start Date: Feb 08	Great job on the weight loss. Don't worry about the water weight. I like the Da Vinci syrups BTW. Have a wonderful week.

05-05-2008, 08:40 AM	#188
Moretta Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 647 Gallery: Moretta Stats: 158.6/129/125 WOE: LC of some sort undecided which one Start Date: March 28, 2008	I have not tried DaVinci's yet and I don't use any Splenda at all, but I will cave in and get some of this stuff soon enough. Have a great day everyone.

05-08-2008, 02:33 PM	#189
Melle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Branson, Missouri Posts: 758 Gallery: Melle WOE: Low Carb/Somorsize Start Date: September 4, 2008	Well, I finally got my "Protein Power" book. That was the longest ebay shipment, I've ever had. Anyway, I'm off work today, so I'll probably do some reading.

05-08-2008, 02:48 PM	#190
sbaquera78 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: aurora, colorado for now! Posts: 603 Gallery: sbaquera78 Stats: 139.5/125/125 WOE: Protein Power Start Date: Feb 08	Glad you finally got it melle!

05-18-2008, 12:41 PM	#191
sandkou Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 151 Gallery: sandkou Stats: 155/136/125 WOE: low carb Start Date: February 14,2003	I had kept my weight down low carbing for 6 years and have gained 8 pounds this year.I am in my 40's and believe I may benefit from portion control and maybe more variety.I really hate journaling and don't buy pre-prepared food.I found the carb count chart in the PP book is it on line anywhere?

05-18-2008, 07:04 PM	#192
sbaquera78 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: aurora, colorado for now! Posts: 603 Gallery: sbaquera78 Stats: 139.5/125/125 WOE: Protein Power Start Date: Feb 08	I don't believe that it is on line anywhere, but try your local library if you don't want to buy the book. I found my book at a thrift shop for way cheap.

05-19-2008, 04:03 PM	#193
sandkou Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 151 Gallery: sandkou Stats: 155/136/125 WOE: low carb Start Date: February 14,2003	I have the book.Just wanted something mobile I can print and keep in my purse or on my blackberry.Guess I will have to Photo copy the book.I started today wish me luck. I understand the carb count 55 a day I am about 14% over what the book says I should be but don't quite understand where to find how many proteins something is.I calculated my daily intake to be 44, 15 a meal.Is it the number next to the portion in parenthesis on the effective carb content table? Is the protein count very important? How is this different than counting carbs. Will it work if I just count the carbs? Please give me feedback.Obviously I am an former Atkins person since 2002 .

05-19-2008, 04:09 PM	#194
sbaquera78 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: aurora, colorado for now! Posts: 603 Gallery: sbaquera78 Stats: 139.5/125/125 WOE: Protein Power Start Date: Feb 08	Well I count my protein and carbs. This has worked well for me. I am not sure about the book because I have loaned it out to a friend....always happens when someone has a question...sorry. I track everything in fitday. I have noticed though that fitday puts in all the carbs, not just net carbs. Gotta watch that. Hope this WOE works for you I love it I like that I have more freedom than Atkins. There are too many weird rules on that one.

06-04-2008, 01:00 PM	#196
smilingirisheyes Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 660 Gallery: smilingirisheyes Stats: 231.5/200/160 WOE: 1972 Atkins Start Date: Jan 2004	I'm coming out of lurkdom....!! Hey everyone I have the original PP book and the 30-day book. I'm really wanting to try the 30-day book to give it a good go. I just know my portions (on Atkins) of low-carb foods are wayyyy too much. It is appealing not to have to give up some fruit right at the start, well that and the wine occasionally is pretty inviting Would love to hear some success stories and see this part of the board light up!

06-05-2008, 12:00 PM	#197
canuck32 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Windsor, Ontario Posts: 19 Gallery: canuck32 Stats: 215/215/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 10, 2008	Hello all Which pp book should I buy??? Theres quite a few of them online. Thanks!

06-05-2008, 12:34 PM	#198
sbaquera78 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: aurora, colorado for now! Posts: 603 Gallery: sbaquera78 Stats: 139.5/125/125 WOE: Protein Power Start Date: Feb 08	I like the original PP book. The other ones are good, but I found this at a thrift store and picked it up. I really like what it had to say.

06-06-2008, 12:02 PM	#199
canuck32 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Windsor, Ontario Posts: 19 Gallery: canuck32 Stats: 215/215/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 10, 2008	Thanks for the input....I just purchased it from Amazon and now its the waiting game

06-09-2008, 05:54 PM	#200
DEBI IN OHIO Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,128 Gallery: DEBI IN OHIO Stats: 235.5/-----/150ish? WOE: Diabetic.lower carbs Start Date: 05/01, restart 2/22/08 again	I had the orginal PP book from years ago... I just recently ordered a used copy of the 30 day plan....it seems very reasonable and easy to understand... I think Im going to do some meal planning and try it for a couple weeks... anyone else doing the 30 day?

04-24-2009, 06:07 PM	#203
CindyCRNA MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,277 Gallery: CindyCRNA Stats: 152/132/123 WOE: 30%/40%/30% Net carbs about 70. Start Date: 6/09, LC since 1/09	Ceecee, Go to the Eat Fat Get Thin threads, then got to No Fooling Around Food and Exercise Log and a lot of menus are posted. EFGT is lower protein than PP but LC so you may get some ideas.

05-19-2009, 07:51 AM	#204
kjohn0102 Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 8 Gallery: kjohn0102 Stats: 167/162.2/135 WOE: Protein Power Start Date: April 2009	Seems like this thread started out strong, then kinda fizzled out. Hopefully enough people visit here to share their thoughts with me. I recently started "back" on PP plan (April 24th) I lost 5 pounds in the first week and have come to a complete stand still since then. It's been most frustrating! I'm a seafood eating vegetarian, so most of my protein comes from vegetable sources (Soy, tofu,dairy) and fish. I've always found it difficult to get enough protein, even the last time I worked this plan. The last time (about 8 years ago) I lost close to 30 pounds very quickly. That's why this is becoming very tiresome for me! I'm 51 years old (Yikes!), I walk my 2 dogs for 30 minutes 2 x daily. What's the dealeo here? Help,comments,support appreciated! kj

05-21-2009, 09:14 PM	#205
CindyCRNA MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,277 Gallery: CindyCRNA Stats: 152/132/123 WOE: 30%/40%/30% Net carbs about 70. Start Date: 6/09, LC since 1/09	KJ, I'm thinking...... I think PP is about 40% protein. Do you eat eggs or cheese? I love seafood but you will be eating it 3 times a day if you aren't into eggs or cheese. Or casein protein powder. I read a lot on this forum about soy and most stay away from it. Plus, are you doing any kind of logging like on Fitday to see what your calories and ratio's are?