I’m doing the Metabolic Research Center diet www.emetabolic.com

Basically, it’s a high protein diet, but it does not completely eliminate carbs– it *only* severely limits them.  I also drink 2-3 HNS (High Nutrient Supplement) drinks every day.  They’re basically protein drinks, but it’s like drinking crystal light– I rather look forward to them, especially the hot cocoa.  I also eat about three meal replacement bars per week (by choice– I like not having to pack a lunch sometimes).

So far, things have been working out for me.  My start date was about August 1, 2008, and I began at 227 lbs., putting me in the “obese” category for BMI.  My goal is 145-150, which puts me in a healthy weight range.  I haven’t been at that weight since I was in the second grade, so we’ll see how it goes!

My meal plan:

Breakfast: protein (4 oz.) and a starch (no more than 40 cals.), HNS

Lunch: protein (4 oz.) and vegetable (4 oz. cooked or 8 oz. raw), and fruit, HNS

Dinner:  protein (4 oz.), vegetable, and starch (less than 30 cals.), HNS

I don’t get any snacks, but that doesn’t bother me because I’m not a grazer anyhow.