I live in Texas. Can someone tell me where to find the Walden Farms products that are referenced on this site?
Where in Austin are you? I'm near the Arboretum and shop at the HEB on Far West and they have a TON of the products where their gluten free section is. Surprisingly, I was not able to find anything but the choc dip and marshmellow at Central Market - very disappointed. But Happily I found almost everything at the regular HEB (the only things I've read about that they didn't have was the Marinara and Alfredo sauces).
I think Dana and a few others live in South Austin, so if you need something down there, they may be better resources.
Lizz, thanks for the information! I will use all of these.
I have attached a copy of what I ate this morning. I followed the sheet and thought it would be great. But I overate. Check it out and see what you think.
Thanks, Luv!
It is VERY overwhelming to be thrust into Phase 3 - I did a LOT of research, planning, and menus before hitting Phase 3 - I tinkered around looking for 'balance' in ingredients. It is scary, and completely opposite Phase 1 & 2, as far as having to COUNT things!
I reformatted your breakfast into something that I can "see" better (the Phase 3 worksheet format). Right off the bat, a few things pop out...
1. Your Protein - a 'serving' on my Phase 3 handout is listed as 2 eggs or 4 egg whites. I've actually played around and found that 2 eggs + 4oz egg whites is a good balance on getting in protein & fat.
2. Your Grain - looks good, that's the recommended serving size
3. Your Fruit - also looks good
4 & 5. Your Dairy & Fat - typically you either have a Dairy OR a Fat, not both - and your Dairy is over the Carb & Calorie limit for P3. I found that 4-6oz of Nonfat Yogurt meets guidelines. So if you had your Yogurt, you'd need to get rid of your Almond Butter, or vice versa. But since you had 3 eggs, that pushed your Fat count to a higher level, so I would recommend getting rid of the Almond Butter. Check out labels for other yogurts also that are lower on these counts if you want to 'squeeze in more'.
Here is what you had: Product_____________________Serving____Fat_______C arb______Protein____Cal
I would recommend you:
1. Cut out 1 egg
2. Cut your Dairy serving in half
3. Cut out your Almond Butter
This is what you would end up with - note that the Fat & Calories are toeing the line still.
Good Afternoon All!
Had my 4th WI today and I'm down another 2.2 lbs (but I was really hoping on more!). Last WI was 2.6 and I asked how to get that up, they told me to replace my real protein with a packet and only eat from the true "select" vegetables. I was a saint but the number went down instead of up. Anyone else get that advise and get the same results? Here's my history at WI's
WI #1 -8.2
WI #2 -2.4
WI #3 -2.6
WI #4 -2.2
Ahh and to add to my last post. Been having a very irritating week with people telling me the diet I'm on is unhealthy and unrealistic and that I'm going to gain it all back after I'm done with it. Very frustrating, and I feel really embarassed even when I admit to being on the diet, which I shouldn't be I'm happy to have lost 17lbs so far. But, the idea is put in my head that I should quit and just go super healthy with the knowledge I've gained from this plan, adding the side effects I've been havign I'm very torn and discouraged as well.
I will tell you right now - I am in Phase 4 - I am eating WAY healthier than I ever have and working out like a madwoman - and have had 0 losses so far 2 weeks in (experienced the typical gain expected)...honestly, was kind of hoping/crossing my fingers for maybe a little more of a drop. There is nothing more effective or faster or easier than Phase 1 - and there is nothing more rewarding - take the time in Phase 1 to ingrain your eating habits and new recipes and menus. This is a special program - IT ACTUALLY WORKS. The side effects, tom, & moods are symptoms of the estrogen stored in fat cells being released into your bloodstream as you BURN OFF FAT. All the toxins, estrogen, and nasty stuff that finds a nice, safe place to hide and be stored in your body via your fat cells gets released and excreted - let your body detox! Whatever you do - don't quit on your worst day - end your journey when you are happy where you are at!
It is VERY overwhelming to be thrust into Phase 3 - I did a LOT of research, planning, and menus before hitting Phase 3 - I tinkered around looking for 'balance' in ingredients. It is scary, and completely opposite Phase 1 & 2, as far as having to COUNT things!
I reformatted your breakfast into something that I can "see" better (the Phase 3 worksheet format). Right off the bat, a few things pop out...
1. Your Protein - a 'serving' on my Phase 3 handout is listed as 2 eggs or 4 egg whites. I've actually played around and found that 2 eggs + 4oz egg whites is a good balance on getting in protein & fat.
2. Your Grain - looks good, that's the recommended serving size
3. Your Fruit - also looks good
4 & 5. Your Dairy & Fat
- typically you either have a Dairy OR a Fat, not both - and your Dairy is over the Carb & Calorie limit for P3. I found that 4-6oz of Nonfat Yogurt meets guidelines. So if you had your Yogurt, you'd need to get rid of your Almond Butter, or vice versa. But since you had 3 eggs, that pushed your Fat count to a higher level, so I would recommend getting rid of the Almond Butter. Check out labels for other yogurts also that are lower on these counts if you want to 'squeeze in more'.
Here is what you had: Product_____________________Serving____Fat_______C arb______Protein____Cal
I would recommend you:
1. Cut out 1 egg
2. Cut your Dairy serving in half
3. Cut out your Almond Butter
This is what you would end up with - note that the Fat & Calories are toeing the line still.
I will tell you right now - I am in Phase 4 - I am eating WAY healthier than I ever have and working out like a madwoman - and have had 0 losses so far 2 weeks in (experienced the typical gain expected)...honestly, was kind of hoping/crossing my fingers for maybe a little more of a drop. There is nothing more effective or faster or easier than Phase 1 - and there is nothing more rewarding - take the time in Phase 1 to ingrain your eating habits and new recipes and menus. This is a special program - IT ACTUALLY WORKS. The side effects, tom, & moods are symptoms of the estrogen stored in fat cells being released into your bloodstream as you BURN OFF FAT. All the toxins, estrogen, and nasty stuff that finds a nice, safe place to hide and be stored in your body via your fat cells gets released and excreted - let your body detox! Whatever you do - don't quit on your worst day - end your journey when you are happy where you are at!
I swear-you will soon agree with me that exercise does not play a role in weight loss! I have had weeks where I worked out 2 hours a day with nothing. Not that this has stopped me from exercising, but I cringe now when I hear people at the gym say they are going to come more often to lose weight...
Phase 1 is easiest! And coupled with exercise it does result in a nice lean shape.
It works. My medical doctor supports it...in fact his own daughter is on it.
I rarely tell anyone about it...It is a private matter. I just tell people I am working on eating better and being more healthy.
I have tried to lose weight for 10 years. No use. Nothing worked. I am a lifetime member of Weight Watchers...It just would not work for me...and now I know it was because of all the carbs. Now I am finally at my ideal weight and BMI, and starting phase 3. It is worth it all. I hope you don't give up.
I agree with you . I lost my weight in 2010 with IP and now back for a small reboot. Carbs are my enemy. Weight watchers worked for me years ago but being older, weight watchers does not work for me. I agree it is the carbs.
Can anyone help me, can we eat jicama on phase 1 and is there a revised sheet for phase 1 that has 4 eggs instead of 2. I thought I saw one w both items but I'm not sure.
Wow, LizzR. THANK YOU! This is incredibly helpful. I need to study the sheet more...I thought dairy and fat were separate. My yogurt was fat free, so...I just misunderstood it.
It seemed like WAY too much food. I should have trusted my instincts, and not my brain!
Your start date is the same as mine, so you should be able to make a ticker at some point today, however, your posts are only at 16, so that is probably the issue. You need 20 minimum.
