LA Express Menu help needed, please!

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  • Hello,

    I just ordered the LA Weightloss plan off of eBay this past Friday, but would like to start today. I would appreciate it if someone could send me beginning instructions for the numbered plan (Express Menu). From reading this forum, I believe the express portion is for the first four weeks and the plan would start off with a 2-day "Take Off" (or "Fast Forward').

    Although, I have found info on both the TO and FF menu's, I'm not sure which one to use . I also need at least the first week of the "Express Menu" plan. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I don't know when I'll receive my materials.

    Height: 5' 8"
    Weight: 248
    Gender: Female

    Also, should I start exercising now or later?

    Thanks!
  • While awaiting a response, I decided to start with the following:

    FOR THE DAY:
    6 oz. of the same protein
    2c. raw GREEN veggies or 1c. cooked
    2 Kashi bars (instead of LA Lites)
    2 Grapefruit (instead of TO Juice)
    no more than 2 6 oz. cups of caffienated coffee

    I'm unsure about using the Kashi bars as they have 120 calories, 2g fat, 4g fiber, 5g protein, BUT...24g of carbohydrates! That carb count seems high so I will wait for a response before eating those. Please let me know if I'm doing something wrong...thanks!
  • I would think you would start with the 2 day fast forward, which would be unlimited green veggies (raw or steamed) and unlimited lean proteins. From what I understand the TO you have there is done once you're into the plan for a bit.
    I ordered the coloured plans off ebay recently and will be starting in January. Good luck to you!
  • Thanks for the response Kristenx ! I was hoping the answer would be the FF plan but wanted to take the conservative approach until I knew which plan to use.

    I will follow the directions below...please let me know if this is not the current version of the plan...thanks...

    FAST FORWARD PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS (UNLIMITED)

    The purpose of the Fast Forward weight loss program is to assist your body in reaching the optimum chemical balance so that, when the next phase of your program begins, you will lose weight in the fastest, safest, and most enjoyable way possible.

    Changing food composition can promote quick weight loss, decrease bloating, improve energy, and minimize hunger.

    Use this menu for two days during the Fast Forward weight loss phase. Select your foods from the list below.

    YOUR DAILY MENU:

    Unlimited proteins

    Unlimited raw, green vegetables

    16oz Fast Forward drink mixed with 16 oz water; sip throughout the day (Refrigerate drink bottle after opening)

    Ό- ½ tsp Morton Lite Salt

    Water – eight 8oz glasses (Perrier, seltzer water, or mineral water may be substituted)

    NO OTHER FOODS SHOULD BE USED DURING THIS PHASE – avoid eating bread, pasta, milk, starchy vegetables such as potatoes, peas and corn, and condiments (relish and ketchup). Additional foods will be introduced in the next phase of your program.

    Feel free to use butter, margarine, or oil (any type) in preparing your foods. Use oil and vinegar, LA Salad Dressings, or light salad dressings on your salads.

    FOOD SELECTIONS:


    Protein Choices – Unlimited

    Can be consumed with skin, but no breading

    Beef

    Arm roast, chuck roast, club steak, filet mignon, flank steak, ground meat, round steak, rump roast, sirloin steak, T-bone steak

    Chicken and Turkey
    Breast, drumsticks, ground, thighs, wings

    Eggs

    If you choose to have eggs, please limit to 2 per day

    Egg Substitute

    Plain varieties, such as plain Egg Beaters
    Lamb

    Chop, crown roast, cubed, flank, loin

    Liver

    Beef, calf, chicken

    Pork

    Tenderloin

    Seafood

    Fish: bluefish, calamari, cod, crayfish, flounder, grouper, haddock, halibut, king mackerel, lake perch, mahi mahi, orange roughy, pike, Pollock, red snapper, salmon, scrod, sea bass, sole striped bass, swordfish, tilapia, trout, tuna (fresh or canned, packed in water only), walleye, whitefish, yellow tail
    Shellfish: clams, crab, lobster, mussels, oysters, scallops, shrimp

    Veal

    Chop, cubed, cutlet, rump

    Vegetarian Proteins

    Seiten – 4 oz per serving
    Soy cheese – 3 slices (approximately 2 oz) per serving
    Tofu – 1 cup (8oz) per serving

    Vegetable Choices – Unlimited

    Use fresh, raw vegetables or steamed vegetables

    Asparagus, bok choy, broccoli, celery, collard greens, cucumbers, endive, escarole, green beans, green cabbage, green onions/scallions, green peppers, iceberg lettuce, kale, romaine lettuce, spinach, string beans, swiss chard, zucchini

    Other Choices

    You may also include…

    Artificial Sweetener – up to 3 packets per day
    Cheese, park skim, reduced fat, light – 2 slices per day (great for omelets!)
    Cream cheese, light – 1 Tbsp. per day (great for dipping vegetables!)
    Creamer, fat free, non dairy – 1 Tbsp per day (Great for coffee!)
    Mayonnaise, light – 1 Tbsp. per day (Great for salads!)
    Mustard, brown, dijon, spicy – 1 Tbsp. per day (Great tasting!)
    Seasonings – any seasoning may be used to enhance the flavor of food as long as it contains no sugar or salt

    Beverages

    Coffee or tea, caffeinated – up to two 6 oz cups per day
    Coffee of tea, decaffeinated – unlimited
    Diet soda – up to 24 oz per day
    Hot fresh lemon water – up to 2 cups per day this acts as a natural diuretic to relieve a full or bloated feeling)
  • That's the same plan I have...not sure if I have the current one either but my Mom joined LA right before they closed in October and that's the same 2 day start she had so I would think it's the way to go. Did you say you got the numbered plans or the coloured ones? I think the numbered ones have more servings but the servings are smaller? Not too sure...I know my coloured plan a protein is like 6 or 8 oz..which is a lot!
  • Oh and the Kashi bars..they are lower calorie than the lites but also lower protein...I would try to find something better but if you like them and they keep you on plan I can't see the big deal in using them
  • Thanks again Kristinx! I have more questions, but I'll put them on a fresh link so that people who have already read this thread won't ignore it .

  • I also have the LA Express book online, I scanned it. So I can send it to you
  • Quote: I also have the LA Express book online, I scanned it. So I can send it to you
    I would appreciate that very much !

    Thanks again!
  • Sent
  • Quote: Sent
    Got it...Thanks!
  • if there is any chance i could also get that LA express book sent to me that would be awesome.

    my email is jacubbage at hotmail dot com
  • Sent !
  • WithFaith50 - could I bother you to send it to me too....
    i will send you my email address in a private message so i don't get spammed
    THANK YOU!!!!
  • Quote: WithFaith50 - could I bother you to send it to me too....
    i will send you my email address in a private message so i don't get spammed
    THANK YOU!!!!
    Hi, WithFaith50 -

    May I get a copy, too? I'll PM you also with my email. It's been a year since our center closed and I need to refocus in the new year!

    thank you and have a very Happy New Year.
    videochick