Did anybody else struggle eating all this food?

Fluffy in Florida · 08-09-2011, 02:38 PM

Just on my second day of the Meta slim plus 3 meal plan and I've been struggling to eat all this food. Even drawing it out to the 45 mins I was told I could us is still not enough time. Breakfast is the only meal that doesn't seem hard. I know the reasoning behind all the food, I'm just wondering if anybody else had this issue.

Thanks.

Rzrbackcandi · 08-09-2011, 02:44 PM

It took me a couple of days to get used to. I was moved down to MetaSlim Plus Level 2 - which only drops the morning snack. Not sure at what point the protien gets lower. I think when I reach 250, I will be moved down to Level 1, which will drop the afternoon snack.

Anyway, it's still hard for me to eat all the food sometimes but I tell myself that I'm eating it for a reason and my body needs it.

Good Luck!

Fluffy in Florida · 08-09-2011, 02:51 PM

I don't have any level on my sheet, at least not that I see. Yea I keep telling myself eat more to lose more. 6 oz of protein is a lot with all the other stuff. I need to buy heavier food I guess.

Thank goodness I don't have snacks to deal with, I don't think I could do it.

Thanks again Candice...you are an awesome lady!

RaRaF · 08-09-2011, 03:15 PM

They moved me to the green menu--when the 6oz of protein goes to 4oz.--at about 210. Normally they wait until you're closer to 200, but I was at a significant plateau, so the thought that might bring me out of it. I still have the same veggies though, the only change was the protein. (there aren't any snacks on the green menu either, but I've never had snacks on my menus)

tkdtara84 · 08-09-2011, 05:53 PM

This time I started on green menu, but last time I did beige first, and yes, I did have problems then. They moved me at about 210, too, because I asked to move so i wouldn't have to eat as much. It worked out fine. Mention it to them and see what they say. You could always try green for a week and see how it goes.

Rzrbackcandi · 08-09-2011, 05:56 PM

I think the snacks are on the higher up weights. I know JenB or someone typed out what menus go with what weights. Not sure what thread that is in. I'm kind of anxious to drop my afternoon snack.. I sometimes forget it all together and by the time I get home, I scarf down 4oz. of Cottage Cheese or 1oz. Cheese and then have dinner like an hour later. Or I just don't eat anything. Funny I'm typing this now because at 4pm, I got up and went to the fridge, here at work, to get out my 4oz. of Cottage Cheese and about 4:45pm realized I hadn't even eaten it. Oooppss!

Only 5.5lbs away from going down to the next level. I know I'm not getting there before my FL trip this Friday.. but when I get back, I'll so be signing the 80lb board and getting my new menu

LilSH1987 · 08-12-2011, 03:26 PM

I am having issues eating all the food too, although I didn't seem to have problems eating an 8oz bag of chips before I started metabolic!

8 oz of lettuce is sooo much lettuce!

InfiinityFreshman · 08-24-2011, 01:29 AM

I was so happy to read this thread!

I started Green Menu yesterday. I am one of those people that never ate but once a day so moving to three times a day was a struggle. I cut down on portion sizes so much b/c I was forcing myself to eat three times a day. NOW they expect us to eat allllll this food. 2oz of hard cheese is a ton, not to mention 8oz of LETTUCE lol. I am struggling just a bit right now too !

Good luck to you.

Fluffy in Florida · 08-24-2011, 09:14 AM

I'm on week 4 and still having trouble eating all the protein if it's meat I'm eating. 6oz of meat is a lot to eat. Some days I just can't eat it all. My gag reflex kicks in and if I eat another mouthful it's all gone. I told my husband last night I can't wait until I get to 200 or whenever it is they drop the protein. I'll also go through the produce with him and tell him no that is not a heavy veggie...dangit look for heavy veggies. lol

Good luck 2u2! We can do this!!

Rzrbackcandi · 08-24-2011, 09:21 AM

Fluffy - have you tried mixing proteins? The center doesn't want you to do it often, but you can do it. Like I will have 3oz Tuna and mix it with 3oz cottage cheese. Or 3oz turkey, grilled chicken with 1.5oz of cheese.

Also - I think I'm playing a mind game with the lettuce. I was buying the bags of iceberg lettuce and that does look like a lot... but now I'm buying the shredded iceberg lettuce and when I start eating it.. it doesn't seem like too much. Another tip if you just can't eat all that lettuce/salad... do 4oz. raw veggie & 2oz. cooked veggie. Or you can do 4oz. raw veggie and 1 scoop of the Veggie or Fruit/Veggie Drink. I was drinking the Veggie drink but I bought the Fruit/Veggie drink and love it! I mix it with my HNS and it thickens it up a bit and kinda makes it like a smoothy. You can do the 4oz Veggie & Drink up to 6 times during the week. This has been helpful at lunch and then I eat cooked veggies at dinner.

Hope this helps.

Fluffy in Florida · 08-24-2011, 09:27 AM

I've been mixing proteins all along. They haven't said anything about not doing that, but I also don't do it every day. It's just that I'm not used to eating that much food. I'm not sure what you are referring to as the veggie/fruit drink. Is that one of theirs?

Rzrbackcandi · 08-24-2011, 10:47 AM

Yes, they have a Super Veggie Drink - with 2 scoops it replaces your veggie serving or with 1 scoop it's 1/2 veggie serving. The Super Fruit & Veggie Drink replaces your fruit or veggie serving. The container says 1 scoop - I forgot to ask my center about this. Wondering if it's only 1 scoop, if I should do 1/2 scoop if I'm using to replace the other portion of my veggie. I will keep you posted.

They also recommend you have 1 scoop each day because it has so many nutrients in it but you don't have to. I don't.