Thanks for the info. on the chicken---I wasn't even thinking about white/meat dark meat. BUT I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT!! And I like Chicken breast so I will just stick with that and weigh out my portion.

And I will also be checking into the protein shakes. Now I just need my books! Ijust went to track my order for the books and it looks like they should be here today!! I have my fingers crossed!!

Hi Kim and anyone else who can help here: I'm a little confused with this WOE. Me and DH are both doing this together and the deplete week was pretty easy, but Monday we will be on the Macro. We have been following Wendy's menu's in the book because "for some reason" we aren't sure what we can or cannot eat if we don't stay with her menu's. But some of them are just repeats of the deplete? Are we still watching carbs also?
We both have done the LC WOE, but we know this WOE is more about watching the fats..right? Anyway, what I was wonder is do all of you follow Wendy's menu plans in her book or do you make your own menu plans? You all have said that you really like this WOE, so we don't want to stop following it because we know from what you all have said that it works!
But we sure could use some help!! Or ideas Thanks in advance.
Linda H. (cajungirl)

Yay!! I got my books today!! I have just set down to start reading it and I did glance on to the plan. But what I am wanting to know is on the Salmon, do you have to eat salmon? Can you substitute canned Tuna? I've never had it and I really wouldn't know how to cook it or when it is done to eat. I am willing to give it a good try if I can get some recipes for it. I did look through the book and there is a recipe in there for Grilled Rosemary Balsamic Salmon. But ir says use Planners B,C, & D. I am thinking that I might be able to get the book read and if I can I may start on this Monday (the 11th) We are needing to go to the grocery store this afternoon so I think I will look through and see what groceries I need to get to get started.

If any of you have any ideas on the Salmon or have a quick get started grocery list for me ---- let me know. Can you tell that I am soooooo Ready to get started?? Thanks

NOPE - You don't count Carbs anymore after Deplete Week!

Remember, Carbs are NOT the enemy and that this is not a Low Carb Diet. (yep, explain THAT, with this thread being in the LC area of 3FC's - TRADITION - I'll claim that and stick with it!) That is JUST for Deplete week.

NOW - on the Macro-Patterning Cycle, Accelerated Fat-Loss Cycle and Maintenance Cycle - you DO count Saturated Fat or Non-beneficial Fats and have keep them to UNDER 20 grams a day.

Your food list (pages 99-103) will help you come up with some VERY simple plans for meals, along with some of Wendy's Recipes.

What I find myself doing, is eating a lot of PURE food, simple to make, non-formulated (no recipe) type of meals, and I fully enjoy them and they are VERY satisfying too!

Need some cookbooks? I have a million of them I'm getting rid of!

Salmon is just an example of a FRESH FISH. Pick what you like!

Me, being on the "no coast" Fresh is a matter of definition - I usually end up eating something that has been frozen.

I sure miss the fresh stuff! I was raised in the Navy - we were by the water all the time, could get fresh sea food at a great LOW price.

Today, if I really want something fresh, I have to go to fresh water and catch it myself! That is a REAL treat!

Planners B, C & D are after Deplete week which uses Planner A - hope that helps ya plan out.

So planning your shopping trip for this week, shop by pages 76 - 78 (read pages 81 - 86 too on Wendy's advice for the shopping list) and you will be ALL READY for Monday!



TIME for a GROUP HUG!

One more deplete day to go. I am so impressed with us! I don't know about you but I thought it was stinkin' hard! I'll weigh in Mon morning and let you know how it went. And speaking of Monday morning, I have never looked forward to a bowl of oatmeal so much in my life!!!!! and MORE VEGETABLES! (I've been sticking pretty much to celery, broccoli and cucumbers).

I agree with you skinny!!!!! Can't wait for more variety! Otherwise I don't think it was so bad!
Obviously one has to "want" to do this or else we wouldn't be here!
Had some of "Jillian's" Whey Powder and I think it is awful!
I do like Atkins ready made drinks that someone here mentioned (thanks).

So far a 6 pound lose , so I'm happy.
Talk to you all later!
Bonni

Yes, Oatmeal, EZ Bread - awwwww...the NEW week will be SWEET!

I got this message from Laura - one of Wendy's Coaches (hand picked by Wendy)

So, from the "horses mouth" I'll be shopping better now...
I looked at Jillians Whey Powder, and for some reason, put it back down - for some reason (I can't remember) there was something in the label that didn't work too optimum with the Crack program.

This is what Laura told me about Yogurt...

Learning something NEW every day!

Hey Crackin's,
Hope all of you are having a great Saturday!

You're right Bonni, you really have to want to lose weight, to make a decision to go with a program like this, and follow the first week.

It wasn't all that hard, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't get tired of broccoli and chicken the first week. But seeing the pounds come off when nothing else I tried worked, made it worth while.

The second weeks veggies never tasted so good!!

My scale dropped just a tad more this morning, so I'm doing something right after 8 weeks and scale is still going in the down ward direction.

Congrats to all of you who are about to finish the first week on Crack!! Now the fun begins and the scale keeps dropping. Yahoo!!

Skinny--Next week will be better. I promise!

Kim--can you e-mail me Rose/Kim's planner link? You're an Sure makes it easier when the food is listed on each page. for all your time you put into this for us!!

Carol

Here is some more information form Laura (A Crack Food Coach, hand picked by Wendy)

So, I did Deplete again too early - NO WONDER I'm really looking forward to my next week! :crazy:

Karen-- Salmon, or any fish is really easy to bake. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a 7x11 or a 8x8 glass dish with Pam. Rinse your fish and place in dish. I spray the tops of the fish just a little with Pam or you could use Butter Buds. Sometimes I slice an onion or two thin and lay the rings on top, some times not. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, or any seasoning. Cajun is good too. Bake for 15-20 minutes or till flaky. You can do this with any fish. (When the liquid from the fish is pretty much just about burned, the fish will be done) Don't over cook. Serve with a salad and veggie. Salmon is a mild fish and it has the O-mega 3 good fats. I like the tilapia, catfish, and red snapper too. Check out www.allrecipes.com and type in fish. They are my favorite site to go to to find a recipe.
Carol

Kim-- Sure, I think it can go under the recipe file! Didn't think to put it there. I was trying to help out Karen, or anybody for that matter, not to be afraid of cooking fish. I could eat fish 5 days a week. If I have shrimp for dinner, I'm usually hungry in the morning. I usually eat 6 ounces for dinner. Most of the time I lose weight the next day. Hmmmm, maybe I should give this a try! Wouldn't it be neat to lose weight 5 days in a row???? Yippee!!! This is something I need to give some serious thought to. I could say it was a science experiment.

Carol

Thanks Kim for the info on premade shakes. I wish I would have put Jillian's protein down too!!!

Kim, now that I have both books, are the Rose/Kim's planners any different than the book?
If they are less confusing and easier to use, I will try to send you my e-mail again.
Thanks.

Have a great night everyone.
Bonni