[marbleflys]

His name is Jeff Levine and he actually works in my complex. He's a very nice man, very tall but he was very large. (not now I hear, I don't see him that often). If you go to the show's websight, you can get lots of info. on the diets/workouts.

I hope they run the show the following day again too on USA network as they did last season. I was so upset that I forgot it was on.

[TMunday]

Kate just out of curiousity, what plan are you following? I am just curious. I recently figured out then 2 pounds or less a week is healthy. And I am jumping for joy if I only get a ½ a pound hahaha.

[TMunday]

Marbleflys,

what is the website? I would love to check it out!

[LovesBassets]

Hi (again ) Tracy!

I'm not following any "specific" plan (like Atkins, South Beach, or anything like that). I basically focus on getting in as much protein as possible while limiting carbs and fats. I don't count calories -- although I do have a basic sense of how many calories are in whatever foods I eat. But if you asked me how many calories I eat a day, I'd have no idea. Somewhere between...ah...1000 and 2000 (give or take a few hundred) . I just can't be bothered to count ANYTHING...I can't even balance my checkbook for Pete's sake, so keeping accurate tabs on my calories would give me a permanent migraine . What I DO do (doo doo? ) is the following:

1. I do a rough count of grams of protein, with a goal of 100 grams per day.
2. I make sure all my meals and snacks are protein-based.
3. When I'm trying out a new food, I check the label and see what the carbs-to-protein ratio is. If there are 2+ times as many grams of carbs as protein, I know it's a "treat" food and not something I should eat every day. Example: if the serving has 3 grams of protein and 25 grams of carbs, I know it's a "bad" food. If the serving has 9 grams of protein and 14 grams of carbs, it's okay.

I'm not "religious" about any of this. I just make sure I consistently make healthy food choices. I AM religious about my exercise, tho. 30 minutes of cardio + 30 minutes of weight training three times a week. EVERY week.

[TMunday]

Kate lol, your to funny lol. "Doo doo" lol. Sounds like you have a good knowledge of foods and stuff though! Sounds like (and looks like.. I saw your pics!) your doing awesome!!! Congrats!

What types of food do you eat? I understand what you stated in your post... but like what foods are those? Lol. Not trying to sound stupid but I am curious because I think maybe I should up my protien a little.

[marbleflys]

Tracy, go to the NBC network's website for the show's website and details.

[TMunday]

awesome thanks! Going now.

[LovesBassets]

{{{{runs to kitchen...grabs big armful of food....runs back to computer}}}}

Phew. Okay, Tracy ...here are some examples (I'll add calories per serving too cuz you're a calorie counter!!):

1. One Boca (Meatless) Burger = 14 g. protein, 4 g. carbs (90 cal.)
2. Two Boca (Meatless) Breakfast Links = 8 g. protein, 5 g. carbs (70 cal.)
3. One Cracker Barrel cheddar cheese stick = 6 g. protein, 0 g. carbs (120 cal.)
4. Four Quorn "Nuggets" = 11 g. protein, 17 g. carbs (190 cal.)
5. One Ahi Tuna Burger = 19 g. protein, 3 g. carbs (90 cal.)
6. One oz. Blue Diamond (honey roasted !!) almonds = 5 g. protein, 9 g. carbs (160 cal.)
7. One EAS Carb AdvantEdge shake = 15 g. protein, 4 g. carbs (100 cal.)

{{{{gathers up pile of food...runs back to kitchen...returns to computer}}}}

Phew.

And in case you're wondering...NO, I do not live on just this stuff alone. Maybe 60% of the food I eat has this kind of ratio. I DO eat other types of food -- example: I had tortellini for lunch today...4 g. protein + 22 g. carbs, but when I do that I am very careful about portion size. I used to eat an entire package of tortellini (about 2.75 servings) EVERY NIGHT for dinner. Now, I have a little less than one serving once a week -- if that. So it's all about balance, too. You need to be able to live with it. I like Tuna Burgers as much as the next person (who, actually, may not like them AT ALL ) but I sure as heck ain't eating them every night!

And I should have mentioned WHY I'm so concerned about protein...IT HELPS BUILD MUSCLE!!!!! YAY!!! And 1 lb of muscle can burn more than 50 calories a day -- and that's without you doing much at all! I LOVE muscle (and weight training), therefore I love protein!

[myluv4logan]

Hope you dont mind me butting in and puting my two cents in lol

I too like the the rest of you in this post was blown away by the amout of weight these people lost in as little as 10 days ! But I got to thinking cold alot of it been water weight and thats why they were able to lose it so fast?

Also did you know they are gonna be having a book that hits the stores Oct 21st

[TMunday]

myluve4logan,

Hey there! Haven't seen you in awhile. Hope all is well.

I think anything is possible. But from what I seen from the last show last year the weight loss was consistantly like this. That is to much. I mean, if I remember correctly, the one guy lost 29 pounds in 10 days!! I am not so sure that, that is physically possible. And if it is... I am not if it is healthy.. or if they will keep it off. Who knows. Just seems far fetched. Although, I do enjoy watching the show and wish they all success.