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The plan's daily guidelines are 3 "shakes" + 2 entrees + 5 servings of vegetables or fruit. Soups can be substituted for shakes as long as they meet the guidelines. Bars are optional and should be considered "for emergency use," or as a treat. The author suggest using no more than 7-8 bars per week. They're not supposed to replace "shakes" on a regular basis.
While vegetables are not technically limited, they're not to be considered an all-you-can-possibly-eat option. All fresh, whole fruits and vegetables are allowed. Dried fruit and fruit juice are not allowed. Avocado, potatoes, sweet potato, legumes, corn, and fruit (not juice or dry fruit) are allowed, but the author explains that choosing the lowest calorie options will maximize weight loss.
The guidelines for the meals are:
Shakes 100-200 calories 10-26g protein 0-6g fat
Entrees 140 - 300 calories 10-25g protein 0-9 g fat
Soups 100- 200 calories 6-20g protein 0-6 g fat
Bars 100-200 calories 6-20g protein 0-6g fat
Exercise is required, and that's also explained in the book, along with phase 2 and maintenance which allow more food choices.
The plan is designed for people of all sizes, and depending on your calorie needs you can choose from the lower or higher end of the calorie spectrum. If you're hungry you can even add extra shakes and entrees - but if doing so stalls your weight loss, you need to stick to the basic 3+2+5 formula and may need to choose from the lowest calorie options in all the categories.
Thanks for the info. I like the idea of soup in place of shakes. I had some Atkins shakes I hadn't used and drank 2 of them, but I really didn't want the second one so having soup would be so nice and the calories aren't that much. I will make a copy of the info and keep it on hand. I appreciate you taking the time to give it to me.Originally Posted by kaplods
The plan is simple, but not so simple that I wouldn't recommend at least browsing the book. I went to Barnes & Noble and looked through the book and thought that would be enough. I ended up buying the kindle version, because it had so much helpful information.The plan's daily guidelines are 3 "shakes" + 2 entrees + 5 servings of vegetables or fruit. Soups can be substituted for shakes as long as they meet the guidelines. Bars are optional and should be considered "for emergency use," or as a treat. The author suggest using no more than 7-8 bars per week. They're not supposed to replace "shakes" on a regular basis.
While vegetables are not technically limited, they're not to be considered an all-you-can-possibly-eat option. All fresh, whole fruits and vegetables are allowed. Dried fruit and fruit juice are not allowed. Avocado, potatoes, sweet potato, legumes, corn, and fruit (not juice or dry fruit) are allowed, but the author explains that choosing the lowest calorie options will maximize weight loss.
The guidelines for the meals are:
Shakes 100-200 calories 10-26g protein 0-6g fat
Entrees 140 - 300 calories 10-25g protein 0-9 g fat
Soups 100- 200 calories 6-20g protein 0-6 g fat
Bars 100-200 calories 6-20g protein 0-6g fat
Exercise is required, and that's also explained in the book, along with phase 2 and maintenance which allow more food choices.
The plan is designed for people of all sizes, and depending on your calorie needs you can choose from the lower or higher end of the calorie spectrum. If you're hungry you can even add extra shakes and entrees - but if doing so stalls your weight loss, you need to stick to the basic 3+2+5 formula and may need to choose from the lowest calorie options in all the categories.
