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Originally Posted by kaarin
I noticed that brussel sprouts aren't on the selected veggie list. I can't imagine why they wouldn't be okay, and I can't imagine Thanksgiving dinner without them. Anyone know if they are okay to have? Also, any ideas on something to make so that I don't miss the potatoes, stuffing and gravy as much would be much appreciated!
I envy your BC fall day. Yesterday was grey, grim and rainy in Ontario. I'm glad you said you
almost feel guilty; eating something you like that's still on the program should be a delight!
I'm glad someone likes brussel sprouts! I never liked 'em until I saw a TV chef shred them like cabbage and sauté them with olive oil and freshly ground nutmeg. My understanding is that in Phase 1, we can have up to 2 cups of the restricted veggies per week. So if you really want brussel sprouts, measure it and dig in!
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Originally Posted by Clarice41
He just said to walk every evening after eating supper, but nothing that would build muscle, no weights, resistance, etc. I walk for 40 mins. on the treadmill and balance myself on a big ball for 20 minutes ( commercial breaks)-his recommendation and yes, I do look like an idiot I have a friend that did this with him about 6 months ago and he is changing stuff on me (he told me to eat one restricted food a day-even in week 1) he said the protocal has changed. I wonder if he is not trying to extend the time that I have to go to pay him.
Probably the best way to take this on is to continue doing what you're doing and see how you feel. Pay attention to whether you get really hungry or have cravings. If you do, then cut back on the exercise
OR add an extra packet. Everyone's body is different and responds differently. Some find the exercise stimulates appetite, others find it suppresses it, others still have both reactions and find it varies day to day and week to week. If you're willing to play around a little as if you're a scientist with your body as the lab and track what you do and how you feel, you'll probably come up with a great combination. Keeping your coach informed of your observations is probably a good idea.
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Originally Posted by Pegsi
Well I guess Saturdays are my new weigh in days because they are the only day when I have any time anymore. lol. So down another 2 lbs. I guess that's just me 2 lb Pegsi!
One for each pound! Would you consider changing your signature to say "I have been" rather than "I am"? Heck you could even add "... and I'm
learning to be my own best friend."
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Originally Posted by bookie
Good morning all! I need your help because I think that I have reached a plateau. I'm drinking about a gallon of water a day eating all of my packets and veggies but I seem to be stuck. I have lost consistently since the beginning but I'm averaging only about 2 lbs a week. My coach told me that I might be ready for Phase II this week if I lost 5 lbs but I've only lost 1 and it doesnt look like I'm going to lose anymore. Maybe I'm panicking but I've been really strict and it doesnt seem to be working. I really would appreciate any and all advice.
Bookie you're frustrated. It's understandable, so close and it probably doesn't feel that way.
If you've lost 1 lb this week, you're technically not at a plateau. Have you read the Life After Phase 1 threads --
archive/sticky and
current? There are IPrs who have had weight loss slow downs pick up after going onto phase 2.
I was not going to post this because it is
NOT IDEAL PROTEIN PROTOCOL. With that caveat, here we go.
My weight has been hovering around the same value for the last 2-3 weeks. (212 - 210) The last few days I have had significantly more food, carbs and calories than Phase 1 recommends. Yesterday was a particularly rogue day. Given my post earlier this week about eating off program, could we say my actions and choices have been a bit hypocritical?
At today's my NWI (naked weigh-in) at home, I did a double take, stepped off the scale to see if it was reading 0 correctly and got back on. I seemingly dropped 5 lbs overnight.