I tried myfitnesspal last night but it requires you set forth your goals, etc. and I have to plan meals for both myself and hubby YIKES! I can't figure out how to do that on mfp without deleting and readding his food to my breakfast. Its okay short-term though... I figure we'll do the same b'fast and I'll just do less carbs than him. Keep the protein up though. He has a very physical job so I want to make sure his has the correct balance and extra protein if necessary. The excel spreadsheet, as I remember it, allows you to change things around so recalculating is really easy
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Originally Posted by idealproteingal
It may not be for everyone, but I like using myfitnesspal for meal planning. It does not factor in the IP guidelines like fruit carbs, dairy carbs, etc but that is easy to do mentally. I like it and I think it will be a good tool long-term, beyond P3.
I tried myfitnesspal last night but it requires you set forth your goals, etc. and I have to plan meals for both myself and hubby YIKES! I can't figure out how to do that on mfp without deleting and readding his food to my breakfast. Its okay short-term though... I figure we'll do the same b'fast and I'll just do less carbs than him. Keep the protein up though. He has a very physical job so I want to make sure his has the correct balance and extra protein if necessary. The excel spreadsheet, as I remember it, allows you to change things around so recalculating is really easy
Oh wow, he is lucky to have your help! This is good to know though in case my hubby and I end up on IP at the same time in the future.
Laurie, have you gotten the spreadsheet, b/c I haven't gotten a message and I start phase 3 tomorrow! I'm really trying to be proactive and have all the tools I can at my fingertips...
No unfortunately I have not. Haven't heard anything back. I did see someone else in another thread post a link to an excel sheet for P3. I will see if I can find that one. Also Lisa has one somewhere. As soon as I get on my computer (hard to search on cell) I will find them and at least post links here.
i assume you have been through ALL the P3 breakfast threads and copied down excellent recipes, many of which also contain the numbers already worked out for you. I suggest using some if those at the beginning so you don't have to worry while you get your calculation tools ready.
Laurie, have you gotten the spreadsheet, b/c I haven't gotten a message and I start phase 3 tomorrow! I'm really trying to be proactive and have all the tools I can at my fingertips...
Here are the links to the protocol sheets. Make sure to pay particular attention to the Phase 3 explanation document. It is MUCH more detailed than the protocol sheet. http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/4701599-post48.html
I found the worksheet in the Phase 3 breakfast thread (which was my most helpful Phase 3 resource)
Lisa,
Thanks but I have those...I was looking for the missing EXCEL SPREADSHEET created by a couple people here but which was taken down because it blew up someone's computer. I liked it because if you had to add or subtract, it automatically retotaled all your columns....And you could keep a running total of all your foods you used most often and excel took the values from that page and plugged them into the breakfast sheet. I just never saved it! Diet brain strikes again...
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Here are the links to the protocol sheets. Make sure to pay particular attention to the Phase 3 explanation document. It is MUCH more detailed than the protocol sheet. http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/4701599-post48.html
I found the worksheet in the Phase 3 breakfast thread (which was my most helpful Phase 3 resource)
I see you already are aware of htis document from Pocohontas... it is different than the one that blew up my computer or at least it is from a different person.
I'm liking being in this phase but let me tell you at first it was kind of hard b/c the IP packs were already planned now I have to think again lol but I love having yogurt again!!
Now that we can have breads anyone else not want them?
I had a slice and my stomach felt heavy and I felt blah after eating it. Tried a different brand (incase that was the reason) Same thing, heavy in my stomach and so blah. I think I may have a gluten intolerance (and not b/c of IP lol I had a lot of the symptoms prior to starting IP and they have disappeared when I stopped taking in gluten.)
I started phase 3 today - I'm now confused on 1 thing - the 15 grams of fat.
I had my breakfast all planned out and it was 357 calories and 4.5 g of fat.
when I asked my coach if I should add some nut butter to get the calories and fat up ( I read that suggestion on the phase 3 thread somewhere) she said no - the 15 grams of fat is for the WHOLE day not breakfast.
This is impossible - the 2t daily required olive oil has 9.5 grams of fat alone.
Can someone please confirm that the 15 grams of fat is intended for breakfast? That certainly is how all the phase 3 breakfast recipes I found here are.
The are multiple other typos on my clinic handouts so I'm not sure what to think
This is from the Explanation of Phase 3 document (it looks like your coach is wrong):
BREAKFAST
GRAINS No more than 30 grams of carbohydrates.
FRUITS No more than 20 grams of carbohydrates.
PROTEIN Aim for at least 25 grams, more is OK (remember these are whole proteins, not the highly absorbable isolates).
DAIRY No more than 120 calories (this would be 8 oz. of low fat plain yogurt).
FAT No more than 15 grams of total fat (you'll have to look at the grains, protein and dairy and add the grams of fat, you can make up the difference with butter (not margarine), coconut oil or other "good oils" (olive, grape seed, peanut butter, almond butter, etc.).
These guidelines will help create a breakfast containing between 400 and 500 Kcals.
IMPORTANT: The above amounts are just approximations. This is NOT a weight loss Phase, if they are exceeded…it is PERFECTLY FINE!
Thanks Lisa! I thought she was wrong. It's impossible to stay at 15 g total fat with just the oil and 2 servings of 8 oz lean protein.
Sometimes I should trust myself a little more
I guess I needed confirmation and a voice of reason - I'm really nervous to do the wrong thing and screw up this phasing off process - that's the only reason I stayed with the clinic this long - for the support in phasing off and maintenence.
Again: Thank you!
Thanks Lisa! I thought she was wrong. It's impossible to stay at 15 g total fat with just the oil and 2 servings of 8 oz lean protein.
Sometimes I should trust myself a little more
I guess I needed confirmation and a voice of reason - I'm really nervous to do the wrong thing and screw up this phasing off process - that's the only reason I stayed with the clinic this long - for the support in phasing off and maintenence.
Again: Thank you!
I'm in the same boat as you. I started P3 yesterday and the only thing that I have added to my breakfast protein pack is 4oz. Of Greek yogurt, 10 raspberries and a slice of WW bread.
I am spending the next two weeks with friends that have gone through IP and I am hoping to learn a few things from them.
This is from the Explanation of Phase 3 document (it looks like your coach is wrong):
BREAKFAST
GRAINS No more than 30 grams of carbohydrates.
FRUITS No more than 20 grams of carbohydrates.
PROTEIN Aim for at least 25 grams, more is OK (remember these are whole proteins, not the highly absorbable isolates).
DAIRY No more than 120 calories (this would be 8 oz. of low fat plain yogurt).
FAT No more than 15 grams of total fat (you'll have to look at the grains, protein and dairy and add the grams of fat, you can make up the difference with butter (not margarine), coconut oil or other "good oils" (olive, grape seed, peanut butter, almond butter, etc.).
These guidelines will help create a breakfast containing between 400 and 500 Kcals.
IMPORTANT: The above amounts are just approximations. This is NOT a weight loss Phase, if they are exceeded…it is PERFECTLY FINE!
That document is in the stickies
OMG..this all seems so overwhelming! I'm so afraid to start maintenance. ugh.
OMG..this all seems so overwhelming! I'm so afraid to start maintenance. ugh.
I was overwhelmed, too.
I just read the protocol and the explanation documents and used the worksheet. Planned about a week ahead & picked some breakfasts that look yummy. It all worked out easy-peasy!
Anyone get hot flashes when they started phase 3? I find it hard to believe that I started menopause the same day I started phase 3 but I guess anything is possible - I'm 46 and have had several HOT flashes a day since starting phase 3 on Monday.
Also - I just ate my dinner and my romaine lettuce tasted like candy it tasted so sweet - Am I going crazy or is this my body coming out of ketosis?
one last thing: No matter what I eat I get immediately lightheaded.
