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#31

star2nite , 06-06-2012 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by prettygirlusaf
I will be using those shakes from Costco, my husband is now and I have tried the chocolate and like them, just don't care for vanilla, but I only like the IP ready to drinks choc shakes. I do not like any other non-restricted packs and the RTD are $30 for 6. I like $25 for 18 way better!! The calories are higher, but when I use them now I just drink half at breakfast and half at lunch then a RTD for a snack, unless I do a restricted which is about 3 days a week.
if you remember please let me know how your weight loss goes when you are using these shakes

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#32

LizRR , 06-06-2012 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by star2nite
Wow that is amazing! Maybe I assumed they had caffeine because they said "energy" on them. Keep up the good work!
There is 'regular' and 'energy' Mio, the Energy does have caffeine equivalent of 6oz coffee per "squirt". And just fyi, the FDA allows anything with less than 4 calories to be labeled "zero", so many of the 0/0/0 extras like splenda, walden farms, and most likely Mio (sucralose), etc do have ~4 calories, ~.9 carb a serving. My coach advised me to stay ~6 servings/day of the extras to keep the hiddden cals/carbs in check.

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#33

chicagoboiler , 06-06-2012 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by foxxybrown
I understand what you mean by expense...that is why it is important to stay on protocol so you can get done quickly. It's more expensive to not do protocol correctly and have slow weight loss than to do it correctly and lose as much as you can quickly.

I do have some tips in using non restrictives. To keep from feeling bored, doctor up some of your foods and use some of the recipes that they have here in 3FC. For me, I use the crispy cereal and make pancakes in the morning. It uses two egg whites so it keeps me pretty full in the morning. Also, I use the omelet in the morning with 1 cup of spinach to help me. The omelet keeps me full too. You can try making your pudding packets into cookies or cakes so that you "FEEL" like you are having a restrictive, but you are not, plus you have the added egg whites to keep you feeling satiated.

Another thing is that you can break up your vegetables and use them throughout the day as long as you are getting your 4 cups. Maybe Zucchini Chips? I know Dill Pickles save the day for me!

It is true that you need the protein to build muscles. I just began adding my Xtend (Branch Chain Amino Acid drink 0/0/0) which is a sports drink that helps in rebuild muscle and reducing fatigue. Because proteins are important in that they break down into amino acids. With this drink, they are already amino acids so that may also help with retaining lean muscle as well. Amino Acids are the building blocks of muscle. Something to consider as well. But protein and Amino Acids are the most important part.

Here are the recipes I suggested above. Hope this helps:

Crispy Cereal Pancake

1 packet Crispy Cereal crunched up. i use a rolling pin right over the package
2 egg whites
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg

mix together cook like a pancake
eat w/wf maple syrup or other wf products

Pudding Cookies

Prep is following the pudding cake recipe with some changes:

oven at 375

1 egg white (I think I used slightly more because I have a carton and used 4tbsp and it says 3tbsp is one egg white)
2 oz water
fold in pudding packet

on cookie sheet (with wax paper or with pam) spoon (I used a tbsp measure) mixture onto sheet and spread in a flat circle (if you just mound it you will get little puffs)

cook at 350 for 20 to 30 min
half way through, flip the 'cookies' over and squish down with a spatula (they will puff up during cooking)

They are crispy first out of the oven, but get chewy over time. They keep well tho.

You could make a few of these ahead of time. Bring them in a baggy and when at camping reheat/recrisp by the fire.

Pudding Cakes

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees
-In a blender, combine (2) egg whites, (1) t. vanilla and 2 oz. of water. Blend well
-Pour liquid contents into a bowl, and gently fold in pudding packet. I usually add a little powder, mix it up, add a little more, etc... The final result is a "batter" similar to brownies. And yes, I lick the bowl and spoon
-To bake, I use (2) small corning ware dishes, you could also make them in a muffin tin, and divide them into (3) equal muffins. I spray the bottom of the dish with Pam so the cakes won't stick.

The cakes will get VERY large while baking, and will deflate when cooling. If you put too much batter into a small baking dish, your cakes will literally explode in the oven. It is VERY important to only fill the baking dish or muffin tin 1/2 way. Which is why you will get 2 small cakes or 3 muffins.

-Bake at 350 for 15-16 minutes. Let cool and enjoy a mini cake.

(2) notes:
1). I have only tried this with Lemon, Butterscotch and Vanilla puddings. They have all turned out excellect! I haven't tried with Chocolate because I don't really care for the chocolate pudding, it is very chalky to me.
2). If you are making the cakes in a muffin tin, fill the empty muffin "holes" with water so that the cakes bake evenly.

Zucchini "Apple" Chips

Using a mandolin slice 1 small zucchini into slices between 1/16" and 1/8" (I did 1/16 but if you went a little thicker they would have some more bite to them). Lay them out on a silicone baking mat or parchment lined cookie sheet. Sprinkle with your choice of seasonings:
Sweet: 1 pkt Splenda mixed with cinnamon
Savory: Sea Salt and seasoning of your choice (I used a lemon herb seasoning)
Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes checking frequently. Mine turned a little brown in the middle but they weren't burnt, just crunchy and delicious!! (if you're using a silicone baking sheet bake for 10-15 min and then turn so the other side will dry out, return to oven and bake another 3-5 minutes).
You just made my day with these recipes to give me variety!

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#34

Aud007 , 06-06-2012 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mom3LoveBugs
yep, I have used them from nearly the beginning... love them!
I also use them...chocolate is yummy :-) A lot less expensive and the RTD has 30g of protein. I mix it with crushed ice and spinach for a chocolate spinach smoothie and it is really filling.

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#35

patns , 06-06-2012 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by star2nite
Hmm when I use the My Fitness Pal app it looks like following everyones advice I end up at 862 Calories. That's with adding 2 egg whites from hard boiled eggs (didn't eat yolks).

And you guys are right I was using the bars as my third protein of the day and when they said no restricted I just didn't think to replace it with something non restricted. Menu last week was the same except around 3-4pm I would have a bar to tide me over.

So much good advice, WI #3 on Friday so we'll see how it goes. For now I'll add that third packet.

So for alternatives what things do you guys use? It's getting a little expensive for me to constantly be buying their products

My Fiance uses the Protein from Costco...think the company is Premier Nutrition, you get a ton more shakes for approximately $30, they are 11 oz instead of 8 oz and they almost identical in Carbs/Fat/Sugar. Does anyone else use them?

You ARE totally in starvation mode. The first thing many coaches say is cut the restricted wham most often the cause is of a low loss is too little food. I would add the restricted back or at least a forth package. Also the olive oil is totally necessary to lose weight. I actually had to up it to a tablespoon to get the weight loss going after a stall but at least use the amount recommended and put it on your veggies if yo measure it and use it to cook you don't.
Also make sure you are not choosing all no fat animal protein such as chicken breast. You need some good types of fat to lose fat.

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