[ellakay]

OK, I went to barnes and noble today, sat down w/ a green tea and read the book cover to cover. Very fast read! Interesting too..

ANYWAY, I'm definitely going to try the plan. I had a few questions first though . Do you have to eat 400cal in your meal? Sometimes I think my meals only add up to 250-300....is that ok as long as the proportions are right?
What are some suggestions for the 100cal snacks?
Have ya'll really been losing 2lbs a week?
Thanks everyone!

[sharoncity]

Actually, I think at your weight, 400 cal per meal might be too much, unless you are exercising extensively. But that is just my two cents.

100 cal snacks - apple with peanut butter, yogurt, cheese stick, 100 cal snack packs, low cal, high fiber cereal, carrots with dip

If you truly stick to the program, you can definitely lose 2 lb per week. Timing is VERY important, as is correct size portions of protein, carb, fat, veggies. Also, you MUST drink lots of water!!!

Welcome to the group Ella! Check out our 20 lb challenge coming up - it wil help to keep you on plan and focused!

Sharon

[hockeyfan7]

All the snacks listed in the book on Jorge's list are 100 calories in the portions he shows.

If you get 200 calorie snacks, then you eat two from the list.

If you get 300 calorie snacks, then you get three from the list.

I would not recommend you let your meals get to 250 calories each. That is only 750 calories for your meals plus another 200 in the two snacks and that's too low for a calorie intake for the day.

Even 300 calorie meals is pushing it a little in my opinion. The general recommendation is that women not eat less than 1200 calories a day. If you are eating 900 calories in food and another 200 in snacks, you are stretching that 1200 calorie limit a bit too far.

[apollo chick]

ella i went to the store the other day and there are TONS of 100 calorie snack packs--everything from chips to cookies to crackers. that DEFINITELY helps me so i don't have to count and divide and do lots of math hahaha.
i have some questions about the carbs. it seems that i can't find anything except corn or hominy that keeps me in the calorie level. any suggestions
also i do just fine from lunch to dinner but it seems i get hungry between breakfast and lunch. i am making sure i eat the portions, etc but i don't know what i'm doing wrong. should i post a list of what i eat each day???
thanks ladies

[Catsgetnhealthy]

Yes AC post a day's menu and we'll help you figure it out.

[floridarusty]

Yes, why don't you post a list of food eaten for a few days and maybe one of us can help you and also your body may have to adjust to your new lifestyle.

Phyllis

[ellakay]

Thanks for all the help guys!

Yeah, those 100cal packs are good, but i'd like something a little more nutritious/filling. right now i'l been eating a fat-free cottage cheese or light and fit yogurt. Just wondering if ya'll had any unusual 100cal snacks that you like.

ONE MORE QUESTION lol..

if the correct calories ratio is:
50 calories for veggie/fruit
45 calories for fat
225 calories for protein
80 calories for carbs
Then I'm a little confused. If I eat a "card deck size" about of grilled chicken, it doesnt equal 225calories. Same goes for tuna, veggie burgers, lunch meat etc. (thats primarily what i eat, since i dont eat red meat and they are all less than 225cal) Does your protein have to add up to 225cal even if it's deck card size?

Similar problem w/ fruit. I dont know what kind of fruit you can eat 3-dvd cases of and it only be 50calories. One apple is already 80-ish...that thats maybe half the size of 3-dvds (i would estimate).

Am i missing something? haha

[floridarusty]

on the protein you need the full calorie count.....you can add some cheese on your meat, or add some other protein along with it. I have to have a protein with my afternoon snack so I am just trying to limit my meat at night to the 3 oz.

The fruit just buy the small apples, half a bananna or the very small ones. I buy the canned lite fruit, rinse off the juice and the can gives you the servings when I can't find the fresh I want. The berries are easy to measure out, I love strawberries or blueberries and as a treat some blackberries with a little sweetner on top.

Phyllis

[ellakay]

but if you eat half a bannana or a small apple w/ breakfast....that may equal 50 calories, but it isnt the size of 3dvd cases. Do you get what i mean?

if i eat a 3-oz card-deck-size serving of grilled chicken...it's less than 225 calories.

so should i follow the calories or the portion-sizes. cause i think they differ a lot of the time.

[ABWorldly]

I would sort of combine the two. Make sure the calories are in check and that the portions aren't too big. You don't need to be exact. Just make sure it is not too much!

[floridarusty]

I believe that you are given the choice to do it either way. Not both. Some like to just eyeball their portion size and othere like to weigh and measure.

Most of us do combine like Anita said....just don't go over and eat too much either way.

Phyllis

[Catsgetnhealthy]

I started out measuring and weighing til I got the hang of what the correct portions looked like.