English muffin, peanut butter, eggs, diced peaches, skim milk
Whole-grain pancakes, yogurt, blueberries, eggs
Yogurt, fruit, muesli, protein bar

Yes, you can have eggs and bacon even though they are both protein. You can have them both because the total protein in a single egg is not enough. When I have peanut butter on an whole-grain english muffin I still have to have another protein, because the protein in the pb is not enough.

I want to add this note though - if you are having eggs and bacon, you need to keep an eye on the total fat. If I am having bacon I will have turkey bacon because it's lower in fat. I will also use Egg Beaters for the egg, which is basically egg whites, so no fat.

Here are some examples from my paperwork:

"The All American"
1/2 grapefruit, 2 eggs, 3 slices bacon, 2 slices stone-ground what toast, butter, coffee or tea

"The Country Boy 2"
1 cup blueberries, 2 eggs, 1 serving Quaker 5 minute grits, 3 pieces bacon, 8 oz. 1% milk, coffee or tea

"The Nature Valley"
1 cup mixed berries, 8 oz. low-fat yogurt, 1/3 cup muesli, 1 piece whole-grain toast, 1 T. almond butter, coffee or tea

Thanks, Mary. This is good info for when I get past Phase 1.

Your breakfast needs to have at least 25g of protein, hence both the eggs and bacon. I don't mind sharing my breakfast menus at all! If anyone sees anything wrong with them, please let me know!

Here are the breakfasts I came up with...

BREAKFAST #1 - Big Breakfast
1 slice Boulangerie St-Methode Multi-Cereal Bread = 65 cal, 1g fat, 10g net carbs, 3g protein
WF strawberry spread
2 slices Olymel bacon fully cooked = 46 cal, 3.5g fat, 0g net carbs, 4g protein
2 large eggs = 140 cal, 10g fat, 2g net carbs, 12g protein
1 cup strawberries = 48 cal, 0g fat, 9g net carbs, 1g protein
½ cup Liberté Greek Yogurt = 73 cal, 0.2g fat, 4g net carbs, 13g protein
Total = 372 cal, 14.7g fat, 25g net carbs, 33g protein

BREAKFAST #2 - Bagelwich
1 Dempster’s Body Wise 100% Whole Grain Bagel = 140 cal, 1.5g fat, 22g net carbs, 6g protein
2 tbsp Philly Light Cream Cheese = 40 cal, 1g fat, 1g net carbs, 2g protein
2 slices Olymel bacon fully cooked = 46 cal, 3.5g fat, 0g net carbs, 4g protein
1 large egg = 70 cal, 5g fat, 1g net carbs, 6g protein
1 cup raspberries = 63 cal, 1g fat, 7g net carbs, 1g protein
½ cup Liberté Greek Yogurt = 73 cal, 0.2g fat, 4g net carbs, 13g protein
Total = 432 cal, 12.2g fat, 35g net carbs, 32g protein

BREAKFAST #3 - Breakfast Wrap
1 Dempster’s Body Wise 100% Whole Grain Tortilla = 80 cal, 1.5g fat, 14g net carbs, 3g protein
1 large egg = 70 cal, 5g fat, 1g net carbs, 6g protein
2 slices Yves Canadian Veggie Bacon = 50 cal, 0.5g fat, 1g net carbs, 11g protein
2 tbsp No Name Shredded Nacho Cheese = 55 cal, 4.5g fat, 0g carbs, 3.5g protein
1 cup strawberries = 48 cal, 0g fat, 9g net carbs, 1g protein
½ cup Liberté Greek Yogurt = 73 cal, 0.2g fat, 4g net carbs, 13g protein
Total = 376 cal, 11.7g fat, 29g net carbs, 37.5g protein

BREAKFAST #4 - Big Breakfast 2
1 slice Multi-Cereal Bread = 65 cal, 1g fat, 10g net carbs, 3g protein
WF peanut butter
2 Yves Veggie Breakfast Patties = 80 cal, 1.5g fat, 3g net carbs, 10g protein
2 large eggs = 140 cal, 10g fat, 2g net carbs, 12g protein
1 cup raspberries = 63 cal, 1g fat, 7g net carbs, 1g protein
½ cup Liberté Greek Yogurt = 73 cal, 0.2g fat, 4g net carbs, 13g protein
Total = 421 cal, 13.7g fat, 26g net carbs, 39g protein

BREAKFAST #5 - IP-Friendly McMuffin
1 Oak Run Farm 100% Whole Wheat English Muffin = 130 cal, 1g fat, 21g net carbs, 5g protein
1 large egg = 70 cal, 5g fat, 1g net carbs, 6g protein
2 slices Olymel bacon fully cooked = 46 cal, 3.5g fat, 0g net carbs, 4g protein
1 slice Veggie Slices Mozzarella Cheese = 40 cal, 2.5g fat, 1g net carbs, 4g protein
10 seedless grapes = 30 cal, 0g fat, 10g net carbs, 0g protein
½ cup Liberté Greek Yogurt = 73 cal, 0.2g fat, 4g net carbs, 13g protein
Total = 389 cal, 12.2g fat, 37g net carbs, 32g protein

BREAKFAST #6 - Cereal
¾ cup Life Multigrain Cereal = 120 cal, 1.5g fat, 19g net carbs, 3g protein
½ cup Neilson 2% Milk = 65 cal, 2.5g fat, 6g carbs, 4.5g protein
2 Yves Veggie Breakfast Patties = 80 cal, 1.5g fat, 3g net carbs, 10g protein
1 cup blueberries = 70 cal, 0g fat, 17g net carbs, 1g protein
½ cup Liberté Greek Yogurt = 73 cal, 0.2g fat, 4g net carbs, 13g protein
Total = 408 cal, 5.7g fat, 49g net carbs, 31.5g protein

This is GREAT, Mary. Thank you for sharing. I'm going to print this out and keep it for reference.

Christina: THANK YOU so very much -- you are so scientific about it! My mouth watered just LOOKING at these breakfasts...I'm so excited!

Thank you to Stacey, too, for sharing your breakfasts (I didn't see your post the first time, so this is an edited post) -- this is all very helpful.

I can see I'm going to the store to buy my breakfast food with a calculator!

JC

Mary, Stacey, and Cristina, thanks so much for the great information and breakfasts. What a lot of thought you must have put into them, to our delight!

Thanks for the great breakfast ideas! This is very helpful.

I think some people are taking a break from the boards.... I am sure they are still watching out for us, just probably got other things on the go, I have been on the boards since last Nov and people do cycle in and out.... but they check in from time to time. I dont think anyone is left ... from the same time... maybe thats a sign

Thought I had posted this morning, but I guess not. Or I accidentally put it in another thread.

Anyway I have been debating almost since I started the program in late July what I would do about my 2 week cruise in October. I asked advice and got lots of great tips, but still couldn't wrap my head around a decision.

So I have finally decided to start phase 2 on Wednesday (after my Tuesday night official weigh in), followed by Phase 3 on Sunday. This gives me not a full phase 2 week, but the full Phase 3 14 days. I am still 15 pounds from goal, but I will return to Phase 1 after the cruise to get rid of the rest.

I have read almost every post on this thread and the original life after sticky. How timely of the post from marypeter about the seminar she attended. And also the menus posted by Stacey41 and Sweetstina. Thank you thank you!

One follow up question about Sweetstina's menus. I had read that protein should be 20 - 25 grams, yet all of your menus are over 30. Can anyone else chime in on how many grams they typically have?

Also, the only meusli I saw in the store today had dates, raisins, AND almonds. Is that what I should be buying?

Danielle

Mine also has dried fruit and nuts. I just look at the total carbs per serving and measure appropriately, then don't worry about it. The amount of dried fruit in proportion to the rest of the ingredients is small. You can always pick them out if you're worried about it.

I also have 15lbs left to go and started phase 3 two weeks before my wedding and honeymoon. I'm on day 8 and so far, so good. I love, love, love my big breakfast. I really missed yogurt and cereal.

Regarding the protein question, my info says to "aim for at least 25 grams, more is OK".

I use the meusli that was recommended in my paperwork (Alpen No Sugar Added Meusli) which also has dried fruit and nuts.

Good luck to you in phase 3 and enjoy your vacation!

Jennifer

I just did an inventory of all my packets, to see what I'd need to buy to finish the program through phase 3...and the answer is...nothing! I have nearly a month of packets if I were in phase 2 the whole time, so I'm good. And then, there was a little sadness...I mean, I now LIKE some of this food...and i'm going to miss it just a little, to be honest.

How many who have gone on to maintain still use packets occasionally? What's a girl to do without her favorite chocolate pudding?

I just looked up the Alpen Ceral no sugar added and ordered it on Amazon so I have it ready (I haven't been able to find it anywhere)...of course, they are out right now. I'm hoping it'll be able to get here by the time I start phase 3!

No problem! I'm glad to share if they can help! I know that I was in a panic wondering what the heck I was going to eat in Phase 3, being so used to just grabbing my chocolate or vanilla RTD in the morning for the past 4 months! I read and reread all the posts and advice of BevS, Novak and WannabeIP and then went to the grocery store with a pen and pad in hand, writing down the nutritional info for all the stuff that appealed to me and fit the categories (grains, fruits, dairy, fats, protein). Then I came home and did some mixing and matching!

My paperwork says at least 25g of protein. I figure it's better to have more than not enough. I also exercise a few times a week and chase after a five-year-old on nights and weekends, so extra protein everyday surely doesn't hurt! :0)

I'm with you JC...I'm going to miss the chocolate pudding too! It was my favourite IP food by far. I believe that Novak said that she still uses the RTDs when she's in a rush or on the go. I think it's a good idea to keep some IP stuff on hand for emergencies when you don't have time to prepare anything else and don't want to grab junk, as well as for the days that you do Phase 1 after a cheat day. That's my plan anyway. I really enjoy my after dinner/before bed protein shake, as well as my Pure Protein bar at the movies or when I want a snack. Since eating/drinking these is much healthier than regular alternatives (e.g., chips, chocolate bars, pastries, donuts, etc.) I'll probably continue with these. My coach is on maintenance and every week she buys a box of the bars for herself...she eats one a day for her snack.

Glad you guys are here - I'm close to phase 2 - I'll actually start this week since I'm going on vacation and think it will be a bit easier to do than phase 1. It isn't long after phase 2 that phase 3 comes. Reading the posts - especially the sample breakfasts is very helpful. I posted this questions elsewhere, but think it fits here - after gong to phase 3 & 4 did you find your body was still changing shape? size?
Thanks!
Jean

Wondering, do you use the Maple Grove Gluten Free or the Sugar Free? Do people like them?