Hi Andrea: since I'm kind of doing P2 and Alternative P2 these days, I think I will just try to P3 for a week and see how it goes. I've had some issues these past few days (posted on another IP thread - 2015 rebooters) and am up to 136 today. I know it's not all fat, lol. But I have to get back to serious concentrating on my meal prep. When I am under pressure & in pain, it tends to slide into 'grab whatever I don't have to wash, cut up, and cook.' Which leaves cheese, fruit, and toast.
Not a diet that fits into my reboot/maintenance right now. Also eating 120-240 extra fat calories from my Udo's Choice 3-6-9 for menopause hot flashes is a little tough (well actually it's easy, but tough on my actual food choices left calorically). I am trying to go with only 1 tablespoon of the oil and it seems to be working already... the 'hot flash' is just a couple times a day for about 30 seconds and it's really just a tingly warmth. Other than cranky mood swings once in a while (I swore - the BAD ONE
- at my DH the other day, about something stupid, soooo
not like me) I am doing OK with this and hoping it doesn't get worse
.
On biking: it's a good idea to train the core as that is where your support for your upper body should come from, not 'leaning on the handlebars' but strong mindful abs and erector spinae. Hahaha, easier said than done though. A more upright posture will be easier on your neck. I can't ride my tri-bike as much anymore since I have arthritis in my neck - it's just too much extension for long periods of time. I have another bike - a hybrid - that I use when I go on a bit longer of a ride.
RE: Sugar alcohols... I know that not all the Quest bars have sugar alcohols in them - there are so many flavours it's good to check out the ingredients. I don't take sugar alcohols off my carbs total - that's just me - I only count the fibre. I do find I am a little gassier if I use the ones with more alcohols.
Evemomma! Good to 'see' you again, hope your house sale comes quickly. Great things are working for you foodwise.
Hi cbl70!
Liana