I am new to LAWL, just signed up a few days ago. I've seen references to Purple, Red, Gold and are wondering what they refer to. My book is blue. Thank you!
Welcome JenniKyle-
You are right, the color plan goes by the color of the plan book you have.
The color plans are based on your weight, exercise regimen, medical conditions and work schedule mainly. Blue is mainly for shift workers or people with long hour days our weird work schedules. As you go down in weight, you may drop down a plan depending on your needs. The difference between the plans are the food portions that you are allowed.
They are the different plans based on your weight, your goal weight and your activity level. Blue is usually for people who are in school or have long days like shift workers, or who exercise more than 5hr/week who would otherwise be on gold, which starts around 180ish (at least according to my COD). You get an extra starch on blue, compared to gold, and something else. I know someone else will chime in.
I started on Gold at 188.5. I didn't think it was a lot to eat at first, but it is doable now. I have been losing very slow, but it's better than gaining. I need to start an exercise regimen to get the last 20 lbs. off though, as I've been stuck for several months now. Keep going back and forth, losing and gaining same few pounds.
I'm on purple now but made a plan today to move to gold in 7 more lbs. Will I be losing a starch when I move to gold? I think I'll lose my mind if I lose a starch!!! lol
One really great thing (I think) is if you exercise 5+ hours/week you move to Blue which is 1 more starch and a half protein (at least at my COD). Of course--I got lazy so I had to go back to gold. Also--I was put on Gold at 188 when I started. Weird how the centers have different set points for determining color.
I am on purple. I started on red and moved down to purple. My counselor said I may be in for a change to either gold or blue. I am only going to be working out 3 times a week so I bet it will be the gold. I couldn't handle losing another starch either. How could I have my sandwiches?
I started at 200.2 and was put on purple w/ lites. I was told by one counselor that when I hit 187, I'd move to Gold. But then I hit a little plateau at about 191, and the manager said that since I was within 5 pounds of my "move-weight", that she'd just move me to Gold now. (which was last week.)
Kim, I'd ask your COD about when they're planning to move you to another book. It's possible that they've put you down for a different move-weight, or that they've just spaced on it entirely.
Color Codes of diet
