Need some major help!

juliescobar · Thu May 08, 2008 11:47 pm

Ok so I thought I started on Monday but then I caved on Tuesday and now I am sooo lost, the meal options seem like impossible I don't know how to combine food together so that it works for phase one I'm so lost, I already ordered the book so it should be here in a couple of days but for now I am lost. What is good for breakfast? Lunch? Dinner? Should I just start when the book gets here? I just want to get into this completely and start seeing results!! I even registered to the website, but seriously I have no clue how to make half of that stuff. I come from a Mexican background and I just can't find a way to fit this into my daily foods as far as getting things low in fats and stuff any suggestions?

ladybugnessa · Thu May 08, 2008 11:50 pm

follow these guidelines in combination with the allowed in p1 food list and you will be fine.

BREAKFAST
Protein: Quantity is not limited. Start with a 2 oz. portion, eat slowly, go back for seconds if still hungry.
Vegetables: Minimum 1/2 cup or 6-8 oz. tomato or vegetable juice.
Fruit: NONE
Starch: NONE
Milk/Dairy: 2 cups allowed daily (including yogurt)
Fat: 1 tsp mayonnaise, trans-free margarine, or oil (optional)

SNACK: Snacks are required. Choose a protein, vegetable, fat-free plain yogurt, or nuts/seeds. A snack that combines protein (1 oz.) and vegetables is encouraged.

LUNCH
Protein: Quantity is not limited. Start with a 3 oz. portion, eat slowly, go back for seconds if still hungry.
Vegetables: Minimum 2 cups. We encourage you to include a serving of beans (1/3-1/2 cup) as part of your vegetables.
Fruit: NONE
Starch: NONE
Milk/Dairy: 2 cups allowed daily (including yogurt)
Fat: 1 Tbsp mayonnaise, trans-free margarine or oil, or 2 Tbsp salad dressing

SNACK: Snacks are required. Choose a protein, vegetable, fat-free plain yogurt, or nuts/seeds. A snack that combines protein (1 oz.) and vegetables is encouraged.

DINNER
Protein: Quantity is not limited. Start with a 3 oz. portion, eat slowly, go back for seconds if still hungry.
Vegetables: Minimum 2 cups. We encourage you to include a serving of beans (1/3-1/2 cup) as part of your vegetables.
Fruit: NONE
Starch: NONE
Milk/Dairy: 2 cups allowed daily (including yogurt)
Fat: 1 Tbsp mayonnaise, trans-free margarine or oil, or 2 Tbsp salad dressing

DESSERT / EVENING SNACK: Desserts are optional. Enjoy a Sweet Treat or any of the snack choices.

BEVERAGES: Diet, decaffeinated, sugar-free drinks are not limited. You can enjoy caffeinated coffee or diet sodas with caffeine added, but limit to 1 - 2 servings per day.

juliescobar · Fri May 09, 2008 12:33 am

Ok I get that part, but I am sooo confused about the food list I mean there is a lot of meats I can't eat and some of the stuff I thought was lean turkey is not so healthy after all I"m lost on those, i know that once I get my shopping list straight I'll be fine plus I really need those books..

ladybugnessa · Fri May 09, 2008 12:40 am

the updated food lists are taken directly from the book. I typed them myself....

lean meats are lean meats
and turkey is just breast meat same as chicken... no thighs or legs or wings


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