| Elaine64
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Hello everyone. Well, I'm a little ticked off this morning but trying not to let it get to me but it is! I weighed myself this morning and I've actually gained a pound from last week. I keep telling myself that since I have so few to lose and also the fact that I'm working out 5 times a week, that my fat is turning to muscle. Well that makes me feel better for a few minutes but then I remember that I haven't eaten even a bite of chocolate or anything for almost 4 weeks. It's sooo frustrating. Here is yesterday's menu. If someone could please take a look and let me know what/if anything I'm doing wrong here I'd so much appreciate it!
Breakfast: 2 poached eggs, 2 slices canadian bacon, 1/2 cup FF milk (should I cut this down to just one egg?)
Snack: Apple
Lunch: Grilled chicken breast, steamed broccoli, yellow squash & carrots, side caesar salad (no croutons)
Snack: 6 oz FF/light vanilla flavored yogurt
Dinner: Grilled filet mignon, grilled squash, green peppers and mushrooms
Snack: Bowl of Kashi cereal w/1/2 cup FF milk
I hope everyone else is having a grand day so far. I'm determined to stick to plan and make it a great one despite what that nasty ole scale had to say
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Thu Jun 05, 2008 2:03 pm |
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| Kimboroni
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| Looks pretty decent-- you're new to p2? |
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Thu Jun 05, 2008 4:11 pm |
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| Elaine64
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| I'm on my 3rd week of it. I actually started P1 and after the 5th day I completely wimped out due to fatigue and just an overwhelming feeling of "yuck". So I read more on the boards and although I knew those symptoms were pretty common, I decided to move into P2. I really like this way of eating and love not being controlled by food. These are my stats: 44 yrs old, 5'4", 133 pds. I would like to lose about 10 pds. I'm not giving up on the plan because I feel better than I have in a long time but I just want to make sure I'm on track and not sabotaging myself! |
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Thu Jun 05, 2008 5:42 pm |
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| Kimboroni
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You should add some veggies to breakfast (or least fruit, if you absolutely can't work in veggies), and have some protein/fat (such as cheese or pb) with the apple.
Which Kashi? Only a few work (list is in FAQ). While they do use whole grains, they often overprocess and/or add too much sugar.
I would just doublecheck with the meal templates in my FAQ that you aren't overdoing the fats/oils what with dressing, grilling, etc.
1 fruit and 1 grain is good for weeks 1 and 2 of p2. In weeks 3 and 4, most people should add a second fruit and a second grain.
As explained in the FAQ, it's quite normal to see a little stall or increase at the beginning of p2. |
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Thu Jun 05, 2008 6:18 pm |
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| Elaine64
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Kimboroni, thanks for your posts! I did read the FAQ a couple of weeks ago and while I knew that was possible, I guess I just got discouraged a little too quickly. I am reading some other posts this afternoon and I'm feeling kind of silly for panicking.
Thank you for the tips. I will definitely take your advice and make some adjustments. As for my cereal, I'm eating Uncle Sam and also Kashi Go Lean. I think I'm eating the right "Kashi". I'll double check to be sure. As for my dressing and fats, I only have caesar dressing and only use olive oil (sparingly).
Thanks a bunch!!! |
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Thu Jun 05, 2008 6:27 pm |
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| Kimboroni
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Okay, just make sure it isn't Kashi Go Lean Crunch.
You'll do just fine-- just remember that this is a longterm food makeover rather than a quick fix. Just keep at it!!! |
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Thu Jun 05, 2008 6:31 pm |
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| Elaine64
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| It's definitely not the crunch. I checked it out in the store and put it back on the shelf. Thanks! |
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Thu Jun 05, 2008 6:36 pm |
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