So...Michelle (via Deanne) sent this is in...apparently blogger requires you to be logged into a "google account" in order to comment.
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Thanks! Kathlleen
1. Go to google and click on the upper right hand corner "sign in".
2. Set up an account if you don't already have one.
3. In the future, sign in to google before coming to the blog...it'll make it easier /possible to comment.
Please let me know if you still have problems. (allenkath06@gmail.com)
Thanks! Kathlleen
Hey there,
I actually typed up a comment to post but cant get it do it! It has a "Comment as:" field and you have to select a profile. I tried Google Account but that didn't work. What am I doing wrong? Below is what I'd written.
Thanks,
Michelle
Hey everyone! I'm on Day 3 of the rapid fat loss plan. Man, I really get to see just how few veggies I've been eating the last few months!! Feel good about getting those back in my system a lot more. Yesterday after a great workout in the evening, had dinner but then was craving a snack later on while watching TV. This is a long time issue for me! Well, I ended up eating a lot of dry roasted peanuts!! I guess better it isn't goldfish crackers or candy but the calorie intake probably wasn't great. The spaghetti dinner of putting a great turkey and veggie filled sauce over more veggies didn't sound very exciting, esp. to my husband, but I said to him as we were eating it, it doesn't really matter what's under the sauce, pasta or veggies, because it is the sauce that makes the meal! So, why not have the better for you veggies!! That was a nice finding for me.
I find I am missing eating fruit like blueberries or apples. I will look forward to that on my medium carb days or cheat day.
I really enjoyed Deanne's favorite snack of plain greek yogurt w/PB and vanilla protein powder. What I REALLY couldn't enjoy was the cottage cheese, Better N' PB and chocolate protein powder. EWWWWWW!!! Sorry D, I tried. At least there are other options. : ) BTW, you can also get Better N' Peanut Butter at Sprouts food stores too. There's one in Carmel Mtn Ranch.
Finally, regarding workouts, to mix things up and add to my wonderful boot camps, I've signed up for some of the Groupon or Buy With Me offers for workouts like at a dance place where I will try a hip hop cardio class. I also took a Zumba class at my local gym. And, the kicker is playing Dance Central on our XBox 360 Kinect!! So much fun and a great way to get some cardio in without the monotony of a cardio machine!! I highly recommend doing something fun like that at least once a week whatever that is for you - hiking, dancing, etc.
Would love to see what everyone elses thoughts are!! - Michelle
Michelle...I totally agree on the BTPB mix with the greek yogurt vs. the cottage cheese!! Sounds like you are doing awesome!! I had the turkey burger in a lettuce wrap last night for dinner and again for lunch today...it is yum! I made a batch of Lentils (I know creepy). They have actually been good to augment my meals and mixed with some avocado and salsa today...mmm.
ReplyDeleteOh I have to try that. I love the idea of the beans with the avocado and salsa. By the way, I picked up another jar of that salsa, Jardines 7 Day Ranch but this time I got the campfire roasted. It was so good! I had the grass fed beef burgers tonight in the lettuce with the salsa on top. Yummy and was really full. I made an extra burger for quick lunch tomorrow when I get home from training.
ReplyDeletewhere do i get the protein powder?
ReplyDeleteEating:
I miss fruit too! I have gotten comfortable with a boring routine of food throughout the day. I too did not realize how much veggies were lacking in my diet. Starting my day with eggs (after an ice cold glass of water) has made a huge difference in my energy/strength level and ability to eat well throughout the day.
Workouts: To mix it up, i too took advantage of a groupon deal and joined the boxing club in La Jolla. I have been going 1x/week & it has been a great (intense) workout to add to the mix.
I am anxious to see if any inches or lbs have taken a hike. I plan to find out on Friday.
TTFN
Janelle
never mind...saw you can get the powder at Jimbos or Henrys.
ReplyDeleteAlso, Janelle, the MRM is cheaper than the Jay Robb and it's pretty similar in taste. It is also made with Stevia instead of aspartame or other sweeteners. Hey, how's it going on the nutrition plan for you?
ReplyDeleteDILEMMA...I too am on the rapid fat loss plan and have been feeling great so I didn't want to mess it up. This is coming from a person who has a hard time getting cravings out of my head and not into my mouth. Last night I was in charge of taking a group of 16 year old girls to Red Robin. I was really struggling with what to do. If I ate before I went and just had a water it would be awkward. So I asked Deanne and she had the perfect solution! Order a protein style burger with salsa on the side and drink lots of water. IT WORKED!!! I gave my fries to the girls. I enjoyed the conversation and had no urge to even sneak a fry. I felt full, satisfied and most of all had a great time! Tiffany
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad it worked Tiffany. For obvious reasons, it's best to eat out on our Cheat Day so we can really enjoy it but this is not always practical. Sometimee we have to dine out even when we don't want to. You can make this program work anywhere. It's best to research your options before you go if you can. I'm so glad you emailed me before your trip to RR.
ReplyDeleteThe rapid weight loss plan has been a revelation for me. I thought that eating whole grains would be good for me, but now that I've cut them out, I realize, that even with their wholesome properties, they still contains sugars that make me want more sugar.
ReplyDeleteDuring the holidays, my workouts and my healthy eating went out the window. I was tired and turned to sugar and then salt in a vicious cycle to keep up. I wanted to try this new plan to get back to feeling good.
I cannot believe how easy it has been and how quickly it resolved my cravings. I probably eat a little more protein and fat than allocated by the plan and add in beans at least twice during the day. In the past, I was always looking for a little something extra after meals to feel satisfied. I have been so fulfilled after meals without any carbs this week that I'm amazed and thrilled.
I made turkey meatballs and froze them last weekend. For an easy snack I defrost five or six small ones and have them with a cup of veggie soup - delish!
I don't know what you guys are talking about - cottage cheese, pnb and chocolate protein powder rocks the house. It is my favorite snack.
Thanks for continuing to educate and enlighten me Deanne. Just goes to show that you never stop learning. I thought I had it all figured out and this has been the best way to start the year!
Yeah, yeah and yeah Keely! I'm so glad you are feeling great and enjoying the program. Now we just need to get that yummy meatball recipe from you ;)
ReplyDeleteOh! I finally remembered my ? for you, D...do I worry about eating too many eggs? I know my cholesterol is low and I have never been told to restrict but doesn't everybody just know that too many eggs will clog your ol' ticker? do enlighten since I am now up to at least 6 eggs (not including the egg white stuff I add) for this week. And I echo Keely...thank you for staying so current with all this fitness stuff!
ReplyDeleteI too am enjoying these first 4 days, and hate to admit it, but I thought on Sunday night that I couldn't wait to get to days 5, 6 & 7 - but that hasn't be the case at all! I've been having Deanne's "Breakfast Sausage/Egg/Cheese" sandwich without the bread - and it's been really good, it was always my favorite breakfast anyway but I would always eat it with an Eziekial English Muffin. I do LOVE the Greek yogurt w/PB etc., I always need my yogurt flavored for some reason and this does the trick! These past 4 days I haven't even been hungry until about 2pm, which isn't necessarily good because I sit and my desk and forget to eat - but at least I'm drinking more water than ever before and I'm thinking of going back to setting my alarm as a reminder to eat every 3 hours. I really haven't made any of the other "meals" from Deanne's recipe list yet - just eating lots of veggies, salad with chicken and meat/veggies for dinner. I found I really like the Costco 85/15% organic ground beef that comes in 3 1lb. portions - we made Cheeseburgers one night for the family and I had it protein style which was great, last night I made a mixture of the ground beef, sauteed mushrooms, onions and had it over a bed of this stir-fried squash medley that was in the veggie section of Albertson's - it was already pre-shredded and only took 2 minutes to cook with olive oil - yummy :) I also found that "Marie's" now carries a new salad dressing that is made with greek yogurt instead and tastes really good - I bought the blue cheese one for dipping carrots/celery etc. Anyway, that is my experience so far this week…and I have yet to add anything to my "cheat day list" except I know I'm going out to eat on Saturday night and I will want a glass of vino :)…so the question for Deanne is, am I able to split up my cheat day, for instance be good all day Saturday, have the cheat night, then maybe one small bad thing like a piece of chocolate or something on Sunday or would that mess everything up?
ReplyDeleteJenny
Here are some answers to Kathleen and Jenny's Posts. Kathleen, you are fine eating 2 eggs a day if you want. There have been plenty of studies lately that indicate that eating whole eggs actually raises your good HDL cholesterol to a higher degree than LDL cholesterol, thereby improving your overall cholesterol ratio and blood chemistry. And let's not forget, ALL of the nutrients in an egg are found in the yolk, so while you don't have to eat eggs every day, you should eat at least a few a week.
ReplyDeleteJenny, remember, the best plan is the one that is in line with your goals and gets you the results you are looking for. I personally am finding it easier (more black and white) to have only one cheat day. I do fewer mental gymnastics in my head about whether or not I should eat something. When I'm not trying to get rapid results, I follow the 90/10 rule which means I spread my 10% cheats throughout the week. This is where the gray area really comes in and most people consume way more cheats than 10%. My advice would be to try it, remember to keep a log, and see how that impacts your results. When your progress hits a plateau, this might be one of the areas you look at for pushing through it. I want you to enjoy the process and feel great so if it makes your life easier this week to spread it out like that, go for it and find out. This is all about finding a process that works for you.