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annaf1973

Joined June 2007

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Start Weight

143.0 lb

Lost so far: 31.0 lb

Current Weight

112.0 lb
Performance: losing 0.2 lb a week

Goal Weight

120.0 lb

Still to go: 8.0 lb

Hi! I am 34 years old, married and mother of two girls. I just had my birthday and it really hit me this year that I am getting older. So I decided to make some changes regarding my body.

It had been ages since I stepped on a scale, and when I did, I was shocked! I didn't think I weighed THAT much!!!! :( So I am now determined to do this!

Wish me luck!!! :)

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annaf1973's Cookbook

cals: 294kcal | fat: 13.86g | carbs: 2.07g | prot: 38.00g

Mustard Crusted Steak

With a subtle mustard and garlic flavor this beef dish is very easy to make for dinner.

cals: 378kcal | fat: 4.77g | carbs: 12.49g | prot: 68.85g

Cheesy Salsa Chicken

Cheesy chicken with salsa that's sure to please.

cals: 162kcal | fat: 9.46g | carbs: 17.36g | prot: 6.22g

Mashed Cauliflower with Garlic

A great substitute for mashed potatoes.

cals: 242kcal | fat: 17.18g | carbs: 2.03g | prot: 18.97g

Meatballs

You won't miss the bread crumbs in these tasty meatballs.

cals: 80kcal | fat: 6.98g | carbs: 4.32g | prot: 1.36g

Zucchini Noodles

A great pasta substitute.

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Hello all Smile

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posted 03 Aug 2008, 03:36

Fat/Carb/Protein Ratios?
Try Googling "40 30 30 Diet" and you should get some results. As my regimen is low carb, my protein is 40, carb 30 and fat 30. (It is not the Zone Diet but a low carb derivative, similar, incorporating calories into the equation to optimize metabolism).

As far as making the diet conform to specific ratios, it takes planning ahead what you will be eating the next day. An online tool that calculates your percentages is really invaluable in the process. I set up each days meal plan for the next day (or next few days) in advance. (Of course there is always the unexpected invite to lunch, etc., so you just try to compensate your other meals to incorporate that change in.)

And don't forget your calories either. You may want to run your height and weight through a calorie/weight loss calculator to see what your recommended calories should be at to lose X amount of weight per week. If you don't meet your recommended calorie intake, your metabolism will go into storage/starvation mode and you may not lose the weight you would like.

I was skeptical about the 1400 calories I was recommended, thinking that was awfully high, but it is working consistently for me. Smile

My reason for changing from South Beach to this was that I was having great success on SBD initially, and one day out with my family and I gained ALL of the weight back I had lost in 1 week. That was discouraging! I have been doing this regimen, and have had the day with family, plus a birthday party with cake and have lost 6 lbs in 10 days....... Not bad for never feeling hungry, and most of all no fatigue or headaches!!!

posted 12 Jul 2007, 15:01

Fat/Carb/Protein Ratios?
OK all! I am back!! And I have switched diets, but it is still a "low carb" plan called "Low Carb Express" and it is 1400 calories a day, but the important thing is the carb/protein/fat ratios, and of course eating the right types of each. With this diet, it is recommended that your percentage of calories are in the following ratios: 30% carbs, 40% protein, and 30% fat.

I have been doing this regimen now for a week and a half, and I am seeing GREAT results!! And it is more than water weight that I am losing - my body is improving so much, it is unbelievable the change in this short amount of time. I have also been keeping up on the exercise with two rest days a week.

And the best part is that I am never hungry. Smile

Along with the proteins and veggies, I have been eating fruits, and rice and I had a shrimp pasta tonight!

30% Fat seems like a lot, but as long as it is the right fats - from oils, cheeses, etc.- then it seems to be right on.

PS - Weigh in day is Friday, so I will post an update on that, but last Friday I had lost 3 lbs after a week following this regimen.

posted 10 Jul 2007, 19:38

HI EVERYONE!!!!!!! :0 :) :)
Hi! I am new here too - just started last week on Thursday. It looks like we have the same starting point and goal!!! I did the Weight Watchers too after having my second baby, and that worked pretty well. My 2 daughters are both in elementary school now and I am a "room mom" so with all the school parties/birthdays, etc., I found some weight coming back on! Razz

So here I am, and I'm hoping to reach my goal of 120 lbs. by my anniversary on Sept. 21st!

posted 26 Jun 2007, 13:18

Prepacked prepared SB meals
Hey! I have tried just about all the SB prepared foods (prior to actually starting SB strictly - still Phase 1 right now), and they are all pretty good. My fav's are the Frozen Steak Teryaki and Chicken Monterey wraps (I think they are P2 "approved" Wink

. Just don't microwave them too long or one end will get hard!

I agree the grilled chicken ceasar wrap is also great! I used to take those to work with me cause they were so convenient. (The southwest one has some good salsa in it!!!)

And I LOVED the Cinnamon Raisin Cereal Bar!!!! (I got the variety pack and the others were OK, but not great.)

I never got to try the pizza, because my 8 year old daughted always stole it from me because she loves it! Wink

Can't wait to try the Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad!!!

Just a few of my favs.......

posted 25 Jun 2007, 12:16

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