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Hello all, I am very new to this carb thing. what to eat, what not to eat, very new. Help would be good. I have about 30-40lbs I would like to lose by the end of summer. I am really determinded and wanting to do this for me. I am only 23 and my cholesterol is horrible. Although I know I am young and I have plenty of time to change it...why not now huh. I know I am over weight why not change it. I just need help. Melissa Virginia
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Melissa--hi, and welcome in. Knowing a couple of things will make it much easier to 'help' right away... 1) Have you read the book? if so, which one (Protein Power, Protein Power Life Plan, or the 30-day Low Carb Diet Solution?) 2) Have you figured out your minimum protein requirements? If so, what are they? 3) are you drinking your water and taking your vitamins?
The food lists and recipes in all of the books are pretty extensive--copy them, post 'em on your 'fridge and make copies for your purse or whatever bag you carry when you go grocery shopping. Pretty much all low carb recipes, from where ever you find them, will fit on PP, or can be modified to your tastes. So what do you like to eat? What's a typical daily menu?
For instance, typical for me (aiming to stay under 40g ECC and needing about 100g protein minimum per day) would look something like this...
(this is about 110g protein and 40g ECC) B: mocha kefir protein shake (chocolate protein powder, cold coffee and kefir, blended together) snack: homemade mixed nut and seed trail mix--about 1/4 cup L: microwaved salmon fillet on a bed of buttered shredded kale snack: 1/4 of a red grapefruit, 1/2 cup ricotta D: homemade vegetable soup and a cheese omelette
I'm still nursing some stomach problems so today I've had: B: 2 slices bacon, about 2 oz. steak and 2 oz. of apple cider snack: homemade apricot nectar gelatin with 3-4 banana slices and 1 oz. of kefir L: grilled chicken breast with 1/2 grilled tomato and 1/2 cup buttered mashed squash snack: ricotta cheesecake (just a touch of honey to sweeten) D: (planned) homemade chicken vegetable soup and a scrambled egg or an egg poached on top--not sure which. This will be about 100g protein and 35g ECC or so.
Hope that helps.
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