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what time of protien powder did you use> Lee
"Evelyn" > wrote in message
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> On Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:35:24 +1000, "Ozgirl"
> > wrote:
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>>Evelyn, that is very similar to the original Weight Watchers diet on
>>which I lost 90 pounds. That had only two slices of bread a day though
>>and 3 pieces of fruit. Also 600ml of skimmed milk per day. Are you
>>saying its actually two meals a day plus a protein shake meal?

>
> Yes. And I lost 60 lbs years ago on that same original weight
> watchers diet, and I love the similarity.
>
> The shake is made with 1% milk so you are getting your protein in
> powder form, and fat in that. You can also have a salad with it if
> you want.
>
> I lost some weight with that easily before the surgery and I could've
> continued because it was so easy to follow.
>
> But don't underestimate the tricks, like no water with a meal and
> chewing every bite till it is GONE, before taking another bite. It
> delays the amount of food you eat, and allows you to feel satisfied
> sooner with less food.
>
> Evelyn
>
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>>"Evelyn" > wrote in message
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>>> On Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:24:34 +1000, "Ozgirl"
>>> > wrote:
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>>>>"Evelyn" > wrote in message
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>>>>> On Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:50:25 +1000, "Ozgirl"
>>>>> > wrote:
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>>>>>>"Evelyn" > wrote in message
>>>>>>news6n857h4h07oglvqbed0cunqjm56q2h83q@4ax. com...
>>>>>>> On Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:22:12 +1000, "Ozgirl"
>>>>>>> > wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks, Ozgirl.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Are you taking pics of your "journey"?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I did take a "before" pic. As of this morning I am down 30 lbs
>>>>> from
>>>>> my highest weight. 12 lbs I lost on their diet, which was the
>>>>> easiest diet I ever went on, before surgery. The rest I lost in the
>>>>> two and a half weeks since.
>>>>>
>>>>> Evelyn
>>>>
>>>>What was their diet?
>>>
>>>
>>> I do have it written down .... let me see if I can find it. Aha...
>>> here it is. This diet REALLY WORKS. I was not hungry and it is the
>>> tricks in it that make it work. I had a hard time finishing my meals
>>> in fact.
>>>
>>>
>>> Diet
>>>
>>> -- 6 oz. protein in each meal (weight after cooking) - A MUST
>>> (can be eggs, meat, tofu,fish)
>>> -- vegetables are almost unlimited
>>> --½ cup only of carbs or 1 slice bread at each meal
>>>
>>> -- You cannot drink anything during meals (it makes you eat less and
>>> shrinks your stomach) This is for life.
>>> -- You can drink water 1/2 hour before and 1/2 hour afterwards.
>>> -- You must drink 64 ounces of water daily.
>>> -- Pace it around your meals.
>>> -- There is a specific list of supplements you must take daily.
>>> -- No alcohol..... AT ALL It makes you bloat and your liver swells.
>>> -- Only two cups of caffeinated beverage daily, and they are separate
>>> from the 64 oz. of water. (they have a diuretic effect)
>>>
>>> -- Take only 1 teaspoon size bites or even less, while eating.
>>> -- Eat as slowly as possible.
>>> -- Chew each bite as long and thoroughly as possible and swallow it
>>> all before taking another bite.
>>> -- You must eat all the protein on your plate before anything else.
>>> -- Only 3, one half cup servings of any carb product per day.
>>> -- Lots of vegetables.... almost unlimited with these three exceptions
>>> which count as a carb serving; Peas, Corn or Lima beans.
>>> -- No more than three tablespoons of fat per day.
>>> -- Four small servings of fruit daily. ( for example; half an apple,
>>> half a peach, half a banana, ½ cup of blueberries or
>>> strawberries)
>>> -- One meal per day must be a protein shake. You can add some fruit
>>> to it or mix your liquid calcium into it or even some tofu.
>>> -- you can have a salad with your shake if you wish.
>>>
>>> **************
>>> -- Shakes can be made with Almond or Soy milk or Skim milk.
>>> --Take a Biotin supplement to hopefully prevent hair loss due to
>>> malnutrition after the surgery, but start now.
>>> -- I get GNC hair skin and nails supplement.
>>> -- I will also need to make sure I get 100% of my zinc requirement.
>>>
>>> Veggies can be fresh or frozen, not canned.
>>> Fruits can be fresh or frozen, canned must be water pack only.
>>>
>>> No sugars including sugar alcohols. - Splenda is OK.
>>>
>>>