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Monday, April 19, 2010

Day 2, Monday April 19th (For men AND women)

We are going to keep the men and women's blog together this time and see how it goes... ladies I can't be held responsible for inappropriate jokes!

"Don't let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyway; we might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use."
~ Earl Nightingale

Take a look at these sample menus... always read my sample menus because it will give you a good idea of serving sizes for different things, and you will become more familiar with how to combine your food. Remember, you can put spices on ANYTHING and you can have salads and raw veggies all day. Get it in you! Also, please post your menus EXACTLY how I have it organized that way it makes it easy for me and Jody to check and you will be able to see clearly for yourself if you are short food. Make it a GREAT DAY ! ! !

Phase 1 sample meal plan for Men
Protein
1 container egg whites
1 container grilled chicken
1 container turkey salad
Carbs
1 container rolled oats
1 container organic brown rice
3 slices of Ezekiel bread
Fats
1 serving extra virgin olive oil on a BIG salad
1 serving almond butter on Ezekiel bread
1 serving walnuts (about 16)
1 serving safflower mayo in the turkey salad
Fruit
Banana
blueberries

Phase 1 sample meal plan for Women
Protein
1 scoop Harmonized Protein (this counts for 1/3 of a container of protein)
6 egg whites (that is your other 2/3 of a container of protein because 9 egg whites is 1 container)
1 container Turkey salad
Carbs
1 container rolled oats
1 container mashed sweet potato
Fats
1 serving almonds (about 23)
1 serving extra virgin olive oil on BIG salad
1 serving of organic raw sunflower seeds (about 2 table spoons)
Fruit
banana in your Harmonized protein shake... you can add the Greens First as well which counts as NOTHING... feel free to also add things like cinnamon and a BIT of organic vanilla or almnd extract. Yummy!!!

89 comments:

  1. Day 2/4, 04/19/2010, Lo Day
    Arms day, Latin Dance 50m
    HAPPY MONDAY!

    Fruit
    Banana
    Protein
    1c ground chicken with salsa
    1c ground sirloin
    Carbs
    1c ez Tst
    Fats
    1s almond butter
    1s walnuts
    Extra Virgin olive oil (EVOO)
    Veggies
    Large Salad with lots of spinach / and Edamame with sea salt (love these)

    530 AM - 2 EZ tst with Banana and Almond butter (Green tea)
    830 AM = Walnuts and 1 EZ tst (sml amt. of cranberries)
    1200PM= Salad with EVOO and V, .5 ground chicken
    300PM= .5 ground chicken and edamame beans with sea salt
    5:00PM = Ground sirloin and lots of veggies
    :)

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  2. Are you all planning your whole menu for the day ahead of time or choosing items as you go along? So far I've had:

    Fruit:
    7 small organic strawberries

    Carbs:
    2 slices ez bread

    Fat:
    1 tbsp almond buter on ez bread

    green tea

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  3. Hey T we usually post everything all at once..
    I think it is easier for everyone to look at.

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  4. Low Carb Day
    Protein
    Egg White (omelet with tons of veggies)
    1 container Grilled Chicken
    1 container Grilled Turkey Breast

    Carb
    1/2 container Sweet Potato
    1 slice Ezekiel Bread

    Fats
    1 serving almond butter
    1 serving EVOO

    Fruit
    Plum
    15 Red Grapes

    Question - I saw this posted yesterday as well. What about Quinoa? I had it last weekend in between the two UTC sessions. It was great. I looked it up and it looks like a very healthy grain to use as a carb. Is it good for an everyday carb, or save as a cheat meal?

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  5. Jess - menu looks good for low carb day (those of you doing phase 1, don't worry about high and low carb days for now).

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  6. T - either way is fine... you need to eitehr plan it ahead of time or keep track of it during the day and post at night... what you had so far won't tell us anything (as far as if you have had enough food or not). So just wait until you are planned out or done eating, then post.

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  7. An excellent carb choice Scott (quinoa)... you need more fats BTW

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  8. First bf on my own-what a mess but I DID IT! Question-can I use apple butter spread on the ez bread? Ingredients are apples + apple cider, 5g carb, 4g sugar, 25 cal in 1 tblespoon. Would this count as a fruit or towards a fruit? Burning more calories figuring out menu than elipitical...Good luck everyBODY ;-)

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  9. One more thing-forgot to buy the shake + greens from you. What is a good alternative? Live in NYC

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  10. Can I have a small glass of orange juice? If so, should I count it as a carb?

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  11. J.K. one apple butter is ok, but use as little as possible to flavor. Any whey protien is fine, there are plenty out there and most taste great... be sure it is pure whey protein, you don't want carbs and/or fat in the mix. Kyo-greens is good for now, but the Greens First is superior. Pick it up next time.

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  12. Greg - fresh squeezed OJ is fine... if you HAVE to have OJ from a container count as a fruit (6 ounces is a fruit serving) Not a big fan of doing it that way, but do it if neseccary. Hang in there man... make sure you are eating ALL the food on the list.

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  13. Day 1-breakfast and lunch

    Orange and banana before noon

    9 eggwhites with broccoli and onions/1 yolk (fat)
    23 almonds

    Lunch

    1 container of Rotissarie chicken (white meat/no skin)
    1 container of sweet potatoe
    3 piece of EK bread (tasted better than i thought)

    LOTS OF WATER

    Question: Any suggestion on how to eat the rolled oats for breakfast?

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  14. Low Carb Day
    Protein
    3 hard boiled eggs (made with my new Egg Genie; The shells/skin didn't stick! Thanks Shara!!!)
    2 scoops protein powder
    2 containers Grilled Chicken

    Carb
    1 container Sweet Potato

    Fats
    3 egg yolks
    1 serving almonds
    1 serving pistachios
    1 serving EVOO

    Fruit
    Banana

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  15. Darren:

    I usually mix egg whites (cooked) into my oatmeal with some Agave. It is awesome.
    :)

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  16. Tom--
    I posted my Monday meal on Sunday's blog earlier today--Quick question..Is salsa ok on chicken??

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  17. Darren - do you mean how to prepare them or what to put in them? A very HEALTHY thing to put into your oatmeal is organic cinnamon. Also, try what Jess said.

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  18. Bob and everyone else... salsa is fine.... so is seltzer... salsa / seltza - all good.

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  20. still a ways to go, but getting there.
    changes today: zero dairy (no low fat cheese, no cottage cheese)
    changes tomorrow: conquer my fear of bread.
    yes, i'm the 'ocd type'. today:

    protein
    3 scoops whey / casein (1.5 scoops x 2)
    1 container grilled chicken breast
    1 container lean ground beef
    1 container egg whites
    carbs
    1 container sweet potatoes
    1 container sweet potatoes
    fats
    1/2 serving extra virgin olive oil (1.5 tsp)
    1/2 serving egg yolks (1.5 yolks)
    1 serving flax meal
    1 serving almonds
    fruit
    2 strawberries
    8 blueberries

    meal 1: protein shake with berries, greens, flax meal, sliced almonds
    meal 2: grilled chicken breast with tomato, broccoli, sweet potato
    meal 3: protein shake with greens, 1/2 serving almonds
    meal 4: lean ground beef burger with spinach
    meal 5: spinach omelette, whites, 1.5 yolks

    tom,
    1 if i'm used to only one or two servings of grains per day, should i still start with 3 containers?
    2 would you advise against the extra protein for me?
    3 does tomato count as a fruit?
    4 lastly, should i keep my workout nutrition calories separate from my daily totals, or include them?

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  21. Matt -
    extra protein is OK for you... the rule is that if you are still hungry have another 1/2 serving
    start with 3 carbs per day and it is OK to have all sources be sweet potatoes if you want
    tomato is a fruit
    no - do not keep them seperate - you will do a version of this later in phase 2
    quinoa is a great carb

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  22. Tom:

    I picked up the protein mix from your store today..can i drink a protein shake in the morning as a protein?

    As for the rolled oats...i was looking for the best way to prepare? Am i using 1 container?

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  23. Thanks Jessica...

    23 almonds equals a fat...How many sunflower seeds?

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  24. Darren, 1 oz or 2 table spoons of sunflower seeds equals 1 fat

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  25. PROTIEN
    1cont. tuna
    2cont. Grilled chicken

    CARB
    1cont. sweet potato
    1cont. rice pasta w/ tomato sauce
    3pc. ez bread

    FATS
    1tbs. saflower mayo in the tuna
    3tbs. almond butter on celery sticks

    FRUIT
    sm apple
    sm banana

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  26. High Carb Day

    Fruit
    Banna
    Pineapple

    Carbs
    1 container Rolled Oats
    1 container Rice Pasta
    3 Ezekiel Bread

    Protein
    1 container Turkey Sausage
    1 container Bison
    1 Shake

    Fats
    2 servings Almond Butter (1 serving= 1 TBL spn)
    1 serving sunflower seeds
    1 serving Extra Virgin Olive Oil on salad

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  27. Low Carb Day

    Banana

    Protein:
    container of smoked salmon
    container of shrimp

    Carbs:
    container of E. Bread

    Fats:
    2 servings of almonds

    Veggies:
    bag od cukes and yellow pepper
    sauteed broccoli

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  28. fruit apple protein 3egg whites 1/2c salmon carbs 1c eck bread 1c ww pasta fats 2s o.o. 23 almonds lots of veggies raw

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  29. Tom,
    how much avocado = 1 fat?

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  30. Murph - about 2/3 of a medium sized avocado is a serving of fat. Avacado is an EXCELLENT fat.

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  31. Maryanne - if that is your menu so far ok, but please post it as I posted above in the sample menus that way it is easy to see if you had enough food.

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  32. All you UTC veterans thanks for pitching in and helping to answer questions!

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  33. agave nectar is a natural sweetner with a low glycemic index but should still be used sparingly

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  34. Murph~Agave Nectar is a natural sweetner found in the organic section of the supermarket. I get it at whole foods, but I know they have it at trader joes and wegmans to. It's consistency resembles honey.

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  35. FRUIT:
    Organic strawberries
    CARBS:
    1 container ezekiel bread
    1 container brown rice
    PROTEIN:
    1 container chicken
    1 container egg whites
    FATS:
    2 servings almond butter
    1 serving EVOO

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  37. Tom, What are your thoughts on this? It is whole raw food, the Phi Plus is what I love
    http://www.wholefoodfarmacy.com/2005/CAT2.asp

    Also had Lychee and looking forward to MangoSteen as my fruits
    Today's Meals
    Mango
    Black Tea
    Banana
    ********
    Egg white with Mushrooms on Whole Grain Bread (Did not have chance to get EZ Bread yet)
    *********
    Brown Rice
    Sautéed Spinach
    Grilled Chicken
    Broccoli
    Apple
    *********
    Chicken
    Vegetables

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  38. Protien:
    1-Assorted Fish (Sashimi)Salmon, Yellowtail, and Tuna
    1-Beef (Sirloin)
    1-Chicken

    Carbs
    2- Brown Rice
    3 Slices of ezekiel bread

    Fats
    2 servings olive oil
    1 serving flax seed oil
    1 serving of almond butter

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  39. Protein:
    1-Isagenix shake
    2- containers of chicken breast
    Carbs:
    6 slices Ezekiel bread
    Fruit:
    one serving blueberries
    Veggies:
    greens first, cucumbers, yellow pepper
    Fats:
    almonds total:46
    STUFFED ;)

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  40. Banks - my concern with foods like this is that although there is plenty of good stuff in there, the food is VERY calorie dense and this is the type of food that people tend to over eat.

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  41. My day:
    Protien:
    3 eggs
    1 tub tky burger
    carbs:
    3 ez bread
    1 tub quinoa
    Fats:
    3 egg yolks
    23 almonds
    almond butter
    Fruit:
    grapes
    Veggies:
    mixed in eggs, quinoa, tky burger + munched on sugar snap peas in between lunch + dinner
    Question: If I work out 2night can I have a shake if I get a little hungry?

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  42. fruit
    strawberries+blueberries in morning protein shake

    protein
    1.5 container of chicken
    3 scoops whey/casein
    3 egg whites

    carbs
    1.5 container of sweet potatoes

    fats
    1 serving evoo
    1 serving flax
    1 serving almonds

    oops= was experimenting with protein shakes this morning and put 2 T of cottage cheese in it...WILL NOT HAPPEN AGAIN! and saw that tomato is fruit and had a couple little slices on my chicken for lunch..taking that out as well


    hey tom..i have a feeling i will be eating more protein then it says that i should eat, i know you said that it is ok for matt to do that but becasue i am a women is it any different or its still ok to have another half or serving of protein?

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  43. Happy Day #2!!
    Low #2
    Fruit:
    Grapes
    Carbs:
    1 container Ezekiel=3 slices
    Fats:
    1.5 servings PB= 24g
    Lite Saff mayo=5
    1 serving almonds=14
    protein:
    .5 container egg whites
    1 scoop protein powder
    .5 container tuna salad
    .5 chicken sausage

    Hitting the water bottle a lot!! Ate peppers and salad. 45 elliptical!

    Howard how exciting is the Egg Genie,LOL!! Great invention, it has survuved since Sept and I hope it makes another round of the UTC!!

    Good Night All
    Shara

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  44. Fruit
    Banana

    Carbs
    3 pc Ezekiel
    1 container wild rice

    Protein
    1 container egg whites
    1 container baked tilapia

    Fats
    3 tbs cashew butter(22.5gf)
    1/2 avacado (10.5gf)
    2 egg yolks (8gf)

    Veggies
    cucumbers

    water all day

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  45. FRUIT
    1 grapefruit
    PROTEIN
    1 container bison
    1 container turkey sausage
    CARBS
    1 container long grain/brown rice
    1 container whole wheat pasta (OOPS!) are we allowed brown rice pasta??
    FATS
    2 tsp. almond butter
    VEGGIES
    green peppers
    ...not hungry, but making kids' lunches and want to snack and pick on them as usual... I'd even be happy with the fruit that I'm packing. hard to resist the habit.

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  46. Protien:
    9 egg whites w/ 1 pepper
    1 cont sirloin
    1 cont veggies
    Carbs:
    2 cont steel cut oatmeal w/sea salt
    1 cont blackberry/rasberry
    3 slices bread gluten free frozen bread
    black coffee 40 oz, 40 oz water
    Apple

    Fats:
    2 tbl sp of Olivia spread

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  47. Low Carb Day:

    1 egg
    1 ezk bread


    Train

    1 1/2 scoop protein
    1 fruit - pineapple
    serving of raw nuts walnuts/cashews

    2/3 cont lentils w/onions, celery, garlic
    1/2 cont spinach w/onions & garlick
    1 tsp canola oil
    3 turkey slices

    12oz broiled & spiced wild grouper
    mix salad
    Tbs olive oil
    tsp balsamic vinegar

    1 scoop protein shake
    1 tbs alm butter
    1 tsp Hersey unsweetened coca powder

    tea & water throughout the day

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  48. PROTEIN
    protein shake
    (1) chicken breast
    (1) hard boiled egg
    (1) piece of flounder

    CARBS
    .5 cup wild rice
    .5 cup sweet potato
    1 slice Ezekiel bread

    FRUIT
    apple
    handful of grapes

    FATS
    2 servings of olive oil
    half serving of almonds
    1 tbsp almond butter

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  49. 1 banana
    1 walnuts(f)
    1 container strawberry
    1 container grapes
    my 3 fruits timely
    1 sirloin (P)
    1 broccoli ( c )
    1 dean's go nuts shake contents nuts (f) rice milk hemp protein
    1 sirloin (p)
    today under the weather fighting something
    no training today

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  50. jk one not sure who you are,but you did a great job. lol!

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  51. also, jk to answer your question, it would be fine to do a shake just don't add any fruit.

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  52. Hi Staci, you bad ass! Your day looks great. It's fine for you to add another half protein. You have a lot more muscle than the average woman on the program.

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  53. Shara, looks great! I need that egg genie.

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  54. Bj, looks great. Feel better.

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  55. Fruit:
    Banana
    Protein:
    1 container egg whites with pepper
    1 container chicken
    Carbs:
    1 container oatmeal
    1 container sweet potatoes
    Fat:
    23 almonds

    Also had a salad with cucumbers and califlower and 2 tbls Raspberry Vinaigrette dressing

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  56. Joanne, are you using containers? Please, speak in terms of containers so we know what you consumed. Thanks! Check out Jessica's blog if you need to see how it's done.

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  57. Bmp0528, Can you post your name tomorrow? Thanks! your day looks great. you are missing two servings of fat.

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  58. So if I've finished eating by 6pm...and I'm up 'til 11 or midnight, is my only option some kind of veggie if hunger strikes?

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  59. Matt, you're on phase 1, correct? If so you are missing a container of protein. Should be 3 containers of protein. nine eggs is only one container

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  60. Kara, excellent! I know what your saying about snacking on the kids lunches. Maybe you should save a serving of almonds to pick on while you prepare their food.

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  61. Ella, looks great! See you tomorrow.

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  62. Dorothy, Good job. What is that shake? Is it considered protein? If so you had too much today. Also, not that is't wrong but i don't think you should get all your carbs from bread. I wouldn't do it. xoxo

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  63. First day of not being a vegetarian in 15 years!!!! (A little skeeved, but not so bad).

    Fruit
    Banana

    Protein
    1 ct. egg whites w/ spinach and onion
    1 ct. grilled chicken

    Carbs
    2 ct. brown rice

    Really big salad

    Fats
    2 servings flax oil
    splash of almond milk in morning coffee (?)
    I think I'm a little short on my fat serving

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  64. T, eat vegetables any time you like.

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  65. Protein
    1 container egg whites
    2 container grilled chicken
    1 harmonized protein and greens first shake banana and t/s organic p/b
    Carbs
    2 containers brown rice pasta
    2 slices ezekiel bread
    Fats
    1 serving extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar on a salad
    2 t/s organic p/b on the Ezekiel bread
    1 serving cashews (20)
    1 serving peanut satay sauce on chicken
    Fruit
    red apple

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  66. Jd, Did you just add an additional half protein because of hunger? If so that's fine. Your day looks really good. Nice job.

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  67. You guys are really off to a great start! Keep up the good work!

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  68. Protein
    1 container chicken
    1 container turkey sausage
    2 egg whites
    1 scoop of protein powder
    Fats
    2 servings almonds
    2 egg yolks
    Fruits
    25 blueberries
    Carbs
    1 container Quinoa

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  69. Jen, i don't know where your post is but i saw your meals in my email. Great job. You'll get use to the protein. I was a vegetarian for years as well. I think it will be key for your weight loss.

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  70. Carb Day:

    Fruit:
    Apple
    Banana

    Carbs:
    2 Org Basmati Rice
    1 Rolled Oats

    Protien:
    3 tblsp org peanut butter
    1 container chicken
    1 container egg whites

    Fats:
    see peanut butter above
    olive oil
    15 pistacio nuts

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  71. fruit:
    strawberries

    fats:
    2 tbsp almond butter
    1 tbsp olive oil

    protein:
    1.5 scoops protein shake
    1/2 cont roasted turkey breast over romaine lettuce
    1 cont shrimp & scallops

    carbs:
    1 cont rolled aots
    1 cont brown rice

    water
    green tea

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  72. Low carb day #2
    30 minutes HIIT chest and back
    Fruit:
    Pineapple
    Fat:
    2 servings almonds
    Protein:
    1 container shrimp
    1 container egg whites
    Carbs:
    1 container E bread

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  73. oh gosh thanks so much for lettin me kno Jody I was lookin at the container and I was like hmmm k im still hungry haha...thanks again!!!

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  74. Thanks Jode. You are right! The shake is a protein! Duh! No wonder I was so stuffed. Feel bad about it, but today is another day, right? Got it about the bread. Thank you!

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  75. Is rasberries allowed as a fruit or too high in sugar? Really can eat 10 easily!

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  76. Wow. I'm a little confused about where to post stuff for the blog, but I think I'm starting to get it. I apparently posted my day 2 on day1 so I'm going to put it here:

    Had a busy day today, didn't time out my meals as I should, had breakfast around 10:30am, snack about 5 pm & dinner after 11pm. Also figured I'd try to make it easier for Tom by putting my whole days eating in one spot. I posted breakfast earlier, but am going to put it here again:

    breakfast:
    protein shake:
    -lots of ice & water
    -3 scoops whey protein, 54g protein (p)
    - 1 container mixed grapes/strawberries (c)
    - 1 Tbsp almond butter (f)

    Snack:
    - small organic red apple (c)

    Dinner:
    - 1 serv ez bread (3 slices) (c)
    - 1 serv almond butter (f)
    - 1/2 med tomato (about 1/2 container) (c)
    - 1 serv 90% lean org beef (burger) (p)
    - 1/2 org cucumber

    Along with my maintenance meds & supplements I take 1200mg fish oil in am & 1300 mg flax oil in pm. Should I count these supplements as part of my fats for the day?

    Should we include anything about what types of exercise we've done for the day?

    Tom, I got the info you sent thru e-mail. Kathy went shopping while I was at TaeKwonDo class tonight and picked up more items for the pantry. Thanks. I'll try and stop by the gym tomorrow to take care of the before picture.

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  77. Protein:
    Isagenix Shake
    One serving chicken
    Carbs:
    One serving lentils
    One serving brown rice
    Fat: One serving almonds (14)
    One serving Oil 1T
    Fruit: Strawberries and blueberries in shake
    Veggies: Just greens in shake
    Broccoli

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  78. -banana
    - 1 cup Green Tea
    - Half cup oats (C) (w/teaspoon of raspberry – from whole foods)
    -1 apple
    - 1 piece grill chicken (P)
    - salad w/sunflower seeds (F)
    -1 c turkey sausage (P)
    -1 c sweet potato (C)
    - serving of almonds (F)

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  79. Sorry for late post--running all day and did not prepare proerly but improvised nicely to avoisds the kfc--

    Fruits--2 bananas

    Protein-1 nutri core chocolate drink; 1- myoplex lite bar; 1container-grilled chicken

    Carbs- 1-container rice pasta;1container tomatoes; 1- small container rice

    fats--46 almonds-; evoo serving

    question--are the myolplex lite bars ok substitute for protein container;
    are nutricore drinks acceptable substitute??

    is it ok to double up on same fats; ie. 46 almonds??

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  80. Jody, ur funny what u wrote on day 2. I am Jeff Turner's sister. Came all the way from NYC to do ur magic! Wish I could w/o w u guys. Staying focused + my kitchen hasn't called my name after 10:00PM to pay it a visit-haha

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  81. still trying to figure out how to use BLOG

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  82. A fellow member taught me, still trying to perfect it......please excuse this nonessential information

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  83. Are protein meal bars ok as a meal ??? ie. BALANCE nutrition energy bar/high protein.

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