Guest guest Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Welcome! No apologies for asking questions - that's what we're all here for! It does feel like a lot of food at first. I found that even though my overall caloric intake decreased, I felt like I was eating ALL the time. Once your body adjusts to frequent mini-meals, though, it becomes second nature. Now I just get hungry every three hours, which is an easy reminder to eat. You don't have to take Myoplex, or any other meal replacement. I'm not familiar with the special K protein bars - just make sure the ratios are right, and that you're not high in fat or sugar. I also look for lots of fiber in any bar that I take. Peanut butter is really a fat, not a protein (since you can't eat enough of it to get 20g of protein without going over on calories). I'd add some lean chicken or cottage cheese to your apple, and use the PB just for flavor. Good luck! Megily --- wrote: > Hello all, > > I'm and just started BFL on Monday, 2/4. > So far, so good. I > haven't weighed myself or anything, but I feel good. > I promised myself > that I would give at least 2 weeks before I checked > on my progress. I > do, however, feel like I'm eating A LOT! I don't > know if it's because > I'm not used to the 6 meals a day (used to only eat > 3) or if I'm > actually eating a lot. Anyone have any advice? > I've read the book and > am (I think) sticking to the recommended foods, but > still feel like > it's a lot. I'm also wondering if I HAVE to do the > Myoplex shakes? I > usually eat a protein bar (Special K) for my snacks > or peanut butter > and 1/2 an apple. Is this ok? Or should I do the > shakes? Help... > Sorry to be such a pain already! > > Thanks, > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Thanks for all the great advice! I've noticed my pants fitting much looser!!! Yay! I'll have to revamp my snacks. I just really don't like cottage cheese. Are there any guidelines as to how many carbs and protein should be in each meal? I haven't been able to find it in the book. Of course, I have an older copy! Thanks for you help! > > > Hello all, > > > > I'm and just started BFL on Monday, 2/4. > > So far, so good. I > > haven't weighed myself or anything, but I feel good. > > I promised myself > > that I would give at least 2 weeks before I checked > > on my progress. I > > do, however, feel like I'm eating A LOT! I don't > > know if it's because > > I'm not used to the 6 meals a day (used to only eat > > 3) or if I'm > > actually eating a lot. Anyone have any advice? > > I've read the book and > > am (I think) sticking to the recommended foods, but > > still feel like > > it's a lot. I'm also wondering if I HAVE to do the > > Myoplex shakes? I > > usually eat a protein bar (Special K) for my snacks > > or peanut butter > > and 1/2 an apple. Is this ok? Or should I do the > > shakes? Help... > > Sorry to be such a pain already! > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ ______________ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 > I just really don't like cottage cheese. I never did either, but it really does vary amongst brands and fat content. I prefer the Knudsen brand (1% instead of fatfree) and have never varied from it after the hubby bought a store brand (yuch!) it was so bad I had to disguise it in some homemade lasagna (or wouldve thrown it out!) So do try another brand before diching cottage cheese all together. > Are there any guidelines as to how many carbs and protein > should be in each meal? I haven't been able to find it > in the book. Of course, I have an older copy! There is only one copy of the BFL book and Bill didnt get beyond the portion control of fist/palm measuring which works for may people. However if youre a bean counter like me with the need to know, here's a simple guideline which can be adjusted to your needs: http://www.geocities.com/jgrrl2/howmuch.html joni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 FYI, Special K 'Protein' bars have 15 grams of carbs and 4 grams of protein. Seems like if something has even been rummored to have protein they call it a good source these days. Barbara/Alys a voice from the past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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