Week 1 Transition to Bee's Plan - Not full regimine (Yet)

August 19, 2008

A month or so ago when I asked for sample transition menus no one

replied so I thought maybe I'd post mine since I feel it is a pretty

important part of the plan. Well this far (after about two months of researching

and reading group messages) it's what I've struggled with the most. If Bee or

anyone

else wants to chime in w/suggestions or advice, please feel free.

I'm graduating the changes weekly and here are a few considerations to my

specific situation.

+ Since recently I've had some more than usual " unpleasantness " with my

digestive system

and overall health, my thinking is to give it a little rest by limiting my diet

somewhat while also starting to

transition into Bee's Plan.

+ In order establish regularity and

avoid possible hypoglycemic-like reactions, I have a set eating time

line. 8-8:30am snack; 10-10:30am meal; 2-2:30pm meal; 4-4:30 snack;

6:30-7 meal.

Week 1

+ FOOD

Protein: chicken, fish, & bacon.

Carbs: zucchini, artichokes, squash, spinach, squash, onions.

" Transition " carbs: carrots and/or potatoes (w/one meal) brown basmati rice

(w/one meal) Fruits:strawberries, bananas, applesauce (twice daily as snacks)

+ FAT

2 tsp of EVCO. taken 1 tsp at a time before first two meals

2 tbs of butter taken 1 tbs at a time made in first two meals

bacon fat added for extra flavor when/where needed

+ 17-20 ou (1 bottle of water) Electrolyte

drink: I'm making it w/peppermint tea, 1 frozen lemon cube, 1 tsp of

salt and approx 8-10 drops of stevia. I have it in the evening before,

during and after the last meal. It's pretty good.

+ 1 enzyme supplement taken in the middle of each meal

+ start recording what I eat in FitDay to get an idea of nutrient ratios.

Target = Fat: 156-219 / Protein: 63 / Carbs: 31-50

The big thing is eliminating bread, processed sugars, dairy and processed foods

right from the start. I don't really eat a lot of these on a regular

basis, just in moderation so it isn't too big of a stretch.. with the

exception of processed sugars. I like those sweets IE) cookies and ice cream..

which is why I may add vit C w/the

electrolyte drink mid week if I start craving.

The food is mostly organic and I'm relying on the sea salt fairly generously.

The bacon is also a transition brand. It's by Farmland, no nitrates, smoking or

curing.. but there is definitely sugar in it. I don't like it as much as the

regular (full additive) brands but it satisfies my craving and is a better

alternative than ice cream.

It's

just day 2 and so far so good although a sub sandwich sure sounded good

yesterday... and the people I live with invited me to ice cream last night. I

didn't indulge though.. I came home and made something instead and just said no

to the ice cream. It was tough.

I'm trying to get a little creative with spices and veggies - I'm

usually not a big fan of veggies.

This week I'm going to begin

a more complete journal-website w/recipes I dream up and details of

what I'm experiencing. Once this is going I may post a link if Bee and/or

moderators

approve.

I have been able to make some dietary changes for the better in the past but

never to these levels of commitment. I'm a lifelong emotional eater who's

struggled w/numerous weight issues.. all support and encouragement would be

greatly appreciated.

August 20, 2008

Hi ,

I've been on a the diet for about 1 month and I've already noticed my energy

levels have improved and my sweet tooth is gone. I do still have brown rice

cakes, millet , buckwheat and sprouted almonds but for the most part I am free

of sugar, processed foods, breads, yeast, fruit and dairy. I know how you feel

though, my boyfriend eats dessert everynight in front of me... Ice cream with

berries and a huge pile of cool whip, oh and of course the chocolate syrup!!! I

can sometimes look at it and feel nothing and other times wonder what it would

taste like and then I remember it would feed my candida overgrowth and I would

feel terrible in no time. So I don't eat it! I have to give you alot of credit

for your journal of food ratios and your systematic way of eating! You have

inspired me to go even deeper with the diet!

Keep up the great work and let us know your progress.....

ENJOY THE JOURNEY.

Rose

August 21, 2008

Hi Rosemarie,

Thanks for letting me know. I often feel like no one cares or is even paying

attention so I don't see the point of posting anything here. Support from any of

the usual places (family, friends or even strangers) isn't something that

readily comes my way.. but then I'm sure we are all for the most part alone on

our respective health quests and we learn to deal.

I caved in a bit this week by having bread and ice cream.. but then I sorta

justify it by telling myself it's only the first week and a transition so I

should just keep up as many basics as possible and strive to do better

tomorrow.. which is better than doing.

More power to ya with the temptation of your bf's nightly dessert fix. That's

definitely not fair. Does he know what you're trying to do? I'd be telling him

to get out if he's going to keep that up. I hope you have a " salvation " food on

hand. Right now mine is bacon, daily, and potatoes every few days - both better

alternatives than ice cream I figure. It makes me feel like I'm not totally

deprived.

Take care!

From: Rosemarie Saraceno <rosemariesaraceno@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: Week 1 *Transition* to Bee's Plan - Not full

regimine (Yet)

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Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 3:12 PM