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Post by snelson924 on Nov 25, 2013 13:08:02 GMT -5
hi! i'm new to this plan. i'm trying to wrap my brain around how all this works and am having a difficult time with it. i'm trying to make myself a sort of "cheat sheet" to have with me but it's hard to make when i'm not understanding everything completely.
does anyone have something like that already made? or it there a place to find one?
thanks so much!!
Jill
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Post by joyfulmomof6 on Dec 3, 2013 10:00:09 GMT -5
I am very visual and needed a kind of "need it in a nutshell" version to get started. It will become second nature soon! I just got out a sheet of paper, drew the diagrams all together on one sheet with these notes: S= > 5g fat, < 10g carbs S helper= >5g fat, <15g carbs E= <5 g fat, >10 carbs (up to 45g) FP= < 5g fat, <10g carbs The most important thing to remember is to keep 3 hours between changing fuel types, unless you are mixing in an FP, which can overlap with either S or E Hang in there...there is a learning curve, but you'll be a pro in no time at all. I also highly recommend keeping track on paper of your meals (not necessarily planning them all ahead)...I know for myself, I need to see it on paper to remember what fuel type I had so I don't mix them up. One less thing to keep track of. I found that I am not the type to plan for the whole week, since that is overwhelming to me. I actually do it by meal. I found a great --> chart over at Large Family on Purpose that I printed out and keep track of what I eat.
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livvyrose
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celebrating my first goal weight today!
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Post by livvyrose on Dec 3, 2013 17:32:12 GMT -5
Love the visual diagram. I am going to steal that
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Post by cashen10 on Jan 14, 2014 18:26:59 GMT -5
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Post by tmisclevitz on Jan 14, 2014 19:10:07 GMT -5
Whoops! Yes, that was the link I was trying to post...not sure how I put the link to this thread lol! Thanks Samantha!
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Post by cashen10 on Jan 14, 2014 20:33:41 GMT -5
I thought that's what you were going for Tiffanie
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Post by shell on Jan 24, 2014 15:58:11 GMT -5
I have a question. Iam new to the plan. Do you choose either the S or E plan and eat only those foods or can you eat a S menu for breakfast and an E menu for lunch?
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Post by cashen10 on Jan 24, 2014 18:27:28 GMT -5
shell feel free to mix up the meals in the way that works best for you. In the beginning you will want to aim for at least 3 E meals per week (more is better) some FP snacks & the rest S meals. For some women they choose to change fuels per meal, some women choose to day a full day of S & then a full day of E. One of the joys of this plan is the freedom to adjust it to what is the most beneficial to you.
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Post by erg123 on Feb 10, 2014 20:59:23 GMT -5
I was lookign at Gwen's nest and its helpful, but she mentions a print out from FB, I think, that I can't find on the group on FB. She specifically mentions a doc called S, E or FP and THM Foods List also an alternative index and breakfast and snack list. I have an ebook only so I would like these to have.
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Post by steffanie3 on Feb 15, 2014 18:29:19 GMT -5
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Post by Diane on Feb 17, 2014 13:43:14 GMT -5
I am also new, my book came on Friday and I have been reading like a mad woman when not having to do things with DH and kids (and I work allot of hours during the week). I am just getting to E foods, but while I know I have not been perfect I try to keep the concepts I have read in mind when choosing foods. I am still very confused but I think the more I try while reading the easier it will be in the end. I do have a question for any of you - with the Konjac noodles - which meals can you put those in? Or is it both? I am going to have to try and find some becuase that will be huge for my family if we can still have a "pasta" for some meals. We have a big sugar addiction going on in my house so I am also excited to start trying some of the yummy deserts. I need to drag out my blender and vitamix this weekend so I can try a couple things. I definitely want to try that shrinker! Allergic to almonds so I will have to use something else.
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Post by Emily on Feb 17, 2014 18:10:24 GMT -5
You can use Konjac noodles in any meal type.
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Post by mom2twelve on Feb 18, 2014 13:45:55 GMT -5
HI I am new here too and trying to figure stuff out! Currently making myself a grocery list. QUESTION - I just bought a brand new carton of Silk Coconut milk - is there anyway I can incorporate it , or do I need to just get rid of it. I always drink coconut milk, but I don't see it on any of the lists. Gonna have to try the Almond.
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Post by rebekahrl on Feb 18, 2014 14:38:33 GMT -5
I THINK the coconut milk is fine as long as it is unsweetened. But I'm thinking it is an S and could not be used for F.P. Someone else may know more....
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Post by steffanie3 on Feb 19, 2014 0:36:48 GMT -5
Yes you are right on Unsweetened coconut milk is ok for S, but it higher in fat so if you want to make it FP I would use a bit of water with it to get your full measurement, maybe even like 3/4 to 1/4 water
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