Starting Protein Power

[septbride2002]

Hi Everyone! Well I took a hard look at myself and realized that if I don't take this New Way of Life seriously - then I'm not going to lose any weight. See that college education didn't go to waste!:p

I got out my Protein Power book and I have decided that this plan works better for me then for Atkins. You don't lose weight as quickly on it as on Atkins but that is okay. It didn't all go on in one day - I don't expect it to all come off in one day. On Protein Power I am allowed up to 30 carbs a day for the first 4 to 6 weeks. I can choose carbs from anywhere I want as long as I do exceed the amount. Here was my menu for today:

B: Eggs, Bacon, and Cheese muffin
L: 4 slices of salami, spread cream cheese on them and then took 1/2 slice of American Cheese and rolled them up. 1 cup of broccoli and cheese, and a diet soda.
S: Sugar Free Jello
D: Polish Sausage, 1 cup brocooli and Cheese, and a Salad with real ranch dressing.

28 carbs have been eaten. I think I'll have some more Sugar Free Jello as a snack tonight. Or maybe some cream cheese and celery - yummy.

Menu for tomorrow:
B: Muffin again
L: tuna salad on 5 saltine crackers
D: Chicken Breast, Salad, and Greenbeans

~Amanda

[Rhonda]

That's wonderful news! You're going to do great on Protein Power, if you keep following your current menu!!

PP and Atkins are very similar - in fact, now that I'm in the OWL phase of Atkins, I eat about the same as you!

One little hint - instead of saltines, you could maybe try bran crackers! They taste pretty good, and it will give you the added fiber you might need. Also, lower in carbs, so you can make up those couple extra carbs with another treat! :hyper:

[nancyj_pa]

Protein Power has been great for me, too. I've been able to stick to it without cheating for over 3 months now. The weight loss is a bit slower, but I plan to stay on low carbs for life.

Keep up the good work!

NancyJ
:wave2:

[nativetxn]

Finding the plan that is best for <i>you</i> is a huge part of success. I'll bet you do great with this.

[A1A1]

Good job.:jumping4: