How I Lost 40lbs and still had most of what I loved to eat!

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MsCyone
MsCyone Posts: 223 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Ok I don't want to sound like an infomercial or anything but I do want to share my weight loss success and hopefully help others along the way.

My meal plan was simple, pick one food from each group and enjoy. At first it seemed like it would be hard or boring but after committing myself to the change and giving the program a chance I started to see great results.

Group I:
Fibrous Carbs

Apples
Asparagus
Bananas
Blueberries
Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts
Cantaloups
Carrots
Cauliflower
Collard Greens
Cucumber
Grapes
Green Beans
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Nectarines
Oranges
Peas
Peaches
Pears
Peppers
Plums
Raspberries
Salads
Tomatoes
Squash
Spinach
Unsweet Applesauce
Zucchini

Group II:
Complex Carbs

Beans
Brown Rice
Legumes
Lentils
Oatmeals
Sweet Potatoes
100 % Whole Grain Cereal
100% Whole Grain Pasta
100% Whole Grain Bread

Group III
Lean Proteins

Chicken/Turkey Breast
Egg/Egg Whites
Fish
Lean Read Meat
Lf/Non Fat Dairy Products

Group IV:
Fish Oil
Flaxseed Oil
Natural PB
Nuts/Seeds
Olives
Olive Oil
Lf Salad Dressing


As far as exercise goes its been mainly cardio and Kettlebells,

Hope this helps if you need ideas on how to structure your diet.!

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  • mrsannett
    mrsannett Posts: 257 Member
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    Wow thanks for sharing....this really helps!
  • NanBar
    NanBar Posts: 283 Member
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    This is a great food list!
  • HannahWhitfield7
    HannahWhitfield7 Posts: 24
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    Thanks for sharing. I am thinking about giving this a go, did you eat three meals a day choosing one food from each group per meal or stick to three different foods per day?
    Thanks :smile:
  • newlori52
    newlori52 Posts: 1
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    Today is my second day and I was poking around and found this. WOW- thanks! Sounds easiest enough to stick to.
  • lastchance2010
    lastchance2010 Posts: 500 Member
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    bump
  • Hardemanwifey
    Hardemanwifey Posts: 261 Member
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    thanks for the infor, very helpful
  • novbaby99
    novbaby99 Posts: 1
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    Great Idea... Thanks for sharing..
  • ❤B☩❤
    ❤B☩❤ Posts: 634
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    I'm bumping, too!

    Thanks for sharing!
  • CricketKate
    CricketKate Posts: 3,657 Member
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    what kettlebell workout do you use?
  • cdngirl71
    cdngirl71 Posts: 2,707 Member
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    This is great, thanks for sharing. I am going to try this!!!! WTG on your weightloss!!!
  • tgrames
    tgrames Posts: 6 Member
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    Thanks for sharing. Did you eat one from each group for each meal? What about snacks?
  • MsCyone
    MsCyone Posts: 223 Member
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    Glad it helps :)
    As far as structuring meals I normally eat 3 meals a day, picking one from each group for the meal and if I really need I choose protein and a fruit for a snack.

    Kettlebell I use the Danskin Kettlebell workout with a 10lb. Kettlebell or the Firm: TransFIRMation workout.

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