Just got back on board after making it through 6 days on the plan earlier in the month. I'm kind of "winging" it with a modified cleanse (days 1-3) and jump to day 6 to test a new protein, since I already know the results of days 1-6 for me. So far, so good. I came back to the plan because of how much better I was sleeping! I am a mom, school teacher and NOT a morning person. Mornings kill me! But I wake up almost refreshed on the plan. Weight loss is a bonus for me! Since my original start on the plan, I've lost 5 of my 10 "just won't budge" pounds.

I've been using myfitnesspal for years to track calories. Now I'm using it to track my weight loss, fat, sodium, and protein. So glad there is a group here... I think my co-workers are getting sick of hearing me talk about it!

Hi kayceeme, Thanks for creating this group! I just came back to fitness pal after giving up on yet another attempt to lose weight last year. I just finished the first 20 days on Plan and couldn't be happier. I used a paper journal for the first 20 days but realized I can easily adapt the fitness pal app to my needs since I intend to continue on with the plan. My success with it is not just fab in terms of weight loss but in how I feel and what I've learned about what's good for me and what's not. What a shock to find out that steak is inflammatory for me! I'm not a huge meat eater but beef is definitely a regular a part of my diet so a work-around for that is in order! What's most fun to me is the creative challenge to come up with great tasting food within the confines of limited food choices. I love to cook and I love to experiment with new recipes. In fact, since I haven't tested tomotoes and ketchup yet, I recently created a 'tomatoless' ketchup with mashed beets and butternut squash. With the right seasonings you know it's different but it tastes good enough to substitute and looks just like the real thing! I look forward to sharing tips and tricks with other "Planners"!


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hello ! I am on day 17, day 11 in the plan (Superbowl really set me back, like a 5lb gain overnight!)- but so far I have only failed bread and testing my second protein today (Egg).

Doing it with my husband, he failed chickpea and steak- so much work, but the first thing in two years that I have lost weight on- I feel like I have done everything perfect, worked out- spinning, crossfit, WWpts- I am eating and losing, so happy!

Hi kayceeme,

I'm glad to have found this group! I have been on again off again (more off than on) with The Plan for couple of months and am glad to find others who are working this also. I got into MFP to document my goals and hopefully stick to it this time and make better choices so I was very excited to find this support group. My husband seems to think this is just a fad diet...ok I did jump on the Atkins band wagon.

I'm doing the dairy free plan since I already know I have dairy allergies. I do sabotage myself as I LOVE LOVE LOVE cheese (did I say I LOVE cheese?) Does anybody else find that the thing they crave the most is the food they should probably avoid the most? And I had a major set back with the Superbowl. So far reactive to soy sauce, tomato juice(superbowl), sausage(superbowl), any dairy product and need to retest couscous/pasta and green beans.

hey there! read the book and so nervous about starting this. I dont like alot of the detox foods. Blah!

Thanks for the tips. I plan on going shopping and preparing on Saturday then starting this on Sunday. Monday I dont have work so I have some time to adjust. Carrot soup does not sound good to me at all! Plus I dont like mushrooms. I am so glad to find this group!

I followed the plan for most of the last month, but didn't really finish "testing" foods. Got stuck on safe foods and then tend to go "off plan" for the weekends. Over all, I feel much better and found out a lot about what my body reacts to. I lost six pounds and have been able to keep it off. It is so easy to go back to your "friendly" day menus and get back on track.

I did not do well on the flax granola. Made me nauseous, so I switched to a hot rice cereal from Bob's Red Mill. The important thing is to find at least 3 safe breakfast choices and rotate them so your body doesn't build up an allergy to those foods.

I have psoriasis and it started clearing up fairly well. Then I had a sauce on a stir-fry that had soy in it, and the psoriasis flared up. It is great to find how food affects these conditions and how your body can heal with the right foods.

If you haven't discovered this yet, you can follow Lyn-Genet on twitter. She gives out lots of tips and answers questions almost daily. Also, on her website she gives Tips For Book Readers with new menus and specialized menus for thyroid, vegans, etc. Go to "http://lyngenet.com/tips-for-book-readers/" for more information.

I had spaghetti with a little tomato sauce and buttered garlic bread and 2 turkey meatballs last night and still lost a pound! And a little chocolate chip cookie! But chick peas make me gain. Who knew? Find the foods that work for you and for all things, moderation is the key. Don't go overboard on any 1 food.

Best wishes to you all and hope you have successful results!

So glad to find this group. I am twenty days into The Plan, down 9.8 pounds. Haven't followed the days exactly but I am around day 14. Looking forward to sharing what I have learned and hearing others tips and experiences. Anyone who is just starting, this is the easiest way to lose weight, but the prep and shopping can be hard. I have discovered Earthbound Farms Mixed Baby Kale-lifesaver! Big bag at Costco for $5, just grab a few handfuls and throw them in the pan-yum. Oh, and most importantly, the aches and pains of this 52 yo are gone, I am feeling younger by the day.

Hi,

I am on day 6. The scale shows a 7 lb reduction and it hasn't budged for two days. I guess rye and lamb are on my try again later days. This is all new to me. It takes, time and planning but I'm worth it....

It's good to know there are other "Planners" on myfitnesspal.

Here's to feeling great!

Lisa

Hi, my name is Wendy. I have been following the plan for nearly a month. In the first week I dropped 6 pounds, found I was sleeping better, my waist went down by 3 inches and my stomach felt so much better! Digestion issues are much better. Ran in to a few things that I reacted to that slowed down the weight loss, but I am going to stick with it. Trying to add in things to make it easier in social settings - parties and restaurants are challenging! I have found that I love the salad greens with cooked vegetables. The cooked veg tastes so rich, especially with the nuts, seeds and avocados added in.

I attempted The Plan last month, but couldn't get through the cleanse portion. I'm not much of a veggie girl, and found it to be such a hard adjustment. I also couldn't stand the flax granola. But, in those 3 days, I lost 4lbs, but didn't really get to any major testing. Since then, I have been doing a low-carb diet, and am not seeing any results at all.
I am also doing Insanity, and I know Lyn-Genet doesn't recommend high intensity exercise. I really love how I feel since I started Insanity, and don't want to give it up!
So, I think I'm ready to start it again. I will try the blueberry pear compote instead of the flax. I will eliminate the beets from my carrot/beet salad since I can't stand them. I think part of my problem before is that I was choking down vegetables that I can't stand. I will be following the Thyroid menu since I am hypo. Wish me luck!