Biggest lifesaver has been finding Mixed baby kale in big bag at Costco. No prep, just throw in pan with other veggies and you're good to go.

Another lifesaver for me has been the discovey that Killer Daves Spelt Bread works for me. I had a horrible detox day on day three,complete with fever. Achy and nauseous the next morning, I had a piece of spelt toast with butter-down a pound the next day. So glad I could bypass the rye cracker test. I am not a fan of cardboard type foods. On busy mornings when I have to be to work at 5, I have subbed the toast with almond butter for flax cereal and still lost. Everyone's different but I read of so many failing rye, maybe non-hybridized wheat like spelt is the way to go.

Keep large cups/bottles of water in car-easiest time to get that water in is while driving if you are busy during day.

Add unsweetened coconut flakes (wide shred looks and tastes best) to flax granola during last 10 min of baking. (not a test, nor is raisins and dried cranberries which you can also add).

Forgo the liver detox pills and go for the dandelion tea-cheaper and herb teas count toward your water intake.

Partially grind your sunflower and pumpkin seeds- releases their natural sweetness, improves texture and cling in salads.
You are going to be shocked at how good the salad with pear and seeds tastes on day 1.

Book doesn't make clear that you should dress your salads (green and carrot/beet) with ample olive oil and lemon juice days 1-3 and low sodium/low vinegar dressings afterwards. Olive oil greatly increases satiety.

If you don't already have one, a George Forman grill can be your best friend. Throw that 3 oz chicken or test protein on with a brush of olive oil and herbs, reheat your pre-prepped veggies while it grills and throw over some raw baby lettuce. and after day 3 sprinkle with manchengo cheese-This is living!

Yes it's alot of work, but when that scale moves .5 to1 lb loss most days, it is so worth it.

She's also on Facebook, where many many questions get answered during the day. Very helpful! https://www.facebook.com/TheLynGenetPlan?fref=ts

Hi Kayceeme, I had the same problem with a plateau after regaining some weight while on vacation that I just could not lose. I'm about 45 days into the Plan have been in the self testing phase. I had begun using Adirondack Naturals a local brand of pretty simple organic dressings; no soy oil, but then I noticed all contain Xanthan Gum. I recall Lyn-Genet had named xanthan in the book as a highly reactive additive. So I went back to my old stand-by, home squeezed lemon juice and olive oil dressing and my stalled weight loss resumed! After twenty days on the Plan I went on the five day follow up but since then have been trying to just follow the general guidelines, thinking I was testing foods every 4-5 days. After going back and re-reading the salient points of the diet again I realized I had increased some portion sizes of proteins and starches without testing. I had also included some new combinations of proteins with starches (grains) that I had not tested. I went back to the original Plan menus for portions and quit the untested combos. I really saw my weight start to move down again! After several days of no tests, I just tested an extra portion of mozzarella, which had previously tested fine at 1 oz. I surrounded it with friendly foods and no other proteins or grains. I made a nice 'tomateless' sauce of beet/butternut puree and red wine with sauteed zucchini on steamed spaghetti squash topped with the mozzarella and shredded peccorini romano, both had tested ok in the past but this was a boost in portion for the mozz. The scale was down over a pound this AM so I feel renewed and ready to keep moving forward on the plan!

Yes, I'll post them right now in fitness pal--both the ketchup and sauce. They can be made at the same time, just reserve a small container of the beet/squash puree for the ketchup before starting to flavor the sauce. I thought of this combo after trying the Plan lamb burgers without any ketchup! I'm not a fan of lamb but it tested ok for me. Since it was going to take awhile for me to get around to testing tomatoes my fake ketchup has been a life saver. I don't really like lamb but Lyn-Genet's lamb burger recipe is the best lamb I've ever had.

I saw that also. I find it difficult enough not having a beverage with my meal, but to not drink anything for 1.5 hours doesn't sound like a good way to stay hydrated. I figured that from the time I get up (6 a.m.) until the time to stop drinking water (7:30 p.m.) leaves me 13 1/2 hours to drink the 87 ounces I'm supposed to get in each day. Take away 4.5 hours (45 minutes before & after 3 meals) and that only leaves 9 1/2 hours. That more than 9 ounces an hour. That would be a challenge!