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Countdown & Pre-Challenge Activity #3: 🍽️Meal Plan🍽️

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  • hicim705
    hicim705 Posts: 6,021 Member
    Grannysue91 wrote: »
    My meal planning - I was doing the pre-diabetic diet and I got my weight down and I am no longer on meds and my A1c is 5.8 which is still in the good area. I think I will stick to following this diet as I was doing so well on it. My weaknesses are sweet and salty foods. Try to do my best to keep away from these. Will eat more fruits and veggies as I love them all.

    I will also try to be good and stay out of jail because I am gaining weight from eating all of that PB!! :D

    @Grannysue91 - I am gaining weight from eating all of that PB!! What is PB ~ peanut butter? (That is a HUGE weakness for me, that is why I'm asking).




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  • hicim705
    hicim705 Posts: 6,021 Member
    edited January 5
    vexedangel678 wrote: »
    My meal plan:

    Mediterranean/WFPB Diet:
    *Plant foods-based: vegetables, fruits, herbs, nuts, beans, and whole grains
    *Moderate poultry, eggs, seafood
    *Rare or no red meat or dairy (Med diet says you can have moderate dairy, but it doesn't agree with me and/or I go overboard)
    *No processed foods
    *Olive oil and healthy fats (like avocados and fatty fish) encouraged

    Giving myself 3 cheat ingredients per day if needed; 1 cheat day per week for special occasions or a break if needed.

    64 oz. water per day.

    Intermittent Fasting: 12-8 p.m. eating window.

    Each meal includes 1/2 vegetables/fruits, 1/4 whole grains, 1/4 protein and a glass of water.

    @vexedangel678 ~ what is WFPB Diet?




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  • hicim705
    hicim705 Posts: 6,021 Member
    edited January 5
    Retired_Sue wrote: »
    Following the principles of the Whole Body Reset plan, I will
    *aim for 25-30 g protein per meal (90g per day), minimum of 5 g fibre per meal (25-30 g per day), 2 g fibre/5 g protein per snack
    * 5 freggies/day
    * aim to achieve calorie target daily (+/- 50)

    Continue to work on 20 minute meals at least 2x daily, pay attention to satiety, eat only when hungry, especially in the evening.

    @Retired_Sue - I'm really interested in learning more about the Whole Body Reset plan. Would be grateful if you would share. . .




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  • hicim705
    hicim705 Posts: 6,021 Member
    📓Your assignment: Your assignment: Countdown & Pre-Challenge Activity #3: Meal Plan

    I'm in the 'searching for something that resonates with me and will keep me **interested** in the long term. I've read each entry listed here and I've asked for more information from quite a few entries.

    What I know: CI/CO does work. I will attempt to track (which I absolutely HATE to do). I have my measuring cups ready, fresh batteries in my food scale and I'm getting my head around the fact that I **MUST** do this to be successful. I also need to increase my water intake (I'll try 4 8-oz. glasses of water/day to start and will work up to the recommended 8. Winter is the time that I struggle most with that 8-8oz. glasses of water/day formula).

    I also know that there are no 'magic bullets' that help you to be healthy/stay healthy. I do believe, however, that nutrition/exercise that works for one, doesn't necessarily work for all. I'm 'a work in progress' and feel that I'm always growing and always learning. I'm always ready to read about the thing(s) that helped you to find your **balance** ~ I'm happy to get recommendations from any/all of you!

    Thanks in advance!!




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  • macrat12
    macrat12 Posts: 6,533 Member
    hicim705 wrote: »
    macrat12 wrote: »
    Macro tracking inside the 1st Phorm app

    @macrat12 ~ As I search for thing to help **me**, I would like a little more information on 1st Phorm. I've heard that it is quite pricey but you seem to do so well with it that I may want to take another look. I know that I've asked you about this before but would love for you to try to let me know what brought you to 1st Phorm, what keeps you coming back and how much it costs. Again, I know that I've asked this before and I know you gave me info. Not sure why I didn't sign up but would like to take another look, if you don't mind. ~ Thanks!




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    It is pricey but worth it with the workouts in the app, a one on one advisor to help with your journey and educational live streams. My gym owner let me try the Micro Factor vitamin packs and I was hooked on the products and was looking for something different from MFP. I can send you my referral link to the app and you would be on the team I'm on with my amazing advisor Christa.
  • lavalily
    lavalily Posts: 2,473 Member
    "The Ketogenic Mediterranean Diet" by Robert Santos-Prowse, MS, RD
    Several of you were interested in this book. I'll post this in the chatroom, too.
  • 130StrongerEachYear
    130StrongerEachYear Posts: 478 Member
    My meal plan is a Healthy Keto based diet with all proteins, moderately high fats, and low carb vegetables. I track in MFP every day. When I don't track I cheat on my eating. Tracking may only be accountable to me, but it works. I don't like having my macros out of balance between low carbs, protein, and fats. I do also eat some berries with Greek Yogurt to help me get fiber while not eating many carbs.
    I also only eat lunch and dinner.
  • vexedangel678
    vexedangel678 Posts: 263 Member
    @hicim705 Sorry I am just now seeing this!
    hicim705 wrote: »
    @vexedangel678 ~ what is WFPB Diet?

    Whole Foods Plant-Based!

  • Kateljm
    Kateljm Posts: 2,009 Member
    I am following Mindful Eating per Precision Nutrition. I stock foods that I need nutritionally, and for snacks I pick one for my perceived need. I keep apples, bananas, dried plums, coleslaw mix, nonfat Greek yogurt, and lightly salted almonds on hand. To meet my veggie goals, I either have a green protein smoothie or enjoy a bag of frozen veggies with my protein. My goal: before I reach for sweet or salty foods, ask myself if I have yet to satisfy a nutritional NEED.

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