RE: Re: Protein during each meal (Bonnie)

[Guest guest]

Liz,

I'll look at the cereal contents tonight -- but I strongly suspect that it

contains soy.

My husband and I found that we really enjoy being able to eat cereal (and stay

low carb!) -- I add walnuts, flax seeds (whole), and berries to ours -- ups the

protein a bit and adds extra nutrients.

A hard-boiled egg would be a good addition to your oatmeal -- or sometimes I add

a (low-carb, i.e., sugarless) yogurt TO my cereal (rather than adding milk) --

tastes good! You can also get different types of protein powders (some are NOT

soy-based) and add them to your cereal (I buy the stuff and then don't use it,

so don't know if it would taste good or not).

Other morning-protein ideas include ricotta cheese (lots of yummy things you can

do with it), salmon (try it scrambled into eggs -- GOOD!), cottage cheese,

left-over meats from the night before.... You just have to find what you enjoy

eating....

Bonnie

Re: Protein during each meal (Bonnie)

Thanks Bonnie!!!!! Do you think if I eat a small yogurt or a boiled egg

with my cereal or oatmeal that would be sufficient for protein with

breakfast? I really enjoy my cereal in the morning and I don't want to

give that up.

Is your Atkins cereal full of soy protein? I have nodules on my thyroid

and soy is bad when you have thyroid problems.

Thanks!

Liz

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On Tue, 18 May 2004 14:05:13 -0500 " Bonnie Mathis "

<bmathis@...> writes:

Hi Liz,

I eat low-carb (my own modified way -- no sugar, white flour, white rice,

white potatoes -- and lots of fish, chicken, and beef, lots of vegetables

and fruits) -- and when you eat this way your appetite is definitely

suppressed if you eat adequate protein (I think that equates to about 40g

protein per meal, but I'm not sure of the numbers -- I just have a

protein serving with each meal) with the accompanying (good) fats.

Two typical breakfasts for me are:

1. a bowl of Atkins' breakfast cereal (high fiber, high protein, low

carb) with blackberries and low-carb milk

2. 2 eggs, scrambled with cheese and salsa, and a bowl of

strawberries

I don't even think about food for a good 6 hours after either of these. I

then find that (for example) a package of tuna fish (water pack) and a

few stalks of raw asparagus keeps me going until time to go home, at

which point I eat ounce of almonds (more fat and protein) to keep me

going through the supper preparations.

Obviously, my eating hasn't been perfect for me, my weight has crept up

over the past couple of years -- I'm really hoping that Life Lift

combined with my WOE does the trick -- imagine that it's age that's doing

me in (close to 60) -- but I really think the low-carb WOE keeps you

satisfied far longer than empty carbs, and the protein is necessary for

health etc. (I also don't buy in to the unlimited bacon and cheeseburger

picture that many people have of low-carbing -- our fats come from olive

oil, salmon, avocados, flax seed oil, etc. -- huge steaks are the

exception not the rule, and typically the protein comes from fish and

chicken....).

Bonnie

[Guest guest]

Thanks again Bonnie!!!!

Love, Liz

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On Tue, 18 May 2004 16:14:10 -0500 " Bonnie Mathis "

<bmathis@...> writes:

Liz,

I'll look at the cereal contents tonight -- but I strongly suspect that

it contains soy.

My husband and I found that we really enjoy being able to eat cereal (and

stay low carb!) -- I add walnuts, flax seeds (whole), and berries to ours

-- ups the protein a bit and adds extra nutrients.

A hard-boiled egg would be a good addition to your oatmeal -- or

sometimes I add a (low-carb, i.e., sugarless) yogurt TO my cereal (rather

than adding milk) -- tastes good! You can also get different types of

protein powders (some are NOT soy-based) and add them to your cereal (I

buy the stuff and then don't use it, so don't know if it would taste good

or not).

Other morning-protein ideas include ricotta cheese (lots of yummy things

you can do with it), salmon (try it scrambled into eggs -- GOOD!),

cottage cheese, left-over meats from the night before.... You just have

to find what you enjoy eating....

Bonnie

[Guest guest]

Hi Liz,

You said (in a prior note) that you had lost 30 pounds, and have been doing Life

Lift for 4+ years. Are you at your ideal weight (i.e., where you want to be)?

How long did it take you to lose the weight (i.e., the entire 4 years, or the

first 6 months, or ????).

I'm hoping to use the LL to kick my current diet into gear, and not have to eat

any less (or differently) than I already do! Please tell me that it works!!!!!

(but only if true )

(I am at 153.5 pounds, 5''7 " -- want to lose about 20 pounds -- currently wear a

size 10-12)

Bonnie

Re: Protein during each meal (Bonnie)

Thanks Bonnie!!!!! Do you think if I eat a small yogurt or a boiled egg

with my cereal or oatmeal that would be sufficient for protein with

breakfast? I really enjoy my cereal in the morning and I don't want to

give that up.

Is your Atkins cereal full of soy protein? I have nodules on my thyroid

and soy is bad when you have thyroid problems.

Thanks!

Liz

--

On Tue, 18 May 2004 14:05:13 -0500 " Bonnie Mathis "

<bmathis@...> writes:

Hi Liz,

I eat low-carb (my own modified way -- no sugar, white flour, white rice,

white potatoes -- and lots of fish, chicken, and beef, lots of vegetables

and fruits) -- and when you eat this way your appetite is definitely

suppressed if you eat adequate protein (I think that equates to about 40g

protein per meal, but I'm not sure of the numbers -- I just have a

protein serving with each meal) with the accompanying (good) fats.

Two typical breakfasts for me are:

1. a bowl of Atkins' breakfast cereal (high fiber, high protein, low

carb) with blackberries and low-carb milk

2. 2 eggs, scrambled with cheese and salsa, and a bowl of

strawberries

I don't even think about food for a good 6 hours after either of these. I

then find that (for example) a package of tuna fish (water pack) and a

few stalks of raw asparagus keeps me going until time to go home, at

which point I eat ounce of almonds (more fat and protein) to keep me

going through the supper preparations.

Obviously, my eating hasn't been perfect for me, my weight has crept up

over the past couple of years -- I'm really hoping that Life Lift

combined with my WOE does the trick -- imagine that it's age that's doing

me in (close to 60) -- but I really think the low-carb WOE keeps you

satisfied far longer than empty carbs, and the protein is necessary for

health etc. (I also don't buy in to the unlimited bacon and cheeseburger

picture that many people have of low-carbing -- our fats come from olive

oil, salmon, avocados, flax seed oil, etc. -- huge steaks are the

exception not the rule, and typically the protein comes from fish and

chicken....).

Bonnie

[Guest guest]

Bonnie

You sound great where you are!! LL will help you to reach your goals

R

Re: Protein during each meal (Bonnie)

Thanks Bonnie!!!!! Do you think if I eat a small yogurt or a boiled egg

with my cereal or oatmeal that would be sufficient for protein with

breakfast? I really enjoy my cereal in the morning and I don't want to

give that up.

Is your Atkins cereal full of soy protein? I have nodules on my thyroid

and soy is bad when you have thyroid problems.

Thanks!

Liz

--

On Tue, 18 May 2004 14:05:13 -0500 " Bonnie Mathis "

<bmathis@...> writes:

Hi Liz,

I eat low-carb (my own modified way -- no sugar, white flour, white rice,

white potatoes -- and lots of fish, chicken, and beef, lots of vegetables

and fruits) -- and when you eat this way your appetite is definitely

suppressed if you eat adequate protein (I think that equates to about 40g

protein per meal, but I'm not sure of the numbers -- I just have a

protein serving with each meal) with the accompanying (good) fats.

Two typical breakfasts for me are:

1. a bowl of Atkins' breakfast cereal (high fiber, high protein, low

carb) with blackberries and low-carb milk

2. 2 eggs, scrambled with cheese and salsa, and a bowl of

strawberries

I don't even think about food for a good 6 hours after either of these. I

then find that (for example) a package of tuna fish (water pack) and a

few stalks of raw asparagus keeps me going until time to go home, at

which point I eat ounce of almonds (more fat and protein) to keep me

going through the supper preparations.

Obviously, my eating hasn't been perfect for me, my weight has crept up

over the past couple of years -- I'm really hoping that Life Lift

combined with my WOE does the trick -- imagine that it's age that's doing

me in (close to 60) -- but I really think the low-carb WOE keeps you

satisfied far longer than empty carbs, and the protein is necessary for

health etc. (I also don't buy in to the unlimited bacon and cheeseburger

picture that many people have of low-carbing -- our fats come from olive

oil, salmon, avocados, flax seed oil, etc. -- huge steaks are the

exception not the rule, and typically the protein comes from fish and

chicken....).

Bonnie

[Guest guest]

Thanks Liz! Maybe we can encourage each other for that 20 pounds or so....

And I now wear a small-size top, too!!!!! Had breast reduction surgery 3 weeks

ago, and I love the results! Went from a 34DDD/32E to what should settle out as

a 34B -- really makes a HUGE difference with how clothes fit (plus the physical

bonuses -- shoulder grooves disappearing, soft bras, no back/neck aching, no

under-breast rashes).

Now if I could only get my bottom half trim.....

Bonnie

Re: Protein during each meal (Bonnie)

Hi Bonnie,

I lost about 25 lbs. between 2000 and 2001, I don't know the exact dates

because I lost a little here a little there. The way I did it was through

LL and very little changes in my diet. I just did short spurts of Weight

Watchers meaning I would sort of stick to the points for 2 or 3 weeks

lose a few pounds go off of it for a while then got back on it for 2

weeks lose a few more etc. etc., but I was able to eat quite a few more

points than was allowed and still lost pounds because of Life Lift. The

inches came off regardless of my bad eating habits and by Mar. of 2001 I

was able to wear a size 14 jeans and I was able to wear some size 8

shirts depending on how they were made and I'm not flat chested... by no

means, I started out in a size 18. The pounds needed a little shove,

if you know what I mean. :-) I love my ice cream and my fritos, but just

cutting back a little did the trick. I just have trouble keeping it up.

I lost the last 5 or so lbs. a little over a year ago. Now if I can get

myself motivated to get back to cutting back on my eating again that

would be nice. I would like to lose about 25 to 30 more lbs. :-o

I think you'll really find that LL will be your answer. You already eat

pretty well so adding that with LL should be a winning combination. Go

for the gold Bonnie!!!!!

Love, Liz

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On Tue, 18 May 2004 17:43:57 -0500 " Bonnie Mathis "

<bmathis@...> writes:

Hi Liz,

You said (in a prior note) that you had lost 30 pounds, and have been

doing Life Lift for 4+ years. Are you at your ideal weight (i.e., where

you want to be)? How long did it take you to lose the weight (i.e., the

entire 4 years, or the first 6 months, or ????).

I'm hoping to use the LL to kick my current diet into gear, and not have

to eat any less (or differently) than I already do! Please tell me that

it works!!!!! (but only if true )

(I am at 153.5 pounds, 5''7 " -- want to lose about 20 pounds -- currently

wear a size 10-12)

Bonnie