Guest guest Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Hi , You can use soy milk, but milk of any kind generally counts as a carb or as a protein/carb combo. You would still need an additional protein source in your shakes. The authorized foods list is a starting point. You can have any fruit or vegetable. Yes, herbs and condiments are fine, but read labels and watch the portions if you're using any kind of sauces or dressings. You can have as many vegetables in whatever portions you want. Ideally, try to have vegetables at most meals instead of just two. Be aware that starchy vegetables like corn and squash count as the carb portion of the meal, so you can't have those in unlimited quantities, but green veggies, tomatoes, lettuce, mushrooms, celery, etc. you can enjoy with any meal. If you need some more meal and recipe ideas, check out Bill ' BFL cookbook, Eating for Life. There are some sample recipes on the website. http://eatingforlife.com/recipes/ > > Hello ladies, > > I just joined. My name is , I recently turned 30 and I also recently > had my 2nd child... she just turned 4 months. I'm nursing, she's not yet > sleeping through the night and she is teething so I'm really having a hard > time eating regularly and balanced and finding time to exercise. I'm just > recovering from the flu and I tried to do some Pilates today but I got > dizzy > and nauseaous... probably because I cannot breathe well from my nose *B* > > Anyway, I'm really new at BFL, but I'm somewhat familiar with the plan and > I'm very familiar with the whole low-GI/eating regularly all 3 > macronutrients to keep blood sugar stable thing. > > I live in Europe and I coulnd't find a 2nd hand book here, so I'm ordering > one from the US, which means it might take up to 2 weeks to get here :-( > > Meanwhile, I figured I'd get started by doing my best to eat every 2-3 > hours > and include some protein at each meal. > > I have a couple of questions and I was wondering if someone could help me > - > I know I'll probably have ther answer once I get the book, but I thought I > could use this time to get gradually used to the plan and I'd like to do > things right. > 1. I'm intolarant to dairy - can I use soy milk to make my shakes? > 2. The approved food list seems very limited - are there modifications to > it > I should be aware of? For instance, can we have raspberries instead of > strawberries? > 3. Can we have condiments/herbs like parsley, garlic, mustard seeds, etc? > 4. Are the veggies in the approved list ok to eat at any time or do we > have > to stick to a specific quantity per day? > > TIA :-) > > > > P.S. My goals: get back to where I was pre-pregnancy as far as > flexibility, > strength, core strength and cardio go; get down 4 dress sizes. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Just as a personal note (to add to this), I find the shakes plenty thick enough when just mixed with water, FYI. In fact, I don't always use the whole packet...but that might just be me. ;o) And using water/ice cubes to make a freezie has been a PLEASANT surprise. The vanilla shake with a sprinkle of butter buds and cinnamon...ladies, I am in HEAVEN!!!!!!!!!! lil > > > > Hello ladies, > > > > I just joined. My name is , I recently turned 30 and I also recently > > had my 2nd child... she just turned 4 months. I'm nursing, she's not yet > > sleeping through the night and she is teething so I'm really having a hard > > time eating regularly and balanced and finding time to exercise. I'm just > > recovering from the flu and I tried to do some Pilates today but I got > > dizzy > > and nauseaous... probably because I cannot breathe well from my nose *B* > > > > Anyway, I'm really new at BFL, but I'm somewhat familiar with the plan and > > I'm very familiar with the whole low-GI/eating regularly all 3 > > macronutrients to keep blood sugar stable thing. > > > > I live in Europe and I coulnd't find a 2nd hand book here, so I'm ordering > > one from the US, which means it might take up to 2 weeks to get here :-( > > > > Meanwhile, I figured I'd get started by doing my best to eat every 2-3 > > hours > > and include some protein at each meal. > > > > I have a couple of questions and I was wondering if someone could help me > > - > > I know I'll probably have ther answer once I get the book, but I thought I > > could use this time to get gradually used to the plan and I'd like to do > > things right. > > 1. I'm intolarant to dairy - can I use soy milk to make my shakes? > > 2. The approved food list seems very limited - are there modifications to > > it > > I should be aware of? For instance, can we have raspberries instead of > > strawberries? > > 3. Can we have condiments/herbs like parsley, garlic, mustard seeds, etc? > > 4. Are the veggies in the approved list ok to eat at any time or do we > > have > > to stick to a specific quantity per day? > > > > TIA :-) > > > > > > > > P.S. My goals: get back to where I was pre-pregnancy as far as > > flexibility, > > strength, core strength and cardio go; get down 4 dress sizes. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 welcome - I use egg whites as the protein source in my shakes. They can be purchased (in the states) as pasteurized liquid, or as a dried powder. The food list is a guide, not a law. By all means, enjoy the raspberries! Condiments are fine. I'm in this for the long haul - I've even been seen using a smidge of ketchup or prepared mustard. (I am quite sure I didn't get overweight by eating too much of either of those items!) Eat vegetables. They're good for you. However, I find it better to eat them at my 6 meals, rather than snacking on them. I'd rather learn to eat proper meal portions, and not snack between meals (even if it's cucumbers). n in Rochester At 07:11 AM 9/21/2006, you wrote: >1. I'm intolarant to dairy - can I use soy milk to make my shakes? >2. The approved food list seems very limited - are there modifications to it >I should be aware of? For instance, can we have raspberries instead of >strawberries? >3. Can we have condiments/herbs like parsley, garlic, mustard seeds, etc? >4. Are the veggies in the approved list ok to eat at any time or do we have >to stick to a specific quantity per day? > >TIA :-) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 , While waiting for the BFL book to arrive, you can go to the website and find plenty of useful info and inspiration. www.bodyforlife.com Jeanie Bieg wrote: Hello ladies, I just joined. My name is , I recently turned 30 and I also recently had my 2nd child... she just turned 4 months. I'm nursing, she's not yet sleeping through the night and she is teething so I'm really having a hard time eating regularly and balanced and finding time to exercise. I'm just recovering from the flu and I tried to do some Pilates today but I got dizzy and nauseaous... probably because I cannot breathe well from my nose *B* Anyway, I'm really new at BFL, but I'm somewhat familiar with the plan and I'm very familiar with the whole low-GI/eating regularly all 3 macronutrients to keep blood sugar stable thing. I live in Europe and I coulnd't find a 2nd hand book here, so I'm ordering one from the US, which means it might take up to 2 weeks to get here :-( Meanwhile, I figured I'd get started by doing my best to eat every 2-3 hours and include some protein at each meal. I have a couple of questions and I was wondering if someone could help me - I know I'll probably have ther answer once I get the book, but I thought I could use this time to get gradually used to the plan and I'd like to do things right. 1. I'm intolarant to dairy - can I use soy milk to make my shakes? 2. The approved food list seems very limited - are there modifications to it I should be aware of? For instance, can we have raspberries instead of strawberries? 3. Can we have condiments/herbs like parsley, garlic, mustard seeds, etc? 4. Are the veggies in the approved list ok to eat at any time or do we have to stick to a specific quantity per day? TIA :-) P.S. My goals: get back to where I was pre-pregnancy as far as flexibility, strength, core strength and cardio go; get down 4 dress sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Hi, all! I'm glad I found this group. I started the program last year and didn't make it all the way through...don't remember why, but I realized how good I felt when doing the program. I was walking taller, feeling stronger! So, now me and my hubby are starting again on Sunday. I plan on going all the way! I'm excited to start and reap the benefits! Woo Hoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 > Is everyone here doing BFL for Women? I find the food part > of BFL for Women to be easier to follow than the original > BFL, but I like the weight training routine for the original. How is the eating part easier? I would tend to equate 'easier' as not enough to make a consistant caloric deficit(underline those previous three words) that would give you the results you want. Just like eating exclusively from the Eating For Life book, your results would probably be slower and not as remarkable as if you stuck to the original BFL way of eating. Just my honest opinion there ;-) joni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 > > Hello, > my name is Sandrina and I'm new to this group. I'm interested in Aromatherapy and I'm working on developing all natural massage/lotion bars. I would also like to learn how to make solid, natural, perfume bars. I will definetly need advice and help! > Thank you to everyone in advance, > Sandrina Welcome Sandrina, There are a lot of wonderful people in this group and great info in the files. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 > > Hello, > my name is Sandrina and I'm new to this group. I'm interested in Aromatherapy and I'm working on developing all natural massage/lotion bars. I would also like to learn how to make solid, natural, perfume bars. I will definetly need advice and help! > Thank you to everyone in advance, > Sandrina > Hello Sandrina and welcome to us! You'll definitely find answers to many questions here. I've worked on massage/lotion bars in the past. It's something I feel I need to revisit at some point. I'm pretty sure a number of others here have also made massage bars, so you might get some good info for yours here. And there's lots of info here about solid perfumes. I'm not sure if you've already checked out Mandy Aftel's book on solid perfumes, " Sense and Sensibilities " , but that's a really good place to start. Cheers! Andrine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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