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MaryPoppins
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Posted: 14 March 2008 09:49 pm |
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Thanks for your comments Hiker. Glad I'm not the only one.
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~Fanta~
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Posted: 16 March 2008 07:40 pm |
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sounds pretty good to me lol, i could eat peanuts all day and baked beans, i've had worse lol....
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~Fanta~
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Posted: 16 March 2008 07:47 pm |
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Jules41 wrote:
Hi Fanta
I am a liitle confused by your question. On the last 2 pages of the plan's gained from the diet generator is a list of the condiments you can use. How long ago is ' a while' for you to have registered??
On the new version, the condiments are : BBQ sauce, Ketchup, lemon juice, Salsa, salt & pepper & seasoning salts.
Your idea for the milk shake is how I have mine too. Hasnt done me any harm-lol
Regards
Jules
Thanks Jules, I bought it a pretty long time ago i think 2005 or 2006, i don't even remember and have no clue what my sign up name or email addess were...anyway i copied several menus before the site was revamped, so i'd have the basics if i ever wanted to try it, i always figured potato's, corn and beans were not on the list of veggies...and didn't even think to copy a list of condiments...
So can you eat corn, potato's and beans and if so how much....
i thought the list was more extensive than that lol, the bbq and ketchup will be a happy addition...
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desperado
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Posted: 17 March 2008 12:10 am |
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I apologize if this had been addressed already I searched and could not find it as of yet. I have generated a diet already in which I am starting tomorrow and was wondering what your thoughts were about substituting skim milk with almond milk? I prefer almond milk but do have both available to me - almond milk is lower in calories however contains fat (good fat) and less protein..
what are your thoughts on this?
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Amjacie
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Posted: 17 March 2008 04:42 pm |
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Hi, I am new to the diet, but the plan says no potatoes or corn. Pinto beans and baked beans are on the protein list, though.
Amjacie
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Anyar
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Posted: 18 March 2008 12:00 am |
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Hi, Desperado:
I'm with you! I also love almond milk, including vanilla soy milk.
Don't know if it's permitted; however, if you go to the General Discussion group (the last page) and post your question, there are many knowledgeable FL4I dieters that can really help you out, e.g., "Sunshine". She's great when it comes to answering questions like this.
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StillaKiwi
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Posted: 19 March 2008 01:22 pm |
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Mary
Sorry for late reply - laptop has died.
I started the diet on 7 January and have lost 8 kilos. Although this month i have pretty much stayed the same because it has been very bitsy for various factors both in and out of my control. But I know that after Easter is over I will be back on track.
I am fortunate that I generally just have to worry about myself but my friends normally rally around if we are going out. It does take pre-planning but you get the results back.
If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask or join us in the general forum. They are a helpful bunch in there.
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ricci21
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Posted: 19 March 2008 03:09 pm |
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Hi,
Obviously I am new to this diet but by no means new to dieting in general, as I'm sure many of you have, I have tried every diet out there and am willing to try pretty much anything if I think it might work. When I was reading the reviews of this diet, they made it sound so great and I understand the principles behind it and they seem sound but when I have generated the meal plans, it seems to be an extremely restrictive diet. I don't even mind the fruit and vegetable days, but when it tells you that you can have chicken and bacon as a meal, how are you supposed to eat that? Just as a plain chicken breast and/or some bacon strips. I guess I was expecting meals to include proteins and veggies together at least. How much wiggle room do you have? If I had broccoli with the protein would that throw off the entire diet? Even Adkins and Southbeach let you have veggies with protein. It just seems that you never have a very complete meal. Am I just thinking about and overanalyzing this too much? Thanks for any advice, I would really appreciate it!
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sunshine
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Posted: 19 March 2008 05:55 pm |
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Hi Ricci...welcome to the forum and the diet! This plan works well and fast...part of it may be that the diet is restrictive...protein meals are separate from carb meals most of the time...studies have found that dieters will eat a certain amount of each food at a meal...so the more variety at a meal...the more a person eats. Also keeping them separate definitely affects weight loss....some diet plans do allow certain carbs....I did southbeach and lost some but was never able to get past a certain loss no matter how strict I was. You will adjust to eating weird combos at weird times but as the fat and pounds and inches melt off...it is pretty motivating!! Hop over to the discussion and go to the end and post your question about adding veggies there...you will find several opinions..a lot of tips and support. There is also the Beyond Calories plan.
But there are people on the discussion who have tried adding some veggies so do ask there.
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mrsfrig1
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Posted: 20 March 2008 01:01 am |
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| I am new here and to the diet. I must admit I am somewhat skeptical just because I never loose weight, and I have tried everything. When did most of you start to see the scale going down. I know that I shouldnt really weigh myself before the 11 days are up, but I am afraid the curiosity might get the best of me, but yet I dont want to weigh too early and get discouraged.
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sunshine
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Posted: 20 March 2008 01:31 am |
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Mrs...how much are you needing to lose? The heavier you are the greater the initial loss. The loss shows up at different times for different people...i was very skeptical like you because I was dieting and not losing..The first cycle I weighed myself on day 1 and day 12 in the AM. The following cycles I have weighed daily...and the scale is up and down by a few pounds depending on what I ate, hormones, food still in me , water retention etc....I record my lowest weight of the cycle as my loss. I've learned not to be a slave to the scale...it is not telling the whole story...my clothes continued to get looser even when the scale was up...as long as I kept to the program...the loss eventually showed up. You can not let the scale dictate whether you have a good day or a bad day..or whether you give up and eat junk...I could not lose on WW, Southbeach any more and this has worked for me but I lose slower than some...but I am getting thinner over time!! I've lost 10 pounds but my clothes are hanging on me...so bigger fat loss tha weight loss in my case. No matter what the scale says don't give up...the most important rule is...JUST KEEP GOING!! You will lose. I hope this helps.
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HeatherJLW
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Posted: 20 March 2008 12:05 pm |
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| Hi all! I am a newbie to both the forum and the fat loss for idiots program. I am on day 4 and am feeling really great. I haven't hopped on the scale, but I think my jeans feel much more comfortable this morning. My question is, I've been following the diet I generated quite strictly according to exactly what it lists. Is there any flexibility with it? Chicken instead of turkey? Cashews instead of peanuts? Perhaps another type of bean on vegetable day? I wish I understood more of the science behind why we are eating the foods in the combinations provided to us... Any advice would be appreciated! (Sorry if these were addressed in another post and I missed it.)
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Hiker
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Posted: 20 March 2008 12:32 pm |
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Hi Heather, most of us believe you can swap as long as it is similar, like you said turkey for chicken, cashews for peanuts. Basically protein is protein, but I would suggest you do not swap beef for fish but that is my own personal opinion, I just think you should keep it along similar lines. As for the beans, I think they are all pretty similar so I swap, I prefer kidney beans so usually I have them instead of pinto. Hope this helps. Sounds like you're doing great so far.
Hiker
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HeatherJLW
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Posted: 20 March 2008 12:39 pm |
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Thanks, Hiker! That definitely helps! Also, does anyone know where I might find a more specific science background on the diet? One other question that came up with my friend and I was can I combine meal one and two and eat only three meals in one day? Or take part of meal 2 and add it to meal 1? Does that make sense?
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busymomof4
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Posted: 24 March 2008 04:10 pm |
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Hello Everyone - I'm new to this plan but not to weight loss. It has been a lifelong struggle of mine. Is anyone here doing the buddy system? I'm 38, mom of 4 who would like to lose 65 pounds.
How do you veterans handle weekends away? I will be at my daughters soccer tournament this weekend (staying at a hotel). Any suggestions?
I'm looking forward to hearing your success stories to keep me motivated!
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sunshine
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Posted: 24 March 2008 11:25 pm |
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Busy...welcome...go over to the fl4i discussion, go to the end and post there...lots of Moms doing this diet...one of the new ones is a mom with four kids...so read some of the posts...I think you will find a lot of support and suggestion from moms on the go and on the road there.
Sunshine
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newmum
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Posted: 25 March 2008 03:01 am |
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Hi there, Im new to this and on day 6 on the fatloss for idiots plan. I have a couple of questions about the diet.
1) it seems strange to have such a restricted diet and still be allowed a glass of wine a day- it seems to be the only thing keeping me going at the moment though :) as I am so sick of eggs and chicken. What are peole's thoughts about this and does it make a big difference if you do/dont have it ? I would love the answer to be yes of course but if it affects the results a lot then I have to re look at things. I havent weighed myself yet
2) also as I said I am so over chicken right now, can i generate a new menu plan and start on the same day I am on, to add some variation or is that not recommended. I couldnt find anything about this in the guidelines, waht I wouldnt give for some pint beans. I find the guidelines a but vague and Im disapoinmted there is no support through the website.
Thanks any help would be appreciated. Also any new and breastfeeding mums out there doing this also
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losingwt
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Posted: 25 March 2008 08:28 pm |
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You're more than half way there--keep it up!
I have both indulged in the wine and not indulged in it, and I don't think it has made any difference for me. Also, if it is something you look forward to, then perhaps it's keeping you going on the diet, which is better than quitting altogether...
Regarding generating a new plan, I don't see how that would hurt. However, is there any other lean protein that you could simply substitute for the chicken? Or could you prepare the chicken in different ways, mexican seasoning, stir fry, oven barbbq, etc.? I've also changed up the eggs by making veggie scrambles or simply making one-egg omelets with a slice of cheese inside...
On another note, repetition in a diet ultimately is beneficial, b/c if you're sick of something, you won't eat as much of it
Sounds like you're doing great, though!
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newmum
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Posted: 25 March 2008 09:54 pm |
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Hi there, thanks a lot for that, thats news I wanted to hear :) so I can keep up the vino- yay.
I actually cheated and weighed myself today and couldnt believe that I had actually lost 5 lbs, as I really was sceptical and didnt feel as though I had lost anything. Its very motivating, especially as dont have too much to loose except but those stubborn last 10 lb are always the worst. I'm definately more motivated to keep going now.
i have been switching up between chicken and fish, I wonder if I could sustitute tofu in there for a change ??? but in regard to the scramble I never seem to get eggs with vege's which I would love, but all my menus are eggs and fish or eggs and chicken- hmm but thanks if I get that combination I will try that.
I also tried blending the cottage cheese as someone suggested , adding splenda and a dash ( i know not on the diet but it was such a tiny amount ) of coconut essence, it was so good to have a sweet treat and not have to deal with the texture of cottage cheese for another meal!!!!!
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losingwt
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Posted: 25 March 2008 11:06 pm |
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That's fantastic about the loss--now try to resist until the end!
Those last 10 pounds are where I am now, and with breastfeeding, you're sure to blow through them (it's been 7 years for me).
Sorry to say I don't know about the tofu thing; I seem to recall that it's not an okay substitution, but I'm not sure...
The veggie scramble thing I have done by taking liberties with the plan ; since it allows salsa, I've figured what's the difference with sauteeing my veggies (simple "watery" ones) and then adding eggs...
Sorry I couldn't be more help
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newmum
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Posted: 26 March 2008 03:02 am |
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No thats a great help thanks,
I thought the same about salsa vs raw tomatoes and have been adding lettuce to most meals so they at least look "normal" and have some green on the plate. Good luck to you and thanks for your help.
I'd be interested in how to maintain the loss though as I can see this being a short term solution but maintaince being more challenging.
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Anyar
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Posted: 26 March 2008 03:19 am |
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Newmum:
Congratulations on the 5lb loss!!
To answer your question about Tofu, if you go to the Diet Generator and click on "Vegetarians", you will see that there is a "Soy/Tofu Chicken" substitute.
The diet generator (DG) can get a little monotonous and repetitive, this is why I switch between using the FL4I Diet Generator and the FL4I Beyond Calories to avoid the redundancy.
Now, if you find that you can no longer handle DG, try Beyond Calories. You pick and choose your meals from 4 food groups. The difference is that you must eat 6 meals/day, the condiments are much more restrictive, and there is no wine!
Let us know your results on the 11th day.
Also, be sure to stop into the FL4I General Discussion board. This is where you can obtain the most help.
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cportwine
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Posted: 26 March 2008 01:44 pm |
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Hi busymom, I am 38 also and mom to three teenagers. I am not swamp, cause they are always off doing something. Which is why I started to focus on myself and lose weight. I lost 40lbs about three yrs ago or so. Suggestions for eating on weekends away. I would take as much of your own food that you can. This was one of the hardest things I had to do. I still struggle with it. At wrestling and basketball tournaments it is hard to stay away from the snack counter. So, I would take my own food and head to the car in between games or matches. Snack on my food, and read magazines. Hope this helps... good luck
ps: This is the first time that I have been in this thread. So, I don't even know what the FL4I is. I will have to go do some reading.
Hey, if you want to do the buddy system, then you can check out that thread...
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busymomof4
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Posted: 26 March 2008 04:51 pm |
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| Thanks Sunshine and Cport. I will join the general discussion!
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fatty2X4
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Posted: 27 March 2008 04:26 pm |
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| Hello! I'm new to the FL4I diet. On day 4 and lost 3 lbs WOOHOO! Anyway, wondering about eating tic tacs. I'm assuming that since we can drink anything with under 10 calories throughout the day that we can also eat 2calorie tic tacs. Any suggestions? THANK YOU! Last edited on 27 March 2008 04:27 pm by fatty2X4
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tobefit
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Posted: 27 March 2008 10:01 pm |
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| I'm new also, on day 2. I hope tic tacs are OK. I've been chewing sugar free gum like crazy and it has 5 calories. Congrats on the 3 lbs and keep up the good work.
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fatty2X4
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Posted: 28 March 2008 03:15 am |
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| Hey thanks and good luck to you also! I'm guessing since i've lost weight that the tic tacs arent causing any harm. I'm sure your gum is just fine too.
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pris
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Posted: 28 March 2008 11:51 pm |
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Did some research, Im nuts about peanuts too!
reg peanuts (salted) Fat 71% Protein 15%, carbs 14%
honey roasted Fat 68% Protein 14%, carbs 18%
This is from a website ( cking.com) its just one sites numbers, the difference is very little. So unless the diet strictly calls for plain, Id give yourself this "sweet treat"
I love peanuts, almonds and walnuts, oh and pistachios. Its hard for me to just eat a few, they are sooooo full of calories though and I know my weakness, so I try to have them occasionally.
Im also nuts about doughnuts too. I have to struggle with certain foods that trigger my "overeating compulsive monster so I try to stay away, but reward myself occasionally, If you want check out my daily diary: confessions of an over eater. I have issues....
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Autumn0909
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Posted: 29 March 2008 06:39 am |
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The added carbs will slow your weight loss down. 
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wishiwereperfect
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Posted: 29 March 2008 06:09 pm |
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Hi everyone. I'm new. I'll skip the background for now (believe me, it's a long one) but I bought this diet a few months ago and was really hesitant to try it. I know a LOT about dieting (and I'm not just saying this) and used to be really skinny because of it, but then I started bingeing on sweets and what not (probably all the deprivation). I opted for Atkins instead but it seems that the moment I hit 1000ish calories I gain weight. Plus I don't lose any if I'm below that. I have about 40-50 pounds to lose and I really need to lose most of it by mid-May.
I hear of everyone's success on this diet and it makes me want to try it, but logic says it won't work. If I ate till I was full, I would definately be eating more than 800 calories a day and, if I'm not losing at 800, how will I lose with more? It's not that starvation mode stuff either, because I used to eat 400 calories before when I lost a lot of weight. I also have to suffer through the veggie version (save the animals!) which I don't really mind (I'll do anything to see results) but I'm not sure if that one really even works...
I guess any comments at all would be really helpful...
I should also mention I'm kind of an emotional eater. I'm too depressed to go to college anymore because of my weight and I usually sit around all day and count calories on fitday and cry when my weight goes up...so the sooner I lose, the better...haha
I feel bad for being so self-centered in this post. After this I'll get right over to the recipe section and post some concotions...
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sunshine
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Posted: 29 March 2008 06:34 pm |
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WIWP.....Lowering calories alone will NOT work and will just slow down
your metabolism further. You are eating way too FEW calories to lose weight!!!
First, since you are so young...go to a doctor and alteast rule out thyroid problems or polycysic ovary syndrome...since you are depressed and also not losing on low calories..both disorders can cause this...BUT SO CAN too low a calorie diet which will shut down metabolism as a survival mechanism!!
Many women here who could not lose and were gaining on other diets have lost on fl4i or Beyond Calories.
If you go to the discussion and post there you will find a lot of people willing to tell you how it has worked for them when nothing else would and answer your questions.
On this plan you do not count calories and you must eat more often and more calories...this stokes the metabolism and causes weight loss...on MORE calories than you are presently eating!!! THis diet gives you different combinations of prteins, fats and carbs than you are used to....that is part of the science of this plan. If you haven't purchased it yet, also buy Beyond Calories as an add on..many of us use that program too. See you on the discussion forum!
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sarahmg80
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Posted: 29 March 2008 07:12 pm |
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Hi WIWP- I have to agree whole-heartedly with Sunshine! You are not getting enough calories! You have set your body up to burn only what is being put in it and nothing else. Give your body a little "shock" and try FL4I. The booklet you get explains how your body will burn calories on a per meal basis and also show you how to burn the FAT, not just the calories! Definitely purchase the Beyond Calories section-has been my saving grace!
Best of luck with your decision! Sarah
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wishiwereperfect
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Posted: 30 March 2008 12:09 am |
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Thanks so much sunshine and sarah. My doctor thought I had PCOS but that's been ruled out now, as has any other problem indicated by a blood test (they took seven tubes and everything was so normal it was pathetic!)
I used to be anorexic (5'7 and 75 lbs....scary I know) and I never really had issues with starvation mode then. I've been trying to increase my calories these past few days but I'm just gaining more weight! Maybe Atkins just isn't right for me. I've read the general discussion (all 70some pages) and I know it's worked wonders for a lot of people, but committing to 11 days seems like so much when I'm already so worried about losing weight in time...
On the other hand, I already dropped 40 bucks for the diet so I should use it out of remorse for my credit card, right?
I don't think I mentioned this last time, but I do exercise (usually). Not a lot, but just walking miles and miles, some weight lifting, lots of time in the kitchen cooking up new things or just walking around stores and stuff. I try to jitter a lot too (stupid, I know, but still...)
How long do you think I should try it for before I give up? I've been doing atkins 2 months with very little success and I think I'm frusterated enough with that. I know so many of you have lost so much on this diet, but how much do you really think I can expect to lose in the full 14 days? And have any of you been tracking your calories? If so, how many does it usually come out to?
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sneha_09
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Posted: 30 March 2008 12:16 am |
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Hi everyone,
I have just started this diet plan after reviewing everyone's comments and success. I am on my forth day now. I was actually wondering what happens if you're out of some specific type of fruit or nuts? Is it okay to eat some other type of fruit or nut instead of the one which is scheduled in the diet. For example, I was out of peaches, so I ate apples and instead of cashews, I ate almonds. Is this going to slow down the weight loss? I am not really sure.
I am using diet generator right now, so eat four meals a day. But for some reason, I am not getting hungry. Sometimes I feel as if I don't even space for water in my tummy. I just feel full even after 5 hours have been passed since the last meal. So I don't know what to do re: this.
Also, I have a polycystic ovarian syndrome and have been facing with overweight problems. So i was wondering if I am going to lose (60 lbs) the weight and keep it off forever using this diet plan.
I'll appreaciate for anyone's input re: my concerns.
Thanks
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sunshine
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Posted: 30 March 2008 01:53 am |
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WIWP...what is your height and weight now? What is your goal weight? More info will help us help you.
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Anyar
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Posted: 30 March 2008 02:38 am |
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sneha_09:
I don't think eating an apple in place of a peach will hurt anything. However, the nuts you need to be careful with because almonds are lower in fat and calories, whereas Macadamia nuts are much higher.
A little suggestion I have is to join the FL4I - General Discussion thread, which is the most active thread. Just introduce yourself, present any issues you may have and someone will definitely help you out. It's a very warm and friendly group.
As far as lack of appetite, that happens to all of us because your eating high satiety foods which tend to keep you full -- unlike what you're typically used to eating. My solution for that problem is to drink a 16 oz glass of water about a 1/2 hour before my next meal. Seems the water always makes me hungry.
Using the Diet Generator I often question whether the weight will stay off; however, I'm on the Beyond Calories diet. The food choices are great and are pretty healthy.
You'll find the weight loss for everyone on the site is very different. Some people lose 9 lbs weekly, while other have lost only 3-4 lbs weekly. This is my 4th cycle and I've only lost 18 lbs. But then again, I had moments where I cheated.
Good luck and be sure to join the other forum where you can get much more help.
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wishiwereperfect
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Posted: 30 March 2008 04:56 am |
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Right now I'm 5'8" (plus or minus half an inch depending on how short the nurse measuring me is ), 176.4 as of this morning (but I'm bingeing as I type this--#%@&! late night munchies) and my goal weight is 125. I know it's impossible to be 125 by mid-May, so I'm shooting for somewhere in the low 140s. It's steep, but I hear it can be done!
P.S. sunshine, your story really is inspiring.
P.P.S. On the egg/nut meal, grind up the nuts to make a "meal" (flour-type substance), mix it with some eggs, water and baking powder (and sweetner if you want); put it in a waffle iron or make pancakes. You can top it with nut butter or sf syrup. See, I told you a recipe was coming!
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sunshine
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Posted: 31 March 2008 03:55 am |
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Thanks WIWP....being healthy is soooo important...and weighing 125 is actually too low for your height. It's easy to let magazine models who are NOT normal in weight make us think we are overweight...and it costs many of them their health to stay at that weight. What does your physicain suggest is a healthy weight for your age, height and bone structure? Shoot for that...I think 140 would still be very slim for your height so don't think of it as a compromise...believe me...being healthy is such a GIFT...don't lose your health to be thin. Think of this eating plan as a way to encorporate alot of healthy fruit and veggies and meats and dairy into your diet and get cravings and bingeing under control. This way of eating does help with that. Come over to the discussion forum and post at the end...there are alot of young women there trying to get back an track and you will find good support from some great and inspiring people. It's a good place to ask questions and learn some good tips for doing this.
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MomOf5
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Posted: 31 March 2008 04:43 am |
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I have 5 children ages 9 and under. The last 3 I've had in 3 years. I gain 60 pounds with each baby...you do the math! But I'm finally down to a size 8 and only have 10 pounds to go to be back into my size 4 jeans!
This forum has helped my get through this eating plan! I am a HUGE sugar eater and it was so hard to stick to it...but I've lost 8 pounds each time I've done it (2 times so far)...my husband did it with my one time and lost 10 pounds. I'm starting another round tomorrow. I have 10 pounds to lose to reach my goal.
For the past 6 weeks I have been working out hard 6 days a week, an hour each time and haven't lost any weight. I know it's because I haven't eaten well. But I know the secret and it is this eating plan! So tomorrow I begin again and by the weekend I should be at least 5 pounds lighter!
This really works but it is really hard to stick with! 
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JeanieCopp
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Posted: 1 April 2008 03:21 pm |
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I am on day 7 of the diet and I agree that you have to have willpower but I find it gets easier as you go. The first 2 days were just awful for me! I was so used to having a can or bottle of pop throughout the day and I hate diet stuff! So now I am sticking to drinking water and find that I actually crave it whereas before I would never drink it.
What I like about the diet is that you are eating foods that you picked out yourself so there's nothing there that you can say you don't like! And yes, it might get boring eating the same foods a lot but honestly, this is the only diet that I find that works for me. Unlike a lot of people who can count points or count calories, I find that for me I need a diet that is laid out in black and white, telling me what to eat each day. Otherwise, I fall off the wagon every time. I tried keeping a journal of the foods I eat and I only lasted one day.
I have lost 6 lb. in the past 6 days and am working on day 7. I have a hard time staying away from the scale so have made myself promise to only check halfway through and at the end of the 11 day cycle. I will also weigh myself when I begin the second round and hopefully I won't gain much on my 3 cheat days. I have almost a 100 lbs. to lose and needed something to jump start me into losing weight - I find that this plan is the one for me. I will post again after the 11 days are up and again when I start the second round to let everyone know how I am doing. I hope you all have success - I am so excited by this diet! I am planning a trip at the end of August and want to lose as much as I can by then. Maybe this will be the one that works for me! Good luck everyone.
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losingwt
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Posted: 1 April 2008 10:45 pm |
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Hello Jeannie,
Sounds like you're well on your way to your weight loss goals. I agree that this diet, despite its repetition, is easy to follow.
You should hop over to the general discussion category. There is always a great idea exchange there and lots of nice fellow FL4Iers.
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JeanieCopp
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Posted: 2 April 2008 01:08 am |
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Thanks losingwt - I'll do that tomorrow!
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abj
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Posted: 2 April 2008 12:12 pm |
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I know I'm not supposed to weigh myself every day, but I do... after two day, I lost .5 pound and was happy with that, then the next day it was up to 2 lbs and i was thrilled, then I put .5 pound back on and now I'm at day 7 and still just 1.5 lbs lost total. I don't have much to lose, I was honestly just hoping for 5-7 lbs, but 1.5 is so dissapointing after all my hard work. I work out 3 times a week and I've been truly following the plan. I think I may be eating too much, but it certainly doesn't feel like I am. I'm never "full." I am thinking of switching from high-fat peanuts to lower fat almonds or pistachios, and switching from whole eggs to one egg and rest egg whites, things like that to see if that helps? Any one else having the same results as me? It sounds like i'm the only one that this isn't working for and it's really discouraging.
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Hiker
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Posted: 2 April 2008 01:09 pm |
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I have had my ups and downs but overall I am down approx 15 lbs in 2months. I tried switching to almonds but I can't do any nuts. If you can take a 1/4 cup and leave the rest alone they're fine but if your like me 1/4 cup is not going to happen. I know we are not suppose to measure our food but nuts are so high in fats I always measure them. That being said, I rarely have them and I have better results without them. You are getting quite a bit of excercise, are you sure you are eating enough?
Hiker
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abj
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Posted: 2 April 2008 03:52 pm |
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Maybe I should lay off the nuts, too. I also think I eat too much cheese. I love cheese and was so excited that I could be on a diet that allows cheese, but perhaps I should lay off since I probably eat too much. I'll try no nuts and no cheese for the next few days and see if that helps. Thanks. I just had such high hopes and it's so disheartening to not do as well as everyone else i read about...
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tobafitmom
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Posted: 2 April 2008 05:59 pm |
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HI ev1!! Well this is my 1st day on the program..I like it so far, And am full...Im a mom of 3 girls--and have a inhome daycare(naptime now) =)..so lets say I'm always in the kitchen preparing meals, snacks,..I hope to lose 40 lbs. I am at my heaviest ever(194)YIKES!, and finally am trying to do something about it..Any advice I appreciate..I like it so far!! Lets see on my fruit day tomorrow=)...
Leigh
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tobafitmom
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Posted: 2 April 2008 06:06 pm |
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| oh yes is their anyone w/ hypothyroid doing fl4i????? just wondering, cuz I'm hypothyroid, on synthroid too!! thanks--Leigh
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Autumn0909
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Posted: 2 April 2008 08:45 pm |
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The less weight you have to lose the slower it will go. You can only lose so much fat in a period of time, the rest is water and hopefully not muscle. Even the smallest amount of weight lost is great especially if you have not much to lose. Also, you may end up losing more by the end of the 11 days instead of the first half. Just hang in there
Last edited on 3 April 2008 08:37 pm by Autumn0909
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Hiker
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Posted: 2 April 2008 09:19 pm |
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Tobefitmom, welcome. You might want to jump over to the general discussion, you will find a lot of great ideas and support there. It is a very active site and you will find a lot of other people to share the struggle with.
Hiker
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tobafitmom
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Posted: 2 April 2008 09:57 pm |
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| thankyou--Hiker I'll go check it out=)...Leigh
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