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HEIDI
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Posted: 28 May 2008 02:17 am |
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Well I am going to try the diet. But I have a question, does it really help to lose the belly fat, the way it claims? The reason I am asking, it is one of my goals.
Heidi 
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Anyar
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Posted: 28 May 2008 04:32 pm |
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Heidi:
The diet claims to lose fat. I don't recall specifically that it claims to lose belly fat only.
If you read some of the active threads, you will find that many people have been pretty successful on the diet.
Also, feel free to jump into one of the more active threads. You will receive a warm welcome and there are many that will answer any question you have.
Also, many of the information threads will answer many questions as well.
Good luck.
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Anyar
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Posted: 28 May 2008 04:34 pm |
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gummybear wrote: Hi Everyone!
I just ordered this diet and today is my first day..:) I just have a couple of questions and would really appreciate if someone can answer them for me..
1. Bowl of oatmeal..does this mean i can have one package..or a full bowl...a package of oatmeal is usually less than half a bowl...
2. Chicken - can i use any fat to cook the chicken? or with no fat?
3. bbq sauce and ketchup - having followed a low carb lifestyle for many years i know that these two items have a large amount of sugar in them. why are they allowed on this diet?
4. are seasoning like curry, paprika, cumin..etc..allowed?
thank you so much to anyone who can assist..!!
Gummybear:
Welcome to FL4I.
There are many informational threads that have been created about the diet.
Although spices are not specifically listed as being acceptable on the FL4I diet, we all use them in moderation.
Good luck.
Last edited on 29 May 2008 10:27 pm by Anyar
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Anyar
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Posted: 28 May 2008 04:38 pm |
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Sue:
There are many informational threads created that explain how the diet works. The diet has 3 cheat days at the end. The recipe section is used solely for cheat days.
Please do not interpret the recipes as being part of the normal FL4I diet.
If you have peanuts listed as your choice of food, this is because you selected peanuts from the diet generator. The diet generator does allow for cashews so please be sure to start seleting "cashews" as your choice.
Last edited on 29 May 2008 10:26 pm by Anyar
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Anyar
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Posted: 28 May 2008 04:44 pm |
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Hi, Billueve:
You are currently in the "Fat Loss 4 Idiots" diet forum.
If you are interested in trying this diet, please check out some of the informational threads that have all ready been created that explains how the diet work. All of the active threads begin with "FL4I".
There is also a section where you can posts your questions about the "fat loss 4 idiots" diet. Someone will always be there to answer your questions.
A good thread to join is the "FL4I - General Discussion" thread.
Good luck.
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oceanne123
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Posted: 29 May 2008 09:00 am |
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I am i the 6th day of the FL4I diet and I have lost 1kg to date (about 2.2 pounds). I am a bit confused because we are supposed to lose 9 lbs which would mean I would lose 6.8 puonds in the next 5 days which seems impossible. I have stuck to the diet with no cheating with the exception of coffee with milk but only one per day and low fat milk???
Any advice what I am doing wrong ?
Oceanne123
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MavsFan41
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Posted: 29 May 2008 05:33 pm |
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I found that my belly was the first place I started noticing the weight loss. Today is 7 weeks on the plan and I am down 14 pounds. I think that is GREAT weight loss. Good luck. The diet does throw out some crazy combo's on meal plans, however, I don't think they are bad.
MavsFan
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MavsFan41
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Posted: 29 May 2008 06:03 pm |
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I hope you don't get frustrated. I think it states up to 9 pounds in 11 days. I have read that some people lose more than that and some lose less. Personally, I think it has to do with how much water you used to drink before the diet and water retention. Once on the diet for a few cycles, that is when the real pounds start coming off.
MavsFan
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dibzzy
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Posted: 2 June 2008 01:28 pm |
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Hi..
i have just restarted the diet but am shocked to see such a change in food choices...the original generator allowed pasta and omelettes..something i loved!! what happened?? 
is there any reason for the massive change and are the results same with both diets..this is to the members who have been here to try both..which one is better as i still have a copy of the original.
many thanks
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Anyar
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Posted: 2 June 2008 03:41 pm |
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Dibzzy:
There are individuals on the site that have done both the old and new versions of FL4I.
Unfortunately, I have neither used nor seen the old version, and wasn't aware that pasta was an option under the old version until I saw your post.
If you've done the old version of the diet, you are likely aware that the fatloss4idiots.com website offers no support - WHATSOEVER!!
We all have questions pertaining to this diet (e.g., WHY?), but no answers.
As such, you will find much speculation on this site as well as others, so answers you receive or posts your read, always use good judgment as no one has answers over and above what has been provided in writing for us idiots! LOL
Last edited on 11 June 2008 01:40 pm by Anyar
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sweetieday
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Posted: 9 June 2008 05:10 pm |
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There is also a low carb oat bran bread I saw at the supermarket...low carb just means lower in calories.
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Jeds1979
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Posted: 12 June 2008 04:25 am |
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Hey
Is it a big deal to eat chicken one day instead of the listed turkey?
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Anyar
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Posted: 13 June 2008 04:27 pm |
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Jeds1979 wrote: Hey
Is it a big deal to eat chicken one day instead of the listed turkey?
Hi, Jeds1979:
It's shouldn't be a big deal because they're both in the poultry family; however, if you choose chicken over turkey (lunchmeat), ensure that you're eating skinless chicken which is allowed on the diet. Although it's not truly allowed to switch meal items on the FL4I diet, many members, especially long-time members do switch up periodically to alleviate boredom or because items on the meal plan are not available at that time.
I've done the same and it didn't seem to affect my weight loss.
Good luck.
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Dobie
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Posted: 13 June 2008 04:36 pm |
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dibzzy wrote: Hi..
i have just restarted the diet but am shocked to see such a change in food choices...the original generator allowed pasta and omelettes..something i loved!! what happened??
is there any reason for the massive change and are the results same with both diets..this is to the members who have been here to try both..which one is better as i still have a copy of the original.
many thanks
Please be sure that whichever you do, that you keep above your resting metabolic rate caloric intake. If you don't you will lose half your weight loss in muscle which means it takes longer to lose the unsightly fat.
That being said, I am a long time member of WL4I and can tell you my experience. The old way worked for me. I tried the new and did not see the same results.
I now believe that it was because the old way had be below my RMR of calories (at 72" and around 210lbs now, that is about 2000 calories for me). I was actually eating about 1500 a day which means I was losing weight, but much in muscle.
When I tried the new version, I did not count calories, but since I did not lose the same amount (6 or more lbs per cycle), I went back to the old. However, I think the newer would have been better long term (I wish I knew my calorie intake when I did the new method, but I did not want to be bothered with that so I can't say).
To sum up, watch your calorie intake and you will enjoy the weight loss on either!
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Anyar
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Posted: 17 June 2008 01:55 am |
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Dobie:
I'm with you on that one.
I still believe it's important to "monitor" your caloric intake. I guess this comes from years of dieting and finding it difficult to break old habits.
I'm curious about the older version of the diet. Is there an online diet generator that was being used, or was the diet in hard copy version?
Rayna
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Dobie
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Posted: 19 June 2008 03:17 pm |
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| It was online, but my login from 2006 no longer works. Have not pursued because we have so many printed, but it is online.
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Anyar
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Posted: 19 June 2008 08:37 pm |
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| Thanks for the info, Dobie.
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Thea
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Posted: 20 June 2008 11:49 am |
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Hi, All.
I'm on Day 5 of FL4I, my first go-round, and while I do notice some loss of girth, my energy level and concentration have worsened. Even though I'm not hungry during the day, I'm spacy and irritable. By 8 or 9 at night, I'm completely spent and ready for bed. I'm walking every day and am sticking faithfully to the eating plan, including the recommended amount of water.
Anyone else experiencing this kind of drop in energy level?
Thanks,
Thea
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Jules41
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Posted: 20 June 2008 12:39 pm |
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Hiya
Have you cut down on the amount of tea or coffee you were used to drinking?
I was a big tea drinker before I started this plan, so my first 2 cycles I too felt spaced out, but iut was just my body getting used to the drop in caffine. Now I dring a diet Coke/Pepsi at about 4.0pm ( especially on fruit days) and this helps a lot
The other thing may be you are not eating quite enough in quantity of your food choices, so your blood sugar is dropping too low. Maybe try and increase your portion sizes for a little while.
Good Luck
Jules
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Jules41
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Posted: 20 June 2008 12:40 pm |
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If only I would read my message BEFORE i press send--- of course I DRINK coke-lol
Jules
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rusboldm
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Posted: 20 June 2008 06:30 pm |
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I am so glad I found this site......what a great way to pass around ideas, encouragement etc. My husband and I just started this diet on Tuesday, so we are on day 4! The hardest day for me was the fruit day.....I was starving!!! Anyway, I know the all vegetable day will be rough for me and as I was checking out some of the posts I noticed a mention of making soup on this day. Can anyone give me a receipe for that? We have been very strict thus far with ourselves so I don't want to stray from the generated diet but the thought of eating salad all day is a bit daunting to say the least! Thanks for any advice you can give me!!!
Marcia
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sweetieday
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Posted: 20 June 2008 07:26 pm |
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YES!!!!! I have noticed quite an increase in fatigue. That may be when your body releases fat, it releases toxins that can make you tired, since toxins are stored in fat. I almost feel "depressed" from the drop in energy level.
Tomorrow is day 11 for me, and I weigh in on Sunday. Can't wait to see how much I lost.
Last edited on 20 June 2008 07:27 pm by sweetieday
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MavsFan41
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Posted: 25 June 2008 06:18 pm |
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| Check out the receipe section - great ideas posted there.
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fast3r14
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Posted: 4 July 2008 02:32 am |
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Hi everyone!
Today was day 3 of my first cycle - yesterday (fruit day) was pretty rough for me - probably because there was barely any fruit in my house and I wasn't able to get to the market, so I ate probably less than I could/should have: 2 apples, a bunch of strawberries and a grapefruit all spread throughout my 4 meals - I then cheated and had a little watermelon around midnight because I was so hungry I kept waking up...I know that watermelon isn't allowed, but I felt SO hungry and there was no more allowed-fruit in my house so I figured it was the lesser of all the evils I could have chosen (my older sister just baked cookies..gahh).
So after feeling great my 1st day, I was tired and hungry the 2nd and woke up pretty hungry the 3rd, and I think I ended up eating more than I should have...I ate 5 meals instead of 4...this was how my day went:
8:30am - 2 hardboiled eggs (w/ some salt and pepper), 3 packs of instant oatmeal (all at 150 calories each)
11:00am - handful of walnuts with a little bit of cinnamon
12:30pm - 1/2 cup of garbanzo beans (w/ some salt and pepper) and a small handful of walnuts with a little bit of cinnamon
2:00pm - 1 grapefruit, a few handfuls of almonds
7:30pm - 1 grapefruit, 3 packs of instant oatmeal, very small cup of light soy milk
...gah. So I feel like I cheated myself just a little bit: I ate oatmeal twice when it was only allowed once, and I think I should have watched it on the nuts because they're so high in calories. I could feel myself getting smaller already - today I put on a pair of jeans that fit MUCH less snug than they did the other day.
Will this one day really affect my weight loss? I'm hoping that the oatmeal will just give me the extra energy I need to do the workouts I haven't done the past 2 days (I ran 9mi on day 1, but nothing for 2 or 3...which is bad for me, being a long distance runner). I just really really hope I didn't blow it...
Hope everyone is doing well and staying strong!
-Rae
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sunshine
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Posted: 4 July 2008 02:48 am |
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Hi Fast...welcome!
Are you doing the vegetarian plan? I wonder if you are eating enough....it is important to eat enough at each meal without stuffing youself...if you eat too little your metabolism and energy drops. I see that you are a teen? How much do you need to lose? I have been a long distance runner for much of my life...you definitely need enough food to power a long workout....and all the meals need to be full means, not snacks. You may need to add an extra meal if you plan to continue to run during you weightloss. Also...some people add protein powder on fruit day if they work out or need extra energy.
SS
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fast3r14
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Posted: 4 July 2008 12:29 pm |
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Hi Sunshine,
Thanks for the reply! I just reread my post and I realized that I gave the impression that I was really young haha - I'm actually a littttle older than a teen (21) and going into my last year of college. I'm 5'7, 151 lbs (4 days ago I was 154 so woo! :) ) and I haven't been under 150 since I was 17 years old, and I'm ready to change that once and for all. I should also mention that I went into college weighing 150 and gained the infamous "freshman 15" and worked the past 2 years to slowly work that off. I changed my eating habits entirely and began to educate myself a little on how and what I should be eating. Just watching my intake (along with lots of running) helped get me back down to around where I started, and then I started floating between 150 and 155 - it seemed like a combination of plateau-ing and binging, 2 habits I have finally decided to break once and for all. My ultimate goal is to hit 130.
I am doing the Vegetarian version of the diet. But besides eating eggs (and I'm planning on occasionally letting myself eat fish when I'm off the diet and maintaining), I'm basically sticking to a Vegan diet - no meat, no dairy. I do love animals but that wasn't why I made the choice - I did a lot of reading (also read that book "Skinny Bitch" which really pushed me over the edge in terms of disgusting me about this stuff in terms of how your body is not really equipped to process it and the growth hormones and chemicals they put in it... (sorry I ended up rambling, I just wanted to explain why I was eating the way I was - I am really not trying to be judgemental and have NOTHING against others eating meat, that book just really got to me haha)
What's been hard for me the past few days is that I'll eat until I feel satisfied and truly don't want more- but then I'll be STARVING about an hr or two later. And the Vegetarian plan gave me a LOT of nuts, which I'm nervois about eating too much of since they do have really high calories and lots of fat.
I'm also thinking that this diet might be a bit of a shock to my system and maybe that's why the beginning is a little rough? I've always eaten overall extremely healthy, so the types of food aren't new, but this has literally been THE first time IN YEARS that I've made it through a day (let alone 3!) without lots of bread or chocolate.
I really do like this diet because I'm already feeling smaller - I just want to make sure that I do it right while still getting enough energy to keep up with my training. So is it ok if I have to add an extra meal every once in a while (as long as I stick to the day's allowed foods)? Do you have any tips?
I hope you're doing well! :)
-Rae
Last edited on 4 July 2008 12:32 pm by fast3r14
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sunshine
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Posted: 5 July 2008 10:00 pm |
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Hi Rae
This diet can be hard for vegetarians...come over to the discussion forum as there is another vegetarian just starting the diet as well....maybe you can share ideas and get more help there.
Soy can be very very hard on the body and mess with hormones so beware...I was a vegetarian for years and a vegan for 1 1/2 years. I've seen many people develop allergies and intolerance reactions to soy...which is a huge problem because it is added to most all foods,chewing gum ect in some form. After seeing the serious problems that alot of my friends developed...i am back eating meat in moderation and avoiding soy as much as possible. I am personally having issues with grains because I ate so many as a vegetarian. Anyway, I just had to say this as I hate to see you headed down that path.
Try eating more beans as they stay with you longer than most foods. Also make sure you are drinking enough water to keep well hydrated...thirst can drive hunger as well.
Take care...hope you are doing well
SS
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arabic2195
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Posted: 9 July 2008 02:43 pm |
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Hi everyone, I am new and had a question to ask? With peanuts on my menu plan can i buy any kind (ie. honey roasted) or do they have to be plain unsalted?
Thanks,
Heather
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sunshine
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Posted: 10 July 2008 07:05 pm |
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Hi...the peanuts and all nuts....can be salted or unsalted...roasted (almonds are good raw).....afew have done honey roasted..BUT that changes the carb and sugar content which may change your results on the wieghtloss.
SS
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Suzanne
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Posted: 11 July 2008 09:18 am |
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| Hi everyone. I have been reading this forum for quite some time now. I have just finished my 5th cycle and have so far lost 20 pounds. I have a concern though. For the last two cycles I have not been losing almost anything for the second half of the cycle. I lose around 2 pounds in the first 4 or 5 days and then that is it. I follow the diet to the letter, but still my weight does not budge! Has anyone had a similar situation? And if so, do you know a solution? Last edited on 11 July 2008 02:48 pm by Suzanne
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SlimNeel
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Posted: 11 July 2008 12:18 pm |
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Hi Rae,
definitely come to the general discussion thread and introduce yourself and you will find plenty of friends there. I am also new - 4th day today on 1st cycle and am vegetarian since last 8 yrs. I have been sharing what I am eating too...
See you there,
SlimNeel
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xiomigirl
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Posted: 16 July 2008 04:16 am |
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Hi there!
I dunno what to do now..ive made a terrible mistake! 2day was my fruit day..and i had like 5 french breads...then 4 apples and 2 pears along the whole day, but at night i had a huge chocolate cake!!!!!!! what should i do??
do i have now to start over again?? The problem is that now im going out a lot since my dad is here and i have several birthday parties this month..should I wait until its over?
But im afraid ill gain back all the weight :S
So, what should I eat while Im out of the diet? to keep at least my usual weight ...but knowing that in some moment Ill have to ''cheat''?
Feeling guilty :(
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arabic2195
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Posted: 22 July 2008 11:02 pm |
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Hello guys and gals, I have a question can i replace peanuts for almonds on the diet?
Thanks for any help,
Heather
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sunshine
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Posted: 22 July 2008 11:04 pm |
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I don't see why not...nuts are very similar.
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arabic2195
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Posted: 22 July 2008 11:12 pm |
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| thanks for the quick response sunshine:)
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danielle7324
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Posted: 24 July 2008 08:47 pm |
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Hi everyone! I am new to the site and fat loss for idiots. My name is Danielle, I am 24 yrs old, 5'3, and my starting weight was 143. I am on Day #7 of my first cycle and I have only lost 4 lbs so far and they were in the first 3 days, so I am pretty sure that they were mostly water weight. After day 4, my weight hasn't budged at all. I know that I shouldn't weigh myself everyday but I am getting so discouraged and any advice would really help because I don't know if this diet is working! I was really excited about the diet at first because the physiology of the concept makes complete sense. I haven't cheated at all, I've been walking twice a day for 30 minutes to get my heart rate up to about 150, and I have been drinking at least 10 glasses of water a day! I don't know what I'm doing wrong!!! I am getting married next summer and I've already bought my wedding dress. Last time I tried it on, it barely zipped I'm so nervous that if I don't lose the weight I want to lose before I go back to nursing school in the fall, then I won't be able to get it off!
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sunshine
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Posted: 25 July 2008 03:10 am |
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Welcome Danielle...don't get worried yet...this is a FATLOSS diet....did you measure yourself before you started? If not...measure now...bust, upper arms, thighs, hips and waist.
Many of us have lost sizes even when the scale was just creeping  long..
Come over to the discussion and post your concerns. That is where everyone talks. Keep in mind that hormones, water retention and food retention in the gut can all cause changes in the scale too.
SS
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danielle7324
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Posted: 25 July 2008 03:28 pm |
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| Thanks Sunshine! I really appreciate your support and that helps me to stay motivated! I will definetly get my measurements and see how that goes! I am feeling better about myself since I've started FL4I.. I was just getting worried wasn't telling me I lost weight! Well, time for my walk! See you on the General discussion page!
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TeeniBikini
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Posted: 28 July 2008 03:59 pm |
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I'm sorry - I can't read the previous 18 pages...this may have been asked/answered already, but I have to ask it again....
I just started this plan yesterday, and I was hungry all day. I'm hungry today, too. I'm waiting three hours (sometimes 3.5) to eat because I'm trying to have only the four listed meals per day. But, if I only eat four meals, I'll eat my last one at 4:30 pm and I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep through the night because I'll be starving. Is it possible to add a 5th meal, or should I wait longer in between meals?
I'm on the fruit day and I think the lack of protein is making me feel hungrier than I was feeling yesterday. I have a hunger headache, and I just don't really see how I'm going to make it through this 24 hours on just four meals, which are mostly fruit.
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xiomigirl
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Posted: 29 July 2008 01:37 pm |
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Hi Teeni!
After reading ur post, im wondering, how is it possible that your last meal is at 4:30???
Look, if you had been eating 3 times per day, now its supposed to be easier :)
And not, i think you cant add another meal, its true you would make faster your metabolism, but it would ruin the menu plan of SD because everything is calculated according to the type of calories to produce fat/weight loss..
What I did, was..I calculated the hours Im awake..lets say, 7 : 30 to 11:30...i have to rest 2 hours since thats the time you should let your stomach be ''empty'' before sleeping (personally i leave 3 or 4 hours) So, My last meal is at 8:00 and my first one is a 8:00 am (I recommend you not to eat right away, perhaps you couls do some exercises to rev up your metabolism and right away you can have your breakfast!)
So, with some simple maths :
7: 30 /8: 00 am*11: 30 /12: 00 pm*3:30 / 4:00 pm*7:30/8:00 pm
The thing i think, is to leave at least 2 meals 4 hours apart from the other...whichever..it has worked for me! And I can vary everyday :)
Hope this helps :D
TeeniBikini wrote:
I'm sorry - I can't read the previous 18 pages...this may have been asked/answered already, but I have to ask it again....
I just started this plan yesterday, and I was hungry all day. I'm hungry today, too. I'm waiting three hours (sometimes 3.5) to eat because I'm trying to have only the four listed meals per day. But, if I only eat four meals, I'll eat my last one at 4:30 pm and I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep through the night because I'll be starving. Is it possible to add a 5th meal, or should I wait longer in between meals?
I'm on the fruit day and I think the lack of protein is making me feel hungrier than I was feeling yesterday. I have a hunger headache, and I just don't really see how I'm going to make it through this 24 hours on just four meals, which are mostly fruit.
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sunshine
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Posted: 29 July 2008 05:12 pm |
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Teeni...the first fruit day is horrible but we adjust after afew cycles....(some people find that they do need to add alittle protein...eggs, whey powder etc)...but fruit day is a "detox day" so you may feel bad. If you have to excercise hard...add the protein.
On normal days...if you need extra...the plan says to have fruit in the evening....some have had a protein...just have one or the other. Some people with very long days of work split a meal and make them into two. Try the diet for a cycle or two and if you can't adjust...then make adjustments.
SS
PS Are you a teenager??? if you are you may need to add an extra meal as you are still developing and growing etc.
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TeeniBikini
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Posted: 29 July 2008 06:59 pm |
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LOL
I wish I was still a teenager! I'm looking hard at thirty. 
Yesterday was TERRIBLE!!!! I work a ten hour shift, and I usually only sleep 5 - 6 hours a night. I can only wait so long to eat in the mornings. If I try to eat every four hours, I will still have a long evening of hunger. The fruit I ate did not last. I was hungry within an hour of eating...I ate every three hours and by the time I did eat, each time, I felt like I was going to die!
Next time I do this, I'm going to eat the sandwich in the middle of the day. I hate the thought of going the whole rest of the day without anything more to eat than fruit, but by yesterday evening I was so ridiculously hungry that I actually felt dizzy - like I was going to faint or something. I made a turkey sandwich that was about two inches thick and since I inhaled it, when I got finished I still felt like I hadn't eaten anything. I waited about fifteen minutes and determined that I had to eat another one. The second one was thick enough, but not nearly like the first one. I've never eaten so much meat in my life! I don't even like it....I was just so glad not to be eating anymore fruit, it was like the best meal I've ever had!
I'm glad to know the first one is the worst because if I had to face another day like yesterday, I would just have to resign myself to being fat! 
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xiomigirl
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Posted: 29 July 2008 07:27 pm |
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TeeniBikini wrote: LOL
I wish I was still a teenager! I'm looking hard at thirty.
Yesterday was TERRIBLE!!!! I work a ten hour shift, and I usually only sleep 5 - 6 hours a night. I can only wait so long to eat in the mornings. If I try to eat every four hours, I will still have a long evening of hunger. The fruit I ate did not last. I was hungry within an hour of eating...I ate every three hours and by the time I did eat, each time, I felt like I was going to die!
Next time I do this, I'm going to eat the sandwich in the middle of the day. I hate the thought of going the whole rest of the day without anything more to eat than fruit, but by yesterday evening I was so ridiculously hungry that I actually felt dizzy - like I was going to faint or something. I made a turkey sandwich that was about two inches thick and since I inhaled it, when I got finished I still felt like I hadn't eaten anything. I waited about fifteen minutes and determined that I had to eat another one. The second one was thick enough, but not nearly like the first one. I've never eaten so much meat in my life! I don't even like it....I was just so glad not to be eating anymore fruit, it was like the best meal I've ever had!
I'm glad to know the first one is the worst because if I had to face another day like yesterday, I would just have to resign myself to being fat!
OMG..thats weird :S perhaps you didnt put lettuce or tomatoes..putting veggs makes you feel fuller.. I had the same thing, i had 4 slices of bread instead of 2! but I ate them inmediately, i dont think you should have waited so much, your body might have thought it was another snack! that would crash your metabolism :S I hope not, but someone told me that you shouldnt be snacking after 15 min after your food, for the same reason the body confuses :S
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TeeniBikini
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Posted: 29 July 2008 07:42 pm |
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It had lettuce and tomatoes on it. I ate it so fast, I don't even remember chewing. Normally it takes me about twenty minutes or more to eat, so I felt like it was safe to eat fifteen minutes later....I don't think my body could have considered it a different meal. I know it can take twenty minutes to feel full, so I was trying to wait to see if I was actually satisfied with the first sandwich. It's ridiculous that I wasn't!
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who ate a second sandwich. I was beginning to wonder what was wrong with me.
I had to eat fruit salad for lunch again today and I'm really feeling hungry now (2.5 hours later). The absence of protein can really do ugly things to your blood sugar....I'm wondering how it comes out to be a good thing to eat fruit all day? It's not making much sense to me.
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xiomigirl
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Posted: 29 July 2008 08:09 pm |
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TeeniBikini wrote: It had lettuce and tomatoes on it. I ate it so fast, I don't even remember chewing. Normally it takes me about twenty minutes or more to eat, so I felt like it was safe to eat fifteen minutes later....I don't think my body could have considered it a different meal. I know it can take twenty minutes to feel full, so I was trying to wait to see if I was actually satisfied with the first sandwich. It's ridiculous that I wasn't!
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who ate a second sandwich. I was beginning to wonder what was wrong with me.
I had to eat fruit salad for lunch again today and I'm really feeling hungry now (2.5 hours later). The absence of protein can really do ugly things to your blood sugar....I'm wondering how it comes out to be a good thing to eat fruit all day? It's not making much sense to me.
Wow!!
Thats really really weird :S.. You just sound like you were pregnant! O.O JK hehe..but I dont recall being that hungry, perhaps its bcause you dont like too much fruit? When I had them I wished it was fruit all day long! Not kidding.. I made fruit salad obviously, apple, pear, orange.. well, I guess its because of the low calorie, perhaps you were doing exercise?
Well, wtvr was..HAS HAPPENED! Now youll have a varied week on food , I hope :D
God bless ya!
Xio :D
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anam
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Posted: 29 July 2008 08:15 pm |
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| day 5 and ive only lost one pound...wat am i doing wrong guys
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xiomigirl
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Posted: 29 July 2008 09:37 pm |
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anam wrote: day 5 and ive only lost one pound...wat am i doing wrong guys
Hi!!!
Well, dont worry! You are supposed to go to the scale after the 11 days xD, Ive read that the lose of fat or weight begins around the final days, because your body is trying to adapt in the first ones, then its like it gives up and begins burning up lot more of calories I guess..
I just weighed today and lost 4 lbs! But hopefully, ill lose more at the end..
You have to be a little more patient to see the results!
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sunshine
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Posted: 30 July 2008 05:19 am |
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Teeni...come over to the "general discussion" for fl4i and introduce yourself...others there can give you advice about fruit day...larry adds whey protein or egg and he can give his imput. In the beginning of this diet I had a really hard time with fruit day...just as you described...my blood sugar has improved because my body does alittle better with it now...i make a big fruit salad and eat it all day...that helps.
See you on discussion...you'll find alot of support and encouragement there!
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Posted: 10 August 2008 05:37 pm |
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TeeniBikini- hi,
I found the fruit day a little hard but i have been off work so it was alot easier to spread my meals out at home. Tommorow i am back at work and like you i work 10hr shifts and only get 1/2 hour for lunch so not alot of time for eating. Wondering whether i should try and split one meal into two to keep me going. I usually have breakfast at half six before i leave for work, lunch is 1.15 and i dont get home till 6.30pm. By the time i gat home i am usually starving.
Have you tried splitting a meal? i guess your day was extra hard because it was the fruit day, i have tried to juggle my meals around on tomorrows plan and have them in the order which will be easiest for eatting at work (bit difficult to do scrambled egg there!). What does anyone else suggest was thinking that the meal i have which is cashew nuts and ham maybe i could keep the ham for before bed & take the nuts incase i struggle to lunch or if i manage to have them about 4pm so i am not starving when i get back, hope that makes sense. Would i effect my results as i have stuck to it without cheating so far and do not want to sabotage my attempt.
Also if nobody minds me asking i have been really bloated today since lunch time and although i did not overeat i have a very sicky full feeling, is this normal,or am i just a weirdo, lol !!!
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labdudette
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Posted: 10 August 2008 06:24 pm |
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Buttons, I don't know if it will help, but I find the saltier days were making me feel bloated. Ham, bacon, nuts, etc. were especially un helpful. I find if I drink a lot of water a little while BEFORE I eat the saltier stuff, and then drink a lot more a little while AFTER, it seems to help. But trying to find less salty foods did the most good. I rinse the ham slices really well, and then use paper towels to soak any residual oils off after cooking. Bacon, I microwave first in a special [tupperware] contatiner that lets a lot of the grease run off, and then cook it a little and use paper towels for excess oils.
Some days are just bloaty days, though, and maybe just a PMS pill (I like the pamprin with NO CAFFEINE) will help ease your yucky feeling.
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