Lose It

Recently I went on a diet called Ideal Protein and lost about 30lbs. Yes it was hard (and expensive) but it was well worth it. I wanted to share some of the rules and tips if you or someone you know wants to start a diet and not spend a lot of money on these expensive diets. I'll make it easy and show you a typical day of food rather than a long list of random food items you don't know how to combine and eat. I'll also post recipes every now and then that I use and actually taste good! So here it is...

Breakfast-protein oatmeal

    1/2 cup rolled oats cooked with water and ground cinnamon

    1 scoop vanilla whey protein

    1/2 cup blueberries

    Coffee or Iced Coffee with Sugar Free Creamer, 1 Truvia

Lunch

    Spinach salad w/ 1/4 cup feta cheese and 6oz chicken

    2 tbsp Light Ranch

    

Snack

    protein bar (Atkins or Thick Thin)

Dinner-NO CARBS!

    6-8oz of protein (chicken, fish, or meat)

    1 cup veggies (no corn or potatoes)

    Salad

I eat around 1,200 calories a day and no carbs after lunch. I DO NOT drink sodas even diet and I drink at least 64oz of water a day. I use Crystal Light a lot when I need something different. You can have carbs at lunch if you want to eat some brown rice or quinoa but only 1/2 cup.  If you workout you can add a whey protein shake after your workout. Keep it around 150 calories. 

Some other snacks I keep handy during the day is sugar free jello and sugar free candy (no chocolate).  I'll post more meal options soon along with a few recipes! Enjoy!