Plans without the lties

anointedone123,

Of course, you're always welcome to ask me for help

razmataz in West Chester, Pennsylvania said: Maggy,

Whether you want to do the lites is a personal decision. I think that they help keep you on plan because they take care of the sweet cravings but it's a personal decison.

If you're not doing the lites start with the Red 1 plan until you're completely done with nursing.

Red 1
Protein 2 1/2 (lean choices like chicken 8 ounces, less lean choices 6 ounces)
Vegetables 4
Fruit 4
Starch 3
Dairy 2
Fat 1

Thanks Raz,

i got the juice can i do take off while nursing?

raz,
do you think it would be beneficial to day the fast forward/take off for longer than required? Like 3 or 4 days instead of just 2?

Ive been on LA since I as long as I can remember. I started the first time back in 99', lost alot of weight and gained it back over the course of a couple years. i rejoined back in 2003 and actually started sticking to the plan in 2005. Over the course of 8 months in 2005 I went from over 200lbs down to 140. I guess i should mention i am 5'6. I kept most of it off and have gone back to the plan to make sure it comes off again using the take off juice (you can find online) and luna bars. I agree with raz when she says the bars keep you on plan....they really really do.

I decided to reply to Tammy on her question of the take off becuase I have tried doing it more than 2 days before. Taking it more than 2 days doesn't work in my experience. By the 3rd day I have found that doing take off just isn't enough for your body and you end up feeling latargic and hungry the whole time. Your body i think goes into starvation mode at that point and you end up losing nothing. I guess they say 2 days for a reason!

Thanks, I'm so glad I asked first. I guess that makes since. I am like you. I started the plan, lost 50 lbs and then went on a junk food frenzy and am currently trying to get back on track. Good luck to both of us!!!!

Hi Raz, Well I was losing 3 lbs and sometimes more some weeks, but I lost faithfully anywhere from 2 to 3 lbs each
week, that is why I can't understand why I am having such a problem now....I will stick with it and see what happens,. I will check back with you in a few weeks...Thanks again Raz for all your support. Trisha

Raz
Francine here. first thing your plateau breaker worked so thanks again to you. My question now is. If I want to do the take off for 2 days. Do I have to stop or cut back on my work out since I will be taking in such little food

Francine,

You don't have to specifically stop the work outs for the Take Off but be aware with big activity like that you may find yourself battling hunger. If you find that a problem increase the protein 2 oz.

Trisha,

Let's try a plateau breaker. For the next week for your proteins do either chicken or fish and for your fruit have citrus. Do for a week then you can go back to regular plan. Let me know how it works!

Jaka,

That's great advice! Thanks!

Tammy,

Jaka is right on the money with this one! Take off and Fast Forward both are only 2 days...no more.

Maggy,

No juice while nursing. The Fast Forward doesn't give enough variety and the Take Off doesn't give enough calories.

To everyone buying juice on Ebay, etc...

I just wanted to mention that the juice has a shelf life of 6 months unopened. The way you tell when the juice "expires" is by a number code on the bottle. The code has 5 digits (7 0247) this example would have been made the 247th day of 2007. Given this you can tell when the juice was made and thus tell when it expires. Also, I can't remember for sure whether the year was in front or at the end (it vaired based upon the product) but if you look at it you'll be able to figure it out with this knowledge.

Cool, thanks! I did my 2 days fast forward and today is my first day back on the regular food so we'll see how the weigh in goes this afternoon. Thanks everyone for all your help!

hi raz this is anointedone here thanking you for everything i am on my reg plan the red plus it is the 2 day and i am doing fine i need something sweet though what do you suggest i do i want to lose not gain (smile)just kidding thanks once again

anointedone

anointedone,

Get creative with your exchanges and condiments. For example, get chocolate fat free cool whip and put between graham crackers then freeze. It makes a decadent dessert. Use the light chocolate syrup over some strawberries. Eat a vanilla yogurt with an orange...tastes like a cream sickle.

hi raz this is anointedone thank you for all your help now the crackers together is one or two starches and how much can i have it sound good i will try it

thank you

god bless

anointedone

anointedone,

Take one sheet and break in half to use as top & bottom. Then the "ice cream" sandwich is 1 starch and 1 condiment

What about salad, just straight lettuce...no carrots that is. Is that sort of all we want to eat? I do like salad everyday after my meals. I do not load it up with the trimmings if you know what I mean. I just like an enormous bowl of Romaine or field greens. I often use soy sauce, low salt. I do not ever add additional salt to my food or in cooking. I use alot of herbs instead. Also, I make my own yogurt with 2% milk, but I have used fat free milk and the yogurt comes out just as good. Absolutely no sugar added. I use fruit as the sweetener just before I serve. I do not like the store bought yogurt at all! It really is nasty with all the sweeteners they use. Why bother if they are going to keep us addicted to sugar? A very good old book to pick up is "Sugar Blues", came out in the 70's I think. This will give you a hint as to why sugar is so addicting. I use ALOT of recipies from Vegetarian Times magazine. I use to be a strict vegetarian. When I went through my menopause, I added fish and chicken (only) to my diet. Boy did I pack the pounds then!!! Hence this fabulous diet I am part of. Good luck to EVERYONE! God bless you Raz for all you are doing for us! Let me know about the salad.

hi raz this is aniontedone once again thank you for everything and for keeping me focused on what i need to do if i am slacking i know who to come to thanks alot

god bless

anointedone123

ashestoroses,

The Pure Weight Loss (LA Weightloss) books said that a serving of lettuce was 3 cups. My personal opinion is that you can not eat too much green vegetables. The other vegetables are pretty forgiving also but the green are really forgiving. If you want more green veggies go for it!

okay I have been doing meat veggies and oranges this is day 3... tommorrow I start the red plus plan. I did it 3 days because i knew i was eating out twice.
Day 1 chicken, oranges, spinich, butter, ff dressing
DAY 2 CHICKEN SALAD, DEVILED EGGS, GRAPEFRUIT, 2TANGELOS (MAYO IN THE EGGS)
DAY 3 Applebees...weight wathcers menu 5 points...chili chicken spinich salad, deviled egg 1, 3oz steak, dinner at a friends 1 chicken teriaki on a stick, 4 bonless ribs, 1 chicken wing
Hopefully the fast forward will still work

QUESTIONS:
How do you count the following items?
Shiritaki Noodles
Regular wheat bread Hamburger Roll
100 Calorie flavored yogurt
Sugar free spagetti sauce in a jar
Bananas
Crystal Light (Can I use this as my water 1 water bottle pack to 32ounces of water just a bit of flavor)

I have will not weigh in again until Thursday.. I do not have a scale at home. I weigh in with my doctor on Thursdays she is realy supportive and lets me come weigh in for free she is glad I found this sight.

Thanks for listening
Heather

How do you count the following items?
Shiritaki Noodles -- starch (I think)
Regular wheat bread Hamburger Roll -- 2 starch
100 Calorie flavored yogurt -- dairy
Sugar free spagetti sauce in a jar -- 1/2 Cup = vegetable
Bananas -- 1/2 = 1 fruit
Crystal Light (Can I use this as my water 1 water bottle pack to 32ounces of water just a bit of flavor) -- you can but it's better if the water is plain

Also, you'll get better results from the Fast Forward if you do it only 2 days but exact...next time wait until you have 2 days you can devote to it...you'll get better results in the long run

Raz, Are those the only two things I should eat for one week fish or chicken and citrus
fruits??? Just want to make sure...Thanks Trisha

Trisha,

The other exchanges you can have any choice but for your proteins choose a fish or have chicken and for your fruit have citrus. You can have any veggies you want, starch, etc.

hi raz this is anointedone,
i have a question can i have pancakes
or cream of wheat also what would pancakes be counted as

thank you and god bless

ps thank you, once again

anointedone123

anointedone123,

If you want you can have 3 pancakes (not huge) and do it as a carb craver meal. If you do this it's counted as a protein. You need also to increase your water to 10 glasses the day of the carb craver.

anointedone123,

Sorry I forgot to add that cream of wheat...1/2 cup cooked count it as one starch

HI RAZ THIS IS ANOINTEDONE,
WHAT IS A CARB CRAVER MEAL AND HOW MANY TIMES CAN I HAVE THAT A WEEK AND WILL IT EFFECT MY DIET I WANT TO LOSE NOT GAIN (SMILE)ALSO CAN I HAVE TURKEY SAUSAGE IF SO HOW MANY

THANK YOU SO MUCH AGAIN

ANOINTEDONE123
GOD BLESS

ANOINTEDONE123,

A carb craver meal helps with those cravings for carbohydrates. Do you have a book? They're in the book and can be used up to twice a week...there are too many for me to remember them all. Another "carb craver" is 2 slices of plain pizza!

Hi Raz!

What about sugar free ice cream? Is that a no-no?

Thanks!

twinzmom1229,

Get the "fat free no sugar added" ice cream (it's quite good). You can have 1/2 Cup...it's a starch.

hi raz this is anointedone,
thank you for letting me know about carb cravers i did'nt know pizza was one can i have turkey sausage

thank you and god bless
anointedone

anointedone123,

You can have turkey sausage if it's low sodium...just get the lowest sodium you can find...count 3 links as 1 protein

razmataz in West Chester, Pennsylvania said: ashestoroses,

The Pure Weight Loss (LA Weightloss) books said that a serving of lettuce was 3 cups. My personal opinion is that you can not eat too much green vegetables. The other vegetables are pretty forgiving also but the green are really forgiving. If you want more green veggies go for it!

Thank you, Raz! Great to know i can eat all the salad I want! I'm making my own yogurt as we speak so I am not worried about any added sugar or fat. I only use fresh fruit in my yogurt which is add after I make a batch. You can also use the siet chocolate syrup if you like your yogurt sweet and chocolat-ie! Thanks again!

Hi Raz,

First, you are awesome! I was on LA weight loss in 2006 and very close to my goal. I have read all of the information posted here so I think I know what to do I just want to make sure I start off on the right plan. I also need to know when if I should ever drop to another plan.

#1 - I'm a woman and I weigh 176lbs and am 5'3".
#2 - I will begin to work out about 3-4 hours a week.
#3 - I work a 5-9 desk job (I wake up at about 7 and go to bed about 11 each day).
#4 - My goal is anywhere between 130 and 140 lbs.
#5 - I do not have any lites and do not plan on using any.

When I first joined LA in 2006 I weighed 169 and they had me on the Gold Plan. Which is the right plan for me? Purple? And when should I drop to a new plan?

I forgot to mention that I'm 31 years old.

Neysam11,

You will be on the purple plan and there are no drops after purple.

2 protein
4 vegetables
3 fruit
2 starch
1 dairy
1 fat

Neysam11,

You will be on the purple plan and there are no drops after purple.

2 protein
4 vegetables
3 fruit
2 starch
1 dairy
1 fat

If you still have your gold book the proteins are 2 oz. bigger on purple and the other serving sizes remain the same.

Hi Raz,

So I had problems bringing my weight down consistently last week so I heard of someone else on the numbered plan who was told to take out a starch and a fat from their daily servings. Can you advise what you would have a client do in this case?

Gold Plan with Lites:

2 Proteins (6oz?)
3 Vegetables
3 Fruits
2 Starches
1 Dairy
1 Fat

Free to Live #2 Plan with Lites:

2 1/2 Proteins (4oz cooked, 5oz raw)
3 Vegetables
2 Fruits
3 Starches
2 Dairy
2 Fat

So since I have taken out a Fat and a Starch and it's been working better than before. But my counsellor was advising me that I might not be getting enough calories in then and the weight loss might be reflecting that. Wanted to ask for your advice. I still think I'm getting enough food in because I don't feel hungry and the numbered plan has more food than the coloured plan. I lost on average 3 lbs a week on the coloured plan three years ago. On the numbered plan, I've only lost a maximum of 7 lbs in 5 weeks. Mind you I was 20lbs less when I started this time.

What do you think?

Hi Raz,
I joined la weight loss and was doing really well, until they closed their doors. Since then I have been struggling with my weight. When I start I weighed 192 lb. I lost 31 lbs and recently put 20 of those lbs back on. Their plan was working for me I'm so lost without the right plan and lites. What can you do to lead me on the right direction? And is there any other method similar to there method to starting the plan?

Raz I forgot to tell you I'm 5'' feet tall. My wieght as of now is probably 178. I don't work out right now.
When i start mu plan i will get to the gym at least 3 times a week for 1 hour.

dodis,

I honestly do not know what to tell you. I am not a dietician. I am simply someone who has been trained ion how to figure out which of the color plans is appropriate. I am not at all familiar with the numbered plans. I don't know what to tell you...

need2losew8,

Go onto the Red plan until you get to 170.

Red (no lites)
2 1/2 protein (8 ounces for lean choices and 6 ounces for choices not as lean)

4 vegetables
4 fruit
3 starch
1 dairy
1 fat

Let me know how things go.

Thanks Raz,
Do I need to start with the Fast Forward? If so, How does it work without the 50/50 juices?

need2losew8,

You can certainly do a Fast Forward if you'd like. It's a good detox and helps your body get ready for weight loss.

Do for 2 days...

Unlimited protein
Unlimited green vegetable
Each day each 4 oranges

You can use oil or butter. No starch and no starchy vegetables

That's okay Raz. Don't worry about it. You're a great help to us all, glad you're on here!

Hi Raz, Tammy here. I need a reminder of when to change plans. I think I am getting close. I am 5'9, 198lbs, and I am on the purple plan with lites. I need to know when I should switch to the gold plan with lites. My goal is about 140. Thanks!

Tammy,

You're right about at the drop point. Here's what I want you to do... If you're still losing well (at least 2 pounds a week) stay on purple a bit longer. If your weight loss has begun to slow change to gold.

Gold

2 protein (2 ounces smaller than purple)
3 Vegetables
3 fruit
2 starch
1 dairy
1 fat
2 lites or replacement bars

Let me know how it goes! And congratulations to being another step closer to goal!

Thanks! I will keep an eye on it. Still loosing so far.