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Old 01-09-2008, 11:04 AM   #5 (permalink)
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What Emoore and Jodi have said is exactly true. 28 points is 1400 calories about. If you are lifting heavy several times per week, you will "earn" exercise points (which you might not learn about until week 4 or 5) and you need to eat those points too (don't bank them). Also aim on weight training days to eat an extra 5 of your extra 35 points (that still gives you 20 points for beer on the weekends).

But really, if you want the accountability of having to go and weigh in, that's great. Make some mild modifications to the plan though.
1. Eat 5-6 meals per day.
2. Each meal consists of protein, veggies, some real unprocessed carbs (like fruit, brown or wild rice, quinoa, beans, etc), and some fat (aim for healthy fats like olive oil, avocado, etc)
3. Limit your treats to once or twice a week.
4. Drink plenty of water.

Technically you shouldn't be hungry. If you are, then eat more veggies and increase your protein.

Maybe we could offer more concrete suggestions if you posted a typical day's menu ...
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