Girl Diet - Meal Ideas 2017

[JW123]

Hi, not sure if there is an up to date thread running which gives girl diet meal examples. e.g. breakfast (not planning on having this) lunch and dinner ideas.

I usually have breakfast however I have managed to stop having this over the past few days. I love tea I am going to find this very difficult to give up! Just looking for some advice while I am waiting on my personalised plan.

If there is a recent thread giving examples of meal ideas please send me the link.

[atomic sagebrush]

Old thread here!! http://genderdreaming.com/forum/trying-to-conceive-a-girl/47163-lets-record-what-were-eating-help-each-other.html

[weeziewoozles]

This one is useful too:

LE meal ideas and recipes
http://genderdreaming.com/forum/trying-to-conceive-a-girl/43559-le-meal-ideas-recipes.html?highlight=Recipes

[weeziewoozles]

New Year New Thread!

Yesterday I had a jacket potato with salad and a bit of cheese for lunch then two veg burger things and broccoli for dinner plus red wine.

[Butterflies buttercups]

Hi...I haven't missed tea at all surprising though as I used to have 3 cups a day now I can't imagine going back to it I'm loving coffee on This diet !!

That sounds like a good day weezie - today I'm having salad for lunch then a veggie bake for dinner with some wine .
Back on it today after grazing all day yesterday with a bit of a hangover whoopsy!


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[weeziewoozles]

Hangovers are tough on this diet!

Today
Breakfast Black coffee
Lunch jacket potato and salad with a little tuna mayo (low fat mayo) as it needs using up, and a little low fat cheddar
Dinner Japanese style curry (onions, peppers, carrots and potatoes) and rice, with wine or beer

[Butterflies buttercups]

I know as I always wants to wake up and stuff my face with eggs and bread and bacon !

I've also been having low fat mayo in my sandwiches I just keep it in my limits - I'm not tracking as religiously anymore as I'm kinda clued up on what to eat / how much etc now so just having smaller lighter vegetarian meals basically with coffee and wine thrown in .
My attempt is only a week away so trying to be super good this week!


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[Artisam]

Today I'm having a bagel thin with a cup a soup- batchelors ones are good I've just tried them today!


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[Butterflies buttercups]

I find cup a soups so easy aren't they ! I haven't had any for a while so may get some this week especially in this awful cold grey damp weather in the U.K. At the moment


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[weeziewoozles]

They're not enough for me, I get too hungry! Have to have a giant bowl of soup!

[Artisam]

There are some new 'high protein' ones which supposedly fill you longer. Still on 4g.


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[Thinkpinkplease]

Hi ladies! Following these ideas as new to the forum! Any suggestions of my own I'll add!

[Shenanigans]

I have been eating sugar snap peas with egg whites. I also top with roasted salsa because it adds loads of flavor without using much or having much sodium. I put the sugar snap peas in a pan and almost cover with water so by the time the water is evaporated after cooking them I just need to stir around the pan for a minute or so and they are cooked without needing butter or oil. I cook the egg whites in a bit of margarine. I also like to toast 2 slices of rye bread, spread 1tbsp of hummus on each and put 5 or so slices of cucumber on top. I have also found high fiber English muffins and bagels. They are good to put some tomato sauce on top with a bit of cheese and mushroom and put in the oven until toasty and melted.

[Frilly Lady]

Well I started back on the diet and exercise 3 January, by the following day I was struck down by the flu virus that's going around and it's totally knocked me for 10. Anyway today I'm up and about and been able to stick to two meals apart from having medication this morning, I'm not going to start exercising again until next week though.
For lunch I had two slices of wholemeal toast with a little butter and marmite and a mug of honey, lemon and ginger. Mug of coffee at around 3ish. Then for dinner I made Chana masala with spinach from the good food website and it was gorgeous. It's low fat but very tasty and filling I didn't need to have any rice or naan with it. It made two portions so I have enough for tomorrow's dinner too. Going to make it with roasted peppers next time and maybe add a spoonful of natural yogurt to switch it up. Then I had a few Jaffa cakes for my sweet tooth.
I need some ideas for lunch as that's what I really struggle with, I don't mind sticking with toast but marmite is probably too fortified and I can't have jam because I'm going sugar free when my virus has gone because of immune problems.

[Butterflies buttercups]

Hey - for lunch I normally have white break with Philadelphia and cucumber or low fat cheese sandwich or egg sandwich or a tortilla with hummus and veggies that's it basically lots of boring sandwiches haha I do actually enjoy them though!
Dinner is always a veggie option like veggie burger or pizza or rice and veggies or pasta or a veggie bake with cheese on top

Hope this helps :) x


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[Artisam]

I've been having cup a soups for lunch or homemade. Lightly roasting courgette and carrot and dipping in hummus too- I mix a tsp with natural yoghurt and it makes a lovely dip- doesn't use too much fat or protein up too.
Rice and broccoli with hot sauce is another go to for me!


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[Inhope]

Hi, not sure if there is an up to date thread running which gives girl diet meal examples. e.g. breakfast (not planning on having this) lunch and dinner ideas.

I usually have breakfast however I have managed to stop having this over the past few days. I love tea I am going to find this very difficult to give up! Just looking for some advice while I am waiting on my personalised plan.

If there is a recent thread giving examples of meal ideas please send me the link.

I also drink a lot of tea. At first I thought it would be impossible to live without it. Now I actually think that it could work, at least with some herbal tea.

My plan is to start the LE-diet about a month but I have already done some changes. I have switched the tea at breakfast to coffee instead, I never drank coffee before and now I drink a lot.

I still drink tea at the evenings but my plan is to switch it to herbal tea when I start my diet, I think that herbal tea is ok! Maybe also rooibos tea, atomic didn't really know. I also wondering if I could do my own tea of spices like cinnamon, cardamom and cloves, but I don't know if that will sway blue, what do you think? Do anyone else has some other suggestion of tea that it's ok?

[Artisam]

I also drink a lot of tea. At first I thought it would be impossible to live without it. Now I actually think that it could work, at least with some herbal tea.

My plan is to start the LE-diet about a month but I have already done some changes. I have switched the tea at breakfast to coffee instead, I never drank coffee before and now I drink a lot.

I still drink tea at the evenings but my plan is to switch it to herbal tea when I start my diet, I think that herbal tea is ok! Maybe also rooibos tea, atomic didn't really know. I also wondering if I could do my own tea of spices like cinnamon, cardamom and cloves, but I don't know if that will sway blue, what do you think? Do anyone else has some other suggestion of tea that it's ok?

Peppermint is ok afaik? The fruit infusions that are known as fruit tea (uk) are caffeine free and don't actually have any tea- they might be a good option? I swapped tea for coffee - really weak at first to get used to it and gradually Made it stronger.


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[JW123]

Why are pop tarts a Grade a food on the diet??????

[atomic sagebrush]

Peppermint is ok afaik? The fruit infusions that are known as fruit tea (uk) are caffeine free and don't actually have any tea- they might be a good option? I swapped tea for coffee - really weak at first to get used to it and gradually Made it stronger.


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Peppermint tea may cut odds of conception somewhat so I would stick to dietary amounts unless actively using it as a sway tactic. (only women under 35 and without other fertility issues)

Cinnamon may sway pink, but can also make your blood sugar drop and make you get kind of woozy much more easily when on LE Diet. Can also really make weight fly off. So use in dietary amounts unless using as sway tactic (and only those with PCOS or more than 30 lbs to lose should do that)

As long as you mix it up with the herb teas they are ok. What I do not want you guys to do is to use anything daily, or more than daily, unless you are deliberately using it as a sway tactic (and after doing the research to know if it's right for you.)

[atomic sagebrush]

Why are pop tarts a Grade a food on the diet??????

Because they don't have much going on in the way of nutrition and they are very handy for eating on the go. Low fat, low protein, and actually not as many cals as you might think.

They are just kind of helpful to have handy because most of the prepackaged bar-type foods are hugely fortified with vitamins and so they are a better choice than let's say a power bar when you're in the car and need a quick snack.

[Artisam]

I have maybe 2 or 3 cups/mugs a week (apple or a peppermint or chamomile) I hope these are not too high amounts?


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[Thinkpinkplease]

I don't know how you guys survive on this diet. It's virtually not eating! Also what do you do about your husband's and other children? We have always sat down and eaten the same food. I don't want to make an issue of it


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[atomic sagebrush]

I don't know how you guys survive on this diet. It's virtually not eating! Also what do you do about your husband's and other children? We have always sat down and eaten the same food. I don't want to make an issue of it


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No, it isn't, and if you feel like it is, then something is wrong.

1500-1800 cals a day for most, 40-50 g protein, 30-60 g fat. Many people go up to 1800-2000 cals a day, 50-60 g protein, 50-60 g fat. Low carb veg are free and unlimited, higher carb veg and fruit you count only cals but they are free for protein and fat. (so you can actually eat even MORE because none of this stuff counts) This is a decent amount of food intake and if you're starving we need to figure out what we can tweak to enable you to eat better and feel full longer. Hit me up with your diet and stuff! that's what I'm here for.

When I was swaying I did eat exactly what my hubs and kiddos ate. What I'd do is just make my normal meals and then I'd eat the side dish, salad, vegetable, bread or dessert (not all of them, I don't cook that much food lol, just some combo of those things) and just skip the meat. I would watch my portions to be sure I was within cal tolerances and it worked really good. :)

[JW123]

Because they don't have much going on in the way of nutrition and they are very handy for eating on the go. Low fat, low protein, and actually not as many cals as you might think.

They are just kind of helpful to have handy because most of the prepackaged bar-type foods are hugely fortified with vitamins and so they are a better choice than let's say a power bar when you're in the car and need a quick snack.

Thanks... sounds good to me!


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[JW123]

Would ryveta be ok on the diet?


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[atomic sagebrush]

I have maybe 2 or 3 cups/mugs a week (apple or a peppermint or chamomile) I hope these are not too high amounts?


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no, that's just a normal amount that people might have in a day to day diet. If you were having that 3 times a DAY, then that is medicinal.

[atomic sagebrush]

Would ryveta be ok on the diet?


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Yes, fine in moderation

[babybells]

Starting off slowly on this LE PCOS diet - no breakfast, cup of coffee at 12pm and then lunch around 1.30pm - salad with Lettuce, celery, cucumber, small amount of carrot and a small amount of avocado, some parmesan cheese and a can of tuna.

No snacking which I am finding tough on Day 1 of this - so used to a morning and arvo snack!

[JW123]

Yes, fine in moderation

Day 1 of diet and I have a headache... think it the lack of snacks [emoji17]
Lunch
Had two ryvetta and cheese [emoji51]
Fruit and two rice cakes

Dinner:
Green veg and potatoes and sausages - small potion (not the best option)

Going to the gym tonight [emoji1303]

What do u think of days meals?


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[Butterflies buttercups]

I would say Wowsers I would be hungry on that lunch ! So maybe add in something more substantial so you are more full?

I eat soup with Pitta or sandwiches with cream cheese or Swiss cheese with salad - for dinner I have veggie burgers / sausages / pasta and sauce / tortellini with sauce or home baked pizza / jacket potatoes with beans or light sour cream .

I can say I haven't had a head ache at all on this diet other than having a cold I tend to fill up on coffee and Diet Coke until the next meal .
Well done on heading off to the gym good luck !


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[Thinkpinkplease]

I'm going super slowly. Cut out snacking at the moment and vegetarian option at breakfast and lunch. Next month I intend to cut breakfast Monday-Friday as husband would not be happy if i cut the weekend too! Hoping to start exercise then as well. Perhaps take it one step at a time? Hopefully less likely to feel it then?


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[babybells]

Another day, another slow start to the LE PCOS diet -

No breakfast, cup of coffee with skim milk, lunch is a Roasted Cauliflower Biryani I made - cauliflower, carrot, white rice and some curry paste.

I am wondering people on the alt LE diet - do you have breakfast? I was thinking maybe a smoothie could be the way to go?

[Inhope]

Peppermint is ok afaik? The fruit infusions that are known as fruit tea (uk) are caffeine free and don't actually have any tea- they might be a good option? I swapped tea for coffee - really weak at first to get used to it and gradually Made it stronger.


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Thanks for the tip about the fruit infusion herbaltea, that sounds like a perfect option to me!!!

Atomic, what do you think about Liptons fruit infusion herbal tea, the ingredients in one of them (summerfruit) are: Rosehip 40%, hibiscus, arom, blackberry leaves, strawberries 0.9%, 0.9% raspberry, maltodextrin, would that be ok to drink one tea bag with a lot of warm water (light tea in other words) with a sandwich to dinner and one cup in the mornings? I will also drink a lot of coffee, like 4 or 5 cups a day.

[Artisam]

Mine was

Lunch: leek and potato soup fruit

Dinner: veg stir fry with wholewheat noodles and hot sauce, and a yoghurt

I have an exercise class tonight so might do a 3rd meal tonight to bump up cals.

I have struggled with no snacking - I think I do this without thinking usually!


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[Shannshaff]

I am starting this diet wholeheartedly again, so here is my intake for the day so far:
Lunch:
Baked potato with a bit of margarine, a chicken leg, and a cup of hot cocoa/coffee mix (can't do straight coffee yet) and 2 handfuls of pretzels.
Dinner:
Stir fry veggies, rice and a small amount of chicken (I know one of my kids will not eat their meat, so I will eat that)

The no snacking is my downfall. I keep catching myself snacking without even realizing it. At least last night I ate only one oreo cookie instead of a handful. :)

[Inhope]

Are veg stir fry like carrot, water chestnut, haricot beans, broccoli, red onion
baby corn, corn, peas and parsnip unlimited like other vegetables (if I don't add any fat when I fry it)?

The vegetables (veg stir fry, corn and peas) I had for lunch today was like 14g protein and 270 cal. Should I count them or are they free like other vegetables?

[Artisam]

I've been using frylight for stir fry to stop any sticking- used to only ever use olive oil when conceived DS.

Shanshaff- the same as me I was worse if my kid left food on his plate as I hate waste!


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[Butterflies buttercups]

I always eat my kids leftovers it's so hard isn't it!
I've had two slice of white break with low fat butter for lunch

Dinner - half a veggie pizza and a veggie spring roll


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[Artisam]

That doesn't sound much! I feel like im eating less but don't seem to be losing much. Does anyone else have this issue?

My DH just tried to offer me a slice of buttered toast I think he's testing me lol!


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[Butterflies buttercups]

My attempt Was tonight so I've not eaten too much for the past three days like 1200 calories ish but normally I'm at 1800! With pop tarts for dessert and cheese for lunch - I feel I've eaten so many cheese sandwiches I can't eat them
Anymore !

Sometimes I make my littlest son just plain butter on toast and it looks so lovely and simple and tasty but when I ate it tonight gosh I was like ' oh is that it?!' It looks better than it taste lol xx


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[Artisam]

Best of luck for your attempt!
Yes the aroma is probably better than the real thing!


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[Shenanigans]

So I just made the yummiest meal I have had in a while and had to share. I am doing the pcos version of LE so have to limit carbs mostly. I have been using Rye bread because it is much better for people with insulin resistance. I used a tbsp of a light version of country crock to sauté some mushroom and mini red and yellow peppers. Then I added another tbsp of the margarine and poured the egg over top and let it cook a while until firm. I put 1/4 c of crumbled feta on top and folded it over. I toasted 2 slices of the rye bread and then spread this dip I found over it. It is from Chobani and is made from Greek yogurt. It is the smoked onion and Parmesan flavor and has almost no fat, carbs and very low calories. This meal was delicious and so filling. Here is the nutrition info.
Also, I don't track sodium. I use it very sparingly but don't track it or I would go crazy. I mainly just keep track of calories, fat, carbs and protein. I apologize if I'm missing anything.
Rye bread - calories- 90 per slice (180 for my 2)
Fat - 1g per slice (2)
Carbs 16g per slice (32)
Protein - 3 g per slice (6)

Greek Yogurt Spread. Calories - 25 per 2 tbsp
Fat - 1g
Carbs - 2g
Protein - 3g

Feta Calories - 70 in 1/4 c
Fat - 6g
Carbs - 1g
Protein - 5g

Egg white Calories - 100 (in my 4 servings)
Fat - 0
Carbs - 0
Protein - 20g

Margarine. Calories - 35 per tbsp (70)
Fat - 4g (8)
Carbs - 0
Protein - 0

Totals. Calories - 445
Fat - 17 g
Carbs - 35g
Protein - 34g

[Artisam]

Sounds lovely am going to try this and def getting rye too!


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[babybells]

Good luck Butterlies!!

Breakfast today - smoothie with 1 cup milk, some greek yoghurt and blueberries.
Lunch is a Roasted Cauliflower Biryani I made - cauliflower, carrot, white rice and some curry paste.
Dinner , leftover noodles with carrot and peas.

Off to the gym today as well.

[XXforhubby]

Count calories and protein from corn and peas. Corn is considered more like a grain in the way your body processes it and peas are considered more like a protein in that most non-soy vegan protein sources are peas.

FX and GL to you!



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[MrsTheatrical]

What's everyone having for dinner tonight? I've made Chilli Non Carne, with Quorn mince instead of meat. Will serve with a little rice :)


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[ThinkingofPink]

Jumping in for real this time! I think I'll be ovulating soon for the first time post partum so I'm ready to get this show on the road!

Coffee and hashbrowns for (delayed) breakfast
Amy's pad Thai for lunch
Cauliflower and Brussels sprout vegan fried rice for dinner (maybe some wine)

[ThinkingofPink]

Here is the vegan fried rice recipe I use, it's a little spicy and so delicious! I don't pay attention to salt intake so the soy in this is fine for me. The Vegan Experience, Days 1 and 2: What's For Breakfast? | Serious Eats (http://www.seriouseats.com/2012/01/the-vegan-experience-breakfast-oatmeal-lunch-dinner-recipes.html)

[babybells]

So.......weekend was a bit all over the shop..... Had a few social events where there was cocktail food served...........How do you cope with these?!?!

Breakfast - hashbrowns, mushrooms and spinach with coffee (more like brunch given the time I got up!) I am liking the idea of hashbrowns for breakfast though!

I had a small bit of bacon yesterday and felt a bit blerh - I think as I have started to limit meat now if I have some I am not liking it.

Need to go shopping for supplies - but grabbed a green salad and a can of pink salmon for lunch today - had 2 coffees already today!!! :)

[babybells]

Also - its 12.00pm and have had nothing to eat as yet, except for 2 coffees!!

[Mommy2apples]

This would be something good for a sway right?
Baked Sweet Potato Skins | Skinnytaste (http://www.skinnytaste.com/baked-sweet-potato-skins/)


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[babybells]

They look soooooo good! I think they seem ok to me.

[MrsTheatrical]

Dinner tonight is a Morrocan Tagine that I've just put in the slow cooker. It has chicken in it but I'll just pull that out as much as I can. Served with whole grain rice, coriander & pomegranate seeds :)


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[Butterflies buttercups]

^^^^
Wow that's sounds gorgeous mrs T!
Jealous !
I'm a lousy cook my husband does it all but on this diet he has completely stopped as he thinks it's all plain with out much meat in it so I've been left to my own devices and to be honest my dinners haven't been very exciting - I have however decided to make chick pea curry this week so fingers crossed that'll be nice ! X


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[MrsTheatrical]

^^^^
Wow that's sounds gorgeous mrs T!
Jealous !
I'm a lousy cook my husband does it all but on this diet he has completely stopped as he thinks it's all plain with out much meat in it so I've been left to my own devices and to be honest my dinners haven't been very exciting - I have however decided to make chick pea curry this week so fingers crossed that'll be nice ! X


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I love anything with chickpeas! I'm sure it will be delicious. I have a nice recipe for a chickpea and sweet potato curry too. Has your hubby also gone veggie?


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[Butterflies buttercups]

Yes I love chick peas too although I haven't actually had any on this diet so far!
Today I've had a hummus and salad tortilla wrap and ww fat free yogurt x


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[Butterflies buttercups]

Oh yes he sort of has - all week he doesn't eat meat but will at the weekend x


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[MrsTheatrical]

Yes I love chick peas too although I haven't actually had any on this diet so far!
Today I've had a hummus and salad tortilla wrap and ww fat free yogurt x


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Hummus is chickpeas! Yum.

Wish I could get the WW food out here :(


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[Artisam]

I was doing well (soup and yoghurt for lunch) then we went out for pizza for dinner! Two slices of margarita but I hope the salad will balance it out lol ooops!


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[Butterflies buttercups]

I had pizza last weekend too! U did well just to have to slices though x


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[Artisam]

I also avoided eating ds's leftovers!
Btw for U.K. Ladies the Covent Garden wild mushroom soup is really good and v LE. I usually make my own soups or veg stews but this is just as good.


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[babybells]

I love anything with chickpeas! I'm sure it will be delicious. I have a nice recipe for a chickpea and sweet potato curry too. Has your hubby also gone veggie?


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Oh that sounds nice MrsTheatrical - care to share?

I am trying to think of lunch ideas to get me through work without snacking when I get bored...........do you think a veggie rissotto would be good?

[ThinkingofPink]

I don't think your one all inclusive week is going to hamper your chances especially since you plan on doing the diet for a full 12 weeks before attempt and the exercise will really help your chances and burn some of the calories you'll be eating that week anyway!

[ThinkingofPink]

Today:

Breakfast (delayed): cinnamon raisin English muffin with a little butter, a handful of blueberries, and two cups of coffee

Lunch: Amy's frozen meal (mattar paneer) and a coffee

Dinner: Pasta Aglio e Olio and a glass of wine

[Butterflies buttercups]

Today : Swiss cheese and salad tortilla wrap

Dinner : small amount of chicken with noodles mushrooms and peppers and a plum sauce
Plus 4cups of coffee throughout the day


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[Artisam]

Mine was lunch (1pm) soup and a sandwich

Dinner: veg soup and seeded roll/yoghurt.


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[Butterflies buttercups]

Hmm I may have soup today! It's cold here so soup and some bread mmm !
Off to the cinema tonight il try my best to avoid all the goodies they offer!


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[Artisam]

Popcorn should be ok you could take your own or eat before you go!


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[Imama]

Hi. I started LE diet about three weeks ago. I have one question: do I have to count carbs also? Are there any limits during LE?


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[Pbn3]

Imama I never counted carbs on the le diet as I found they were naturally lower because calorie, fat and protein were lower if that makes sense....

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[Mommy2apples]

Is cappuccinos okay to
Drink for your coffee or no?

TIA


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[Pbn3]

Yes it is but if you mean cappuccino as in a shot of coffee with heated milk whether skim or full cream then that's considered snacking/food because of the calories and should be had with one of your meals. Hth :)

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[Mommy2apples]

Yes it is but if you mean cappuccino as in a shot of coffee with heated milk whether skim or full cream then that's considered snacking/food because of the calories and should be had with one of your meals. Hth :)

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Alright! Thanks so much! :) lol I usually pick one up from the gas station when I get them. So not sure what they put in them!


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[Pbn3]

I think our coffees are quite different (Australia to USA) so if its mostly hot water with a dash of milk (or creamer do you's call it?) then it may be fine :) Maybe just ask them what they use?

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[Mommy2apples]

I think our coffees are quite different (Australia to USA) so if its mostly hot water with a dash of milk (or creamer do you's call it?) then it may be fine :) Maybe just ask them what they use?

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When I worked at a gas station a long time ago I remember it was powder and hot water ran through it if that helps.


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[Frilly Lady]

When I worked at a gas station a long time ago I remember it was powder and hot water ran through it if that helps.


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If it's a cappuccino it will be a milk based coffee whether made fresh or from powder the main ingredient is milk, so best to have that with a meal. You could always have an Americano with a splash of milk if you need a coffee to keep you going.

[Mommy2apples]

If it's a cappuccino it will be a milk based coffee whether made fresh or from powder the main ingredient is milk, so best to have that with a meal. You could always have an Americano with a splash of milk if you need a coffee to keep you going.

Alright thanks girl!


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[Butterflies buttercups]

That's what I have every morning usually two before 12, an Americano with a dash of milk and two sweeteners to keep me going !


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[Mommy2apples]

That's what I have every morning usually two before 12, an Americano with a dash of milk and two sweeteners to keep me going !


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Awesome! Thanks!! :)


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[Frilly Lady]

That's what I have every morning usually two before 12, an Americano with a dash of milk and two sweeteners to keep me going !


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I have a couple throughout the day, although it's decaf so I'm not sure it helps with swaying.

[Butterflies buttercups]

Bad day today!
Totally gone well over in my protein and we had a our attempt last night ! Really hoping this hasnt affected things !

Had lots of chicken for lunch with some coleslaw and a cookie I was just craving it from
Being so tired ! My 5 year olds off school today with sickness and the rest so I was so tired and needed fuelling!

Whilst he slept this morning I cycled for 60 mins really hoping this helped !

A small dinner tonight with some sweets I think x


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[babybells]

Hey all - bad day protein wise yesterday - Australia Day so bbq lunch - sausages and chops!!!

Oh well - cant be helped and breakfast was veggie based.

Today I had a smoothie - coconut water, blueberries, greek yoghurt for breakfast. 1 coffee.

Not sure for lunch - will be a salad of some sort.

Dinner is burgers - will load up with salad!

[Artisam]

I'm having oven chips with quorn sausage - I saw them in sainsburys and thought oh well! I don't normally buy chips feel bad but oh well!

Reading this makes me feel better for the odd cheat!


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[babybells]

I just read today that 2 of my diet staples - coconut water & soda water are known to sway blue..... glad I learnt this now!

[Butterflies buttercups]

I've eaten oven chips a few times on the diet as they are only 5% fat and I figured if I weigh them out and know how much I'm eating it can't be too bad ? (In my totals too)

The last two days haven't been very good I'm sad to say but I've been feeling a bit nauseas and find eating is helping at the mo . 5 days until I can start testing ! X


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[Artisam]

I think seltzer ( fizzy water- fuzzy mineral water) is pink! Afaik coconut water is good for potassium too think it's on both boy and girl sways (not see of amounts or frequency)


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[atomic sagebrush]

I just read today that 2 of my diet staples - coconut water & soda water are known to sway blue..... glad I learnt this now!

No they don't. I use coconut water for both boys and girls and if you use seltzer instead of soda water (they taste identical) that takes away even the remotest likelihood that it sways blue.

[atomic sagebrush]

I think seltzer ( fizzy water- fuzzy mineral water) is pink! Afaik coconut water is good for potassium too think it's on both boy and girl sways (not see of amounts or frequency)


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:agree: coco water is a good way for anyone to get a bit of extra potassium. Blue swayers like to have lots of potassium, and pink swayers often need potassium so as not to DIE from getting too little. EVERYONE needs 2500-3500 mg potassium minimum and this is the same on all sway diets. So both groups can benefit from coco water

[atomic sagebrush]

Hi. I started LE diet about three weeks ago. I have one question: do I have to count carbs also? Are there any limits during LE?


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Most people don't need to count carbs. A few people do count them if they have moderate to severe PCOS but they are very much in the minority.

Ladies, I rarely read these support threads because they get very long very quickly, if you have questions of this nature please start a separate thread in the forums to ask me and I"m happy to answer.

[atomic sagebrush]

My plan is to start the LE-diet in February (12 weeks before the first attempt in the middle of may). I have already start with the exercise (1 h brisk walk 6 days a week), a lot of coffee (6 cups a day, didn't drink it at all before), 3 meals a day (no change from before), 16 h without food (between 6 pm to 10 am) on weekdays (started last week). I only eat vegetables, fish and chicken (no change from before). When I start the diet I'm only going to eat vegetarian food though. My BMI is about 18 so I don't have any weight to loose.

The first week in February, one week before I'm going to start the diet (in other words 13 weeks before first attempt) we are going on a all inclusive vacation. In other words I'm going to eat a lot more than I use to. Probably three meals a day like I use to, but a lot more food and probably a lot of vegetables, fish, seafood and chicken (I (almost) only like healthy food) and maybe deserts and a couple of drinks before dinner.

I love food and really looking forward to this vacation! I'm going to continue with my exercise during the vacation. What do you think, is it ok for me to be relax about this and enjoy all the delicious food or could it ruin my sway? Should I postpone the first attempt a month to the middle of June instead, and do the diet for about 16-17 weeks before to make up for my "all inclusive week"?

Any time after 12 weeks is fine. You do not need to sway for 16-17 weeks that's not what our results showed.

[3rdXsaCharm]

Hello I'd like to join! I am not officially starting the diet hardcore until the end of Feb since we are starting TTC end of May, but I am trying to get it figured out and get the kinks out in the next few weeks and also lose some weight. I'm not doing super low fat because I have diminished ovarian reserve. I'm aiming for 1,800 calories or less a day, with fat and protein between 60-80g per day which is still much less that I was getting before.

This is the beginning of my fourth week on the diet. I have had a few cheats, and a few days where I didn't quite hit my number goals but I'm still in the learning period. Today I had:

Breakfast (10:00am)- Sausage breakfast sandwich (I only have these on the weekend), water, and coffee with creamer
Lunch (2:00pm)- 2 slices cheese and veggie pizza, 1/2 Dr Pepper, water
Dinner (6:00pm)- homemade chicken and egg noodle soup, 2 small squares dark chocolate, water

I usually have more fruits and veggies, but today's numbers come to 1,660 calories, 78g fat, 73g protein. I'm excited to get some more meal ideas from you ladies!

[babybells]

No they don't. I use coconut water for both boys and girls and if you use seltzer instead of soda water (they taste identical) that takes away even the remotest likelihood that it sways blue.

Seltzer?? I make my own soda water using a soda ******, is that okay?

[babybells]

Welcome to our group!
I have only just started myself on the diet - doing pcos le. I am basically counting breakfast, more veggie meals ans limiting meat as much as possible.

We arent ttc until july so just trying to ease into the diet.

[Artisam]

Baby bells- I think seltzer is just carbonated tap water (USA) or carbonated mineral water (as opposed to soda water etc) i read this water essay by AS a few weeks ago-
http://genderdreaming.com/forum/gender-swaying-general-discussion/2159-water-water-everywhere-pink-blue.html

If this is not up to date perhaps AS will confirm.


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[babybells]

Thanks Artisam I will have a read!

[Butterflies buttercups]

A new day a new week !
Today I've had some instant noodles and dinner is butternut squash (never had this before !) and chick pea curry with a Pitta bread ( getting a little sick of rice!)


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[babybells]

Yesterday was a good day! :) :) No breakfast, coffee, then a chickpea/sweet potatoe fritter with salad leaves & dressing for lunch. Dinner was spag bog with garlic bread. So I loaded up on the pasta and limited the meat (100g) and smashed 3 pieces of garlic bread to get the carbs up. 1 glass of wine and 1 Diet Coke.

Calories were at 1533 and was 3g under in protein, and over 6g in fat. Carbs still need some work , still had 55g left.

But good day! ")

[Butterflies buttercups]

Sounds like a good day baby bells! and also a tasty dinner so well done! I love garlic bread I had it Friday and Sunday !

I always have a coffee in the morning with Splenda to tie me over with a tiny dash of milk (can't stand black coffee I tried it last time)

I'm unsure of lunch today but dinner will be a veggie stir fry with chillies with egg noodles and a bit soy sauce



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[babybells]

I think that garlic bread may become a regular occurrence!! :)
I really have pushed out the skipping breakfast - 12.30pm and still no food!

[babybells]

Another day , another LE day. :)
No breakfast, lunch of salad leaves, snow peas and walnuts & a cup of soup.
Not 100% on dinner as yet.
Feeling pretty average today - bad headache - so wouldnt mind just going home to bed.

[Artisam]

Lunch at 1 was soup, dinner was quorn tacos. And a cookie oops.



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[Artisam]

I noticed it's quietened down on here- does that mean lots of bfp? Fx! X


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[Butterflies buttercups]

I did get my bfp a few days ago yes !
Good luck to all you ladies still on the diet ! Xx


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[Artisam]

Fantastic news congratulations!! Enjoy eating breakfast and not exercising lol [emoji322]


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[3rdXsaCharm]

Congratulations Butterflies!!

I have fallen off the diet the last couple weeks but determined to start again on Monday. Is anyone here actually trying to lose weight?? I am trying to lose 20-30 lbs by the end of May for when we start TTC.

[Mommy2apples]

I am doing my own diets until the end of March, then the end of June we will be ttc.


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[Artisam]

Congratulations Butterflies!!

I have fallen off the diet the last couple weeks but determined to start again on Monday. Is anyone here actually trying to lose weight?? I am trying to lose 20-30 lbs by the end of May for when we start TTC.

I am trying to lose some- I started off with white carbs and didn't lose but since I switched to whoegrain it's happening. Not that it's easy this time of year!


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[babybells]

Contrats Butterflies!!!

Yes I am trying to lose weight, slowly but surely it is happening. Trying to lose the Xmas weight gain to begin with!!

[Lexim]

Hey everyone
New here. Just started diet today. I'm already a seasoned macro counter so I'm going to continue counting everything just with my percentages/grams tweaked to fit LE.

I absolutely cannot skip breakfast. I end up feeling incredibly sick. I've been used to five meals of good wholesome food for the last three years so while I'm still actually eating the same amount of calories, the quality will certainly decline lol

I'm guessing breakfast and maybe one snack is ok as long as I stay within my macro/calorie limits.

And wine in the evening, this excites me haha


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[blessedmama2]

Can anyone tell me what the best salad dressing is for the diet?


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[Inhope]

How much coffee do you drink? I started to drink coffee in December, I haven't been drinking it at all before so I don't know how much is enough to sway pink?

I have been drinking like 4 big cups (1 cup is about 2,5 dl) a day since December without any problem. The last week I have had stomach problems two or three times though and wondering if it's caused by the coffee and the diet (have been on the LE diet for about 1.5 week).

Does anyone else have these problems? Maybe I drink to much? But how much do I have to drink for a good sway?

[Artisam]

Blessed mama I just use low fat ones and count them in the days calories. Maybe not olive oil as that's a good fat- I've actually cut this right out of my diet. I lived on it when I had DS !

I only have one coffee a day usually and Coke Zero.. not sure what the limits are!


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[atomic sagebrush]

Hey everyone
New here. Just started diet today. I'm already a seasoned macro counter so I'm going to continue counting everything just with my percentages/grams tweaked to fit LE.

I absolutely cannot skip breakfast. I end up feeling incredibly sick. I've been used to five meals of good wholesome food for the last three years so while I'm still actually eating the same amount of calories, the quality will certainly decline lol

I'm guessing breakfast and maybe one snack is ok as long as I stay within my macro/calorie limits.

And wine in the evening, this excites me haha


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Lots of people do breakfast. It's just one little thing that may help. If you can't do it, you can't do it.

[atomic sagebrush]

Can anyone tell me what the best salad dressing is for the diet?


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It depends on what your diet needs are for the day. There is no one right thing - some days you may need fat, other days you may not have fat to spare. So one day you might want to use ranch, a different day a fat-free vinaigrette. Please use first and foremost what YOU like and that fits in your limits for the day.

[atomic sagebrush]

How much coffee do you drink? I started to drink coffee in December, I haven't been drinking it at all before so I don't know how much is enough to sway pink?

I have been drinking like 4 big cups (1 cup is about 2,5 dl) a day since December without any problem. The last week I have had stomach problems two or three times though and wondering if it's caused by the coffee and the diet (have been on the LE diet for about 1.5 week).

Does anyone else have these problems? Maybe I drink to much? But how much do I have to drink for a good sway?

Coffee can make your stomach upset but doing it since December and just having problems this week doesn't indicate to me that it's the coffee.

Did you just start taking fiber or magnesium?? Both these can make loose stools as can some artificial sweeteners.

[blessedmama2]

It depends on what your diet needs are for the day. There is no one right thing - some days you may need fat, other days you may not have fat to spare. So one day you might want to use ranch, a different day a fat-free vinaigrette. Please use first and foremost what YOU like and that fits in your limits for the day.

Thank you!


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[Inhope]

Coffee can make your stomach upset but doing it since December and just having problems this week doesn't indicate to me that it's the coffee.

Did you just start taking fiber or magnesium?? Both these can make loose stools as can some artificial sweeteners.

No, i stopped taking magnesium for over a month ago and I don't take fiber.

Maybe it's because that after I started the diet for almost two weeks ago I sometimes drink coffee on a empty stomach?

[blessedmama2]

What is everyone drinking in their coffee? I now drink a low fat creamer, but was planning to switch to almond milk. I noticed the almond milk has a pretty good amount of sodium and potassium though.


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[Mommy2apples]

What is everyone drinking in their coffee? I now drink a low fat creamer, but was planning to switch to almond milk. I noticed the almond milk has a pretty good amount of sodium and potassium though.


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I drink mine black


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[Lexim]

Lots of people do breakfast. It's just one little thing that may help. If you can't do it, you can't do it.

Thanks atomic
I'll just try and push it out by 15-30 minutes each day
Today I ate at 7am and normally I eat at 6am. I was starving haha [emoji23]


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[Artisam]

I did drink coffee black but now I add a splash of milk.


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[Artisam]

Lexim- my two pennies worth regarding breakfast.

I've never been a breakfast eater and I have a son. I know lots of people with girls who always eat breakfast. Anyway - I'm currently swaying pink and still skipping it because it does seem to get results here! If you struggle maybe have an early dinner so you get a 'big gap' between meals if that makes sense? Blood sugar wise I think the 'no snacking' is much more important than skipping breakfast but this is only my opinion (from 10 years' study as a nutritionist position) as atomic is very much the expert with regards to glucose levels and swaying and has helped me enormously already [emoji7].

FWIW I don't know anyone with girls who snacks or grazes like I do/ did do (healthy snacks or otherwise!) so this is the thing I'm more focussed on.

GL x


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[atomic sagebrush]

No, i stopped taking magnesium for over a month ago and I don't take fiber.

Maybe it's because that after I started the diet for almost two weeks ago I sometimes drink coffee on a empty stomach?

Hm, I suppose that's plausible - is it clearing up??

[atomic sagebrush]

What is everyone drinking in their coffee? I now drink a low fat creamer, but was planning to switch to almond milk. I noticed the almond milk has a pretty good amount of sodium and potassium though.


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Remember, on LE Diet you actually have to be careful to get enough potassium. It's the same limits as the mineral diets, but they're doing tons of dairy and get tons of dairy that way. We don't do that and so we have to actually be careful to get enough potassium for our bodies to function.

Most of us have totally given up on sodium restriction and our results have only gone up since we did.

[atomic sagebrush]

Thanks atomic
I'll just try and push it out by 15-30 minutes each day
Today I ate at 7am and normally I eat at 6am. I was starving haha [emoji23]


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That's fine!! There is no right or wrong here. As long as you're going longer than you were that's the important thing. Early risers often have to eat sooner than those who get up later. :)

[Lexim]

Lexim- my two pennies worth regarding breakfast.

I've never been a breakfast eater and I have a son. I know lots of people with girls who always eat breakfast. Anyway - I'm currently swaying pink and still skipping it because it does seem to get results here! If you struggle maybe have an early dinner so you get a 'big gap' between meals if that makes sense? Blood sugar wise I think the 'no snacking' is much more important than skipping breakfast but this is only my opinion (from 10 years' study as a nutritionist position) as atomic is very much the expert with regards to glucose levels and swaying and has helped me enormously already [emoji7].

FWIW I don't know anyone with girls who snacks or grazes like I do/ did do (healthy snacks or otherwise!) so this is the thing I'm more focussed on.

GL x


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Thank you :)
We normally eat around 6pm
I'm going to push it to at least 8am for breakfast so that's a good 14 hours :)
Although 1-2 nights a week I have ice-cream to up my carbs! The other nights I stick to wine with dinner.

I wake at 5am and do an hour of cardio so I really don't think I can go any later than that at this stage. Will continue to push it out though.

I managed today with no snacking. The only in between thing I had was in between lunch and dinner and that was a coffee with about 50mls of skim milk.
I'm hoping that's ok?

I felt OK. Obviously I'm not used to it and I guess it'll take a little bit of adjustment but I guess the fact that it's not forever keeps me going. I can commit to 12 weeks I think [emoji4][emoji4]


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[blessedmama2]

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Does anyone know anything about Braggs liquid aminos, and if it would be ok on the LE diet?


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[atomic sagebrush]

It's fine to flavor food with if you'd like now and then, but it is a concentrated source of nutrients (even tho none are listed on the label, it has other good things in it.)

[vickyi228]

Is peanut butter and jelly sandwich ok for lunch in LE diet ? Also .. I am very thin already around 19bmi .i don't want to loose so much weight that I will stop ovulating . What is better adding a 3rd meal or just bumpin up the calories on 2 meals ?


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[Ramona]

Is peanut butter and jelly sandwich ok for lunch in LE diet ? Also .. I am very thin already around 19bmi .i don't want to loose so much weight that I will stop ovulating . What is better adding a 3rd meal or just bumpin up the calories on 2 meals ?


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Intermittent fasting tends to sway pink. So for that reason I would suggest skipping breakfast and getting your calories from lunch and dinner.

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[downundermumma]

Hi there!
New to swaying and I am trying to do the LE Diet but finding it goes against all my previous eating habits and therefore is kind of hard! On day two today but I am sick but I'm still trying! Hoping for some inspiration and help from you ladies :)

Yesterday:
NO breakfast, coffee with 100ml of 1% milk at 8am
Lunch at 12:30pm: ginger pumpkin soup, chobani mango yogurt (probably too high protein to continue so I am looking for another brand)
Snack:4pm I was dying of hunger and ate a green apple with skin (can someone explain why I keep seeing people peeling their apples?), and 3 arrowroot cookies
Snack: 530pm: devoured one corn/rice thing plain, one babybel cheese wheel, 5 Twizzlers while making DS dinner...oops
Dinner: 7:30pm: one piece multigrain bread with a slice of melted cheese, veggie quinoa soup, one pieve multigrain bread with avo and tomato and clinatro on it (realised I needed more fat but had hit my protein limit), one large carrot raw, one glass of rose wine

Total calories: 1582
Fat: 40g
Protein: 49g
Sodium: waaay over: 2466mg- I don't think I can keep tracking this....I love salt
Potassium: 1111mg
I also took two 500mcg folic acid- probably need to add one more each day

Hoping someone has some good meal ideas out there so I am scouring old posts for inspiration! I am thinking veggie stir fry, baked potatoes with cheese, melted cheese sandwich, veggie pizza, lots of veggie soups, pasta with herbs and garlic and parmesan

Are people limiting tomato and garlic and onions? I'm finding it hard to even think of meals without those!

[atomic sagebrush]

Just making sure you know this - but you don't count ANY protein or fat in fruits or vegetables so you may have more to work with than you think. Low carb veg like fresh tomato and the veg in your soup is free for everything (even cals) so you probably have a bit more you can eat. Higher carb veg like carrot and potatoes and fruit, count calories but not protein or fat.

RE peeling apples, we originally started off thinking that all nutrients swayed blue but have since learned it seems to be more protein, fat, cals, and fortified foods, and apple peel probably makes no difference whatsoever.

no worries on the sodium, most of us have totally given that up and our results only went up when we did.

Potassium - you're probably getting much more than you think, since it doesn't have to be listed legally on labels, it's often left off of them and people are getting much more potassium than they know.

RE tomatoes - no need to limit them, as that is really more of a "mineral diet" thing and not an LE Diet thing. I ate gobs of them when I got my DD.

Re garlic and onions, that is one of those things that I seriously doubt they sway one bit, but since it was possible to leave them out, I did just to err on the side of absolute caution. If you want to eat them that is totally up to you, I ate them!

[Ramona]

Just making sure you know this - but you don't count ANY protein or fat in fruits or vegetables so you may have more to work with than you think. Low carb veg like fresh tomato and the veg in your soup is free for everything (even cals) so you probably have a bit more you can eat. Higher carb veg like carrot and potatoes and fruit, count calories but not protein or fat.

RE peeling apples, we originally started off thinking that all nutrients swayed blue but have since learned it seems to be more protein, fat, cals, and fortified foods, and apple peel probably makes no difference whatsoever.

no worries on the sodium, most of us have totally given that up and our results only went up when we did.

Potassium - you're probably getting much more than you think, since it doesn't have to be listed legally on labels, it's often left off of them and people are getting much more potassium than they know.

RE tomatoes - no need to limit them, as that is really more of a "mineral diet" thing and not an LE Diet thing. I ate gobs of them when I got my DD.

Re garlic and onions, that is one of those things that I seriously doubt they sway one bit, but since it was possible to leave them out, I did just to err on the side of absolute caution. If you want to eat them that is totally up to you, I ate them!
Question about sodium. From what I've read in previous threads here about diet, those who were high in sodium tend to conceive boys, and those who were low sodium swayed girl. But you're saying higher sodium has been resulting in more girl sways?

I guess I placed too much weight on sodium!Maybe the correlation I picked up on had more to do with protein and fat, as you've mentioned, since high protein and fat is usually accompanied with higher sodium, versus low cal items which have less sodium, and more sugar.

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[atomic sagebrush]

That was the original theory. This doesn't come from this site, it comes from the "mineral balancing" diets. People sometimes mention it (like in the "how we got our boys/girls" threads) because they've heard that is "supposed" to sway pink but the whole idea is biologically impossible. The human body doesn't like or want high sodium or low sodium and takes steps to make sure that sodium stays in a very narrow range, by excreting excess and saving more from foods as needed. We had people do blood tests before and after following low sodium diets and their blood sodium levels had actually gone UP!! Additionally, we know that in people of sub-Saharan African descent, they have a gene that makes them retain much more sodium than other ethnicities and they actually have the highest % girls conceived! The sodium thing just doesn't add up.

When we started on the site I let people keep doing it if they wanted to, but over time most people found it so much easier to stick with the overall diet by giving up sodium, that by this point, most everyone has stopped doing it. And our results have only gone up and up!! (same with blue swayers too, BTW - very few blue swayers are doing the humungo salt intake that they did on other sites and our results are good without it)

Now, I can't say that this is due to eating sodium or not, I'm simply saying that if it was the case that sodium was this huge ginormous sway tactic then we would NOT see, when 98% of all pink swayers are not limiting it and in fact are eating a lot because it makes it easier to stick with LE Diet - that our results would go up in that case!!

Many of us also have low sodium sway opposites and turned around and did NOT limit it and got our girls - like me! I restricted sodium and got a 4th boy, ate tons of it and got a girl. Not saying it's down to that one thing (in fact almost certainly never down to one thing) but just that it's not something I personally believe in, at all! :)

[atomic sagebrush]

Ladies, I hardly ever read these type of support/sharing threads, just happened to stumble onto a few q's to reply to. PLEASE start new, dedicated threads that I will see in the forums whenever you have questions like this because these kind of threads where everyone shares menus and helps each other are mostly for you guys!! :)

[Debahlgrim]

Can I drink naturally flavored carbonated lime water? No sugar or calories. Can I drink it whenever I want or just with meals?


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[lovellcute]

Thought I'd bump this thread and get it going again!!

I started the LE everything diet one week ago! It's hard and I miss snacking as I literally ate every 5 minutes from the second I woke up until bed!
But it's quite nice having the structure and I've even started cooking (partner used to do alllllll the cooking and I would just snack all day until he came home)

So I'm skipping breakfast and having a coffee with a bit of skimmed milk and a bit of artificial sweetener

Breakfast is at 11/11.30 and is either
Bagel with unsalted butter
Bowl of rice puffs with rice milk
Two pieces of white toast with unsalted butter
Always with a piece of fruit like an apple or pear
And another coffee

Lunch is at 2/2.30 and is either
Leftovers from night before
Bagel (if I've had something else for brek)
Salad with tortilla wrap
Those vegetable rice sachets and salad
Two veg patties with salad
One veggie pie (Linda McCarthy)
Always with one or two pieces of fruit

Dinner is either
Roasted veg with veggie sausages, or burgers or veg patties
Salad and tortilla
Veggie quorn bolognase
Veg stew
Massive salad with abit of pasta
Jacket potato with salad
Going to keep trying new veggie recipes and making lots to have next day
Always have a piece of fruit, or handful of jelly beans, also a glass of wine
Thinking I may need to start adding a little cake or weight watchers biscuits to get more calories but no protein!

Anyone else got any suggestions???





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[downundermumma]

Thanks Atomic, sorry I just saw your response.

I'm finding it hard to fit in with my family's foods as we have always eaten high protein and high veg and low carb, so I have basically just been trying to keep my calorie count lower and eat veggie (although I have had a few cheat days with bacon for brunch and cake on my birthday!), skip breakfast, and have two coffees a day and one or two white wines or rose and taking folate. I have lost weight, but not a ton. Will have to figure out how to do more family friendly veggie meals I think.

How are other people doing? Anyone TTC June, July? That is our plan but I feel like I haven't been very committed to the diet...

[Mommy2apples]

I'm attempting this month :)


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[kittendreams]

Good luck mommy2apples!

[Mommy2apples]

Thanks kitten! Same to you


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[Sunshinepink]

Is anyone else always on the go? What are some good choices from quick food places, like subway (I have been doing egg white, Italian with veggies) or Noodles & Co. Or Panera? Any other " quick" options? I'm always running around to different sports!

[kittendreams]

Sushi is my only on the go food at the moment. I get the veggie ones. Luckily ds1 loves it too!

[Princess Mom]

I would eat cinnamon pop tarts and coffee all the time! Cinnamon in my coffee always! Best way to get is no meat or way less meat. I believe it helped me

[snowy_ice]

Asian food: cabbage pancake - it's pretty sweet and palatable..
basically cabbage n flour mixture that is pan fried..

Recipe for those keen: http://http://www.spicetheplate.com/veggie/easy-cabbage-pancake/

But can someone enlighten me how and what to count for this dish?

[teampinkdream]

For breakfast I usually drink hot coffee with a little cream and sugar but since starting my sway I have found it is more filling to drink iced coffee with non-fat milk and most of the time sugar free syrup. Ex. iced coffee with sugar free vanilla and non-fat milk. Is the milk bad for my sway and would that be considered breakfast since it does have calories?

[Nowmarriedgirl]

Do you only eat 2 meals or 3? And no breakfast I see. Is coffee ok in the morning ? Is coffee ok full stop for girl swaying?


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[Manatee]

Yesterday I had black coffee (with fiber powder in it... gourmet!) for breakfast. Two 'lite' crispbreads with light cottage cheese, lettuce and carrot for lunch. Chicken rice kebabs for dinner, but I had mostly white rice, carrot and lettuce, with just a sprinkling of chicken and a tiny bit of cheese, and homemade mayo and BBQ sauce. (I also cheated and had offcuts of coffee cake with coffee Swiss meringue buttercream, as I'm testing coffee-cake recipes for my sister's wedding!)

Today I had coffee with skim milk and artificial sweetener for breakfast. Homemade white bread with light cottage cheese, lettuce and carrot for lunch. And dinner will be sausage pasta minestrone, but I'll pick out the sausage and give it to the baby. :p

[Bobster]

Is it ok to have very small amounts of lunch so maybe 300-400 cals and then have a big dinner which is like a 1000cal? Or would the body then think times are suddenly good? Anyone know?

[lovellcute]

Is it ok to have very small amounts of lunch so maybe 300-400 cals and then have a big dinner which is like a 1000cal? Or would the body then think times are suddenly good? Anyone know?

I think that's fine
That's often what I do
Have a small lunch
And save the calories etc for a bigger dinner!


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[Pink rose]

Hi girls I do the same because it works better and stops me wanting to snack at nights I think it's fine.

[ksmom]

I did the same when swaying. I had a smallish lunch and a big dinner. Sometimes I'd have a smaller dinner and then a treat later in the evening. I typically only had two meals a day.

[Bobster]

Thank you ladies, glad this is what others are doing too

[Bobster]

I've been having carrot, cucumber & pepper sticks dipped in low fat hummus for lunch sometimes with a couple of crumpets.

Then a substantial tea with small amounts of meat, tonight I had chicken fajitas but only actually had 1 small piece of chicken in each and buckled it up with peppers and onions instead.

Anyone substituting cows milk for soya? Is soya ok for a girl sway as I heard it can alter estrogen? I prefer soya to almond milk.

[plasticserenity]

Feeling a bit down today and could do with some advice.

My other half has started following slimming world to lose a bit of weight and he is doing fantastic! The weight is dropping off him and he is cooking the most delicious meals for us while he tries out all the new recipes. Most of which fit in great with my LE diet (he’s trying lots of veggie recipes just for me, or otherwise it’s easily adaptable for me). And it’s really yummy stuff, I’m so proud of him.

But my problem feels like the STUPIDEST problem ever – I’m losing too much weight too fast. I’m doing good with my protein and fat limits, just about hitting them each day, but my overall calories (especially now I’m doing my 60 mins cardio per day) are just not enough. I’m hitting 1500 most days but the weight is dropping too quickly.

I’m having some wine or beer every night to help my sway and it seems like a good way to bulk up my calories but I am finding I just can’t face more than one drink a night (and I don’t want to have to start boozing loads just to maintain my weight!). Last night I planned some homemade apple crumble and ice cream (within my limits!) to up my calories but we ended up eating late and I just couldn’t face it before bed, so it meant yet another day of not eating enough. The lovely meals he’s making are SO filling but so low calorie!

My BMI has dropped to 19.5 and we’re still a month away from TTC, but I’ve been losing 1.5lbs to 2lbs a week since he started his diet so I need to sort this out fast or I’m gonna ruin my sway completely by having to gain weight to conceive!

Sorry for the rambling post – I’m just feeling really rubbish and emotional. Putting my work clothes on this morning and they just don’t fit and I look awful, like I’m wearing a sack and I just felt horrible and wanted a cry. I know I’m doing it for my sway and I don’t regret that. But there’s just nobody I can talk to about this in real life. I don’t want to discourage my partner because he’s doing so well. Other friends and family don’t know my reasons (I don’t want anyone to know we’re TTC really) and most people around me are TRYING to lose weight, so for me to complain about feeling too thin would be insensitive and mean.

Ugh, all that wasn’t really what I came here to ask!

To get to my actual point! Does anyone have ideas for things I can add to my meals that are high in calories, but still low in protein and fat, and okay for veggies (rules out a lot of sweets)? I hit my limits for protein/fat most days and I’m eating super healthy with loads of veg, but just need more empty calories without drinking loads of wine every night. Most things I think I could add are too high in protein and fat so I would love some advice.

Thanks for any help xx

[moose5]

Hey guys. Quick question. Do u think having two meals instead of 3 will increase chances of my sway for a girl? Same amount of calories


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[gafan]

I'm pretty sure that it doesn't matter if it is 2 or 3 meals (or not enough info to know if it would help).... keeping the same amount of calories should be good enough.

[onebigwish]

I know that everything’s allowed on the le diet. But wanted to know if Bulgur is more of a boy friendly food because it’s Vollkorn? And what about lady’s fingers?

[Noemi2017]

Im eating bulgur but not often:)

[onebigwish]

Today i had only two big meals. Breakfast was black coffee with a bit of artificial sweetener. Lunch was a pretzel with butter and a sanwich with gouda cheese&rucola. Dinner was mached potatoes,broccoli & Parmesan.

Fat 45g, protein 50g, 1500 calories approximately.

Am i in the girl friendly direction? Opinions?

[atomic sagebrush]

Just a reminder, I can't keep up with the support threads as there are too many q's in them and they move too fast, so if you guys have any questions for me to answer, please start a new thread and ask me there.

[Tyna]

Hi I know the amount of fat and protain and calories but what about carbs please? How muw much is ok to eat? Thanks


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[Tyna]

Hi I know the amount of fat and protain and calories but what about carbs please? How muw much is ok to eat? Thanks


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[Spunky]

Hi I know the amount of fat and protain and calories but what about carbs please? How muw much is ok to eat? Thanks


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As Atomic mentioned in the post above yours, you are more likely to get advise from her if you post a separate thread.

I'm new to this, but I don't worry about carbs at all. I focus on keeping the correct amount of protein and then use the fats (30% on PCOS LE for me) and carbs (veggies and grains) to make sure I have enough calories. If you are staying under your calories, and having enough protein and fats, your carbs will naturally balance themselves out. I'd ask on a new thread and get an "official" answer though, lol.

[Tyna]

Thanks... thats whats happening to me.,. Low fat low protein and by far not enough calories.. so carbs are at like 180g a day.. to balance it out a bit at least.


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[Kazzzz]

Is this for le or the pcos/alternate girl diet?

[atomic sagebrush]

Thanks... thats whats happening to me.,. Low fat low protein and by far not enough calories.. so carbs are at like 180g a day.. to balance it out a bit at least.


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I know this is an older post (and ladies, PLEASE don't ask swaying questions in these support threads as they are too confusing to follow whose questions are being answered, not to mention are very time consuming for me to read thru all the support stuff to find individual q's buried in them) but 180 g of carbs is not at all too many carbs - many low carb diets are around 150 g. Most people eating a "normal" diet are in the 300 g carb range or even more. I have a full explanation here in this thread, but suffice to say 180 g carbs is not much at all. https://www.genderdreaming.com/forum/trying-to-conceive-a-girl/80991-le-pcos-diet-whole-grains-brown-rice-high-carb-intake.html?highlight=swaying+PCOS

No one should be tracking carb intake. There is no reason to on LE Diet, and it only causes confusion for people who don't know that carbs are very much more grams in most overall human diets than fat/protein ANYWAY.

[atomic sagebrush]

Is this for le or the pcos/alternate girl diet?

This is just a general meal-sharing thread that has things in it that could work for either. There is an alternate-diet-only thread here (which it looks to me like you already found):

https://www.genderdreaming.com/forum/trying-to-conceive-a-girl/47264-le-diet-pcos.html?highlight=pcos+support+thread

[Nowmarriedgirl]

@atomicsagebrush is it ok to have soy or rice milk for girl sway?


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[Kazzzz]

@atomicsagebrush is it ok to have soy or rice milk for girl sway?


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Don't take my word for it but i think if your doing pcos full fat cows milk or almond milk is better i think rice milk is to carby and we are ment to avoid soy but soy is good for dh. Hopefully atomic will awnser your question.

[atomic sagebrush]

@atomicsagebrush is it ok to have soy or rice milk for girl sway?


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We generally don't use soy milk for pink sways as the evidence is mixed how it sways, and I just can't tell either way how it sways.

Rice milk can be ok for some people and not for others - Do you have PCOS, more than 30 lbs to spare, a history of gestational diabetes, or trouble losing weight except on a high protein diet?

[atomic sagebrush]

Don't take my word for it but i think if your doing pcos full fat cows milk or almond milk is better i think rice milk is to carby and we are ment to avoid soy but soy is good for dh. Hopefully atomic will awnser your question.

Yes it depends on circumstances. Some DH can't do soy milk, if they have low sperm count, or are on certain medications or have certain health issues. I need more info to know for sure!

[Nowmarriedgirl]

We generally don't use soy milk for pink sways as the evidence is mixed how it sways, and I just can't tell either way how it sways.

Rice milk can be ok for some people and not for others - Do you have PCOS, more than 30 lbs to spare, a history of gestational diabetes, or trouble losing weight except on a high protein diet?

No I don’t have PCOS, I’m 6ft and 65kg so don’t have much weight to lose or any GD etc, I have been using full fat milk in my 1 coffee a day and my other coffee just a splash of it, the rice milk tastes like crap! The milk would probably be my only calcium intake?? I’ve cut out al other dairy.


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[atomic sagebrush]

I think you should absolutely continue full fat dairy as it's very easy for tall women to stop ovulation. Something in that full fat dairy is super effective at keeping your ovulation going.

There is no reason to cut out dairy totally if you like it. It can be a part of your diet overall as long a s you're within the limits.

You're already below my cutoff of BMI 21 so you need to do whatever it takes to keep weight on. NO more weight loss.