BetsyB

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Week 13 until 75% of excess weight is lost: 3-5 ounces protein 3x/day (can use legumes for protein), 1/2 cup nonstarchy veggies, and a fruit a day (add fruits one at a time to see if your body tolerates each kind before adding another); bariatric multivitamin

75% weight lost-goal: 3-5 ounces protein 3x/day, 1/2 cup nonstarchy veggies 1x/day, 1 fruit/day, and add starches one at a time as tolerated.

He also recommends that we all take a CoQ-10 supplement, which I do. For hair loss prevention/treatment, he recommends biotin and zinc.

I know this seems really restrictive, and until you start to get some restriction, it really is. BUT---the results speak for themselves. I'm just 4 months out, am just starting to get restriction, and have already lost 45 pounds.

I like the plan because it requires a minimum of thought---but still allows me to eat in restaurants very easily.

Good luck!