BetsyB

Hi, Heather

Thanks! I've been really pleased with my loss.

I have been eating really carefully. My doctor recommends low-carb during the losing phase, and it's worked really well for me.

I start my day with a protein drink. I get up really early, and can't quite face breakfast right away!

After I exercise (3.5 mile walk), I have breakfast. It's usually my most carb-heavy meal of the day. Often, I grab about 4 ounces of chicken-black bean chili. Early in the day, I benefit from the carbs from the legumes.

For lunch, I have 2-5 ounces of protein (these days, it's usually just a bit less than 3 ounces), plus half a cup or so of nonstarchy veggies.

Dinner's the same: protein and veggies. Sometimes, I have a fruit, too.

For snacks, I lean toward veggies, occasional fruits, and cheese.

Before bed, I have a warm protein shake with my vitamins.

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