FAT TO SKINNY Portion Sizes at a glance

[Cara]

Thanks Doug, that makes it easier because we don't usually carry a scale around in our pockets.

[Dick]

I have the book "Fat to skinny", but there isn't a weekly 'Sample' Menu. Could you please give me a sample of what a 3-4 day menu looks like and keep it simple please.  We do not understand When we can have fruits, and milk, or cottage cheese, etc. Please help us.  thank you and blessings,  CG

[Dick]

I cannot find my replies to my questions. This is very confusing. Not that good on the computer. doug, could you Please e-mail us or reply to this second request to see a sample daily menu for 4 days please. We need help. I wrote you, but you told us to use this forum. The e-mail was easier. anyone who has been on this for a mointh could also send a menu. Thank you, C.G.

[MommaB]

Hi Dick! I'm pretty new to the forum...but there is a category where we list our menu/meal plans for the day so we can see what everyone is eating! This is very motivational to me and gives me great ideas about what others are eating for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner!! I think that this link will work, just click on it and look at all the things that the folks are eating to get great ideas!

Good luck on your journey!! Everyone on this forum is soooo helpful and encouraging!!
MommaB

http://www.fattoskinny.net/index.php?board=32.0

[umpa]

Hi Dick and welcome to the forum.I am sorry its frustrating when you first get here,but there is alot of info.I am umpa,dougs wife and if I can help you please ask.I have a column on the homepage called ask umpa where I can convert your favorite foods to fat to skinny friendly.Also on the homepage is a whole board on what people eat (meal plans)everyday.If you are having problems you can post your meal plan and the other members  will help you. Enjoy the forum and welcome to the family.

[Doug Varrieur]

Hi Dick, welcome to the family! Don't worry we'll guide you

[mouseissue]

Welcome to the family, Dick! 

[Countrygirl]

Welcome to the family Dick, Momma, and Brenda.

[bigjim1963]

so true...i need to work on portion control!!!!!!!!!! i lost some weight but it would be much more if i eat less!!!!!

[mouseissue]

so true...i need to work on portion control!!!!!!!!!! i lost some weight but it would be much more if i eat less!!!!!

Hi Jim!

You are on the right track.

At your next meal, try Doug's 15 minute appetite test.

Split your upcoming meals in half.
Eat only half with plenty of plain cold water.
Wait 15 minutes.
If you're still hungry, eat the rest. If not save it for one of your next meals.
Do this at EVERY meal and see what happens!

This is the "fast lane" method for shrinking our overstretched stomachs.
Once your stomach shrinks, portion control will be so much easier!
This REALLY works!!!

[umpa]

Portion control is important but you don't want to starve yourself and be hungry either!You gotta meet in the middle
The good news is you are a man and once you get through detox Jim the weight will pour off of you.Women lose alot slower

[bigjim1963]

why do woman lose slower?

[mouseissue]

why do woman lose slower?

Hi Jim!

I started out losing pretty fast then slowed WAY down!
I've been losing slowly for quite a while.
BTW, yesterday I took measurements and have lost 1/4 inch here and a 1/2 inch there since I checked last month.

Generally, the rate of weight loss has to do with one's metabolic rate.
High testosterone levels (usually in men) will tend to speed up the rate of weight loss.

[bigjim1963]

i look at it this way, even losing weight slow is better than b4 when i was gaining weight all the time....if am not gaining weight, AM HAPPY!!!!

[umpa]

Jim you are gonna do GREAT!!! Just keep doing!