5 day pouch test

Hi Kathy and Miranda -  Day THREE!  How are you doing?  I avoided McDonald's today with friends and kids and ate a can of chicken with some mayo instead.  I ate scrambled eggs for breakfast (prob. about 2 1/2...is that too much?) I was full but not STUFFED.  I was pretty hungry by lunchtime, however, so I ate a can of chicken and had a little SF jello cup.  I felt pretty good after that and am still not hungry.  I may eat the last of my bean soup tonight for dinner, but I haven't decided yet. I am REALLY hoping that this works to get me back on track!   I didn't feel like I was all that "off-track" before, but I wasn't losing so I hope this will jump start it for me. I USED to eat: a protein shake for breakfast (nearly every day) and a big salad with chicken or ham for lunch (nearly every day).  Sometimes a PM snack, a regular dinner (meat, veggie, small carb side and a fruit) and (usually) an apple for a snack at night.  I walk 2 miles a day on my treadmill and I wasn't losing weight.  I hope this gets me going!!! Kim

Greetings!! I am on day 3 of the pouch test. I was never so glad to eat cottage cheese as I was this morning. I had a couple of hard boiled eggs for a AM snack and a can of thai chili tuna for lunch. I also had a order of pintos and cheese from Taco Bell for an afternoon snack. Tallapia for dinner. From what I read of the 5DPT these are all considered "soft" protien.  I've already cooked some ground turkey for lunch tomorrow.  Also picked up some of those imitation crab pieces. I feel like I've broken the carb cycle I had put myself on. Haven't gotten on the scale.........usually do that on Fridays!!! Good luck to all of you..........it's a continuous journey!! Pat

Can the protein shakes be skim milk with banannas and strawberry? (and two scoops of zero carb proptein powder of course)  if not what kind of protein shakes? water and powder? skim milk and powder?  :( i have gained 20lbs since my surgery 4 years ago..  need to get control back :( Albert

Hi Albert - I have gained, too, and I am very disgusted with myself.  Back on the carb train for some time and eating whatever I want like it doesn't matter.  I need to get control again! Going to try the 5 day pouch test.  Best of luck to you, too!

Albert... One of the ideas around this test is to rid yourself of carbohydrate cravings...While fruit is a complex carb and good for you...I don't think you should add those during the 5 Days...You are supposed to be eating mostly all protein and only using anything else for flavor or to make your food more palatable in moderation as in spices and a little mayo...So Probably no on the bananas and strawberries...but it sure sounds good!  LOL  Good luck Anita