Starting quick start diet? How did you do it?

Okay, I bought 2 weeks of quick start diet and starting them today.. I have tunnel vision on, I have to lose 36 pds in 1 1/5 months to get the surgery done by mid November.  I go back to a appt on Nov 5th for diet class, meet with Chris and Sommer briefly.  But all of my other appts have been knocked out.. If majority of weight is loss or pretty close we will set a date.  I probably will go back in 2 weeks on my own to weigh in and buy more supplied.

Who had a amount of weight in a very short time?  anyone?  I know I can get a decent amount off, no problem.  How did you survive the quick start diet?  Did you do it continues until surgery?  Give me any scoop you can?

Thanks in advance, I am sure the questions are plenty to come..

Sheila

I didn't have the quick start diet. I went aggressive ketotic. I had to lose 30 pounds, but it took me from June-Oct. to achieve it. I kept going up and down on the scales. Several here had way better results on the pre-op diet/lost faster than I did , and I didn't cheat.

The quick start soinds like a good one. Do whatever Chris recommends. I was on that diet until they wheeled me into surgery, and I was just starting to get hungry.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Do exactly what Chris tells you and you won't be hungry and the weight will fall off.  If you want something get up and walk, drink water or chew gum.  You can do it and she will be right there to support you and tell you how!

Hi, Sheila.
I've lost 31 pounds in 2 months. I did the Quick Start Diet for 2 weeks or so. It worked well, but then my body adjusted or something. I was given permission to try it on my own. I eat 3 small meals and 2 small snacks (which seems to keep my metabolism going), eating mostly protein, drink 64 oz. water, and do some form of exercise daily.
I'm sure you're motivated to get the weight off in time, so you'll do whatever works for you. Good luck. You can do it!
Blessings,
Mary

OR....you could just go hardcore low carb and watch the pounds fall off you...  Start by fasting for a couple of days.... then read up on Ketosis and induction and start by eating this stuff.  Ketosis is how we lose after we're out of surgery anyway, so it's a good method in case you want to think about it.

All fish including:

• Flounder
• Herring
• Salmon
• Sardines
• Sole
• Tuna
• Trout

All fowl including:

• Cornish Hen
• Chicken
• Duck
• Goose
• Pheasant
• Quail
• Turkey

All shellfish including:

• Clams
• Crabmeat
• Mussels*
• Oysters*
• Shrimp
• Squid

*Oysters and mussels are higher in carbs so limit to about 4 ounces per day.

All meat including:

• Bacon*
• Beef
• Ham*
• Lamb
• Pork
• Veal
• Venison

*Be aware of processed meat and that some may be cured with sugar, which will add to the carbohydrate count. Also steer clear of meats with added nitrates.

Eggs are one of nature's most nutritious creations. That’s why eggs are a staple breakfast in the Atkins Nutritional Approach.

Feel free to get creative with your eggs, add mushrooms and onions, or even green pepper. Top them off with feta cheese or add spices like basil and oregano.

All Eggs including:

• Deviled
• Fried
• Hard-boiled
• Omelets
• Poached
• Scrambled
• Soft-boiled

Keep in mind that cheese does contain carbs, about 1 gram per once. You may have about 3 to 4 ounces of cheese per day. An ounce is about the size of an individually wrapped slice of American cheese.

Cheese including:

Type	Serving Size	Net Carbs
Blue cheeses	1 oz	0.7
Cheddar	½ cup	0.0
Cow, sheep and goat	1 oz	0.3
Cream cheese	1 oz	0.8
Feta	1 oz	1.2
Gouda	1 oz	0.6
Mozzarella	1 oz	0.6
Parmesan	1 tbs	0.2
Swiss	1 oz	1.0

 

Vegetables:

You should be eating approximately 12 to 15 net carbs a day from vegetables, which is equivalent to several cups depending on the Net Carb count of vegetable used.

1 cup is equal to approximately the size of a baseball

Vegetable	Serving Size/Prep	Net Carbs
Alfalfa sprouts	1 cup/raw	0.4
Argula	½ cup/raw	0.2
Bok choy	1 cup/raw	0.8
Celery	1 stalk	0.8
Chicory Greens	½ cup/raw	0.6
Chives	1 tablespoon	0.1
Cucumber	½ cup	1.0
Daikon	½ cup	1.0
Endive	½ cup	0.0
Escarole	½ cup	0.0
Fennel	1 cup	3.6
Jicama	½ cup	2.5
Lettuce Iceberg	½ cup	0.1
Mushrooms	½ cup	1.2
Parsley	1 tablespoon	0.1
Peppers	½ cup/raw	2.3
Radicchio	½ cup/raw	0.7
Radishes	10/raw	0.9
Romaine lettuce	½ cup	0.2

 

The following vegetables are slightly higher than the salad vegetables listed above; they also provide important nutrients and add variety to your daily foods. Make sure you stay within the 12-15 grams net carbs.

Vegetable	Serving Size/ Prep	Net Carbs
Artichoke	¼ of medium/boiled	4.0
Asparagus	6 spears/boiled	2.4
Artichoke hearts	1 canned in water	1.0
Avocadoes	1 whole/raw	3.5
Bamboo shoots	1 cup/boiled	1.1
Broccoli boiled	½ cup	1.6
Broccoli raw	½ cup	1.0
Broccoli rabe	1 ounce	1.3
Broccoflower	½ cup	1.4
Brussels sprouts	¼ cup boiled	2.4
Cabbage	½ cup boiled or raw	2.0
Cauliflower	½ cup boiled or raw	1.0
Chard	½ cup swiss/boiled	1.8
Collard greens	½ cup boiled	4.2
Eggplant	½ cup boiled/raw	1.8
Hearts of palm	1 heart	0.7
Kale	½ cup	2.4
Kohlrabi	½ cup	4.6
Leeks	¼ cup boiled	1.7
Okra	½ cup boiled/raw	2.4
Olives green	5	2.5
Olives black	5	0.7
Onion	¼ cup raw	2.8
Pumpkin	¼ cup boiled	2.4
Rhubarb	½ cup unsweetened	1.7
Sauerkraut	½ cup canned/drained	1.2
Peas	½ cup edible podded	3.4
Spaghetti squash	½ cup boiled	2.0
Spinach	½ cup raw	0.2
Summer squash	½ cup boiled	2.0
Tomato	1 raw	4.3
Turnips	½ cup boiled	2.2
Water chestnuts	½ cup canned	6.9
Zucchini	½ cup sautéed	2.0

Salad Garnishes
Crumbled bacon	3 slices	0.0
Diced hard-boiled egg	1 egg	0.0
Grated cheeses	(see above carb counts)
Herbs and Spices (make sure they contain no added sugar)
Basil	1 tbs	0.0
Cayenne pepper	1 tbs	0.0
Cilantro	1 tbs	0.0
Dill	1 tbs	0.0
Garlic	1 clove	0.9
Ginger	1 tbs sliced root	0.8
Oregano	1 tbs	0.0
Pepper	1 tbs	0.0
Rosemary	1 tbs	0.0
Sage	1 tbs	0.0
Tarragon	1 tbs	0.0
Sautéed mushrooms	½ cup	1.0
Sour cream	2 tbs	1.2
Salad Dressings - Any prepared salad dressing with no added sugar and no more then two net carbs per serving (1 - 2 tablespoons is a serving)
Blue Cheese	2 tbs	2.3
Caesar	2 tbs	0.5
Italian	2 tbs	3.0
Lemon juice	2 tbs	2.8
Oil and vinegar	2 tbs	1.0
Ranch	2 tbs	1.4

 

 

Fats and Oils – No net carbs here, but keep in mind the serving size is approximately 1 tablespoon.

• Butter
• Mayonnaise – make sure there is no added sugar
• Olive oil
• Vegetable oils – especially good if they are labeled “cold pressed” or “expeller pressed” One of the best oil to use is olive oil.
  • Canola
  • Walnut
  • Soybean*
  • Grape seed
  • Sesame
  • Sunflower*
  • Safflower

*Do not allow these oils to reach high temperatures when cooking. Use olive oil for sautéing.

Artificial Sweeteners

• Splenda – one packet equals 1 carb

Beverages

• Clear broth/ bouillon (make sure there are no sugars added)
• Club soda
• Cream – heavy or light, be sure to note the carb count
• Decaffeinated or regular coffee and tea*
• Diet soda - be sure to note the carbs
• Flavored Seltzer (must say no calories)
• Herb tea (no barley or fruit sugar added)
• Water – at least 8 eight ounce glasses per day including...
  • Filtered water
  • Mineral water
  • Spring water
  • Tap water

* One to two cups of caffeinated tea or coffee is allowed as desired and tolerated by each individual. If you experience symptoms of hypoglycemia or cravings as a result, do not use caffeine. If you have a true caffeine addiction, it is best to break that habit during the induction phase.

Hi Sheila:

We spoke about the pre-op diet the other night at support group. My strongest advice would be that you follow it step by step and don't skip any meals. The supplements are packed with protein and if you eat all you need to eat through the day, you will not be hungry. I was on this for almost five months, and if I had followed my own advice, it would have taken me half that amount of time to lose the pre-op weight.

You will do great, you seem very determined to do this in the time that you have set for yourself, and I am sure you are going to do it.

Please feel free to ask if you have any questions..........Anna

Sheila!
I wish you all the luck!  I'm close if you want to walk or something.  I've been walking to the lake from my house a couple of days a week.  The doing my eliptical too.  Just give me a call!
TTYS!

Kim

Hey Sheila!  I had to loose 28 pounds and did it in about 6 weeks.  I followed the diet that Chris gave me ....to the letter.  It WORKS and I was not hungry.  I found that it was easier for me to do than to cook and pick from the huge list that Thomas listed.  Too many choices for me especially pre-op.  I took the easy way out even though the supplements are pricey....I was worth it!!!  Way to go...you're doing awesome!!!

Where is the info for the quick start diet? Thanks
                 Robin

The quick start diet I am speaking of, I am purchasing from Weight Wise in Edmond.  It consits of protein shakes, protein bars, pudding, and soup.  But that's the plan I chose.

It's not online that I am aware of..