The Po' Diet

Summary:

The Po' Diet is your standard Low Calorie, Low Fat, Portion control diet with one twist: trying to save money. On this diet you will purchase foods that are lower cost or on sale. This will usually mean foods that are not pre-packaged and foods that are fresh, such as fresh meats, veggies and fruits.

(Naty25's food tips)

Foods you can have

Breads, Grains, Cereals, Pasta, Rice

Meat and Fish

Fruit and Fruit Juices

Vegetables and Legumes (e.g. Beans)

Dairy Products - Milk, Cheese, etc

Eggs and Egg Substitutes

Nuts and Seeds

Fats and Oils

Herbs, Spices, Sauces

Beverages

Others, Snacks, Sweets, etc

Not OK

Unfavorable

Moderation

Favorable

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	bigmacmomma joined Challenge Disabled, Lose Ten Pounds in Four Weeks!.
	bigmacmomma recorded a weigh in at 315.0 lb.


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How To Follow The Po' Diet:

Limit your calories to a range that you have calculated either with a dietitian or the help of the internet.

Then, with that information purchase foods that are within the guidelines and are low cost!

by member Naty25

member since: 09 Dec 08

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Popular Foods

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Breakfast:

	Milk (1% Lowfat with Added Vitamin A)
	Egg
	Dole Frozen Strawberries

Lunch:

	Ken's Steak House Lite Asian Sesame Dressing
	Perdue Short Cuts Carved Honey Roasted Chicken Breast
	Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine

Dinner:

	Stacy's Pita Chip Company Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips (Package)
	Nestle Pretzel Flipz White Fudge Covered Pretzels
	Dole Mandarin Oranges in Lightly Sweetened Fruit Juice

Snacks/Other:

	International Delight Pumpkin Pie Spice Coffee Creamer
	Publix Whipped Fat Free Topping
	Cookie

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Naty25's top tips

1.	Portion control is key! Remember: It doesn't matter how healthy you are eating if you are eating way too much!
2.	Look out for sales! Lots of grocery stores offer "Buy one, Get one Free" items. This is a great way to stock up and save! Remember: Stock up on the healthy stuff!
3.	If you can, standardize breakfast. Choose one meal that you will have every morning (for example: A bowl of cereal and an apple.) Having a standard breakfast will ensure that you don't skip, because its easier to prepare and will save you money because you don't have to buy a variety of breakfast foods.

About / History

I originally came up with this diet for myself because I wanted not only to lose weight, but I also had to save up money to pay for my MCAT study material and medical school application fees. I realized that by buying meats, veggies and grains and not eating out (at all!), I could attain both of these goals at the same time!

And with that, The Po' Diet was born.


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