You may have read a topic about PURE LDL. We named it this to distinguish it as the core LDL program as Roger intended it:
Breakfast: Fruit or Fruit Smoothie (and yes, you can add beans to make you feel full, if needed)
Lunch: Main meal of Heavy protein, soups, salads, veggies
Dinner: Fruit or Fruit Smoothie
No Snacking!
We tested the PURE method to see if we could maximize our results. Some added exercise even though it is not necessary for great LDL results. (However for me, I believe it is a great way to achieve optimum good health.) Our results were great and we tested out several ways to do the program that was best for each of us, always following LDL guidelines. I was able to almost double my weight loss from month 2 to month 3. Usually, weight loss slows down as you continue, but not with LDL.
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I think the other thing we benefited from was having a group journal.
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So if you would like to maximize your results or just clean up any not so good habits that have crept into your eating, you can jump on here and stay as close to the core program as you can, sort of like an LDL Boot Camp. It is a good way to test certain things and to get the support and opinions of the group without having to start your own journal (Of course, you may have your own journal as well.). For instance, one of the AHAs we had, was that popcorn slowed down our weight loss.
It would also be interesting if you are exercising to tell what you are doing and how you feel that is helping your efforts. (Again, not necessary but if you do decide to – please get a clearance from your doctor.) ;)
A few people are going off on vaca and will jump on when they return. But some of us were very excited to start this group effort again so here we go……. YEAH!!!!
Julie
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