LA Weight Loss Diet and Slim in 6

I am going to start Slim in 6 in just a few days and am getting mentally prepared for the 2 day Fast that begins tomorrow, Saturday 5/15.

I have tried every diet under the sun and in one way or another, they have all worked...Weight Watchers, NutriSystem, Slim Fast, etc. About 7 years ago I joined LA Weight Loss and loved their program so I have decided to incorporate the LA eating plan into the Slim in 6 workout routine...I need exact info and although LA isn't telling me an exact menu, it is telling me how many portions to have, so we will see what happens. I did do this plan with success 7 yrs ago but I never made the lifestyle change it would take to keep the weight from coming back...and I didn't workout during my time with LA either, so I am hoping this will be the one two punch I need to get myself back on track and bring me success over the next 6 weeks.

Debbie Siebers will be so proud of me at the end.

Here is the LA plan I will be using...I found my info and pocket guides also in my bin o' DVD's and am so glad I saved them. There are several color coded plans based on starting weight. I am not sure why but I have the Purple, Gold, and Green plans; I will be using the Purple plan as that is what I started with 7 yrs ago and I am heavier now than then.

Unlike other plans that are based on total carb intake, counting calories, or a point system, the LA plan is based on servings per meal.

Purple Plan:
Servings per day

2 Proteins
4 Vegetables
3 Fruit
2 Starches
1 Fat
4 oz Skim Milk
2 L A Lites Bars (might find a replacement protein bar)

Serving broken down per meal

Breakfast
1 Fruit
1 LA Lite bar (n/a)

Lunch
1 Protein
2 Vegetables
1 Fruit
1 Starch

Dinner
1 Protein
2 Vegetables
1 Fruit
1 Starch
1 LA Lite bar (n/a)---But would be used as late night snack.

1 Fat, 4 oz skim milk, 1/4 tsp lite salt and 64 oz of water per day are also a must.

Here are the DON'TS on the plan:

-Don't eat beef or tuna for the next 3 days (when starting program)
-Don't use fats not listed on food list
-Don't eat 4 hrs prior to bedtime
-Don't eat beef, lamb, pork, or wild game on the same day as cottage cheese, tuna fish, scallops, salmon or swordfish.
-Don't eat potatoes, brown rice, oatmeal, or cereal on the same day
-Don't split proteins (ie surf and turf)
-Don't skip foods or save foods for the next day
-Don't use 2 starches in the same meal
-Don't use 2 proteins in the same meal

Well there you have it. And after typing all that, I must admit to being scared to death, but it's 6 weeks, I should be able to do anything for 6 weeks. I will try to find a replacement to the LA Lite bars.

I know I can do this, I have done it before, I just have to wrap my mind around too many carbs at one meal or during the day...that is what will be tricky. I love cold cereal for breakfast and I love potatoes or rice for dinner, but with this plan it's about choice, I have to choose one or the other. Not both.

This is sure to be an interesting ride...