Questions about Diet

[Ren Inja]

So, today was my first day of the low cal diet. I had a lot of sudden things happen today so I had like no time to eat anything until about 25 minutes ago.
I was just wondering if you can eat Melba toast and fruit in place of the protein for lunch and then have dinner and still eat Melba toast or a fruit and some veggies for a snack. Also, if you miss lunch can you pair it with dinner?
Things get really crazy around here on a regular basis so I often don't get to eat lunch (or breakfast) and instead I end up only eat dinner (which is usually a little bigger to make up for the other meals) and then a few hours before bed I have an apple or two and I usually try not to eat 3 hours before bed. What ways can I combine or switch around the foods in the protocol in the event that I miss lunch? Aside from getting protein to help with hunger, is it imperative to eat every meal?

Also, what do you do if you miss a set of drops during the day?

[Sadie]

There are no substitutions allowed for anything, sorry. You can only eat 1 of each of the categories in one sitting. You can spread out the food throughout the day

[mdeagle91]

Grissini breadsticks made with olive oil?! That would be a no no, right?

[Sadie]

Actually, I have not heard of any issues specifically with the Olive Oil ones. I do know that any form of breadstick will eventually cause a stall in weight loss. Most people drop them altogether.

[mdeagle91]

Okay. So then is it better to stick with the Melba Toast or can that cause a stall as well?

[Sadie]

Both are known to cause stalls. However, you may be the exception to the rule where this is concerned. Some people don't stall at all, most do.

[mdeagle91]

Okay, thanks for all your help.

[Sheltat]

So on average, what should you expect to lose in a day. My first day I lost 1.6 now it seems to only be 1.0. Should I adjust something or this about normal?

[Sadie]

The average weight loss for women is .5 -.8 per day. This is over the course of the entire protocol.

[Slim]

Breakfast is only Coffee or Tea, right?

[Sadie]

Right! Enjoy!