I am on Day 1 of following the Tracy Anderson Method (http://tracyandersonmethod.com/). I am doing the Metamorphosis workouts and diet. I think this fits in with the Simplicity track because you only eat what you need (the diet is 700 calories per day or lower from everything I've read), but it is extremely nutrient dense. Therefore, no waste. Still working on finding most produce unpackaged, which is difficult in Central Ohio. I am altering the diet slightly because I am also a nutritarian (http://www.drfuhrman.com/), and so I need to get my G-BOMBS in for increased immunity functioning (Greens, Berries, Onions, Mushrooms, Beans, and Seeds). While TAM diet has most of these in week 1, I had to add mushrooms to the veggie protein soup and I am going to add sesame seeds to something, though I haven't decided which (carrot parsnip puree, perhaps?). I also recognize that this is significantly less quantity-wise than I am used to, so I am going to need to make my stomach think it is full (stretch receptors, baby). So, I am going add low calorie veggies when I am feeling hungry (celery, bell peppers, salad greens, tomatoes, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, etc). I figure more nutrients with no significant extra calories, that can't be bad.
I've looked ahead to week 2 and I will need to find a replacement for the meal replacement bars she suggests. They are not vegan and I am avoiding processed foods, so I don't want to add them back for the sake of this. Plus, individually wrapped bars is also something I would like to avoid. I am thinking a bean soup that has 200 or less calories and at least 15 grams of protein, maybe adding hemp seed to it to bring up the protein count? Also, the breakfast proteins she gives you to choose from are all animal based, so I'm thinking a tofu scramble for breakfasts.
My first workout is after work, wish me luck!
I've looked ahead to week 2 and I will need to find a replacement for the meal replacement bars she suggests. They are not vegan and I am avoiding processed foods, so I don't want to add them back for the sake of this. Plus, individually wrapped bars is also something I would like to avoid. I am thinking a bean soup that has 200 or less calories and at least 15 grams of protein, maybe adding hemp seed to it to bring up the protein count? Also, the breakfast proteins she gives you to choose from are all animal based, so I'm thinking a tofu scramble for breakfasts.
My first workout is after work, wish me luck!
