Kylie;
You can do BOTH Paleo and ZONE!
If you hadn't realized by now.
ZONE first, then Paleo.
Which makes it a more strict version of Zoning.
My wife and I do mostly a Paleo version.
We do allow some grain, but very limited.
A little Quinoa now and then and some Steel Cut Oats.
And we did not cut out dairy - a very strict Paleo version.
Though our milk is raw from pastured cows and so is our butter
(Organic valley and Kerry's Gold).
And when I am not able to make yogurt from the raw milk,
we do buy organic plain and plain Greek yogurts.
And eat the occasional (treat) Cabot Extra Sharp cheese.

P.S. It was not until I finally convinced my wife to try grain-less, at least Gluten and wheat-free,
that she was able to consistently keep off the weight.
We are both carb sensitive, and grains seem to affect us more, and not so much fruit.
So, now, since this past August when she finally decided to try grain-less,
that she has finally been able to lose and keep off the extra 20 pounds she struggled with the
entire 8 years I've been now Zoning.

http://www.drsears.com/portals/6/Do...lchart.pdf

Barry always say if you slip... Make you next meal Zone Balanced and you are back in the Zone. I believe you should not obsess about the Zone... Many try to knock it down saying it is to complicated and difficult to follow.. If fact I find it to be the easiest. I do not measure at this point I use the method Barry often suggest.


On 1/3rd of your plate, put a piece of lean protein the size and thickness of your palm.

Examples: skinless chicken, fish, egg whites, tofu.


Fill the remaining 2/3rds of your plate with fruits and vegetables.

Most fruits and vegetables are fine, but avoid things like corn and bananas.


Add a dash of heart-healthy monoun-
saturated fat.

Examples: Olive Oil, Almonds, Avocado.

Avoid trans

Thanks John

I tested this one.. It should work.

http://www.drsears.com/portals/6/Do...lchart.pdf

YES, works now!

Kylie,

Of course, we all slip up now and then. I posted the other day that I had eaten ice cream due to an emotional day, which is NOT really the way that I would like to handle my problems! But, sometimes it happens. I don't beat myself up about it. I just let that moment be the past, and I move on from there.

Barry says that if you slip up on a meal or snack, that you can easily get back in the Zone by making your next meal a Zone meal. I do believe that this is partially true. However, it may depend on how much and how often your slip ups are occurring. Some people can get back in the Zone right away, while others may actually take more than just one meal, or possibly even a few days to get there. I try not to slip up too often, because when I am really OOZ, it does take more time for me to get back in.

So, bottom line, do your best. You don't have to be perfect, but pay attention to what your body is telling you.

Some of the foods that you mentioned, the rye crackers, the oat cakes, you just have to see how you respond when you eat them. Perhaps on the unfavorable side, but use the link that tech provided and that will help you to decide if they work for you.

Thank you, as weight loss is my aim is their any tips?
and what should expect with the time scale I know everyone is diffrenent, but as you have all done so well any tips would be great x

Kylie,

The better you control inflammation, the better weight loss you'll have. My best tips for weight loss are to take one of the Zone polyphenol supplements together with Omega RX (it's different than other fish oils) and focus on eating in a way to have low insulin levels. The best way to do that is to follow the Zone diet. The loss of stored fat is one of the pleasant side effects of being in the Zone. Keep it simple. Eat lean protein the size and thickness of your palm, fill the rest of you plate with colorful vegetables and fruit (berries are the best choice of fruit) and add a dash of monounsaturated fat (olive oil, almonds, avocado, etc.). If you're above ideal body fat (about 22% for females) you can expect to lose up to 1 - 1.5 pounds of stored fat per week. Use the fit of your clothes and the Body Fat Calculator in the Tools tab to track fat loss. The number on a scale will not give you the whole picture.

Which of the take Zone polyphenol supplements would you say to take,
from what I can read thay are to aid the amount or fruit and vegtables your getting into your meal?
Also what do you think on the zone bars and shakes,
I know whole food is besr, just wanted to know what you guys do and think if you have used them

I think they're all great. Zone polyphenols taken together with Omega RX have a synergystic effect. Also, they contain some polyphenols which are anti-inflammatory (not all polyphenols are anti-inflammatory). I take between 4-6 ounces of Sea Health Plus daily, plus 1 capsule of Polyphenol XT, and I take Omega RX., and I eat a tablespoonful of Zone olive oil daily (or a similar organic olive oil when the Zone brand is unavailable) This level of supplementation has had a positive effect on my energy levels. My husband takes 8 Omega RX daily plus 2 capsules of Polyphenol Plus.

We eat both the bars and shakes at my house. I have, by far, had the best results with Zone cookies.

Kylie,

I don't take any of the polyphenol supplements. I also don't currently use zone bars or shakes. I am a believer in whole food nutrition, and I really only supplement a few things: fish oil and vitamin D. I can't really make a recommendation on which supplements that I feel you should take, as it would only be my opinion, and not the opinion of the Zone.

I have used bars in the past, and they are nice for quick snacks and emergency situations in which nothing better is available. But, I have not ordered any bars since last fall.

Just my personal preference here... The Zone is quite flexible, there are many ways to approach it. It is easily adaptable for those who choose to eat whole foods, and there are quick and easy options available for those who want that, as well.

On this, I too, am in line with Cran. Not for any other reason right now then the cost.
I believe that both would be helpful, but we just can not fit either of them in - budget wise,
at this time.

P.S. Though I do supplement with a good multi- mineral/vitamin as well.

Kylie. Seahealth and Polyphenol XT. I know this to be the best combination of Polyphenols. When taken with our OmegaRX the over all results are really impressive.

Hi Their guys,
Me again lol.....
Any ones thoughts on soya yoghurt??
And Cheese for weight loss, I do feel so much better, but do just want to make sure I am on the right track
I do want to lose a bit of weight, so i am only having cheese or yoghurt one times per day.
I am eating goats youghurt and chesse instead of dairy.
Look forward to hearing back.....

I can't answer the question about soy yogurt, have never tried it, etc. So, will leave that one for someone else!

I personally tend to do better when I limit cheese, but basically I am talking about most hard cheeses. I have been adding a crumbled feta cheese to my salads lately, and have been enjoying that and still being successful in the Zone. I have also used a crumbled goat cheese that seems very similar to feta cheese. I also have a block of plain nonfat yogurt each day in my morning smoothie. So, I guess that is giving me dairy 2 times per day, and I feel that I am doing well. But, like I said, I try to avoid the hard cheese (like cheddar, for example) because they have a higher fat content, and not the best as far as type of fat.

Kylie, another reason to keep dairy to a mininum us that it stimulates more insulin production than some of the other best lean protein choices for the Zone.

I am new to the zone diet I need to eat 11 blocks each of Protein, Carb and Fat. Where do I go to find recipes, do I all day have to measure the food I eat?
I am also sensitive to grains, specially wheat. As I saw the recipes on zonediet.com. How do I know how to calculate it? Please help...

Hi Everyone, I am new to the Zone diet. I wonder since I use the 1-2-3 method, what kind of snacks can I use and the size.
Can you provide me with a list? In general i need 11 blocks but since I don't use the block system, I am confuse about the snacks.
Thanks in advance,
Cygal

Hi Cygal,


If you use 1-2-3 you’ll be measuring, but Zone At-A Glance is much easier and there’ no measuring involved. For a meal put protein the size the thickness of you palm on 1/3 of the plate, fill the other 2/3 with vegetables and fruit and add a dash of monounsaturated fat (olive oil, avocado, almonds). Dr. Sears is in favor of keeping it simple by using this method. It works great! Seventeen years ago I lost 100 pounds eating this way and I’ve maintained it ever since. The Zone represents a range of protein to carbohydrate rations and Zone At-a-Glance keeps you in that range.
Your 1-2-3 snacks, regardless of what method you use, will be about 1/3 the size of your meal. Here’s a short list of snacks.

1 small scoop cottage cheese (about ¼ cup) topped with a generous amount if berries and a teaspoon or two of slivered almonds
A couple thin slices of deli-style turkey with ½ an apple (or ½ a good sized container of cherry tomatoes) and a few almonds
The hard cooked whites of 2 eggs filled with hummus (discard the yolks)
½ cup low fat plain yogurt mixed with a teaspoon of almond butter or peanut butter and some vanilla extract if desired
A small smoothie made of 1 scoop Zone protein powder, a could handfuls of frozen berries and 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

Have fun finding your favorite combinations. Remember the 4 hour hunger test. If you have significant hunger 4 hours after a meal and good mental feel focused (meaning you great otherwise)n then add a little more carbohydrate to your meal. If you feel hungry 4 hours later and unfocused (also sleepy or dizzy or spacy) then use a little less carbohydrate in meals. If you have questions, I’ll be happy to help! :D

Sue has given you some excellent advice.

I follow the Zone using the block system. It is not as confusing as one would think, and I believe it is the easiest way to find the Zone and to fine-tune the Zone, as Dr. Sears has basically taken out the guess-work regarding portion sizes.

Just a reminder when using Zone At A Glance,

If you tend to favor using very low density carbohydrates, as in salads, you will likely need a LOT more than 2/3 of a plateful in order to fulfill your carbohydrate requirement. And, the opposite is true regarding using fruits, so if you use fruits primarily for your carb (not recommended), then you will not be able to fill your plate 2/3 full of these.

Your 4-hour test results will guide you and you will find out that meals out of balance will not keep you in the Zone.

I forgot to answer your question!

Here is a link to the "official" zone classic recipes: http://www.zonediet.com/zone-classic-recipes

And you can find some member-submitted recipes in the forums.

Sue has given you good advice, as well as Cranberry. I, too, like Cran, still use the block method.
After 8 years, I pretty much know how much of each Carb (Fruit or Vegetable) makes a block serving.
Meat/Protein is very easy to remember, as is Fat. So, the only real look-up is the Carbohydrates,
and for me, keeping fats down. Some people have Sweet cravings ... I , well not cravings, but could easily over do it with Fats.

Will agree, I tend to overdo the fat, especially if I don't track the calories. I let my "insulin-thinking" side of the brain take over, thinking that a few more almonds won't hurt, because they aren't going to bump insulin levels like a candy bar would. Although we don't really count calories in the Zone, I have taken up the practice of counting them, as it keeps me in check and teaches me to put the almonds down!

Truly, though, the Zone does not have to be difficult at all, and once you get it, you will just automatically do it.