Phase 2

January – Fast Metabolism – Phase 2 Day 2
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January – Fast Metabolism – Phase 2 Day 2

Day 4 of the Fast Metabolism Diet. How are you feeling? I woke up this morning with more energy than usual and I don’t miss that morning dose of caffeine…progress. I am experimenting with herbal teas. Do you have a favorite for the morning? The Numi teas with turmeric have been my “go to’s” so far but I am looking forward to branching out.

As a reminder of today’s program:

Breakfast – Protein, veggie

Snack – Protein

Lunch – Protein, veggie

Snack – Protein

Dinner – Protein, veggie

My own menu looks like this for the day:

Breakfast – 2 slices of turkey bacon scrambled with 2 egg whites and a handful of baby spinach

Turkey Bacon with Egg Whites and Baby Spinach

Snack – 1/4 cup of mixed raw nuts

Lunch – Turkey breast with a salad of sliced cucumbers and red onions

Turkey Breast – Cooked Frozen and Sous Vide

 

Snack – 1/4 cup of mixed raw nuts

Dinner – 1 slice of turkey bacon sautéed with shrimp. Asparagus on the side.

 

Casey and Quinn get the benefit of those lovely yolks in their dinner tonight.

Egg yolks

Egg yolks? For us??? We are digesting breakfast and keeping you company while you write.

Don’t forget your water and phase 2 exercise includes some form of weight work. Take heart, phase 3 and avocado is on the horizon.

January – Fast Metabolism – Phase 2 Day 1
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January – Fast Metabolism – Phase 2 Day 1

How are you feeling? It’s day three if you are following along, time for protein. According to Haylie, Phase 2 is designed to unlock your fat stores. It’s 2 days of low carbohydrate, high protein foods. During these two days you will eat 3 high-protein, low-carb, low-fat meals plus 2 protein snacks.

Refer to the complete food list in the book.

Breakfast – Protein, veggie

Snack – Protein

Lunch – Protein, veggie

Snack – Protein

Dinner – Protein, veggie

The vegetables should be low-glycemic ones like leafy greens, which are also alkalizing. After the carbohydrate rich days which came before, this shakes things up a bit.

Expect to visit the bathroom more frequently if you are keeping up with your water.

Your menu could look like this:

Breakfast – 4 slices of turkey bacon (nitrate free) sautéed with sliced mushrooms and baby kale leaves

Nitrate Free Turkey Bacon

Snack – 1/4 cup of mixed raw nuts (no peanuts)

Lunch – Thinly sliced turkey breast wrapped around asparagus stalks (with mustard)

Snack – 1/4 cup of mixed raw nuts

Dinner – Sautéed steak with cabbage

Sautéed Turkey Bacon with Mushrooms and Baby Kale

Sautéed Turkey Bacon with Mushrooms and Baby Kale

Serves 1

  • 4 slices nitrate free turkey breast
  • 4 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • large handful of baby kale or baby spinach leaves
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  1. Cut the turkey bacon into 3/4 inch slices and saute in a non-stick skillet on medium until starting to brown.
  2. Add the sliced mushrooms and a tablespoon of water to the skillet.
  3. Saute until the mushrooms soften
  4. Add the handful of baby kale or spinach with the optional pepper flakes and keep stirring until wilted.
  5. Taste for salt, it may not need any as the turkey bacon is salty.

Note: if you are not on the diet, a couple of eggs scrambled in before the kale would be yummy!

Turkey Bacon with Sliced Mushrooms and Baby Kale