The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[just_julie]

OK Experts,

I don't feel like doing the math on this one... I was thinking about lettuce wraps for a L & G. They are made with chicken, mushroom, and spicy soy sauce.

Here are the stats from a local restaurant:
Calories 260
Fat 7g
Fiber 8g
Carbs 28g
Protein 20

Are the carbs and fat too high? Is the protein too low?

I know I would need to add an extra side of green since the lettuce and mushrooms alone wouldn't do it.

What do you think? Thanks!

[Pashta]

L&G meals are supposed to be under 300 calories and 10 carbs.. so that would be a no-no.

[just_julie]

10 carbs? Really? Most of our supplements are at 10 carbs each x 5 = 50 carbs. The day's carbs are supposed to be 80-85. If I planned carefully with carbs throughout my day, is there anything else wrong with it?

[falisamarie]

Julie--You need to remember that the beauty of MF is that there is no counting required. You are not just looking at carb content. Everything balances out while on program. So while you may be ok on carbs you could go over on calories and thus through the balance off.

I would just wait and see if someone with a little more experience chimes in or you could call or e-mail you Health Advisor and ask them.

Lisa

just checked and the shakes have 13g of carbs each so 13x5=65g and the meal above has 28g so 65+28=93g which is high and that is assuming you have just shakes all day and actually you would probably need more than one serving to make up the proper portions for the L&G

[just_julie]

I guess I'll work on my own recipe, so I can be in better control of ingredients.

Thanks for your input.

[sheila]

I feel your pain Julie, I miss wraps too, of course my favorite happened to be from KFC! But just remember, even if they say its off limits now, you can have it once youre in maintenance.