Hi West4,

Before protocol: Proteins: red meat, chicken, pork, eggs, beans, nuts and nut butters.....virtually all types 

                       dairy products: buttermilk, cottage cheese, hard cheeses (cheddar, muenster mozzerella),

                        4-9 servings a day of fruits and vegetables

                         limited starches, however I did eat them (bread, potatoes, tortillas, rice, pasta etc.)

                         not eaten everyday, but not avoided either: candy, cookies, ice cream, chips, crackers, beer,

                         coffee: 2-4 cups a day

 After starting protocol:  I still eat all forms of protein, however, I am really trying to eat that before 4:00pm.  It's a lifelong habit, plus I've always cooked dinner for my family, so this has been challenging.  Virtually everything else is the same, with the exception of coffee.  I am using the product "Teecino" and brewing it with half and half with my coffee.  I drink one cup of that a day.  At some point, I will probably stop the coffee altogether.  And then, of course, I am drinking the Moreless drink.

Also, in regards to the protein:  I developed pregnancy-induced hypoglycemia while I was pregnant with my second daughter 10 years ago.  After that, I noticed that it never really went away, even after her birth, like I was told.  My father has (self-induced) type II diabetes, so I knew that could be possible for me as well.  All my research at that time pointed to protein intake to keep my blood sugar up, so I changed my diet to include a lot more protein, and less carbohydrates.  I was also able to keep my weight down that way as well.  So, with the protocol advising to cut down on protein, it kind of set me into a panic.  BUT, the drink keeps my blood sugar really stabilized, and I am gradually cutting down on my portion sizes for protein with no blood sugar issues.  After 10 years, it is such a pleasant experience to be "just" hungry when I haven't eaten, instead of hungry and loopy.

Sooooooo....you can see my diet is far from "perfect", but you know what?  Eating is a wonderful experience that we get to enjoy in life.  I don't have to eat fast food, or Pop Tarts, or soda and the like, but I'd like to think that I choose my treats wisely.  Like the pumpkin pie that my mom made especially for me.  It brings back so many pleasant memories with it's cinnamon-y aroma, even before I even have a piece.  And the cookies that my 12 year old daughter brought home to share with me that she made for the first time in her home economics class.  Or the pizza and beer that my husband and I enjoy over great conversation.  Do I do these things everyday?  Nope.  But when they happen, I eat, I savor, and I don't feel guilty.  I don't want to stress over my less-than-perfect diet because that's acidifying!!!!!! 

Hope I've answered your question, and sorry for the rambling!!   :o)