We just concluded the last day of the first two weeks (Phase 1) of the AIEP. For a recap of that phase, you can go to the list of foods on the beginning plan. We’ll add some other foods for the next two weeks. Every day, and by popular demand, I will post a short update of what we ate the day before.

Remember, the AIEP is not designed for weight loss. However, if your body needs to shed some fat, it is highly probable that that will happen.

So, along with the foods listed from the first two weeks, we’ll add the following:

Meat

• The same meat, fish, poultry and eggs from the first two weeks.
• Sliced turkey breast (free-range, preservative free)
• Sliced roast beef (preservative free)
• Chicken or turkey sausage (nitrate free, no pork casing)

Dairy

Jerry and I are going to stay with goat milk cheese and yogurt for two more weeks. However, feel free to add:

• Organic, plain, whole milk cow’s yogurt
• Organic plain kefir
• Raw cow’s milk hard cheese
• Raw goat’s milk
• Raw cow’s milk

Fats

• Same as first two weeks

Nuts

• Same as first two weeks along with:
• Pecans (soaked and dried as in Nuts — Making Them Easier to Digest)

Fruits

• All fruits from first two weeks along with:
• Apples
• Pineapple
• Kiwi
• Pears
• Peaches
• Cantaloupe
• Plums
• Apricots
• Oranges
• Grapefruit
• Cherries

Organic is always best due to the amount of pesticides used in growing fruit. There is common agreement that the highest pesticides are found in apples, strawberries, peaches, and imported grapes.

Vegetables

• Same wonderful veggies as before:
• Sweet Potatoes and Yams

Beans

• The same as the first two weeks plus you may add:
• Pinto beans
• Black Beans
• Split Peas
• Navy Beans

Everything else is the same as the first two weeks

As I mentioned a couple of days ago, the consensus was for us to continue sharing what we eat each day.

Please know that this is not a “piece of cake” for me. I too, need to think and plan. Although we eat a relatively clean and healthy diet, this accountability has been good for me as well.

Yes, we routinely eat a fair amount of salads and vegetables; however we are eating even more of both since being on this plan. And as I’ve mentioned, I am sleeping deeper and sounder than I have in a long time.

I’m regularly waking up feeling refreshed and ready to go and I’m not feeling any fatigue throughout the day. Again, even though I felt well before I believe I have an even better overall sense of well being.

Yesterday I was able to push myself on the stair stepper at the gym unlike anything I’ve done before. It wasn’t easy…but I did it.