Hmm....this just got not so simplistic. I have YLD in front of me and have owned it for several years--and thought I'd put the pieces together, but I didn't! Nutrient dense foods. I'd like to stay at the vegan level, so that means more protein powder on it's s own merit then. A wee bit of tofu too. I'm like Becky, I was going from the vantage point of combined protein across all sources. Back to square one! I've never done step one right, so I guess step two, will have to hold for a minute! Thank you!

Does PNP tell me how to factor my exercise in more clearly than the older YLD?

Thank you,

Linda
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: Ok, so here is the thing. When you
: originally posted your breakfast,
: it
: looked like you were counting all the
: protein from every source like the
: oatmeal and such.
: When we are counting, we actually
: only count the *dense* proteins
: such as meat, fish, eggs, cheese,
: protein powder, etc. The oatmeal
: would be considered a complex
: carb.

: What I am asking you to do is to take
: some time to learn what we
: consider the 4 parts:

: 1) Having the right amount of
: *protein*...and there are a lot of
: variables about that one.. you
: will want to factor in about your
: exercise level.

: 2) Having a serving of a complex
: carb...and again how much you have
: depends on your age, your exercise
: level, your stress, etc.

: 3) Having it within an hour of
: getting up

: 4) having it everyday.

: Now truly, I am not trying to make it
: difficult for you, I promise. But
: you did ask about *beginner's
: mind.

: I hope this makes sense.

: kathleen