SOMERSIZING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

SOMERSIZING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (from SuzanneSomers.com)

I often receive emails asking questions about the Somersizing program. I decided to compile them on this question and answer page. If you have a Somersizng question, do not hesitate to email me at somersizing@yahoo.com.


Q: IS CREAM BRULEE ON LEVEL 1 AND IS IT A PROTIEN OR CARB?


A: Somersized Crème Brulee that is homemade is a level one pro/fat treat as it is made of eggs, cream, and artificial sweetener.


Q: CAN SOMEONE ON LEVEL ONE HAVE SUGAR FREE JELLO ?


A: Sugar free Jell-o™ gelatin is allowed on level one after either a pro/fat or carb meal. Sugar-free Jell-o™ pudding is funky because it is made with corn starch.


Q: DOES SUSANNE SOMERS HAVE A SPECIFIC WEBSITE FOR THIS PLAN?


A: www.suzannesomers.com


Q: CAN I DRINK ALCOHOL AT LEAST 2 TIMES A WEEK IN MODERATION?


A: Alcohol is very high in both carbs and fats, therefore it should be avoided on level one. However, Suzanne says if you must drink, red wine is the best choice.


Q: SHOULD I NOT EAT AFTER 6 OR 8 PM? DOES IT REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE?


A: Some people find that if they eat carbs late at night, it causes them to stall because you don’t have a chance to use the carbs for energy. Otherwise, it shouldn’t matter.


Q: I WAS JUST TRYIING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT “FF” and “WW” STAND FOR?


A: FF means fat free and WW means whole wheat.


Q: WHAT "FOOD GROUP" IS PEANUT BUTTER? CAN IT BE EATEN AT ALL ON THE SS PLAN, OR IS IT JUST PLAIN FUNKY?


A: Peanut butter is funky on level one. However, you can enjoy natural peanut butter in moderation on level two.


Q: I WAS WONDERING IF FLAVORED FAT FREE YOGURT IS LEGAL OR NOT?


A: Fat-free flavored yogurt is funky. However, you can buy plain fat free yogurt and sweeten and flavor it yourself for a legal level one carb.


Q: THERE'S THIS BREAD THAT IS REALY DELICIOUS, BUT I'M NOT SURE IF IT'S OK OR NOT. IT'S CALLED HEALTHY MULTI-GRAIN BREAD, AND I'LL LIST THE INGREDIENTS SO YOU CAN SEE IF IT'S ALLOWABLE: unbleached flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, buttermilk (cultured pasteurized skim milk, milk, sodium citrate, salt), brown sugar, brown rice, honey, cornmeal, wheat bran, rolled oats, vital wheat gluten, yeast, oat fiber, calcium sulfate, salt, vinegar, black and white sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and soy flour. I NOTICED THE HONEY AND BROWN SUGAR AS I WAS TYPING, I'M NOT SURE IF THAT'S A PROBLEM OR NOT. ANYWAYS, IF YOU COULD JUST TELL ME WHETHER OR NOT YOU THINK THIS BREAD IS OK, I WOULD APPRECIATE IT!


A: Beyond the fact that the bread has brown sugar and honey, it is made with unbleached flour which is regular flour. Only whole grain flours are allowed on Somersizing. It is also made with buttermilk (funky), sesame seeds (funky), poppy seeds (funky), cornmeal (funky) and soy flour (funky). Good luck finding a new bread.


Q: I FOUND THIS CHOCOLATE BAR THAT'S SUGAR AND CARB FREE...IT'S MADE WITH malitol, almonds, cocoa butter, full cream powder, cocoa mass, soy lecithin, and natural vanilla. I'M PRETTY SURE IT'S LEGAL, BUT I WAS WONDERING IF YOU COULD DOUBLE CHECK FOR ME!!


A: Almonds are not allowed on level one. Cocoa has caffeine, carbs, and fat and is therefore funky on level one. Malitol, while allowed, is not recommended in large quantities as it upsets the digestive system.


Q: WHEN MAKING EGG OMELETS OR SCRAMBLED EGGS, IT IS OK TO USE THE WHOLE EGG, RIGHT?


A: In Somersizing it is okay to use the entire egg.


Q: IS THERE A LIMIT TO THE BROWN RICE I CAN EAT? IS THERE A CERTAIN TYPE OF FOOD I SHOULDN'T EAT IT WITH?


A: There is no limit to the amount of brown rice that you can have. However, it is a carb and must be combined as such.


Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SPLENDA, SOMERSWEET, NUTRASWEET AND OTHER ART. SUGARS? WHICH ONES ARE LEGAL?

A: There are several differences between artificial sugars. All are legal. However, Suzanne strongly recommends against using aspartame for health reasons but it is a personal decision. Some people have found that aspartame spikes their blood sugar level as well. Other artificial sweetener options include Stevia, SlimNot (similar to Somersweet) and 100% pure crystalline fructose.


Q: I BOUGHT SOME GLUCOSAMINE/CHONDROITEN SUPPLEMENTS (FOR JOINTS) AT GNC AND THEY CONTAIN RED BEET ROOT JUICE POWDER. THAT SURE SOUNDS LIKE A FORM OF FUNKY FOOD FROM MY SS RESEARCH. DO YOU KNOW IF THIS WILL SABOTAGE MY EFFORTS AS I THE DOSE IS ONE TO TWO TABLETS A DAY?


A: I doubt that they would effect you at all since beets are vegetables. However, if you notice a stall, stop taking them and see what happens.


Q: I HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT SMOOTHIES. THEY USE ORANGE JUICE AND THAT HAS 25% SUGAR IN IT. I’M CONFUSED.


A: Natural sugars are allowed. Sugars that are added to products are to be avoided. However, even though fruit juice and dried fruits are allowed, they do have a high sugar concentration. Therefore, they should be consumed sparingly.


Q: AM I SUPPOSED TO USE THE CREAM LIKE MILK IN MY CEREAL TOO?


A: Use fat-free milk in your cereal.


Q: HELP!!!! I SAW SOMEONE MENTION THAT SUGAR-FREE JAM WOULD BE ALLOWABLE WITH A CARBO MEAL, SUCH AS ON WHOLE-WHEAT TOAST. I AM CONFUSED. WOULDN’T THE JELLY BE CONSIDERED A FRUIT?


A: It is still a fruit. When you are on level II or losing comfortably you can add ALL FRUIT to your toast or WW crackers.

Q: A LOT OF LOW CARB PRODUCTS CONTAIN SOY FLOUR AND SOY PROTEIN. DO YOU KNOW IF IT IS ALLOWED ?


A: Soy products are technically funky unless it says Soy Protein Isolate. However, if the carb amount is low AND there is no fat (which is what makes them funky), then go for it occasionally. (By the way, most low carb products are funky on this WOE because we aren't concerned with carb count but carbs in combination with fat and other things like nuts and chocolate.)