South Beach

I started yesterday and have stuck to it so so. Stupid Special K crackers! lol Still, I'm way under my MFP goals. I made a couple of servings of things like the turkey roll-ups with cilantro mayo (LOVE them) and celery stuffed with laughing cow to tote with me to work. I also made a HUGE salad and put it in the fridge so lunches will be easy to throw together.

I normally wouldn't consider something like SBD but since our family has gone gluten (for the most part) and dairy free to help our 2 year old autistic daughter stick ther her dietary needs, it made SBD seem like something worth trying.

I'd love to buddy up with someone, or a few someones to help keep me on track. I've never really dieted before, just eaten more sensibly, fallen off, repeat....repeat...repeat.

Good morning! Well...I weighed myself on the doctor's scale we have here at work this morning, which is the only scale I use, and I've lost 4 lb!!! However, now I am having a serious struggle. DH and all 4 kids had major cases of stomach flu starting Friday night and winding down late last night. I haven't gotten it yet but my stomach is queazy this morning and I haven't yet eaten. I'm at work and contemplating some oatmeal, as I think it would be easiest on my tummy. I really hate to go off phase 1 for even one meal, I've actually been enjoying the foods. I'm thinking my tummy may just be upset because I've had NO sleep in days. Our two year old is autistic and sleep is a major issue for her anyway so that coupled with the flu left me with about 4 hours of broken sleep last night. Still, eggs just do not sound appealing right now. I have some here, so I'm going to wait and see.

How are you guys doing today? Well, I hope

Where are you getting your recipes? I have the original book and have been using those. I went to the library to check out some of the cookbooks last night and they are already out. Instead I picked up the Idiots Guide Low G.I. Cookbook. The recipes are very, very low carb and healthy fats, so it should be fine as a replacement.

DH is on a no red meat kick, he's super fitness/nutrition aware and cycles himself through these phases when he's trying to really lean up, which he's doing now. So, I'll be making lots and lots of chicken and fish.

Is anyone using the website? It looks interesting but I don't know if I want to spend $20 a month on it. $$$ is super tight right now, DH has been out of work for months and is not getting unemployment because he was working out of the country.

Hope everyone is having a pleasant Tuesday!
Amy

Awesome!!! I love peppermint tea too. I am trying to recreate Macaroni Grill's blakberry mint too, but my local grocery has been out of fresh mint

I am off the wagon for today ladies. I have been in bed most of the day. I WILL be starting again tomorrow. I had to eat somthing and nothing legal sounded ok. I ended up eating a bowl of instant oatmeal at work this morning and then came home sick anyway, lol. I had a caramel rice cake this afternoon and am now tackling a bowl of Trader Joe's roasted red pepper and tomato soup, since it's the only soup I have on hand and DH is still down and out too. It's days like today I wish my oldest had time to take driver's ed, lol. So, starting two weeks again tomorrow, which is fine with me

Hi Kimber


Those foods seem fine to me but i would add a mix of veggies that way you don't get bored and start wanting sugar or carbs also what about beans do you like pinto , black or chick .... they are great for filling me up between meals. I also like to have turkey burgers for lunches and dinners with onions and roasted garlic on top... If you need any tips just let us know

Thanks..is there a south beach group..so we can discuss meals etc
I LOVE lots of different types of beans but thought they were a no/no on phase 1....
Does anyone know of a list on line of approved phase 1 foods...I've been trying to take The South Beach book out of my local library but I can't seem to get it..I took out a book which seemed similar and it said NO beans initially

Also, the only veggies to avoid are:
Beets
Carrots
Potatoes (white and sweet)
Yams

Also, the only veggies to avoid are:
Beets
Carrots
Potatoes (white and sweet)
Yams

Thanks again!
Isn't corn a big one to avoid?

Also, the only veggies to avoid are:
Beets
Carrots
Potatoes (white and sweet)
Yams

Thanks again!
Isn't corn a big one to avoid?

Sorry I forgot to add the corn. You are correct.

Hi All! I am on day 4 and doing pretty good - made it through the weekend!!! Keep up the good work everyone!

I did the South Beach diet last summer and Phase 1 really helped me to get past my weight losing plateau. When I would get tired of my usual lettuce in my salads, I switched to Baby Spinach. If that doesn't do it, you could always buy the big containers of pre-mixed Spring Lettuce. Also, dressing. If you can't stand the taste of lettuce, the balsamic vinaigrette recipe in the book is amazing. I still use it. Vary it up before you get tired of what you're eating. That's where I had trouble with the diet. I didn't vary the food that you're allowed to eat to keep me going strong on the diet.

Thanks for the ideas, even though I like salads, I too get bored easily. I'm going to try the balsamic recipe tomorrow.

I've tried it in the past and less carbs in a diet do help me lose weight much faster. I was however not able to do phase one ( with no carbs, it made sick and I felt like I was going to pass out).
Good luck. I think there are some good things that can be taken out of that diet.

I was just adding my net carbs up from yesterday and it was 43. I followed the plan exactly, at least I think so...

What have everyone else's net carbs been for the day?

Should we all have a weigh in?

Lets see I'm just going to randomly answer some things I saw as I read through this.
My total carbs yesterday was 51.

For the person who doesn't like veggies... my husband hates cauliflower and I made the suprise mashed potatoes. (steamed cauliflower pureed with i cant believe its not butter and salt and pepper) and he liked it.
Also we are eating bell peppers of all colors for some of our veggies.

Yesterday I had scrambled eggs for breakfast, grilled chicken salad for lunch, sandwich meat and broccoli with the cilantro mayo for snacks... and sautéed(in olive oil) chicken and peas and cauliflower.

Morning all :flowerforyou:

So far today I had some cashews and a whey protein (designer whey) and unsweetened almond milk

I thought corn and peas were no/no veggies?
I'm hitting Tj today and want to now what I can get....