Phase 1 almost over for some. How is everyone doing?
4given4life
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Hi there girls,
So Monday will be the end of Phase 1 for those who all started pretty much the same week. Is anyone going to stay on Phase 1 or is everyone moving on to Phase 2? I think I am going to stay on P1 for another week, but I had two days where I went off plan. So clearly I am not ready to move on. Thursday was a planned cheat, but I cheated far beyond what I had planned. It continued on into today. So I will be 100% back on tomorrow and will stay on an extra week.
How is everyone else doing? Going as smoothly as you had hoped? Had any cravings and given in? Stayed totally on track?
So Monday will be the end of Phase 1 for those who all started pretty much the same week. Is anyone going to stay on Phase 1 or is everyone moving on to Phase 2? I think I am going to stay on P1 for another week, but I had two days where I went off plan. So clearly I am not ready to move on. Thursday was a planned cheat, but I cheated far beyond what I had planned. It continued on into today. So I will be 100% back on tomorrow and will stay on an extra week.
How is everyone else doing? Going as smoothly as you had hoped? Had any cravings and given in? Stayed totally on track?
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im a late starter, so have another week to go.. Im a bit tired the last 2 days. I did a urinalysis and found my ketones were very high so figure im in the ketosis stage which means im burning fat, i hope. So only 1 more week then I'll definatly hit stage 2 i really miss fruit ! lol goodluck0
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I started out strong this week but the last 3 days I have made some poor food choices
A bite here a bite there. Sooo, I kinda feel like I'm "starting over" today. I've done this with SBD in the past. I'll start out really good, and then cave and eat carbs or sugar. It's really hard to make my kids snacks/foods and not sample them 
Need a kick in the pants! 0 -
Hey ladies...well, I am on day 14 today. So I will be starting P2 tomorrow. The only thing is I do not feel like I have lost much. :sad:
But the good thing is :drinker: I have zero cravings. So in that respect, P1 worked well for me. No cheats as far as eating foods to avoid with the exception of carrots. I had them in my soup. And, I do go over on servings on several things...like nuts, light mayo, and protein. That may be the answer as to why I did not lose much or any, actually. We'll see.
Now I am trying to decide whether to continue to log everything or just write what I am eatin in the note portion of the plan. The plan should work without "counting ccalories", although we all know calories do count.
Hmmmmmmmmmm, what to do. I kinda t hink I am now into the routine of logging what I eat and will feel like something is missing I don't...
So, I am pretty sure I will continue to log, but sometimes it is a bit tedious when you are putting together a recipe. I don't know...
Your thoughts on this might help me make up my already goofy mind.:embarassed:0 -
Hi Everyone, I cheated last weekend and drank alcohol then got back on track. Today is day 14 for me!! I lost 5 pounds and 1 inch from my waist. I have plans to eat chicken wings today, I shouldn't but I am. I can't say I''m moving on to Phase 2 tomorrow since technically I didn't complete the full 2 weeks. I might do phase 1 again in November/December depending on where my weight is at that time.
I am lucky to not have kids with all the fruit and possible junk in the house, if that were the case I'm might have been a "bad girl".
I am so glad to see everyone still going strong. Please let's continue to support one another onto Phase 2, this is when I really need supprort, personally, because I over endulge in carbs and sugar just cause I know it's allowed now.
Stay on track and make it a great day!!!!
Remember to drink WATER.
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I will be staying on P1 for another week or 2. I planned a surprise date for hubby and me last night. We went to the BEST stake house in town. I knew they had wonderful rolls and thought I could handle it but didn't do so great. I totally fell off...it was a whole grain roll but still carbs. I think the shrimp dippin sauce may have had carbs too, not sure. At any rate, I felt so miserable after we got home. I cann't even eat today, been sipping on water, I feel so bad.
On a good note, hubby and I were able to celebrate our 12 years last night. We couldn't go out on our anniver$ary weekend becau$e of ca$h. Last night, I surprised him with an hour at the Williamsburg Salt Spa (LOVED IT) and dinner at our favorite restaurant. It was a great night but I totally regret eating those carbs. UGH!!
I think it will do me good to stay on P1 for a bit.0 -
I agree, I had a REALLY high carb day and I think I will just stay an extra week. We also went out to eat and he order a huge ice cream covered brownie and handed me a spoon. Jeez!!:sad: Seems like as much as I have lost and as long as I have been trying to lose I could come up with the willpower to say no. I did but he is a food pusher...No, divorce is not the answer. After 38 years i need to keep him.
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I love the honesty in this group! I swear guys we have the best group here on mfp! To everyone who has cheated do not worry dust yourself off and start fresh with the next meal! Dont wait for the next day. Just accept your mistake and do well on the next meal
I find that when i say oh i cheated I will just start fresh tomorrow I will eat even more horrible things because I figure I have already cheated so i will just eat what I want then start fresh. As for me I weigh in tomorrow. 0 -
I started late too so I'll be on phase 1 for at least another week
We have been picking pears from the tree in our backyard
If all goes well they'll be ripe just about when I can start eating them again 0 -
I love the honesty in this group! I swear guys we have the best group here on mfp! To everyone who has cheated do not worry dust yourself off and start fresh with the next meal! Dont wait for the next day. Just accept your mistake and do well on the next meal I find that when i say oh i cheated I will just start fresh tomorrow I will eat even more horrible things because I figure I have already cheated so i will just eat what I want then start fresh. As for me I weigh in tomorrow.
This is SO me!! I feel bad if I fall off the wagon and instead of making better choices for the next meal, I just just say "what the heck" and eat bad the rest of the day. I need to get away from that mentality. My two days off plan turned into three. Jeez, this just proves to me that I can NOT handle carbs. They are a serious addiction to me. I caved last night and had McDonald's for dinner and was it worth it??? Heck no! The burger was dry, the fries tasted like grease and it was just not worth it. I could have had a nice piece of tilipia (which always tastes good to me) and some roasted veggies on the side and been much happier. When will I learn?? I'm off to a good start today, so I just need to carry it on.
Great job to those who did not waver and those who picked yourself up after once cheat. You're doing a great job and keep it up!0 -
Hey ladies...well, I am on day 14 today. So I will be starting P2 tomorrow. The only thing is I do not feel like I have lost much. :sad:
But the good thing is :drinker: I have zero cravings. So in that respect, P1 worked well for me. No cheats as far as eating foods to avoid with the exception of carrots. I had them in my soup. And, I do go over on servings on several things...like nuts, light mayo, and protein. That may be the answer as to why I did not lose much or any, actually. We'll see.
Now I am trying to decide whether to continue to log everything or just write what I am eatin in the note portion of the plan. The plan should work without "counting ccalories", although we all know calories do count.
Hmmmmmmmmmm, what to do. I kinda t hink I am now into the routine of logging what I eat and will feel like something is missing I don't...
So, I am pretty sure I will continue to log, but sometimes it is a bit tedious when you are putting together a recipe. I don't know...
Your thoughts on this might help me make up my already goofy mind.:embarassed:
This is just my opinion but I think I would continue to log my food. That will keep you accountable and then you'll have a record of what you are eating if you start to stall. You can go back and look to see what you could tweak.0 -
Hey ladies...well, I am on day 14 today. So I will be starting P2 tomorrow. The only thing is I do not feel like I have lost much. :sad:
But the good thing is :drinker: I have zero cravings. So in that respect, P1 worked well for me. No cheats as far as eating foods to avoid with the exception of carrots. I had them in my soup. And, I do go over on servings on several things...like nuts, light mayo, and protein. That may be the answer as to why I did not lose much or any, actually. We'll see.
Now I am trying to decide whether to continue to log everything or just write what I am eatin in the note portion of the plan. The plan should work without "counting ccalories", although we all know calories do count.
Hmmmmmmmmmm, what to do. I kinda t hink I am now into the routine of logging what I eat and will feel like something is missing I don't...
So, I am pretty sure I will continue to log, but sometimes it is a bit tedious when you are putting together a recipe. I don't know...
Your thoughts on this might help me make up my already goofy mind.:embarassed:
This is just my opinion but I think I would continue to log my food. That will keep you accountable and then you'll have a record of what you are eating if you start to stall. You can go back and look to see what you could tweak.
I agree with you...and thanks for your opinion. Sometimes I will miss a tomato or such on my BLT ...or the lettuce...I mean come on...but I will also write out my menu in my notes...so I know for sure what I had. Thanks again!0 -
Hi, gang !
Seems like we're all doing well here ........ whether we were absolutely perfect, or we fell off the beach & got a little wet ....... IT'S ALL GOOD !
If you are feeling badly about your food choices, stop kicking yourself ...... it only gives you a pain in the butt & doesn't accomplish anything ........ have a glass of water & make the healthiest possible choices at the very next meal or snack ....... (or not ...... it's your decision)
BTW, I like burgers, fries, pizza, candy, booze, etc as much as the next gal ...... just saying ......
Mary Ann :laugh:0 -
Great advice Mary Ann...
Ok, so I did not weigh myself today...but I am on P2. I feel better...a lot better...and that is really important... less pain in my knees...so I am able to walk on the TM longer...which in turn will make all the difference.
I enjoyed my one slice of Ezekiel toast...had Turkey BLT...one half...and a cuppa cauliflower soup. I like that stuff cold, actually.
Now, I am having a celebratory little honey crisp apple...(the Cardinals won their Foodtball game...that's American Foodtball Claire. LOL...) I live in Arizona...moved here a year ago...(was in southern california before that and they have no team)...so this is kinda fun.
It kept me on the TM for 40 minutes...very exciting game in Overtime.
My philosophy about making smart choices is that I just feel better when I do...not speaking emotionally here....physically...and at 63, I kinda like to feel the best I can each and every day. I was not this smart when I was younger. DARN!
Ok gang...btw, I have a great chart for anyone that wants it for SBD...but I cannot post it...copyright...so if you are interested, you have to friend me and then send me your email addy. It's about what to eat...that kind of stuff...not so much foods to enjoy or avoid...but the program itself...anyway, it's yours for the asking.
G'day mates!0 -
I bet that apple was goooood! A great reward for completing ph10
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Hi all, nice thread, its nice to see how everyone is going. Thanks for the footy update nanc lol and I would lurve the chart please xxx
well heres my confession, i went swimming friday had a bottle of wine with friends, and then a 3 day hangover. I have really struggled since sat am, and today cracked and had a banana which now i wish had been an apple i didnt realise id picked a bad fruit eeekk! My problem has been headaches lack of energy and feeling a dizzy, so I think i might go part 2 almost im going to let my self have one apple a day with some cheese for morning tea apparently if u have your fruit with protein it behaves it self a bit better and doesnt give u a sugar spike and then the low etc well, nice to see were all trying thats the best part, i have a weigh in tomorrow and that bottle of sav blanc has ruined my chances ouch when will i learn lol ! nighty night x0 -
Well, despite not being 100% on plan, I did manage to lose 2 lbs. I was really hoping to start phase 1 fresh today, but i
ve been battling extreme dizziness AND back pain since saturday. My food today with have to be what i can eat quick and easy, while still trying to be healthy. Haven't been able to eercise since friday
I hope everyone elses week starts out better than mine! :flowerforyou:0 -
Hi, gang !
OK, I should be starting Phase 2 today, but changed my mind ...... I know me too well ....... haven't whipped those sugar cravings into shape yet ...... I know that because my boss mentioned picking up some Halloween candy to offer our clients and I STARTED DROOLING ...... last year it was Nerds & SweetTarts ....... sugar & more sugar ..... and the bowl is sitting two feet from my face ....... we're begging him to buy something yukky that we won't eat, except my coworkers & I can't agree on what that might be :laugh:
So, after two weeks of pretty much sticking to Phase 1, the good news is I'm down to 149.9# ..... yup, broke into the 140's !
Will stay on Phase 1 for another few days ...... never did get to the supermarket yesterday, because I was too pooped after the gym ...... but going today, working off the same list as last week ....... later tonight I go to the gym for cardio, weights & yoga.
Congrats to everyone for sticking here ..... and stay focused, my friends, no matter which Phase you are doing now :drinker:
Mary Ann0 -
Quick note...for headaches and being dizzy...be sure to get your skim or 1% milk in you...an your bean serving a day...that may help.
And yes indeed...apple with cheese (protein) will keep the sugar spike at bay. And banana is pretty high on the glycemic index, so yes, Claire...you are right and your body alerted you to that. It's all about paying attention to our bodies and how we react.
That is one of the benefits of P1...you reset your "ZERO"...and add food back in gradually to see how they affect you.
So far my apple in the afternoon was a bit hit...but I just might add a light babybel as well (cheese and cheese is protein on SBD),
I never have spikes with Ezekiel bread products. Only reason I go over is cuz I love it so. But I am determined to play by the rules here in this SBD group. I love this place...I love the support...so thanks to everyone!0 -
Hi, gang !
OK, I should be starting Phase 2 today, but changed my mind ...... I know me too well ....... haven't whipped those sugar cravings into shape yet ...... I know that because my boss mentioned picking up some Halloween candy to offer our clients and I STARTED DROOLING ...... last year it was Nerds & SweetTarts ....... sugar & more sugar ..... and the bowl is sitting two feet from my face ....... we're begging him to buy something yukky that we won't eat, except my coworkers & I can't agree on what that might be :laugh:
So, after two weeks of pretty much sticking to Phase 1, the good news is I'm down to 149.9# ..... yup, broke into the 140's !
Will stay on Phase 1 for another few days ...... never did get to the supermarket yesterday, because I was too pooped after the gym ...... but going today, working off the same list as last week ....... later tonight I go to the gym for cardio, weights & yoga.
Congrats to everyone for sticking here ..... and stay focused, my friends, no matter which Phase you are doing now :drinker:
Mary Ann
way to go!0 -
Mary Ann...smarties...that is my halloweenie candy of choice...not to mention butterfingers, milk ways, reese pb cups...ummm what else...twix...lol...oh let's face it...I LOVE IT ALL!
Thanks God we are all getting rid of those nasty cravings NOW. Before the eating season gets in high gear! :bigsmile:0 -
Oh and PEANUT M AND MS...NOW WE ARE TALKING!
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Just wanted to say that after 17 days, Phase 1 is officially over for me :laugh:
I came home from work to find my husband making an entire dinner ....... he seldom does that ....... roast chicken & mashed potatoes & corn ..... and there was butter floating everywhere ...... couldn't disappoint him, could I ?
Starting Phase 2 tomorrow ...... I think my sugar cravings are under control ...... didn't even look at the bucket of candy at work all day .......
Sweet dreams, y'all !0 -
Best to you on P2...yum yum...just in time for apple season. As far as your gourmet dinner last night, u r golden...no sugar. That is the killer and it was a one time thing...so I hope u enjoyed it.
Nice going Mr. Grumpy Pants.
Hope u r having a groovy day.
As for me, I am upping my starches to two servings and two servings of fruit...yum yum...a grilled cheese sammy is what I have my eye on for Sunday!
Hope everyone is having a wonderful day!0 -
Well, it wasn't a one time thing ...... there were leftovers today :laugh: ....... two pieces roast chicken & 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes for dinner ...... but now it's all gone, and I still had extra calories to spare !
Worked today AND went to the gym ...... will go to the gym EARLY tomorrow ..... then apple-picking ...... hope it's sunny !
Wishing everyone a great weekend !
Mary Ann0 -
Well, it wasn't a one time thing ...... there were leftovers today :laugh: ....... two pieces roast chicken & 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes for dinner ...... but now it's all gone, and I still had extra calories to spare !
Worked today AND went to the gym ...... will go to the gym EARLY tomorrow ..... then apple-picking ...... hope it's sunny !
Wishing everyone a great weekend !
Mary Ann
I still think it is better than dumping added sugar (from whatever ...oh, maybe a costco swirl fat free yogurt into your body...that would be me)...
Dopey me...was way too tired, too hungry and did not feel well, when I entered costco on Thursday after work. Even bought a box of lara bars...They have no added sugar but they are not on SBD recommended...
Box is NOW in the garbage (wrappers off with a dash of soap on em...I swear I cannot be trusted with anything)...(I waste more money on food I think I can handle) and the soft serve is long gone.
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No excuse for me. I just need to be aware of when my defenses are down and not put myself in a comprising position...like COSTCO...where first of all, all those little cart people lurk at every corner. Evil cart people!
Anyway, better day today...even slept. Fouir stores to hit this weekend...two today, two tomorrow.
Hope everyone has a good weekend.
Note to self...food is not the answer when sleep is what I need.0 -
Hi, gang !
No work today & decided not to go to the gym ....... we went to the farmers' market & apple "picking" ...... walked around for awhile & then got some cinnamon-sugar donuts & hot apple cider ....... no guilt for me, I planned for it ...... hubby ate too many donuts as usual ...... then we stopped for lunch at a new diner ....... I had absolutely the best salad EVER ...... fresh fruit & nuts over salad greens with a raspberry vinaigrette ...... heaven !
Need to foodshop tomorrow after the gym & before football starts ........ need to make a list of some Phase 2 foods to add to my regular shopping list ....... mmmm, maybe sweet potatoes .......
Are we just about all on Phase 2 now ????
I've lost track
Mary Ann0 -
No excuse for me. I just need to be aware of when my defenses are down and not put myself in a comprising position...like COSTCO...where first of all, all those little cart people lurk at every corner. Evil cart people!
Anyway, better day today...even slept. Fouir stores to hit this weekend...two today, two tomorrow.
Hope everyone has a good weekend.
Note to self...food is not the answer when sleep is what I need.
Nanc, you always run into trouble when you're tired ....... and you have NOT been sleeping lately ...... wish I could help ..... try to get some rest !
M.A.0 -
No excuse for me. I just need to be aware of when my defenses are down and not put myself in a comprising position...like COSTCO...where first of all, all those little cart people lurk at every corner. Evil cart people!
Anyway, better day today...even slept. Fouir stores to hit this weekend...two today, two tomorrow.
Hope everyone has a good weekend.
Note to self...food is not the answer when sleep is what I need.
Nanc, you always run into trouble when you're tired ....... and you have NOT been sleeping lately ...... wish I could help ..... try to get some rest !
M.A.
Thanks MA...happy ur apple pickin was so much fun...good luck to your team today...my team AZ Cardinals...lost last Thursday...:sad:
Made it to all four stores yesterday...where did that burst of energy come from? But I forgot my carrot juice...so back to Costco today...I will be on a mission with blinders on...:glasses: ...no way no how are the cart people going to attack me...:bigsmile:
Just about to have breaky and then head to the TM.
Using my fitbit to mark my miles...only time I will add to exercise to my exercise diary is when I am doing something other than walk.
Happy day to EVERYONE! :drinker:
PS I did sleep last night. Thanks God!0 -
firstly Go Cardinals Im now a fan x
and SBD going great, I now only shop at the local farmers market, everything fresh natural and local. (nothing processed) I eat regularly and bursting with energy yep going good guns here. Stick to it every one xxxxx P.S. still waiting for my SBD summer cookbook to arrive humdeedumm xx looking forward to that x
hey nanc in regards to not sleeping well, I use to be a total insomniac and I downloaded free hypnosis onto my phone really helps, i got one at the momment that makes you visualise you goals, its great, have look on aps theres lots to choose from xxxx0
