I guess one of the reasons this diet worked so well for me is that I like chicken, fruit and veggies. Since I work full-time and part-time, I designed a "standard" meal plan that works for me during the week. For eating out, I have researched and selected the best menu item for each of my favorite restaurants, stored it in My Meals, and then it's a simple matter of selection.

Here is my basic weekday menu:

Breakfast:
Nonfat yogurt with 1 scoop flavored whey protein
1/2 cup fresh/frozen berries
1 boiled egg

Lunch:
4 oz. mesquite grilled chicken breast (Sam's Club Member's Mark brand)
1 roma tomato, sliced
1/2 peeled cucumber, sliced
6-8 black olives
2-3 servings baby carrots
1 mini babybel cheese (on heavy workout days)
1 T. Maple Grove Farms of Vermont Honey Dijon dressing

Dinner:
4 oz. chicken, turkey, fish, pork, beef
1-1/2 cups cooked green beans, broccoli, sugar snap peas, squash, etc. (non starchy veg)

Dessert:
Klondike bar, snickers ice cream bar, fudgecicle

That's pretty much it during the week. The only item that I have to think about is how to prepare the meat for dinner. I have done:
Chicken Marsala (homemade sauce, but Lawry's makes a packet you can use)
Chicken Fajita (using Tone's fajita mix)
Chicken Creme Brie (from Sam's Club)
Tuna Salad (with onion, celery, Light Miracle Whip)
Chicken Salad
Egg Salad
Tuna (Starkist, from a pouch)
Blackened Salmon
Teriyaki Chicken (bottled sauce)
Beef and Broccoli (packaged sauce from Lawry's)

When I eat out, it is either a salad with beef tips or a chicken dish with an exotic sauce. Most of the sauces aren't that caloric -- with the exception of Alfredo. Knorr makes some good sauces, so does McCormick and Lawry's. Throw in onions, fresh mushrooms, and a vegetable and you have a tasty dish.

Oh, and I generally season my cooked veggies with a couple teaspoons of Parmesan cheese.

The hardest part is cooking separately for my teenaged son, who could eat the refrigerator and everything in it!

Yes, he says you should not eat sugar. In my first Accelerate cycle, I had an Atkins indulge bar instead of an ice cream bar. The weight came off so fast, I moved the Atkins bar to an afternoon snack and added the ice cream for dessert.

Even then, my average net calories was seldom over 800.

I've been able to lose most of the weight even with the small indulgence. I only eat one, and only if I have behaved properly during the day!

http://thedoctorstv.com/TheDoctorsBoard1/posts/10116-CYCLE-1-RECIPE-LINKS

Use that link.. there are a ton of good ideas on that website!

Awesome... thanks!!

This is one of my faves...easy, quick & delucious also filling.
Sautee Lean Ground turkey in a bit of olive oil with diced veggies (i like zuchinni & onion) and using seasonings (i like chili powder, garlic powder & oregano). Poured over bed of mixed greens. Use salsa, avocado & sour cream.

Mmm...i think i know what im having for lunch today

I actually got this recipe from Hungry Girl, and I've tried it. It will work on this plan. Get a bag of Broccoli Slaw at the grocery store. A 1-cup serving is only 25 calories, and just veggies. I put it in a pan with a little bit of water and steam it until it's soft. While steaming (it smells SO bad!) I add some onion and garlic. When it's soft, drain and add 1/4 cup low carb marinara sauce. Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. I'm telling you, you won't even know it's not real spaghetti! This is a very low cal but large meal, so it won't help with your calories, but it might help your craving for spaghetti!