Just started on Phase 1 yesterday. Today's a bit harder for me but I think I'm going through carb withdrawl with a headache. I know this is going to be so beneficial and looking so forward to this and a healthier life
Starting tomorrow. Hope to get into the momentum of it by posting here some to be accountable. I tried calorie counting for a while, but it doesn't work for me unless I watch carbs, too. Now feel like I need the structure of a diet plan until I get into making right choices. Here's to everyone's success!
Planned my menu for the week:
Spaghetti squash and meatball casserole (kids and DH are going to have it with pasta)
spaghetti squash and chard gratin, grilled chicken
greek fish florentine
indonesian peanut butter chicken, roasted broccoli
beef kebabs with peanut dipping sauce, asparagus, broccoli slaw
italian turkey meatloaf, mashed cauliflower, green beans
for breakfasts: veggie frittata, scrambled egg stuffed roasted poblano peppers
Lunch: turkey, tomato and avocado lettuce wraps; lentil soup
6 lbs. is terrific! I would be thrilled to lose 5 lbs. on Phase 1 (I just started it today). I am such a slow loser. 6 lbs. is great....and you didn't starve yourself, did you? We can eat so well on this plan.
6 lbs. is terrific! I would be thrilled to lose 5 lbs. on Phase 1 (I just started it today). I am such a slow loser. 6 lbs. is great....and you didn't starve yourself, did you? We can eat so well on this plan.
Aw, thanks for the kudos. I'm a slow (make that sloooooow) loser as well and it's easy to lose sight of the bigger picture rather than being grateful for each small step.
Nope, no starvation here! There were days when I eyed random food commercials a bit hungrily, but for the most part, my goals kept me on track. Going forward, I won't be eating much differently: I plan on incorporating one or two pieces of fruit in a day with the occassional slice of bread.
Good luck to you! Be sure to let me know how it goes!
I'm a little late to the party but I recently finished a group weight loss challenge that I participated in with several co-workers (we placed 2nd!!) but to celebrate we took a few days break from SBD so I am going to start over again.
Books that I found useful are the supercharged SDB book (its smaller than the new one so you can carry it with you if you ever have any questions.) Also, the cookbooks have been great. I live by myself so trying new things is exciting and the first 4 weeks I was on the diet I don't think I ate the same things twice (except for breakfast and the ricotta cheese). Which is a great way to keep yourself going - don't get burned out on the same things over and over, if you have a variety you wont feel like you are on a diet. All of the SBD books can be found on Amazon pretty cheap, especially if you don't mind used books.
Other habits that I found helpful are always pack a lunch so you wont get caught up in your cravings. Also, prepare your lunch and your breakfast the night before so you aren't rushed. (if this is possible with what you are eating). I have found that having a plan helps me, including a meal plan, or even a specific grocery list so you dont get side tracked.
The biggest thing that many people don't realize with this diet is that if you are hungry then you should eat. (especially the first two weeks) After you get off phase 1 I found that snacks aren't such a big deal. String cheese is great. Also, celery with laughing cow cheese spread in them is a good snack. Just make sure that whatever you are snacking on is on the list of "approved" foods. When you do snack only have one of whatever it is and then wait 30mins- 1hr before you have anythings else, chances are you wont be hungry after that time has passed.
And always keep a water bottle handy, I was one of those people who never drank water but I have noticed that if I have one on my desk or in my car I will drink it without thinking about it.
My final piece of advice is to clean all the junk food out of your house, desk, car... etc. Out of site out of mind. It is much easier to resist temptation if you have to walk to the store to get whatever it is you are craving, think of it as a grace period to talk yourself out of eating whatever it is that you aren't supposed to have. (for me it is peanut butter cups.)
Hopefully this information will help... actually thinking about it has been a good reminder for me!
Citizen, congrats on completing phase one and for the six lb loss. It feels good, doesn't it. Remember to go nice and slow as you transition into phase 1.5 or 2 and good luck.
Lots of new losers here I'd like to join in, if I may.
Today is Phase 1, day 1 for me. I've really cleaned out the cabinets and fridge this time. The p[an:
B: Protein shake (I have yet to find a protein powder that I can stomach. Breakfast in the future will be eggs, often hard-boiled or in egg salad.)
SN: Got up too late to need one.
Lunch: hamburger sans bun, side salad
SN: rf cheese stick
Dinner: salmon and asparagus, baked.
Snack, if needed: sf jello
Back to phase one for me too. I fell off the wagon big time when my husband got laid off. It took me a little time to realize that stuffing my face with garbage was not reaally making me feel any better. Time to get back to the good stuff. Phase one here I come.
Tmam.... eat beans! Your carb intake shouldn't be so low you have a headache...bump it up with beans...fills you up and makes you feel better! Someone here gave me that advice when I started and it worked so I'm passing it on to you!!! GL
I'm a slow (make that sloooooow) loser as well and it's easy to lose sight of the bigger picture rather than being grateful for each small step.
I'd like to join in, if I may.
