It's time for a new week of talking On-Plan! This is the place for South Beach meal plan and food support, encouragement and questions.
Anyone, from any phase (1, 1.5, 2, 3, etc.) can post, and those who are new to 3FC are especially encouraged to do so!
This thread is for questions, sharing advice and strategies, and encouraging each other to stay on plan. It is not for chatting about daily life unrelated to this topic. Members have indicated that they would like to have chatting remain in the Daily Thread, so any posts that are off topic or chatty will be moved by the mods to the Daily.
People in different phases of South Beach post here so it will help everyone if you indicate what phase you're in when you post. Thanks!
While you may certainly find, from time to time, the need to ask for help after going off plan, remember that this thread is about staying on plan. When you share details of off plan foods you've eaten, it can upset, tempt, and otherwise frustrate other members, so please keep these details to a minimum.
So, share with us: How are you staying on plan this week?
How's it going for you?
Of course feel free to share your daily on plan menu.
12/1 Actual:
I'm doing intermittent fasting 1-2 days this week and the rest of the week Phase 1.5 with a fruit. I'll allow myself 2 off plan meals. Today is a fast (500 calories or under) day.
Brunch: 2 hard boiled eggs, baby carrots, sliced cucumbers (about 220 cals)
Snack: 1/3 cup greek yogurt (40 cals)
Dinner: miso/ginger broth made into soup with shiratake noodles, julienned chicken, leeks, bok choy and mushrooms with 1 tsp. sesame oil (about 280 cals)
It was hard today. I remember it gets easier though. At least tomorrow I can eat well on Phase 1.5.
B: FF greek yogurt, splenda, V8
S: cashews
L: protein shake (I give up with this lunch thing without planning better)
S: cheese stick, veggies, hummus
D: veggie soup, leftover cacciatore
B: smoothie with kefir, blueberries, bee pollen, cacao powder and chia seeds
S: pistachios and cheese stick
L: grilled chicken with guacamole and spring pea shoots, lentils with goddess dressing
S: greek yogurt with a sprinkle of raw sunflower seeds and some dried cherries (I was really starving)
D: carne asada and fried green tomatoes (will use a tiny bit of breading).
Tomorrow is another fast day and will be challenging because I have my class in the evening.
Question, and pardon my ignorance, I'm not new to south beach but i am new to this website/forum... what is phase 1.5? I was only aware of phase 1, 2, and 3
Hi there Swimming - there are other postings about it, but for me it means adding in one and only one new thing during the time period - an apple/piece of fruit a day for this week, for example. Then perhaps one serving of whole wheat pita or the like the next week. It is just a more gradual step to Phase 2 . . . I can see what triggers cravings, if anything, and avoid those later on.
Thursday Phase 1.5 ish actual
B: kefir smoothie with blueberries, chia seeds, cacao powder and bee pollen
S: cheese stick and almonds
L: cup of chicken bisque soup, grilled chicken breast with guacamole and pea shoots
D: off plan slightly: brie, a couple of rice crackers, popcorn, inside of kale/spinach filo pie from TJ's (very little filo dough). However: beer. Enjoyed seeing my cousin.
Friday actual:
B: greek yogurt with raw sunflower seeds and a sprinkle of dried cherries
L: (from Hale and Hearty) french onion/cheddar soup - this was so delicious - I wonder whether it could be Phase 1 since the onions, and a salad with bacon and caesar dressing (admit: had a few croutons)
S: cheese stick and almonds
D: cheeseburger patty and a couple of nibbles of off plan foods. Had some wine and it was ok.
Saturday Plan:
B: turkey bacon, smoothie with kefir, blueberries, chia seeds, bee pollen, cacao powder
L: nsy
D: will stick to on plan things, having a church wine tasting here. There will be ham, salad, etc.
On Plan Thread week of 11/30-12/6
