Hi everyone!
I just joined bistro a few days ago and stumbled on this great group. I read through the whole thread and I'm so amazed with the progress you are all making. Such great weight-loss numbers.
Renita was kind enough to give me a bunch of tips on a different thread, and I must say, the suggestion of adding a lot more water to my shakes makes it MUCH better. Now I just have to get used to eating so many fewer calories.
It's been really fun trying the food. Tomorrow I get to try the cheesecake you've all been talking about.
So far my favorites have been Shrimp Creole with rice and beans and plaintains, the cheese tortellini, and the stuffed chicken. I tried the steak but it was so gristly, I could barely get a knife through it. Does anyone else have this problem?
The bars and soy crisps are at the top of the list too. I've taken a previous suggestion of drinking the hot chocolate at night, when I start to get ravenous. It really hits the spot and helps me get over the hunger until the next day.
I know it sounds goofy,
but it's like a new eating adventure everyday. I love getting the day's food out, seeing the big pile, and knowing I'm still within calories.
I've got about 25 lbs to lose, so I have a few weeks of bistro ahead. I'm actually looking forward to it.