The On-Plan Thread for 1/18-1/24
 

It's time for a new week of talking On-Plan!

* 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.
* Because people from different parts of the plan are posting here, it'll 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?

Planning ahead is the trick for me :) I'm feeling a bit congested today (therefore whiny) so need a plan for allowed comfort foods.

1.5 modified for gluten free
B: refried beans with spinach, salsa & almond cheese
S: orange, tea
L: vegetable soup with yellow split peas tossed in
S: hummus & carrots or refried beans & salsa
D:Creole black-eyed peas (new recipe), greens, Focaccia -Style Flax Bread

exercise - 30m Wii yoga, as much treadmill or snow shoeing as I can manage without whining ;), 10 minute abs

Cyndi- that flax bread looks fabulous...have you had it before?

I haven't though I did try her "rye" bread. I'm trying to stay away from wheat but most gluten free breads are full of horrid starch fillers so need to find my own recipes. I'll post after I make this.

Phase 1 Day 10

B- eggs with veggies sf hazelnut latte
S-refried beans with salsa
L-shrimp and veggie
S- Cheese and pepperoni milk
D- Beef Roast, Garlic mashed cauliflower, leftover roasted veggies
D- Might make something from the dessert phase1 area kids asked for dessert

Phase II
B. 2 slices weight watchers toast, Becel, peanut butter
S. ½ a HUGE orange and a Baby Bel Lite
L. pea soup, yogurt, frozen blueberries
S. SF hot Chocolate made with skim milk
D. orange chicken from the stash, ww couscous, spinach, cherry tomatoes

Back OP with the gym as of this morning

Phase 1, Day 6- I have a question about the plan.. As far as the rotation of B, S, L, S, D...

Can I do B, S, L, D, S? I usually stay up late and I've found that the plan is quite filling but I like a small snack (usually 15 almonds) before bed, but I don't really want to eat 6 times a day? And I'm usually not hungry between L and D anyway. Thanks for your help.

New to SBD Phase 1, first meal

2 hard boiled eggs
1/3 avocado
8oz V8 juice

so far so good, I do have the day planned out with phase 1 foods.

Sure, whatever works best for you. As long as you are planning out your meals and snacks and not just grazing (my personal really bad habit) it's all good :) If you aren't getting hungry between L&D, don't eat.

I am back on Phase 1, Day 1:

B: egg beaters with onions, broccoli
S: 3 slices of turkey and a slice of lf cheese
L: Chili (homemade) and a mix of broccoli, cauliflower, and onion with a slight dab of mayo
S: 15 almonds
D: Yet to be determined... probably a chicken breast and veggies

I'm feeling good, I'm planning, and I'm ready to LOSE!

Question here, what is this phase 1.5? I am doing what I jokingly called a phase 1.5, where I am adding back fruits only and not any grains/breads yet. I had no idea that there is a "real" phase 1.5! What does it consist of?

I am having a lazy day off and although I am technically "on plan", I have not eaten any veggies so far. Going to have a big salad and veggie soup for dinner to make up for it. So far I skipped breakfast, had 30 pistacios for a snack, and had some boiled shrimp and fresh cherries for lunch. Not the best choices, LOL, but good enough today!

^ My guess is that it's the second week of phase 1, but i'm not sure either

1.5 is not an official SBD phase. It's just something a lot of us do/have done while transitioning between 1 and 2, and sometimes just to get on track, an in-between phase with maybe 1 grain and 1 fruit, or just fruit. It really depends on the person. It's really helpful to transition to phase 2 that way because it helps you define what foods and times of day are issues for you. Some people can't eat grains in the morning while others have trouble with fruit late in the day. It's a chance to test foods and meals slowly enough that you can determine what caused the problem.

Hello Nurse - you are doing what I often refer to as my phase 1.5. I'm really sensitive to grains but have no problems with fruit so sometimes I cut the grains for awhile just to get back on track.

First day Phase 1
S. celery, green peppers with hummus,string cheese
L large green salad with salmon and a cup of tea.
S yogurt and??
D homemade chili and a large green salad.

B: WW english muffin with pb, and coffee with skim of course!
S: leftover cole slaw (hey, gotta get rid of them!)
L: smoked sausage and lentil soup with some WW wheat thins
S: few cashews
D: taco salad