[Lexxiss]

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?

[Lexxiss]

It looks like I have a week without my crazy travel and work schedule. I'm going to take advantage of my time and try for an 1/2 hour walk every day in addition to my pool/bike schedule.

Monday 9/26
B-Green smoothie w/protein powder, ginger root, zucchini, cucumber, beet, swiss chard and Colorado peach
L- salad w/balsamic dressing and Thai trail mix, and a side of cottage cheese
S-FF yogurt
D-Pinto Beans w/homemade Cilantro Salsa, mock cornbread from the (http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/entr...sserole-2.html)
S-Black Bean Brownie

[cottagebythesea]

Phase 2

B. overnight oats with blueberries, peaches, cinnamon and walnuts
L. veggie salad with avocados and chickpeas
S. Greek yogurt, maybe an apple for dipping
D. veggie stir-fry with shiratake
S. SBD friendly apple crisp

[zeffryn]

Alright, it's time again to hop back on the phase 1 train.

P1

1: strawberry cheesecake smoothie
2: lentil soup + salad
3: greek yogurt with pumpkin pie spice and stevia
4: veggie stir-fry

exercise: 5 miles on the treadmill, 60 min. step class (teaching)

[jerseygiiirl]

Phase 1
B- egg white souflee with turkey bacon
S- cheese stick
L- salad and turkey roll ups
D- roast pork and salad

[Ruthxxx]

Phase II - my ticker is a big fat liar and I am going to kill it for a while.

B. egg on a ww roll with sliced tomato and basil
L. Greek salad, a pear, yogurt
D. eggplant casserole from the stash, Swiss chard sautee
S. skim milk at bedtime

[Jenskihere]

B: Coffee with cream & Splenda
1 egg + egg beaters + asparagus + FF swiss
S: Turkey Pep stick, V8, babybel cheese round
L: Green Monster with coconut milk, spinach, 1/2 banana, 1/2 c frozen blueberries, flax & Chai
S:
D: Grillec chicken + salad

Not enough water this weekend, need to make up for that today
Letting stress @ work stall my weight loss. Not gaining, but stopped losing too

[asphyxia63]

Zeff, Ruth, and Jen I am in the same boat! I am usually so good with water but I forgot my water bottle at home this weekend at work and definitely did not get enough! I am up to my ears with stress from work, school, other projects, and while I'm constantly busy it is taking a toll on my meal planning and exercising. My ticker is lying as well, but I will just change it at my monthly weigh-in. I think I'm going to rescind to a phase 1.25 (no grains, minimal fruit). I've been lacking at updating my exercise challenge so I may just post here.

1: iced coffee w splenda and lt cream, lemon-caper tilapia with sauteed kale and tomato salad
2: pb&j&banana smoothie w almond milk and labne
3: tbd
4: tbd

[Bellamack]

What is a Green Monster?

[Jenskihere]

Originally Posted by Bellamack

What is a Green Monster?

A smoothie made with spinach.
I put spinach, almond milk, banana, chia seeds and flax seed in mine.
SOOOOOOOO good!! Don't let the green color scare you! It is actually sweet tasting! Easy way for me to get 2 veggies servings in. I fill that blender with spinach!

[fozentusic]

Ugh. Back on the Phase One train for me. I've let this month get away from me with the indulgences. I've got a huge gain (8lb!!) over my low weight, and even though I know some of it is water, I've got to get back on track. I updated my ticker to reflect my real weight. It hurt!! I want this so badly.

B: coffee, egg whites, lf cheddar
L: spanakopita turkey meatballs, hummus and veg slices, babybel light
S: coffee, greek yogurt w/ chia and SF syrup
D: leftover indian food: curried chickpeas and spinach with paneer
S: coffee, cheese stick, and a "cheesecake cup" with egg white, cream cheese, almond butter, cocoa powder and splenda

Exercise: 4.5km run.

[zeffryn]

P1

1: mocha smoothie (cottage cheese, via packet, stevia, cocoa powder, almond milk, almonds)
2: lentil soup
3: celery w/ pb, cheesestick
4: asian slaw with chicken

exercise: 50 min. treadmill run, 60 min. zumba class

[Ruthxxx]

Phase II

B. - grapes, 4 ww triscuits, 2 Laughing Cow (Low FBGL so needed grapes for sugar)
L. Eggplant casserole from the stash, green salad, yogurt
D. Pork or shrimp crack slaw using up lots of veggies, ww noodles as I need a carb at night

WATER!

[Jenskihere]

B: Coffee with cream & splenda
Pumpkin "Cheesecake" smoothie: canned pumpkin, cottage cheese, splenda, vanilla extract, ice, chia seeds, flax
S: V8 + Turkey Pepperoni stick + Baby Bel light
L: Salad with leftover greek chicken, FF Feta and lemon juice
S:
D: Homemade chicken soup, packed with veggies


WATER, WATER, WATER

[FurnaceOfAchievement]

Phase 2

B: Green monster
S: V8 juice
L: Whole grain quesadilla with chicken
S: cheese stick
D: Taco-stuffed bell peppers
S: Greek yogurt with berries