Welcome to all the newcomers!
In the first post of every daily chat, there are links for lots of recipe threads and links for newcomers. Be sure to read carefully. Most thread topics are already "out there" if you take some time to do some reading...which is very important for success on this diet!
There is a "What are you eating" thread that will give you LOTS of ideas of things to try.
I thought I'd share my weekend plan
I'm out of town for a wedding & we flew here. I made reservations at a hotel with mini-fridge and microwave in the room (Hampton)
I made my pudding packet/zucchini muffins (in recipe thread) to bring along.
I also made garlic breadsticks with added zucchini (see rainbow's recipe thread & add zucchini like my muffins)
I got veggies all ready for the flight (mini cukes and celery sticks) and then LEFT THEM in the fridge at home
So glad there were veggies in my muffins and breadsticks!
Just went to the store to rectify that oversight.
The wedding reception will be Mexican food (groom is Mexican AND he is a chef). I'll be taking asparagus mockamole (see recipe thread) and caulirice made Mexican-style. They'll have meat at the reception. I'll also get a bag of lettuce.
I found out the reception menu several weeks ago so I could advance-plan. That is the secret to success on IP. Planning. I'm heading to a friend's house to do the food prep before the wedding. Where there's a will, there's a way!
Have a great weekend (long weekend if you're in Canada!)