Good luck with Fat Smash too.You have done great on your journey already.

Originally Posted by Wide in Winnipeg:
HI all! I'm starting Phase 1 on Wednesday and was wondering about a couple things, like are olives allowed? They are pretty fattening;) or what about salsa? I like to add Salsa to my rice once in awhile to add some zip! Oh, and what about soups, like vegetable soup, is that allowed?
Thanks!

Can anyone help me out with these questions?

In my opinion I would avoid the olives and as for the salsa I've used it, but I try to find the sugar free kind. Someone suggested making fresh salsa. And as for vegtable soup, thats what I eat the most of. I make it as least twice a week.

Hey all! Still have a little bit of a hacking cough, but not nearly as bad as last week so I think tomorrow (Monday) I'll try a little running or other cardio so I can really start Phase 1.

Brandilynn, tofu can be wonderful when pressed and marinated, however I suggest you be careful when doing so. Since you've squeezed out all the excess water it soaks up the marinade like a sponge, in a VERY short amount of time. Depending on the mariande you use (ex soy sauce base) it can become overly salty (yuk!) if you leave it in there too long. I find that really well pressed tofu needs only a minute or so per side (about 1/2 inch thick slices). Good luck experimenting w/ marinades! :)

Mellybelly-Thanks for the marinade tip. Glad to see your back and somewhat better. Be carefull with that cough, when I have a cough like that a brisk walk can make me regret it the minute I stop.

Originally Posted by Wide in Winnipeg:
Can anyone help me out with these questions?

I don't know about the olives (darnit!) but I make my own salsa/pico

1 tomato
1/4 red onion, minced or finely chopped
2 limes
dash of salt
lots of fresh ground pepper

It's yummy!

Thanks Jenne and Brandilynn!