All of you seem to be doing great!

Pinnay, I'm not sure, but is that SB choc. mint cup a pudding? Puddings should be avoided in Phase 1 since they contain cornstarch, but you may enjoy SF pudding in Phase 2.

thank you

change that mantra to: eat for health and especially for taste! healthy food can be satisfying and delicious, and there's no reason why it has to be any less
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you might want to try eating enough protien, to keep from feeling ill
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i hope someone can clarify this - i was a member of the sbd online program for 6 months before joining 3fc, and on their site all the info stated that 2 oz was the appropriate bfast protein portion, and 4oz each for lunch and dinner. they recommended that if you are still hungry after eating 2oz, plus 1/2 cup veggies, to eat more veggies before you go for more protein. same recommendation for lunch and dinner, too.

If the above post is correct on the protien portions, I have been eating way to much protein Is this for phase 1 , 2 or both?

Congrats to everyone for their success so far! I've lost 3 lbs so far on day 10 of phase I. That's good for me because I don't have much to lose. I'm looking ahead to starting phase II now and getting prepared.

I haven't had any cravings for about a week now, but I know I haven't been perfect on phase I, a couple of times I had regular cheese, and also had stir fry sauce that wasn't allowed. I also went to Chipotle twice and had the cheese and sour cream there, which I bet isn't FF. However, since I'm not experiencing cravings and I am losing, should I still move on to phase II after 14 days, or should I add an extra week and try to be perfect?

Thanks everyone for your help, I've learned so much from the FAQ section and advice on this thread!

Sorry but I'm not an online member. I do know the book said "eat until satisfied" and we have had a lot of folks who ate more than 2 oz and were successful.

all i know is i eat well over 2 to 4 oz of protein and i lost 10lbs. the first week.

If I wanted to measure and weight my food, I'd do Weight Watchers. I hate eating out of a measuring bowl. When I did WW, I obsessed about everything. SBD is much more laid back, IMO.

me too ... when i did WW i really became obsessed w/everything! it was not fun

I have never worried about portion size in relation to protein servings and have lost and now maintained weight for the last year, so I don't think it's that big of a deal unless you go way overboard or aren't losing. I used to do Weight Watchers too, and I never want to go back to weighing and measuring everything. One of the things I love so much about South Beach.

Sounds like everyone is doing great. Baristamon you are right I think I do need more protein! I am going to work on that and less nuts!!! I think I am eating more than I need!

I did weigh myself today. I was down about 6 pds. So not bad for the 1st week. I was lifting weights though as well so I wonder if my weight would have been different? I also know I need to watch the nut intake.. I think I am grabbing too much. I need to bag them into servings.

I need out plan my meals for the week and did make a bean soup. Thnaks Chelby2 for the idea.

I took a can of ff refried beans , black beans rinsed, sauteed onion and jalapeno pepper, chicken broth and can of chopped tom and I added a can of artichokes. I also put in some taco seasoning, homemade kind! Yummy, my kids loved it with ff cheese and a dollop of ff sour cream. Filling as well so this is staying with me much better. So today
Breakfast-egg and turkey bacon
snack - Lupine beans, plain yogurt with jello mix
lunch soup
dinner Buffalo burger..never made one at home but had one out and it was yummy, with salad and squash dish
snack...???

Chat later Barb

hello everyone! Day 11 of Phase 1 today! I can't believe I have lasted so long (neither can my husband!) I can tell it has made a BIG difference to the way I look - people keep telling me how good I am looking

I was re-reading the book last night and realised I am one of these people who just wants to stay on the restrictive eating plan of Phase 1, but I do realise it wouldn't be healthy in the long run.

I have never been a fruit eater though and I will be adding in the carbs very slowly because I am prone to cravings!

I can't wait to weigh in on Friday morning and see the final weight loss, I have lost 2.5kgs (5.5 lbs) so would be very happy with another 500g (1 lb) loss!

Today is my Day 11 and I am feeling the normal anxiety of transitioning to Phase 2. I have so far lost 6 lbs and hope to see a couple more. Going shopping to restock and add a few things for phase 2. Thanks girls for all of your help and guidance. I couldn't have done it without you!

must be alot of us on day 11 and i'm nervous about the next phase to

I am new to the site, but not new to SB. I lost 75 lbs on it in 4 months about 2 1/2 years ago,. The weight melted off when I followed the diet to the letter. Okay, knock me in the head, I got off of it and gained it all back. I started again on the 4th and have lost 12 pounds. I try to stay on Phase one as long as possible, and will advise you that it is easy to fall into the "getting too much protein and not enough veggies mode" and weight loss stalls. Here is one of my favorite recipes. It sounds like a strange combo, but it is really great and helps get in your veggies. I mix my protein in with this. My favorite is to mix it with tuna or black beans or shrimp. I make double batches of it and keep it in the fridge and heat it then add my protein:
Green Bean Chili:
3 cans french cut green beans drained
2 cans of stewed tomatoes (I like the ones with the chili seasoning in them)
1 or 2 medium onions diced
1 or two cans of mushrooms (6oz) drained
1tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
chili powder to taste ( I actually use 1/2 packet of Brooks chili mix in mine) but would guess you would need at least 1 tbsp. if you are using chili powder alone--I like mine spiced to kick up the heat! (BTW, the packets of chili mix have some dextrose and cornstarch in them, it is negligible when you split out the total in the recipe but you may choose to use the chili powder alone--I am willing to take those few calories for the flavor)

Mix all ingredients into large saucepan and cook over medium heat until it boils, reduce heat to meduim low and let it simmer for an hour or until it is really reduced, just like you would cook chili. I love this with tuna,and yes, it sounds wierd, but It is wonderful. Several of my co-workers are now hooked on this and they aren't even dieting! Some of them make it as a side dish and add cheddar cheese It is full of veggies and wonderful for a cold winter day. Sometimes, I add other things to try to get in my veggies...some coleslaw mix or some broccoli slaw mix (coleslaw mix is the better of the two), but I will do anything to disguise some veggies in and get them palatable.