I had 2 glasses of wine last night...totally forgot u can't have wine on Phase 1...Winchy reminded me this morning....OOOPS

Hi everyone!

I started sb on 11/27 and the first day was by far much harder than yesterday and today, so far. I am definately one of those who can't throw eggs in the stomach first thing in the morning. I have some breakfast cheesecakes in the oven right now and can't wait to try them for breakfast. I put them in individual custard cups instead of springform pan. I am planning on making taco bake tonight for supper. I am checking the recipie boards all the time for sb recipies. I also don't care for fish very much. If anyone finds a good one let me know. Today is day three and I hopped on the scales and was down 3 lbs. Yippee! Anyway, one of the things I did right off the back was throw out alot of my bad foods I had around. I don't want any temptations to be in the house. Anyway, everyone stay strong, and have a great day.

c bo be

I didn't do so when on my second day, usually starting SB is much easier. I did well through 5pm, and then the Christmas sweets started calling. I'm suprised because usually my sugar cravings stop after I start SB. I had some Diet Green Tea with Splenda, I wonder if that started the cravings? Has anyone had that experience with Splenda?

Hello everyone-

Well I started back on Phase 1 on Monday, I weighed myself today and I gained a pound. I think it's water weight because my rings are tight today...but still it's frustrating. I had turkey bacon and tomato/motz salad last night for dinner...I think it was too much sodium.

I think I'm eating too many cheese cake cupcakes, too. Yesterday I had four of them. But today I finished them, back to eggs and string cheese.
Hopefully that will work.

Why are beans so important? Ruth always suggests them....I can't stand any beans that are too mushy, so I stick to green beans. Just wondering if they have a huge benefit worth getting over my mushy food phobia for...

Thanks girls!
Michele

Legumes are important because of the fiber, Sheila. Kidney beans and chick peas are my favourites. I aim for 20-30 grams of fiber per day for health reasons (history of colon cancer) and just can';t get that amount in without eating legumes. Legumes are also slow to digest so keep you full and without cravings.
By the way, my Porties love legumes!

I started SBD on 11/28 too! Just starting the second week of phase 1 and so far, I am impressed. I lost 4 lbs in 1 week. Cravings are gone... I am feeling good about myself.

I have been trying to follow the proposed menu in the book and have enjoyed many of the new recipes. One thing I am sick of though is eggs every morning. I am going to check out some of the recipes posted here. Thanks to all of you who have contributed to the recipe list. I think it's going to be a livesaver!

Good luck to all of you!