[Brockbabe]

Well, so far I am down 182-176lbs and have been here since mid August. I tried doing Phase 1, I don't know where I got the strength the first time, it is very restrictive. I just can't seem to get through it, not even the cravings, but moreso the lightheaded feeling, general weakness, and headaches.

So I am going to be doing a P2 lifestyle.

I have IBS and have recently been put on Prevacid for nausea and reflux.

After a week of being back at university and packing my lunches I feel much better.

I have been having 2 slices white bread (90cals--whole wheat does not agree with me and aggrevates my IBS), turkey breast, part skimmed cheese string, 30 pistachios, cherry tomatoes/snow peas/red pepper, 20 grapes, ff nsa yogurt, and lots of water.

I pack my lunches in prepacked zippies for the week, and it keeps me organized.

I have a few questions though:
What can I have as a 'sweet treat' to pack in my lunches?
Can I eat corn?
Any other suggestions are appreciated

[Ruthxxx]

Congrats on surviving Phase I. Now to do a modified Phase II.

First of all, no corn. It probably would irritate your IBS anyhow. It is limited in Phase II so I'd avoid it.

Check out the dessert recipes for Phase I and Phase II. The oatmeal bars or black bean brownies would be packable. And don't forget fruit is allowed in Phase II - melon and berries are great and packable.

[murphmitch]

What about sourdough bread instead of the white stuff?

[WebRover]

Can you convert your sandwich to turkey and cheese roll-ups and eliminate the bread altogether? You could roll them up around a cucumber spear or a few of your pepper strips. Or if lettuce is okay, you can roll them up with a romaine leaf on the outside. I would be trying to eliminate the 2 slices of white bread.

Some folks stir SF jellies or all fruit jellies into their yogurt. That could be a sweet treat.

[cottagebythesea]

Have you tried the Ezekieal breads? They're made with sprouted grains and may be a bit easier on your IBS. I usually just wrap my sandwiches in romaine, though, as WebRover suggested. White bread has no nutritional value at all, and it's best to try to find a substitute.
For a sweet treat, adding fresh fruit with a little sugar substitute (such as agave nectar or Splenda), is lovely mixed into plain, ff yogurt. Or you could stir in a little SF pudding powder, too. Or have a container of SF pudding or jello.