On Plan Thread-Sept. 19-25

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  • It's time for a new week of talking On-Plan! This is the place for South Beach meal plan and food support, encouragement and questions.

    Anyone, from any phase (1, 1.5, 2, 3, etc.) can post, and those who are new to 3FC are especially encouraged to do so!

    This thread is for questions, sharing advice and strategies, and encouraging each other to stay on plan. It is not for chatting about daily life unrelated to this topic. Members have indicated that they would like to have chatting remain in the Daily Thread, so any posts that are off topic or chatty will be moved by the mods to the Daily.

    People in different phases of South Beach post here so it will help everyone if you indicate what phase you're in when you post. Thanks!

    While you may certainly find, from time to time, the need to ask for help after going off plan, remember that this thread is about staying on plan. When you share details of off plan foods you've eaten, it can upset, tempt, and otherwise frustrate other members, so please keep these details to a minimum.

    So, share with us: How are you staying on plan this week?
  • I'm staying OP this week by making planning time, planning food, planning exercise....well ya'll get the picture. As I was scanning through all the booths at the Sheepdog Finals trying to find a healthy choice, I had time to think while standing in the long lines;

    If I want to be healthy AND lose weight, I need to do the daily tasks which I have learned will make me successful. Healthy (SBD) approved foods in appropriate quantity combined with regular exercise are my keys to reaching my goals.

    ETA-Phase 1 Rebppt, adding fruit in morning smoothie

    Monday 9/19
    B-Green smoothie w/protein powder, ginger root, zucchini, cucumber, beet and apple
    L-Refried Beans w/homemade Cilantro Salsa, salad w/balsamic dressing and Thai trail mix
    S-FF yogurt
    D-Buffalo burger (no bun), salad, brussel sprouts
    S-Black Bean Brownie
  • Phase II

    B. overnight oats w/chia, blueberries & peaches
    L. Tuscan vegetable soup, Greek yogurt
    S. apple w/almond butter
    D. vegetarian version Morrocan Tagine over shiratake
    S. Arctic Zero ice cream
  • Phase II - ticker is in time-out

    B. Green monster with extra fiber - TMI
    L. bean salad and a cup of tomato soup, a pear
    D. Crack slaw with pork tenderloin and loads of peppers - I'm overstocked
  • First day on the beach!!

    Breakfast:
    egg white, parmesan, spinach, pepper, onion and turkey bacon soufles, (2)
    1% milk with sf choc syrup
    Snack:
    2% mozzarella/cheddar cheese stick
    Lunch:
    Salad with grilled chicken and ranch drsg cut with balsamic vinegar
    Snack:
    cucumbers and turkey roll up
    Dinner:
    Roast pork loin and salad
    Snack:
    Natural PB and sf fudgesicle parfait

    I'm going to try and add some black beans at dinner, just have to run to the store and get them... Fingers crossed that I can do this again!
  • Ph2

    B: banana, cottage cheese, v8
    S: barley salad with mint (taste)
    L: steamed veggies in chicken, 4 raspberries, 10 blueberries and 2 strawberries
    D: nachos (93% lean ground beef, 2% RF cheese, WW pita chips, guac, salsa)
    D: NSA popsicle
  • B: Coffee w/lt cream & Splenda
    2 fried eggs with avocado
    S: Green Monster w/spinach, almond milk, banana, flax & Chia
    L: Butternut squash soup
    Soup turned out to be not something I liked, bummer.
    grabbed some Turkey Pepperoni and cheddar cheese
    S: Apple Pear
    V8 + LC cheese
    D: Turkey smoked sausage + Jambalaya rice mix (very little)
    salad


    WATER!
  • P1-Day 7

    B-Greek Yogurt with 1/2-1tbsp peanut butter
    S-Cheesestring
    L-Sausage, Peppers and Cannellini Bean Stew with Parmesan
    D-Roasted Chicken with Peri Peri Sauce, Roasted Red & Yellow Pepper and Salad
    S-Pistachios, Herbal Tea

    I should note that yesterday I cheated. I went to a baby shower and there was nothing that was SBD friendly, even the meatballs had sugar in the dressing, as well as the salad. So I had meatballs and salad for lunch and rationalized that since I had sugar I could have a cupcake. It was all too sweet tasting, including the meatballs and made me nauseous. I decided to not start over p1 again since I can't handle it. Good choice because today I'm back on track with no cravings and last night at dinner I was able to avoid giving into temptation and having some bread with my stew.
  • B: blueberry cheesecake smoothie
    S: cucumber slices, kohlrabi slices, apple
    L: open face grilled portabello, roasted red peppers, sauteed onions & melted cheese on ww bread, side salad with vinaigrette (surprisingly good restaurant lunch)
    D: lentil soup with lots of escarole
    snack/dessert - cottage cheese with cinnamon
    wine

    exercise: dog walks
  • b-almond butter and apple sammie
    l-4 grain risotto with mushrooms and peppers, apple
    d-brinner
  • p1.5
    1: iced coffee w 1% and splenda, breakfast burrito (lean ground beef, red bell pepper, onion, scrambled egg, cheddar cheese in a ww pita with hot sauce)
    2: kefir/raspberry/pb/agave smoothie
    3: leftover grilled steak and salad (baby spinach, tomato, red onion, roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, capers, garbanzo beans), piece dark chocolate
    4: lf cottage cheese
    5: garbanzo beans in tikka masala sauce
  • Great rebound, nat4crim!

    P1 Reboot, adding fruit to my smoothie

    B-Green smoothie
    L-leftover rotiss. chix, brussel sprouts and kitchen sink salad
    D-Refried beans w/salsa, chix (again), and salad.
    S-FF yogurt w/cocoa and stevia added

    After my original P1, I've never had a morning snack...didn't need it. I'm purposely eliminating my afternoon snack and we're eating dinner earlier. I have string cheese IF I ever need a snack in the afternoon.
  • Phase 1.5

    B. overnight oats w/chia, blueberries & peaches
    L. vegetarian Morrocan Tagine over green salad, Greek yogurt
    S. beany brownie
    D. Hobbitshire soup with cheese 'crackers'
    S. Arctic Zero ice cream
  • phase 2

    b - oatmeal with raspberries and almond milk
    l - salad with a little blue cheese
    s - yogourt and a peach
    s - roasted veggies with shrimp and brown rice
    s - almonds if I need it
    today's weight 163.4
  • B: coffee, cottage cheese, water
    S: hummus and cucumbers
    L: taco bake with salsa
    D: