The "On Plan" Thread - week of Nov. 30 to Dec. 6

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  • It's time for a new week of talking On-Plan!

    * 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.
    * Because people from different parts of the plan are posting here, it'll 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?
  • Oops! *blush* I didn't even think about it being a new week today....
    Thanks, Ruth.

    Phase 2

    B - quinoa with milk and splenda
    S - V8 and a RF cheese stick
    L - chicken stir fry
    S - yogurt
    D - turkey, sweet potato, steamed veggies, Italian creme soda for dessert

    And a good WALK after school!
  • Phase 2 today.

    B: Oatmeal with Tbs almond butter, V8
    L: Deli turkey, RF cheese, prunes, carrots
    S: Tall skinny hazelnut latte
    D: Pork tenderloin, acorn squash, steamed broccoli
    S: Mocha ricotta creme
  • Phase 2

    B - Quinoa with milk and splenda
    S - v8 and cheese stick
    L - (not sure yet, we're eating out on the way to the airport)
    S - Pistachios and a yogurt at class
    D - Baked squash, chicken breast, salad
    A milk shake or other dairy drink later in the evening.
  • phase 1.5

    B. 1 banana muffin and coffee (bad)
    L. tuna salad with tomato and avocado
    S. pepperoni stick
    S. parmesan tilapia, salad and roasted brussel sprouts
    S. half apple with teaspoon peanut butter.
    take care
    Sophie
  • Phase 1.5 Struggling!!

    B- Egg scramble with Mozz Cheese, peppers, and Mushroom, Coffee
    L- Salad with Steak and TONNES of Veggies
    S- Cottage Cheese with Raspberries
    D- Chicken, Saute Zucchini and mixed veg, V8, Milk
    S- Milk(hot chocolate)

    BINGE- Mini about 350 calories

    S- if I want it later this evening Celery with Pbutter.
  • 1.5
    B: refried beans, kale, salsa & egg with melted rf cheese
    S: lentil crunchies
    L: cabbage with rice, crumbles, peppers & tomatoes
    s: cinnamon dried apples (made last night - yum) & T of PB
    D: vegetable soup with lentils


    Exercise - 60 minutes bike, 15 minutes weights and back exercises
  • Phase 1 and doing just fine

    B eggs and left over Broc, and green beans
    s LF cheese stick
    L HUGE spinach salad with left over green beans, 1/4 chicken breast
    D Chicken burger, asperagus(sp), summer squash
    S/dessert should I want it 2 PB cookies mashed in a dollup of SF cool whip
  • Phase 2

    B: Oatmeal with almond butter, V8
    L: Salad with salmon, RF cheese, greek yogurt
    S: Banana
    D: Leftover pork tenderloin, acorn squash, carrots, hummus
    S: Almond butter (Love eating it off the spoon)
  • Phase 2

    B: oatmeal, v8
    S: yogurt
    L: Broccoli cheese soup, SF jello
    S: pistachios
    D: chicken stir fry over quinoa
    milk shake later in the evening

    No time to walk today, but I hope to get the stretching/pilates DVD out after youth group tonight.
  • eternally 1.5

    B: refried beans, kale, egg & salsa
    S: dried apples
    L: curried carrot soup, lean protein (something from the Co-op or a veggie burger)
    S: lentil crunchies
    D: bok choi & roasted tofu

    exercise: walk at lunch, crunches & weights
  • I'm another eternal 1.5, at least most days.

    B. oatmeal soaked in unsweetened almond milk with a few cranberries & walnuts
    S. yogurt & honey crisp
    L. chana masala over mixed greens
    D. cannellini beans sauteed with cabbage & onions
    S. 1/2 cup NSA ice cream
  • Thanks, everyone, for posting your phases! How is it going with staying on plan? Are you doing well with avoiding any recriminations for Thanksgiving indulgences?

    What kinds of pitfalls do you see coming up in this week? What will you do to avoid or handle them?

    This week I have a lot of stuff to do at home. My big pitfall is getting so busy that I don't take time to make or eat good meals. I end up grabbing whatever's at hand, and WW crackers do not a meal make. My way of coping, so far, has been to plan and prepare really easy meals (which has the added benefit of cleaning out our freezer to make room for all the cookies and appetizers I'll be making!) for dinners that lend themselves to easy meals during the day, too. Having a big dish of veggies is really helpful. I found this recipe very easy and totally delish: Roasted Cauliflower & Delicata Squash

    So far, so good at staying on plan for the last two days, food and exercise-wise.

    Today's plan:
    B: Cottage cheese with orange slices
    S: yogurt with SF jam
    L: Turkey and SF cranberry sauce sandwich on WW, Leek and Cauliflower potage, SF pudding
    S: apple, 1 oz cheese, WW crackers
    D: Chicken in roasted red peppers, quinoa pilaf with spinach and broccoli
    D: 3/4 cup NSA ice cream, SF hot cocoa with 2 T whipped cream.
    E: 35 minutes on elliptical
  • How do you define phase 1.5???? Just curious why you consider yourself 1.5 and not 2.

    For me, I'm on day 6 of phase1. Things going great.

    BF -- spinach quiche
    lunch -- broccoli cheese soup (made it yesterday and its FABULOUS!), salad with lo swordfish
    snack - veggies and hummus
    dinner - not sure yet!

    Gumby -- what is "S/dessert should I want it 2 PB cookies mashed in a dollup of SF cool whip "

    Are there a phase 1 peanut butter cookie receipe somewhere?
  • Better day today. Phase 1.5

    B- Egg scramble with peppers and cheese, Milk and coffee
    S- No time
    L-Chicken chipolte salad
    S- Cheese stick
    D- Steak Fajita salad
    S- Hot chocolate