Today marks the end of my two weeks on Phase 1 - so as tempting as it is to stick with the strictest phase to lose more weight, I'm starting Phase 2 tomorrow. A little apprehensive about introducing some of the foods back into my diet but I think I'll be OK. I'm going to start off by having some oatmeal in the mornings (Quaker regular - 4 grams of fiber per serving) and see how that goes.
I made the roasted chickpeas this past week and they're pretty good when you're in the mood for something crunchy besides nuts and raw veggies. I followed one person's modifications (drying chickpeas after washing, upping temp to 400 and cooking time to 40 minutes) and that seemed to work. They reminded me of eating those half-popped kernels at the bottom of a bowl of popcorn.
I feel pretty happy with myself today - hubby and I spent the entire afternoon outside. First we walked a mile and then played tennis for a couple hours. I haven't played tennis since I was about 12 years old, and my arm is already feeling sore - but it's a good sore!
LitChick - congrats on making it through p1. You'll do great on p2. Just remember to add things in slowly.
Christian - keep it up!!
Me - I'm back here for a couple of weeks. I've been so lazy and the only way I'm going to get back in the game is to start from the beginning. I have to brainwash myself again.
One week down, one to go for me also. I have had a feeling that I wouldn't lose a lot on Phase 1 because I ate similarly before I started. I weighed this morning and I was down 3 pounds from last Monday. Not too bad! I had a little trouble last week, but I think it was from not eating enough. I added some new recipes in and that helped also. I tried the Mexican Chicken Casserole yesterday and it was wonderful! I've been eating in wrapped in lettuce leaves until I get to Phase 2.
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One of my favorite veggies to fix is to stir fry some chunks of cabbage and red onion slices in a little olive oil and top it with Newman's Own Light Balsamic Vinaigrette. It is almost the same as what is described in teh Pork and Pepper Salad recipe in the cookbook (just minus the pork and the peppers ). It tastes almost sweet and I often make it when I fix a veggie for my son that I don't like. He can eat lima beans and I'll eat my cabbage/onions.
This is from Barb on last week's thread. I was wondering if the cabbage cooked like this tastes anything like sauerkraut? I'm not a fan of sauerkraut, but have recently gotten to like cole slaw.
Well today is day one for me on the Beach! And I am very excited and motivated (right now!!) and am so glad to have found this site. I need all the support I can get and you all seem like a bunch of lovely people. So far so good and I can't wait to get to know you all!
Karen - Saerkraut has something added to it that gives it a more acidic/tart flavor. This is different. I like to use red onions with the cabbage because it gives it a slightly sweet flavor. Sometimes I toss in some spices - maybe Italian seasoning. The dressing is wonderful with it. I just make sure I don't add too much since it is so good. I also like to top it with chunks of pork tenderloin.
Wow guys,
I almost lost it...I went to my mother in laws house for supper and had told her last week that I couldnt have bread sugar or starch...well guess what she served????? Chicken in RICE, MASHED POTATOES, CORN and VEGGIE SOUP!!! SO I scraped the rice off a few bites of chicken breast and ate the green beans and tomatoes out of the soup Needless to say I was starving when I got home, so I am now eating a HUGE salad I hope everyone else is hanging in there too....We can do it ladies, I know we can
Week 2 of Phase 1. So far, so good. I lost another 3 pounds last week. I think using some of the recipes from here has really helped me. I also notice that if I eat all of my snacks and a dessert that I lose faster. Hope this week is as easy as last week was. Does anyone know how many servings the taco bake is supposed to be? I made it Friday, had several servings of it on several different days at different meals and just finished it off finally at dinner. Also, I made the crockpot pork tenderloin this weekend. My hubby and baby both loved that. Next time I think I will cut the recipe in half though, since I still have way to much of it left to eat before it spoils and will have to throw a lot of it away.
ciarasmom - That recipe freezes just fine. I believe I get two dinners out of it. Just put it in a freezer container and you can reheat it later. In fact I have a dinner's worth in the freezer now that will be used for dinner this week on one day when I have stuff planned in the evening and need a quick supper.
For everyone, I think you'll find transitioning to Phase 2 (P2 for short) much easier after reading this thread: What's Your P2 Combo? It's three pages full of suggestions from Beachies for how to work P2 to your benefit. Lots of great ideas, at LEAST one will work for you! P2 isn't something to be afraid of...it's where you'll lose the majority of your weight and where you'll learn the skills you'll need to eat healthy like this for life. It's awesome!
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Hello All~~
Well today is day one for me on the Beach! And I am very excited and motivated (right now!!) and am so glad to have found this site. ...
Take Care,
Cathleen
Cathleen! Hope you'll post a thread in the main board so everyone (not just the P1ers) can welcome you. This is a wonderful, supportive place and I'm sure you'll enjoy it here.
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I also notice that if I eat all of my snacks and a dessert that I lose faster... Does anyone know how many servings the taco bake is supposed to be?
Ciarasmommy! Glad you're here too and doing so well! I hope you're feeling healthier, too! I totally agree with your quote above...when you eat everything you're supposed to eat, you end up feeling full and satisfied, and your blood sugar doesn't drop so you don't end up craving like you used to. It's hard to wrap our minds around all these changes in thinking...the hardest for some is believing you can eat fat as long as it's 'good' fat. It's also hard to believe you could eat more than you thought you should and lose! But you can get used to it.
I believe the Taco Bake is supposed to serve 4. But it could be 6. Anyone know for sure? I'm assuming it's not in the recipe? It's an 'oldie but goodie' from before we insisted on serving sizes... DH and I usually get at least 4 servings out of it. We eat less of it when we wrap it in a tortilla, more when we eat it open face over angel hair coleslaw (actually just thinly shredded cabbage...it has more nutrients than lettuce and is much crunchier, even under the heated food).
Whew, the fairy obviously visited you last night, Christie! Good for you for sticking to your guns like that!!! Way to go!
Just a couple tips for the future...
I know that it's hard to do, especially if it's part of your daily life, but it makes P1 much more effective and MUCH easier if you refrain from eating out or at other people's houses during P1.
If you have to go out, try eating before you leave, so you don't feel tempted.
While you're there, so you don't feel strange about being the only one not eating, either have something you're sure will be P1 safe, like a salad with no carrots and dressing you brought yourself, or even just a tea or diet soda or coffee with splenda and milk.
Or, if you're going to a friend's house to eat or family, bring your own food.
Another thing you can do with friends and family is ask before you go what they're serving and think about what you can eat. If you feel comfortable with them, ask for them to set aside something just for you...like with that meal, you could ask your mom if she'd cook a chicken breast plain for you and you could bring some veggies with you. If you don't feel comfortable, you can at least bring your own things that complement the menu, like lentil soup so you're eating soup too, and some kind of chicken with veggies. You know?
One thing that SBD has given me is the confidence to stand up for my right to eat healthy. I always gave in during past plans I followed whenever I felt I'd be putting someone out. I'd eat what they made even though I knew I shouldn't eat it. Now I know how good feeling healthy is, and I have no intention to have to do P1 again and detox because someone might have to put one chicken breast in a pan by itself, or might be offended by my bringing my own food. I'm courteous and try not to put people out too much, but I always stick to my guns. I haven't offended one person yet, to my knowledge.
Christie, since you stuck to your guns, I bet your mom listens to you next time! Good work!
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Cathleen ...I am sure you will have all the support you could ever ask for here, These ladies are just great 
This isnt easy the first few days, but after they are over the results are AWSOME! I know you will do just great
Needless to say I was starving when I got home, so I am now eating a HUGE salad 
I hope everyone else is hanging in there too....We can do it ladies, I know we can 
Cathleen! Hope you'll post a thread in the main board so everyone (not just the P1ers) can welcome you. 
Ciarasmommy! Glad you're here too and doing so well! I hope you're feeling healthier, too! 
I totally agree with your quote above...when you eat everything you're supposed to eat, you end up feeling full and satisfied, and your blood sugar doesn't drop so you don't end up craving like you used to. It's hard to wrap our minds around all these changes in thinking...the hardest for some is believing you can eat fat as long as it's 'good' fat. It's also hard to believe you could eat more than you thought you should and lose! But you can get used to it. 
fairy obviously visited you last night, Christie! 
Good for you for sticking to your guns like that!!! Way to go! 
