It's day five, I AM surviving!
I am just so anxious about losing weight, I am so afraid of doing all this stuff and ending up not losing much. I am resisting the scale 'cos I know that if I don't see a result that will definetly make me give up. I promise myself to weigh in at the end of the two weeks wich I think it is a good challenge for me. I should not attach my happiness to a silly number!
The nuts are very dangerous! It is almost impossible not to crave 50 more after you eat 15!!!!
I loooove the edanames beans, they are kind of sweet and nutty. I like the frozen uncooked ones, I put them in a bowl, cover with water and microwave them foe 6 minutes. Add some salt and that's it.
Good Luck to you all! Persist!

i thought that 1/4 cup = 1 oz. i usually eat 3/4 cup in a salad.

Hi all! I'm nearing the end of Week 3 - I chose to keep out carbs for an additional week and it's still going well...weightloss slowed, but I'm okay with that. I am scared to add them back, as I see a lot of people are or have been in the same boat...I am going to start slow. What to pick, what to pick! :P

Tonight I made up this great little dessert so I thought I would share:
It's just Sugar Free Orange jello, prepare it as directed and when it is solid I put it in cup and mix in a little fat free half and half(which is much better tasting than I ever thought possible!).
Is it ok to use the fat free half and half on phase one? I thought so because it is one of the ingredients of that recipe for the fake mashed potatoes. I just wonder if it is ok to use it once a day, everyday?

If you read the nutrition label on the side of the can, it will say 1/2 cup = about 120-135 gms, depending on the bean. One ounce = 28 grams. So 1/2 cup is about 4 ounces.

Fat-free 1/2 & 1/2 (2 tablespoons). Listed in the Phase I Foods list. OK to use once daily.

I everyone on Day 8 here, I weighed in today for first week and am down 4 lbs so I was happy about that.

Just finished taco bake for dinner it was yummy and now I am going to eat sugar free fudgescile (Sp?) for dessert.

Hi guys, a re-newbie here.

I'm on Day 2 of Phase 1 for the second time ever. I got within four pounds of my goal weight previously, and got overly confident, started school, stopped exercising, started eating garbage again, and here I am!

Honestly, I'm really depressed about this. I don't WANT to be a yo-yo dieter, but I feel that my addiction to sugar (and food in general) is tooooo strong for me to do this. I'm also really angry that I let myself get back here, and that I'm so out of shape again. How do you just pick yourself up and move on???

Shelby,
I'm in the exact same position as you. This is day 2 of phase 1 for me as well. I've done it successfully several times before, but have never made my goal weight. I'm not really sure how I'm going to stick with it this time, when I haven't in the past. I love food and eat when upset, happy, etc.
I do have some events coming up so in the short term that's keeping me focused. Beyond that I'm not sure. I'm just taking it one day at a time and keep checking in here with the hopes it will inspire and keep me on track.
Good luck,

It's day seven! I am on the top of the hill, right in the middle telling myself: "if you did 7 days so far you can do another seven, yes you can!"
I went out for dinner last night with my DH and I actually enjoyed it (not totally).
I ordered:
chicken fajitas,
salad instead of rice and beans,
took my own olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing and a little bunch of nuts,
2 slices of avocado instead of the guacamole.
I was satisfied at the end, still craving the chips with salsa and the warm homemade tortillas, but that's the deal and I want to see results.
It's the price to pay, right?!
It's been a big mind game for me, always self-talking about all the benefits and rewards about sticking to the plan. At least I am more aware of what I think and do.

Good Luck to you that are just starting, I really didn't think I could come this far and I did, one day at a time.

Have a great week "at the beach"!

Hugs, Danielle

supposed to start P2 today, but may have ruined it with jelly filled shortbread cookies before I even had breakfast. i feel so disappointed, and physically ill, as a result. I wish I could understand why I do such irrational things? There is no good reason for it. I don't want to be overweight forever. I know the best way to "cure" myself is to stay on plan and not give in, so why did I eat those stupid cookies!?

On a different note, my post cookie, pre breakfast weigh in was 174.2, so my total loss on P1 was 7.8 lbs.

Also, I walked almost 6 miles yesterday, not including all the running I did at work. My car is broken, so I had to walk the 4.5 miles to work because buses/BART doesn't run early enough to get me there. On the way home I used transportation, but also did some walking, and went to trader joes on the way home and carried 2 heavy bags of groceries the remaining .5 mile home. Unfortunately, my legs and back are KILLING me, and I plan to take it very easy today! Fortunately, my BF bought us a bike, so I can ride the 4.5 miles, instead of walk it.

Danielle - Great job eating out!!! Sounds choices get us to our goals

Barista - I (used to) do the same thing. I don't know why it is either. I guess old habits don't die off as easily as we want them to? Glad you got back on the horse!

As for me, I am on Day 4 of Phase 1 for the 4th time around. I did so well for 3 months, lost 25 and in the 1.5 month time until May 1, I gained 10 back. Ugh. So disgusted but back on Phase 1 for a week to de-crave and then back on to Phase 2. Hitting that "not hungry at all" phase now. Also sluggish. But plan to incorporate Wii Fit back into my life come tomorrow!

Still laid off...but that gives me more time to lose weight, lol. Happy Sunday!

Hey Ladies
I started Ph 1 today instead of yesterday DH wanted Chilis and I wondered why my hands were 3X the size this AM
Breakfast was a protein shake (I know not 100% beachie but I'm finding what works for me)
Lunch a Nori wrap with ham and cheese
and dinner
was grilled salmon with ginger garlic teriyaki zuch squash mushrooms and onions and arugula salad
I made some ginger iced tea and I really like it!!

after beating myself up a bit longer, i took it easy for the rest of the day. had hummus and veggies for lunch, and also a piece of that flourless bread with low fat cream cheese. dinner was a chickpea curry recipe i got from this site with red peppers and spinach. i had it with a fried egg on top, very delicious. may have gone overboard on the beans, but whatever i needed the protein, plus i already had blown it for the day. tomorrow is a new day! will not cave in the morning. that's the hardest for me, I wake up hungry and want the first naughty thing i see. i will go straight for the eggs and spinach tomorrow! maybe i'll de-gill and slice a porto-mushroom cap for the eggs in the morning, too. if its already done tonight, i'll be more excited about it in the morning. thanks for helping me feel better, chicks.

Baristamon, you just have to take it one day at time and get back on track when you fall off, the faster you do the better. I am in this boat because I stayed off track for too long.

I am on Day 10 another successful weekend of staying on track. This time around I am not even dying for berries yet so that is a good sign. Next Saturday will be moving into phase 1.5 for me- slow and steady.