Others may have their own definition of Phase 1.5, but for me it means that I usually only have 1 starch a day, although I eat as much fruit as I want. I tend not to lose if I eat more than one serving of a starchy grain a day.

It's exactly the same for me. I have trouble with grains and really need to limit them.

Phase 1.5
B: hardboiled egg, V8, greek yogurt with splenda and almond extract
L: gigantic salad (lettuce, tomato, pickles, banana peppers, bell peppers, broccoli) with a few chunks chicken breast
S: RF cheddar and an apple
D: chili (beef and beans)
S: hot cocoa

Right now I'm struggling with the fact that I need to go grocery shopping! No food means bad choices and I want to have a good transition to phase 2! Still scared to add things like bread or pasta even if ww or whole grain! So tomorrow is to the grocery store to stock back up on meats and veggies. Maybe even some *gasp* whole grain bread!

Phase 1
B: Eggs (3), V8
S: Nuts (15 almonds I believe...or w/e the amount in the book is)
L: Salad w/ 1/2 can crab and salad dressing (italian, less then 3g sugar)
S: Cheese stick (low fat)
D: Spagetti Squash with homemade spagetti sauce (all ingredients SBD friendly)
D: SF Jello :D

Question 1: Did today look alright? Any recs? Tomorrow I'm doing yogurt for a snack to get in some more diary :)
Question 2: What exactly is phase 1.5?

Phase 1.5 (I had 3-4 days last week where I ate with complete abandon. Since I'm on maintenance I can occasionally get away with that without weight gain if I get right back on plan after the splurge, although I haven't weighed myself this week.)

B: Veggie omelet
L: Huge veggie salad with chicken, RF cheese stick, SB dressing, greek yogurt
S: Tall skinny hazelnut latte
D: Amy's lowfat black bean chili
S: Banana & almond butter

p2-modified for gluten intolerence!

B: oatmeal & coffee with creamer
L: amy's gf frozen meal
S: hummus with carrots
D: fajita salad made with quorn chicken, lettuce, tomato, avocado, black olives, bell peppers, pablanos, onions, and mushrooms

Planning ahead for tomorrow so I can do even better than today!
B: apple with 1tbs pb
S: pear
L: leftover fajita salad
S: nuts and 100 cal 70% dark chocolate
D: not sure yet!

I am getting my workout clothes together before I get to bed tonight! I have got to hit up the gym tomorrow!

phase 1

B. 2 bean muffins v8

s. lf cheese stick

L. Big spinach salad (Imitation crab allergic to shell fish)

S. 15 almonds

D. Steamed summer squash, lentils, and FF turkey slices

phase 2

B - cheese stick, v8
S - yogurt
L - baked squash, pistachios
S - fruit smoothie
D - Taco Bake, steamed squash

Hit the treadmill. :)

Thanks for the information on phase 1.5. May be a good tranistion for me after my 2 weeks.

For today:
bf - spinach quiche
lunch - salad and broccoli cheese soup
snack - veggies/hummus
dinner - lamb and veggies
snack - ricotta/yogurt snack -- topped with phase 1 granola.

Have a great day!

Sarah, it's advised to transition from Phase I to Phase 2 slowly, and you should be Phase 1.5 for a while during the transition, while you are figuring out what your best Phase 2 combo is. I think there's a sticky about this.

I have been avoiding this thread, not wanting much accountability these days, but I really need to jump in. So, Phase 1.5 for me too:

B: small bowl Kashi nuggets with skim milk, hard boiled egg
S: edamame, cheese stick, V8
L: crabmeat quiche, green salad
S: skim latte, hummus with raw veg
D: ???? Better get on that!
S: If hungry, skim hot cocoa or yogurt

Having another good day today!! 1.5 phase

B-egg scramble, cheese, mushrooms and peppers, Coffee
S- None
L- Fajita salad, chicken, cheese, milk
S- Cottage Cheese with Fruit
D- Marinara meatballs, Zucchini, asparagus, V8
S- Hot Choc/ French Vanilla Cappucinio

phase 1.5

Breakfast - Fibre One and 1/2 banana
Lunch - salad with leftover tilapia
snack - handful of walnuts.
dinner - pork tenderloin, broccoli and salad
snack - cottage cheese with apple sauce.
take care
Sophie

Phase 1
 

I started South Beach Monday, so this is day 4 of Phase 1 for me, and I haven't cheated yet. I had spinach and mushroom omelets Mon - Wednesday, and I couldn't do it again this morning so I opted for a boiled egg instead.

B: Boiled egg, 2 slices low sodium bacon, 6 oz low sodium V8 and 16 oz water
S: 1 c. raw sugar snap peas and yellow bell peppers with 2 tsp red pepper hummus and 8 oz water
L: Salad with splash red wine vinegar/olive oil, baked fish and black eyed peas(16 oz water)
S: 1/2 c cottage cheese, the rest of my veggies from my 1st snack (ran out of hummus before I was finished the veggies) and 8 oz water
D: Salad with splash red wine vinegar/olive oil, left over baked chicken from last night and green beans
Dessert: SF fudgesicle, 1 tbsp natural peanut butter, and a spray of light whipped topping (I had it last night for the first time, and I'm in love).

I walked on the treadmill last night for almost 20 minutes but my head was hurting so I had to stop. Day 3 of no coffee, and my body was going thru serious withdrawls. I've got a 4 cup a day habit, and I can't stand the taste of it without 3 teaspoons of sugar. Feeling a little better today, so I'm going to try to do 30 minutes tonight.

Phase 1.5

B. steel-cut oats w/chopped apple and pecans
L. chickpea & broccoli casserole
S. butternut squash soup, yogurt
D. spaghetti squash pie overloaded with veggies
S. 1/2 cup NSA mint chocolate chip ice cream

Phase II

B: V8, veggie omelet
S: RF cheese, greek yogurt
L: Apple, huge veggie salad with chicken and SB dressing
S: Skinny hazelnut latte
D: Chili
S: Maybe some almond butter later