That sounds terrible, surely the government have some kind of scheme for people with no insurance? It sounds like it is quite urgent?! I can't imagine the social services have nothing they can do to help!? I'm not exactly sure what because I'm not American, maybe someone else knows?

Hello, beachers! I've been afk on vacation all week. Not on plan, but tons of exercise in the form of hiking. Glad to be back to my normal eating habits!

I'll have to edit meal by meal today, since there is very little food in the house until I go grocery shopping.

B-Oatmeal w/ almond butter and about an oz dark chocolate
L-romaine salad with sliced apple and home made green goddess dressing
S-yogurt w/ frozen banana, almond detritus, and cocoa powder
D-eating at SiL's food stand, so won't be 100& on plan. I'll either go for the chicken gyro or soup and salad if the soup of the day isn't too insane.

Starting back at the beginning..
 

So, I have done SB in the past and have lost 30 pounds. I have found that 19 of it has found its way back on me some how :-(

So I am starting back to on Phase 1. I am not sure how I was able to survive. I did Phase 1 for 3 weeks and lost 15lbs. I am trying to start it again.. And need some motivation as well as some ideas for lunch and dinner. I am trying to loose at least 10 pounds by the time I get married in a little over 4 weeks. I know it is a hefty goal. But I workout about 3 to 4 times a week. And hoping that this will help me even more. Because just working out isn't helping me. SO would love support through phase 1. Thanks for listening.

Starting weight: 169.7
Goal weight: 150

Wow! I am so proud of all of you. Looks like I came to the right place for some support and ideas for Phase 1 and 2.

Keep up the good work!

Sara

Not to get too off topic on this thread, but as far as my GB goes it's not really urgent... There is no blockage, it just randomly contracts and spasms causing extreme pain. It can be managed with medication (I am on Bentyl, Phenergan, and Percocet) but I also have constipation-predominant IBS and these meds cause constipation. If I take them my upper abdomen is happy but my lower abdomen kills me! I actually just met with someone at social services yesterday to discuss my options... I feel terrible about the idea of going on public assistance though. We'll see what happens. Hoping a job with good benefits comes through before it has to get to that point!

Today! (P1)
Bfast-Egg white omelet with salsa and black beans.
Lunch-Chicken salad over spinach and onion with a bit of shredded cheddar.
Snack-Spoon of PB
Dinner-Grilled chicken over spinach, with onion, bell pepper, and tomato.
Dessert-SF Popsicle!

It's 80* today, so a perfect night for grilling! Woohoo!

Rando-- this probably sounds very Canadian of me, but healthcare is your basic right! There's no shame receiving public help if it will improve your health. That's why it's an option :)

I'm so jealous of all you people who don't live in the North Pole with me and Santa. Will it EVER be Spring here? We got more snow last night!

Wt: 171! Yikes!
B: PB & banana Ezekiel toast with skim milk.
L: Lentils & stewed tomatoes. Veggie sticks with 1T Ranch.
S: Falafels in a WW pita with hummus, tzatziki, cucumber and tomatoes. Roasted broccoli.
Sn: Exercise was trumped today by home improvements. FIL came by and offered to put up my light fixtures! Score!

My intake for yesterday....



Thursday, March 17, 2011 (Day 19) Phase 2/1 fruit

Breakfast: Green Chili-Cheese Casserole; V8; 2 cups Coffee with 1% milk and sweetener

Lunch: Leftover Chicken Enchilada Stew and Green Beans

Snack: Apple with peanut butter

Dinner: Pepperchini pot roast and green beans

Snack: NSA Fudgesicle

Talk about missing the beach . . . no idea where the time has gone this week.

Today - 171.5 -
B: scrambled eggs with LF cheese, V8
S: almonds
L: chicken, onions, cheese, tomato, lettuce "burrito" with no wrap
S: NSA pudding (SO GOOOOOD!!!)
D: ww pasta, turkey meatballs, homemade sauce

Water - guess I better go drink something . . . oops.

Be well!

SBD Bread Pudding
 

I made SBD-compliant bread pudding today, thanks to reading about it on one of Zeffryn's menus. YUM!!! I will post the recipe but I was wondering how this compares to how others make this, whether I can tweak it before I post it. Mine was a *little* dry but actually really, really good. I was thinking another egg (so it would be 1 egg/serving) or more milk, let it soak longer? I think the flavors were spot-on, tho I think 1 packet of stevia would have been enough for me. If anyone has any suggestions, I will incorporate... :thanks:

SBD Bread Pudding, first attempt
serves 2

• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or soy/cow/whatever)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 packets PureVia (stevia), or sweetener of choice
• Ground cinnamon to taste (I just sprinkled a bunch on, but other recipes call for 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon)
• ~ 2 Tablespoons raisins, or other dried fruit such as cranberries
• 2 Tablespoons crushed walnuts, ~ 14 g (optional)
• 1 c. stale/dry SBD-compliant bread (50 g, but mine was pretty dry), cubed

In a bowl, beat egg to combine. Add milk, vanilla extract, sweetener and cinnamon. Stir to mix well. Add raisins and walnuts and bread cubes. Let sit for a while to let the raisins plump and the bread absorb the liquid (depends on how dry your bread was).

Grease 2 ramekins (I used little pie tins) with Smart Balance or other margarine/oil of choice. Divide mixture, ensuring approximately the same amount of liquid in both.

Bake at 350° F, until set and beginning to brown on top (20-25 minutes in my toaster oven). Cover the top if the bread is beginning to brown too much on top; you don't want toast.

Phase II

B: V8, 2 boiled eggs
S: RF cheese stick
L: Salad with salmon, kidney beans, guacamole, pico
S: Skinny latte, carrots, hummus
D: Baked salmon, roasted cauliflower, grape tomatoes, onions, broccoli
S: Almond butter, dark chocolate

Friday, March 18, 2011 - Phase II/1 fruit


Breakfast: Ricotta waffles w/ SF syrup; 1 c 1% milk; 2 cups coffee each w/ ¼ c 1% milk and sweetener

Snack: V8; deviled egg (1.5)

Lunch: Chicken Crackslaw - Vitamins

Snack: Apple with 1 wedge LC cheese

Dinner: Taco Salad with leftover pot roast, lots of veggies, avocado, LF sour cream and salsa

Snack: Choc PB “Ice Cream”

yesterday...P1
B ff yogurt and ff cottage cheese, V8
S lf peel cheese, ham, nuts
L salad, steak, sm cup chili
d ricotta, PB

Saturday - a hodgepodge
B: finn crisp crackers with cheese, tbsp. pb
S: kefir and edamame
L: roast beef and a couple of unmentionables
D: not sure yet.

Emma, maybe try baking it for a little less time? Mine was pretty liquidy...did I post the actual recipe or just the general idea. I can send you the actual recipe if you're interested to get a better idea of ratios. Glad you liked it, though!

Race for the Cure is this morning. Went out and bought a new, pink top and some black and zebra print shorts for the race. It isn't a timed event, but my group is almost 100 people strong and it should be a blast.

Going out tonight with DH so I'm avoiding grains (they make me kind of bloaty) today. Fruit only in the morning.

--
P2
1: smoothie (strawberries, mangoes, US almond milk, protein powder)
2: some greek salad with most of the feta picked off, hummus, fresh mango slices
3: almonds
4: changed plans to go out...not sure where.

exercise: 3.1!

Phase 2

B: zucchini frittata, nf milk
S: apple, laughing cow cheese
L: smoothie (kefir,protein powder,banana,cherries,spinach)
S: veggies and hummus
D: thai peanut chicken, quinoa, roasted green beans
S: nf greek yogurt, blueberries