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On Plan Thread Dec 2 - 8
It's time for a new week of talking On-Plan! This is the place for South Beach meal plan and food support, encouragement and questions.
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. People in different phases of South Beach post here so it will 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? How's it going for you? Of course feel free to share your daily on plan menu |
Didnt have the best weekend, I had our annual December 1st gathering at a local restaurant. I had been to this restaurant before and new exactly what I was going to order. When I got there however, the menu had changed and I had to select something else on the fly.... Didnt make the worst decision, but certainly not the best one either.
Ah well, today is the start of a new week. |
Today marks the end of week one of phase one for me....and so far so good....I think at least.....I have been following the plan as closely as possible with a few minor hiccups here and there. I started the week at about 175lbs and I will not weigh myself until the end of phase 1 - I am one of those people who obsesses with the numbers and I am determined to make this about how I feel and not whether or not the scale has moved today.....
This forum is great and has helped me through a few tricky spots this week!! :D |
I'm new to the forum. I lost 55 pounds last year on sbd, but life has conspired to get me off the wagon the past few months. I have only put back on a few pounds, clothes all still fit fine, but I am trying to correct course before it is too late. So today is day 1 of two weeks on phase one in hopes of getting rid of cravings. Hoping for inspiration from others here!
So far so good; i had a recipe from Kalyn's Kitchen for lunch and there is a recipe from here in the crockpot. Morning snack was a lite string cheese and afternoon was raw carrots with hummus. I do have to be cautious of hummus; I love it and it's easy to go overboard! I have never had a problem with breakfast, pretty much the same thing every morning for a year and a half now. I have Scrambled eggs, sometimes with one strip of turkey bacon, and a small can of V8. |
Todays menu Phase 1.5 (fruit no grain)
Greek yogurt w/ 1/3 sliced banana & crushed peanuts V8 Caesar salad w/ romaine, tomatoes, red onion, roasted chickpeas & Renee's garlic lovers dressing Diet Coke Cheese string Meatballs (homemade, no bread crumbs) w/ nsa marinara & fresh parm. Green beans (a ton of them) Glass of skim milk Cucumber w/ cream cheese (if munchie in a bit) |
This was Day 1 of Phase 1. I've done SBD before but went off it and everything else last year when we were busing buying a house and moving. I've been back on track using WW for a couple of months, but I find WW compatible with SBD. I plan to start doing some freezer cooking and that is also easily compatible.
So I decided it would be a nice start to do Phase I even though I've done it before. I'm actually doing the Gluten Sensitive version just to check that out. I don't actually think I'm very sensitive, but I think DH may be. He is starting with Phase II (he only has 10 pounds left to lose). We went shopping today after I realized that most of the frozen vegetables I have are mixes with carrots. So I bought some other veggies and made a salad with a grilled chicken breast for dinner. Smooth day. The only thing negative is that I've recently started drinking a WW smoothie for calcium (I've read the label). You can do it with water for 1 milk serving and with nonfat or 1% milk for 2 milk servings. I don't like milk so I did with nonfat milk and it made me nauseated. Dairy doesn't bother me in moderate amounts but that was too much at once. Anyway, it was a good day overall. |
Phase 1-ish after the holiday week -
B: V8, cut up veggies (ran out of time - oops) S: cashews L: onion soup, lf mozz, tomatoes with balsamic vinaigrette, hot tea S: laughing cow, celery D: good question . . . meatballs maybe? salad? |
I have eaten on plan for the past couple of days (phase 1.5 - fruit, but no grains), but my menu is too bizarre to post :D. I was traveling today and just ate here and there, and yesterday I hadn't prepped yet.
BUT, what I wanted to say, is I finally made Lindsey's PB banana muffins - those are GREAT! A little odd, and I think the cinnamon is a bit off for me, but very satisfying. I actually couldn't eat both this AM on the road. As well, if anyone has eaten that exquisite autumn squash soup at panera, I made a copycat. It was a-maz-ing!! |
Tammy glad you liked the muffins... they do really fill that "I really want a muffin" need.
On to todays menu Phase 1.5 (fruit, no grain) Scrambled eggs V8 Chicken and Veggie soup Greek yogurt w/ blueberries Ham roll ups w/ mayo & rf cheddar Green beans Carrots Glass of skim milk Cucumber w/ ranch I have been a lazy cook recently, really need to get back in the kitchen and be creative.... don't want to make bad decisions out of boredom! |
Originally Posted by Koshka: If non fat milk is making you nauseous, perhaps make it with water and then take a calcium suppliment as well... just a thought. Oh, and welcome back to the beach! |
Uggg! I woke up this morning with the worst stomach ache!!! :(
I am trying to get motivated this morning but nothing seems to be working..... I am on day 9 of Phase One and my menu for today looks like this; Breakfast - veggie scrambled eggs with a V8 Lunch- leftover chicken and broccoli Dinner - beef vegetable soup and a salad Snacks - 2 PB cookies with a glass of milk, celery and laughing cow cheese and a hard-boiled egg with hot sauce Happy Hump Day!!! Samm |
Good morning everyone!
I'm doing ok (I think) on phase 1.5 ;) I'm afraid to eat anything other than veggies and meat. That's left over from the other plan I was on. I have been bringing in some cheese and nuts daily. My only phase 2 addition thus far has been an apple most days. Today my plan looks like this: Breakfast- veggie quiche cups Snack- apple & 1/2 C cottage cheese (haven't had cottage cheese for a long time) Lunch- mixed salad with chicken & oil based dressing Snack- 15 nuts (mixed) Dinner- Ground turkey Italian stir fry (maybe some SF jello for dessert) |
Finally back to posting menus...
Hi, SBD-ers! I have finally gotten back around to planning menus. I went on vacation early in the summer and never got back on track. I suspect I have worked myself into a bit of a binge-eating disorder. I have a lot of food issues now. BUT when I plan healthy meals, actually eat those planned meals and don't binge on processed carbs for some set amount of time I think I can eventually re-set myself back to "normal" :joker: and stop being a slave to stupid carb cravings. I am back to my all-time high weight.
Yeah, I'm "only" dealing with a 20-30 pound gain (total) but holy moley I have been trying for years to get it off. On to the menu. It feels good to have even one planned day!!! :broc::broc::broc: Phase 1 B - coffee w/ us almond milk.... Cauliflower protein pancakes (made w/ flax meal, under the allowed amount for Phase 1) w/ lots of cinnamon, 1 tsp Smart Balance and 2 Tbs sf pancake syrup (I would like to eliminate most artificial sweeteners - but not until I get other aspects of eating under control). Chai-spiced black tea w/ us almond milk. L - Spinach salad with Annie's Goddess dressing, hard-boiled egg and mushrooms. S - broccoli & red pepper slices with roasted garlic hummus D - I'm going to try http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/croc...bean-stew.html with seitan instead of chicken. Dessert - nf Greek yogurt w/ sf Torani syrup. Plugged into FitDay: 1168 calories (29% carb/34% fat/37% protein), 23g fiber. Exercise = 1 hour Yoga |
That last menu is actually from yesterday. I did NOT stick completely to my plan (still struggling... sigh) but I did eat most of what was on the list, just supplemented with some clementines and too much :censored: chocolate.
Phase 1 B - coffee with us almond milk. My version of Faux-tmeal (no protein powder, no egg white, just TVP, flax meal [2Tbs], cinnamon, almond milk)... it's really good! I like it as much as real oatmeal. I would still eat oatmeal but I am playing around with different lower carb options. Topped with some Greek yogurt. L - Vegetarian Lemon Garlic Chicken White Bean Stew S - broc/caul with roasted garlic hummus D - Spaghetti squash with mushroom sauce and veggie meatballs, spinach salad dessert - Greek yogurt FitDay: 1163 calories (34% carb, 31% fat, 36% protein), 29 g fiber |
Originally Posted by EmmaD: As for my menu today Phase 1.5 (fruit no grain) ***slept through breakfast*** Greek yogurt w/ 1/3 of a banana sliced, sf chocolate sauce, a few crushed peanuts (this is soooo good, like eating a banana split) V8 Cheese string Ham & Pineapple (not SBD approved, dont be like me) Brocolli Caesar salad w/ romaine, onion, fresh parm & Renees garlic lovers dressing Glass of skim milk Square of dark(ish) chocolate a few more peanuts |
Day 10!!!! :dancer:
Well today is my first day back to work after almost a week and a half of holidays and getting out of bed this morning at 5am was brutal!!! But I am happy to be back into a routine...... My menu for today looks like this; Breakfast - broccoli and cheese quiche and a V8 Lunch - chili and a side salad with a glass of milk Dinner - not too sure as of yet Snacks - 2 turkey and pepper roll ups, hard boiled egg with hot sauce and 2 PB cookies For exercise I think the gym might have to wait until tomorrow and I may just have to take an extra long walk today with the dog..... Happy Thursday!! Samm |
Hi everyone! I'm plugging along. I was ravenous yesterday and ate what seemed like a lot, but it was all on plan. I switched up my meal plan and made chili with the ground turkey and served it with a bit of brown rice. I haven't had rice in months! It was good. I also bought an assortment of approved bread products, but I'm afraid to try eating them. I feel all crazy inside.
I am still weighing daily and the numbers are moving in the right direction. (Yay!) Menu for today: breakfast: Protein bar & 7 nuts (ran out of time, and decided it was better than nothing. lunch: homemade veggie soup and leftover turkey chili snack: 1/3 C cottage cheese & apple dinner: Not sure, but it will entail using up leftover roast chicken... evening snack: SF jello (if I need it) NSV for the day: we had a training session this morning and there were boxes of donuts and muffins on the table all morning. I didn't even think of having one- and I didn't care. (as opposed to feeling deprived and cranky) |
Originally Posted by M0vingon: So - yesterday was pretty OK. No chocolate (tho it's still around....) or clementines (which I don't care so much about, except that I tend to eat 5 or 6 at a time when they are good). The ONLY addition to my menu yesterday was some bites of rice (white) with spinach and mushrooms that I cooked for my family. SUCH progress. Today, woke up headache-y and I've been eating my planned foods out of order but so far still on plan Phase ? (1-ish but there is a protein bar in there ) B - coffee with us almond milk. Cauliflower protein pancakes (100 g cauliflower in there). L - Big spinach salad with Annie's Goddess dressing. Two veggie hotdogs with SBD-compliant condiments. S - broccoli and yellow pepper slices with roasted garlic hummus S2 - Detour protein bar (Prob NOT beachy; didn't care at that point in time, better than the box of chocolates; 1 g sugar, lots o sugar alcohols) D - same as last night, it was so good: spaghetti squash with tomato sauce, mushrooms and veggie meatballs. dessert - Greek yogurt possibly some nsa hot chocolate or sf latte in there... cause it's COLD ~5 cups veggies FitDay says: 1161 calories w/ latte added, (31% carb, 31% fat, 38% protein), 24 g fiber Exercise: 1 hour yoga |
today - phase 2 -
B: south beach meal bar - yeah I know - but better than waffles! L: chicken and veggies S: cashews D: homemade pizza - ww pita bread topped with nsa sauce, lf mozz, and mushrooms S/D: veggies and hummus be well! |
Happy Friday!
My plan for today: Breakfast: WW bagel & 1/2 C cottage cheese (yup, I finally ate the grains) Lunch: Chicken stir fry (leftovers) Snack: 15 nuts & 1/3 C Geek yogurt Dinner: Hubby's cooking- it will be a surprise, but he knows my plan so it will be good Snack: not sure, maybe jello or SF pudding |
TGIF!!! And I can't complain - three days off, two days on and now it's the week-end!!! :yay:
Well this is day 11 of phase one for me and so far so good - I did have a small snafu last night.....I came home from work ravenous and not feeling like cooking so I grabbed some soup out of the freezer and threw it into the microwave. When I pulled it out I realized that I grabbed the wrong one - this one had carrot's in it......boo! But I ate it anyways....and then because I still do have a bit of my old "well I screwed this up now so who cares what I do with the rest of my day!" mentality....I ate 4 PB cookies! :nono: But on the plus side that's all the damage that was done.....and I am right back on plan today....so that's something to be proud of!! :) My plan for today looks like this; Breakfast - broccoli and cheese quiche with a V8 Lunch - chili and a salad Dinner - pork-chop and green beans Snacks - hard-boiled egg with hot sauce and 2 PB cookies with a glass of milk In terms of exercise....I did 45 minutes of cardio at the gym and then a 30 minute walk with the dog :D Happy Friday!!! Samm |
Happy Friday everyone.... especially those who don't have to work all weekend like I do *sigh*
Todays menu was identical to yesterdays... but since I didn't get around to posting yesterday, figured I would make sure I did today. Phase 2 Egg, overeasy V8 Greek yogurt w/ 1/3 sliced banana Chicken and veggie soup Diet Coke Raw veggies w/ ranch Ham & cheese roll up Almonds Glass of skim milk Triscuts topped w/ cream cheese and jalapeno |
Hi Everyone!! Day 12!!!! :carrot:
My menu for today is a bit out of whack.....but here it is; Breakfast - 2 turkey and pepper roll-ups Lunch - a broccoli and cheese quiche with 2 mozzarella, tomato and basil (with steak) melts (my boyfriend is a chef and always brings home food from work....usually I can't eat it but this time I could....so I did...lol) Dinner - chicken stuffed with broccoli and cheese and zucchini (yumm!!!) Snack - sf jello cup, 2 PB cookies with a glass of milk Like I said my day is a bit off but with all the running around and errands I have to do I figure I'm doing okay ;) Happy Saturday! Samm |
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