Well, I finished Phase I on Thursday and lost six pounds. I feel really good about not only the weight loss but the way I feel physically. My cravings are gone...for the most part...and I've altered the way I think about food. Strange that it could happen in only two weeks...but there ya go.

My hubby is doing SBD also, so that helps. He was a big opposer to low carbing it, as he is a runner. But, after losing weight while eating peanuts every day, he is now a believer. We did find a great whole grain bread mix for the bread machine. I have had a slice each morning for the past two days and still I've dropped another pound since moving on to Phase II.

I hope you all have a great weekend. Oh...and BTW...I tried making the cucumbers and vinegar using granular splenda and it was great! Just use 2 cups of cider vinegar, 1.5 cups of granular splenda, 1 tsp. of salt and all the cucumbers and onions (if you are in phase II) that you can stuff in the bowl. They were wonderful!

Another thing I did this week was make 3-Bean-Salad using green beans, wax beans, lima, kidney and butter beans and onions in a bowl with equal parts of cider vinegar, canola oil and granular splenda (I used 1.5 cups of each for my size batch.). Totally legal (except for maybe the onions) and GREAT!

My plan for the next phase is to add in exercise. I've been "trying" for the past two weeks, but things have just been crazy here. Now, I have to. My oldest son, 11, and I are going to start a running program tomorrow. Since the boys will be back in school, I'll have time after work to start strength training at the Y again, too. That will be good.

Well, that is my synopsis of Phase I and plan for Phase II. Have a great weekend!

Robin

Sounds like your doing GREAT! Keep up the good work!

I forgot to update my signature before I posted!

Robin, you're doing wonderfully!!!! Good for you for having such a successful Phase 1, and for your positive attitude! Keep up the good work!!

Wonderful news.
Pat both of yourselves on your backs.

Lady

Way To Go, Robin!!
Sounds like you are doing just great!
Your mental attitude, and food plan seem right on track!!
Keep up the super work.

I will have finished Phase 1 tomorrow. YEAH!!!!!!! My reward is a peach......I've lost 6 pounds and was happy as I had been doing Atkins (although, I think I was getting to many carbs) and I had already lost the excess water. This time I started doing 1 hour at the gym and then 1 hour in the pool getting some exercise in. That's not bad for someone who is old as dirt. I'm praying that this will be my routine for the rest of my life. This site helps, I check in every morning for my encouragement. Thanks everybody.

Chris

Yeah for Robin, her DH, and Chris! I sounds like you guys are going wonderfully! Here's wishing you continued success with this WOL!

to all! This plan does work!

Chris40: What part of Florida? We Florida chicks can stick together like the 'old dirt'. You sound like you are right on the ball with the plan. Congrats to you and Robin too. going into Phase 2 almost seems like a reward. Keep up the good work. Ann

Hi LizziePie
I'm from Tampa Bay Area........GO BUCS...........
I'm so thrilled, I'm eating a peach for lunch. I've worked for two weeks for this reward.

Keep up the Florida talk, chickies. I'm taking notes for those cold days in our winter. Keep the spare room ready!

Congratulations, Robin and Chris!

Congratulations Chris!! Way to go!!!!