Tilley, don't sweat it! You are doing so well, and you were pretty close to the point where you would be adding the occasional carb serving back in anyway, that there's not much damage you could have done. I'm sure you know from your earlier experience that your weight fluctuates daily, based on water consumption, salt intake, TOM, excretory status (ahem) ... all sorts of things can put you up or down. That's why you want the general trend to be downward, but not get too worried if a day or two are not steadily down. I understand you're probably extra anxious because you have a deadline (hooray!) but really, don't get too crazed this early in the game.
Berlin - somewhere down there you mentioned that you ate tostadas and ditched the shells, very good! You also mentioned that you thought refried beans were bad. Be aware that beans are not only allowed, but encouraged on Phase I - it's one of the best sources of good carbs out there and is high in protein as well. Where refried beans might be problematic is if they are made with off plan ingredients like lard. However, our local 'authentic' Mexican place makes vegetarian beans that are delicious, and they don't tell you they are unless you ask. When I eat at a Mexican place, I ask about the beans, and if the refried ones are not okay, often there might be black beans that are. I then order a side dish of beans, some chicken or other protein, and salad with lots of salsa if it's fresh. For an occasional treat I add guacamole. Don't be afraid to ask the counter guys or your server about what's in something, it's their job to answer that stuff for you!
Hope that helps, and Tilley
to you! Keep your chin up!
Solarmama