I'm new to the board (look for my introduction post on the "Buddy Up" forum). I'm on my second week of Phase 2 and am doing pretty good so far. However, I have noticed as of late when I eat a large salad that my stomach is upset for several hours afterwards. It's not as if I'm going to get sick, but more of an indegestion feeling. I've tried taking Rolaids, but they don't seem to help much. Perhaps it something in particular in the salads? (Perhaps when I eat dark green lettuce?) Anyone else have this same problem?
Also - when I did Weight Watchers about 3 years ago, I allowed myself ONE cheat meal a month (not an all-out pig fest, of course - but not obsessing about what I eat, either). I never went over that and found myself looking forward to planning on what to do with that meal. I've been too scared to try that on this diet as of yet - does anyone else do something similar?
Sassy, is it possible you might have IBS? My sister and I have it, and my sister has trouble digesting a lot of salads. Just a thought...
As for the cheat meal... why don't you find a WICKEDLY good South Beach recipe... something you might not normally make because it's a little more time-consuming/costly than the norm. Again... just a thought.
Sassy,WELCOME TO THE BOARD I agree with Ellis on the salads it sometimes does a turn on me also. As for a cheat day I usually do that on my Weigh- In day . South Beach is a very easy diet to follow comparing to WW.NO COUNTING , OR WRITING . You'll be surprised on all the healthy snacks out there that are SB Friendly. Hope that helps Hugs BB
I don't do salads well - esp. Iceberg. I can have a romaine salad ok however. Baby spinach in the easiest on my system. Also, maybe consider what else is in the salad, some people don't do well with cucumbers or cabbage.
Welcome to the beach - you've done so great already.
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