Newbie to SB, switching from Atkins

makeupmom · 01-16-2006, 10:43 PM

I am coming back to Low Carb and would like to try SB. I don't have the book yet so will have to use the lists here to get started. The Phase one is for two weeks, yes? Is there an online site where I can get more sample menus for the two weeks?

Also, I am financially restricted so I will have to be on the Phase one with what I have on hand until my next pay date. Is it harder to do with fewer food items?

I have eggs, mozarella cheese, yogurt for protein sources.

I have garbonzo beans, frozen broccoli, green beans, lettuce tomatoes and a bottle of veggie juice.

I have walnuts. Is Stevia an acceptable sugar substitute?

Thank you.

rose1 · 01-16-2006, 11:10 PM

Hi! Yep, Phase 1 is two weeks. Try the SB website for more info; not sure what they have up now, but they did have a few suggestions. Also, use the stickies at the top of the page. Your local library should have the book and cookbooks and other LC books will have recipes and menu plans that you can adapt. I think you will be able to get through the first few days with what you have on hand. I believe stevia is an acceptable sugar sub.

makeupmom · 01-16-2006, 11:13 PM

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zeraspride · 01-17-2006, 06:13 AM

I was also a fan of keeping it simple in both Phases actually. I usually just tried to take meals I would normally prepare at home and make them SBD friendly. For instance on Phase 1 if I wanted to make a roast on Sunday then I would make it without the potatoes and just put extra veggies in the roasting bag with lots of mushrooms. In phase 2 I substitute my normal starch for something like brown rice or long grain converted rice, again with a lean protein and lots of veggies. Phase 1 is actually easiest because you're doing your protein and veggie for dinner. I wish you well as you get started!

Yankee Belle · 01-17-2006, 07:38 AM

Stop Lisa...you're making me hungry!

Yankee Belle · 01-17-2006, 07:40 AM

zeraspride made me so hungry that I forgot to welcome you! Welcome!

redqueen · 01-17-2006, 07:58 AM

Makeupmom, it is great to have you join us!

I would say that since your available food choices are limited until payday, you should just follow the sample menus in the Phase 1 sticky and use what you have according to those guidelines.

You might make up an egg & broccoli frittata that you could have for any meal. They keep for several days in the fridge. Hardboiled eggs made into deviled eggs with a little mustard make a good meal with some steamed veggies. A lettuce salad with green beans, garbanzos & shredded mozzarella could be a meal salad. Plain, non-fat yogurt or walnuts would be a good snack. Your biggest challenge will be not getting bored with the food until you can shop!

vessel of prayer · 01-17-2006, 10:33 AM

If you like chocolate, and have any hersheys baking cocoa, add a little to your yogurt with a sugar sub. YUM... all the rest of what the ladies wrote sound good.

When can I come for that roast beef dinner??? I can smell it from here!!! YUMmmmmmY

Welcome to South Beach

Shalbrihil · 01-17-2006, 04:19 PM

Welcome to the Beach makeupmom! I think making your meals simple at first until you get the hang of things is a good idea. Personally I want Lisa to come cook for me.

01-16-2006, 10:43 PM	#1
makeupmom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 145 Gallery: makeupmom	Newbie to SB, switching from Atkins I am coming back to Low Carb and would like to try SB. I don't have the book yet so will have to use the lists here to get started. The Phase one is for two weeks, yes? Is there an online site where I can get more sample menus for the two weeks? Also, I am financially restricted so I will have to be on the Phase one with what I have on hand until my next pay date. Is it harder to do with fewer food items? I have eggs, mozarella cheese, yogurt for protein sources. I have garbonzo beans, frozen broccoli, green beans, lettuce tomatoes and a bottle of veggie juice. I have walnuts. Is Stevia an acceptable sugar substitute? Thank you. __________________ Beg. Lowcarb 8/1/05 HW170 /CW155/GW125, ', Age 44 :-). WOE LC/JennyCraig

01-16-2006, 11:13 PM	#3
makeupmom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 145 Gallery: makeupmom	Thank you Rose, no message

01-17-2006, 06:13 AM	#4
zeraspride Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,075 Gallery: zeraspride Stats: Highest 282.5 CW: 227.8 GW: 160 WOE: South Beach Start Date: 12/01/03 - restart 11/01/08 (down 6.2!)	I was also a fan of keeping it simple in both Phases actually. I usually just tried to take meals I would normally prepare at home and make them SBD friendly. For instance on Phase 1 if I wanted to make a roast on Sunday then I would make it without the potatoes and just put extra veggies in the roasting bag with lots of mushrooms. In phase 2 I substitute my normal starch for something like brown rice or long grain converted rice, again with a lean protein and lots of veggies. Phase 1 is actually easiest because you're doing your protein and veggie for dinner. I wish you well as you get started! __________________ Lisa My story: Lost 109 pounds on SBD (2003); gained 60pounds back - restarted SBD 11/1/08 Minigoals: 207 199 174 GOAL: 160 What about now? What about today? What if you're making me all that I was meant to be? . . . Baby, before it's too late; What about now? Daughtry

01-17-2006, 07:58 AM	#7
redqueen Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newcastle, CA Posts: 761 Gallery: redqueen Stats: 260/243/170 WOE: Stella Style Start Date: 12/28/06	Makeupmom, it is great to have you join us! I would say that since your available food choices are limited until payday, you should just follow the sample menus in the Phase 1 sticky and use what you have according to those guidelines. You might make up an egg & broccoli frittata that you could have for any meal. They keep for several days in the fridge. Hardboiled eggs made into deviled eggs with a little mustard make a good meal with some steamed veggies. A lettuce salad with green beans, garbanzos & shredded mozzarella could be a meal salad. Plain, non-fat yogurt or walnuts would be a good snack. Your biggest challenge will be not getting bored with the food until you can shop! __________________ Chris You've only one life to live...LIVE it Low Carb!

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01-16-2006, 11:10 PM	#2
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,784 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian version of SB Start Date: June, 2005	Hi! Yep, Phase 1 is two weeks. Try the SB website for more info; not sure what they have up now, but they did have a few suggestions. Also, use the stickies at the top of the page. Your local library should have the book and cookbooks and other LC books will have recipes and menu plans that you can adapt. I think you will be able to get through the first few days with what you have on hand. I believe stevia is an acceptable sugar sub.

01-17-2006, 07:38 AM	#5
Yankee Belle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 619 Gallery: Yankee Belle Stats: 293/275/170 Height 5'10" WOE: My Way Start Date: January 2, 2006	Stop Lisa...you're making me hungry!

01-17-2006, 07:40 AM	#6
Yankee Belle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 619 Gallery: Yankee Belle Stats: 293/275/170 Height 5'10" WOE: My Way Start Date: January 2, 2006	zeraspride made me so hungry that I forgot to welcome you! Welcome!

01-17-2006, 10:33 AM	#8
vessel of prayer Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW FL Panhandle but wish I was where there is SNOW Posts: 9,649 Gallery: vessel of prayer Stats: 186/155/143 -will get to 130 5'3" WOE: lower fat, no more than 3 starches daily Start Date: 09/10/2005	If you like chocolate, and have any hersheys baking cocoa, add a little to your yogurt with a sugar sub. YUM... all the rest of what the ladies wrote sound good. When can I come for that roast beef dinner??? I can smell it from here!!! YUMmmmmmY Welcome to South Beach

01-17-2006, 04:19 PM	#9
Shalbrihil MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: California Posts: 1,870 Gallery: Shalbrihil Stats: maintaining my loss since 2005 WOE: SBD Phase 3 Start Date: June 2003	Welcome to the Beach makeupmom! I think making your meals simple at first until you get the hang of things is a good idea. Personally I want Lisa to come cook for me.