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wendysmiling · 04-25-2008, 10:49 PM

You sound like me. We have a lot in common right now.

I miss TOGO's. I've been out of Cali for 17 years. Next time I'm in West Hills we should have lunch. I come out once or twice a year to see my sis.
Tonight I actually did the "load up on crap because you 'start' tomorrow" thing. I'm back up to 157. How can I go from goal 128 size 3-5 and gain 30 lbs and wear a size 16-18? I was a size 22 at 240 lbs. Lose 90 lbs and still have such a huge gut.... it doesn't make sense. Most people I know in my range wear a 10. I couldn't button a 10 around my waist if I tried.

I need to join a Curves or the "Y". I used to do toning tables and it was the flatest my tummy ever was. Wish I could pay for all three.

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Originally Posted by teresawilliams0701

DANI: Thanks for the compliment!

You are so sweet.

ROSE: I FEEL YOUR PAIN WITH THE GAIN!!

(hee hee, that rhymes) I am there with you!! I reached my goal last march and now look at me! (wha wha

) We need to kick royal butt!

Well folks....today totally blew the big one!!! I mean that in a bad way!!

<---I guess it is totally NOT funny...but the laughing smiley is just soooo cute!! Anyway, so today started off great. I lost 2 pounds since Sunday. It wasn't until I walked into the Red Cross tonight to donate platelets that I royally screwed up. I was doing soooo good. I had a protein bar that tasted like a brownie and that triggered my sweet tooth.

Then I had a couple more. Then after I donated (it took 1 hour 45 minutes) I felt like I was going to faint and so I had another one. And THEN I went and had a turkey and avacado wrap at TOGO's and a small banana peanut butter smoothie. I feel so stuffed I wish I could barf it up!!!....but I can't bring myself to do that!

Needless to say I probably gained my 2 pounds that I lost. I hate myself sometimes! Ugh.....stupid brownie protein bar!!

AHHHHHHHHHH............sigh....

wendysmiling · 04-25-2008, 11:09 PM

Saturday's Intention
BR:Eggs w/ chunky salsa
SN:cottage cheese
LN:Refried bean salad
DN: Going to a pizza place before the RUSH concert w/ friends. Hope they have salad.
SN: ricotta

mklady02 · 04-26-2008, 06:51 AM

Hello Phase 1 Beachers. I hope you don't mind if I join you. I had joined the check in thread a while back and I do read here and there every day but had gone so off track I stopped posting. I am officially starting back with Phase 1 today.

I lost a lot of weight last summer on another low carb plan but have gradually been gaining it back and now I have pulled my spring clothes out and am NOT happy with the way the do/don't fit. I refuse to buy another larger wardrobe.

I decided on South Beach because my 21-year-old DD's doctor recommended it. She will graduate college in two weeks and I want to support her this summer when she is back home. My plan is to do Phase 1 for two weeks and then probably Phase 2 at least for the weekend when we have lots of company for the graduation. Then I will decide what to do from there. I ordered the new book last weekend when people here started talking about it. I was going to wait but decided I wanted the free DVD too!

Sorry to ramble on but I am excited to get started again. lol.

Mary

Oh, one question. I was wondering if protein shakes are allowed on Phase 1? I had been doing a whey protein shake for breakfast with coffee, SF davinci syrup, NPB, vanilla whey protein and ice.

veronicka · 04-26-2008, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rose1

Vero, you don't have to stay on phase 1 to keep losing. Just do phase 2 by the book and stay away from triggers.

Do you realize that you can be right at goal by the wedding?

Go girl!

Thanks Rose!

I'm not setting too ambitious a goal because I've done that in the past and have felt so disappointed when I didn't meet it. If I could get to 155 by July 4th (the wedding) I would be ecstatic because I'd have until Oct 16th (my 1 yr SB anniversary) to reach goal. Of course I would love to meet my goal even sooner! If I get back into the gym from having this 1 month hiatus, i think I can do it. As always, thanks for the support and words of encouragement!

Good morning ladies!

I'm up a little earlier than usual on a Saturday because I have a lot of cleaning to do. DH & I decided to putt of our trip into Chicago to buy a car until we find something worth going for. I have a few assignments for school that I need to start on, but other than that, there's not much going on.

to the phase 1 thread Mary! I've never tried any shakes on SB, so I'm not sure, but I know Rose knows

.

Wendy: You know you can do this! I think joining curves or the Y may be just what you need to get remotivated. Don't be too hard on yourself, you're doing great.

to everyone. Enjoy your weekend!

Yesterday's menu (phase 2):
B: none
L: 2 sm, boneless pork chops, brown rice w/ veggies, chile con queso
D: SB pizza
S: shake from Whitey's

rose1 · 04-26-2008, 09:39 AM

Vero, I know what you mean about ambitious goals. There was no way I could count on even a pound a week, so to say I'll lose 10 lbs in a month would have left me in a major depression. A shake?

rose1 · 04-26-2008, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mklady02

Hello Phase 1 Beachers. I hope you don't mind if I join you. I had joined the check in thread a while back and I do read here and there every day but had gone so off track I stopped posting. I am officially starting back with Phase 1 today.

I lost a lot of weight last summer on another low carb plan but have gradually been gaining it back and now I have pulled my spring clothes out and am NOT happy with the way the do/don't fit. I refuse to buy another larger wardrobe.

I decided on South Beach because my 21-year-old DD's doctor recommended it. She will graduate college in two weeks and I want to support her this summer when she is back home. My plan is to do Phase 1 for two weeks and then probably Phase 2 at least for the weekend when we have lots of company for the graduation. Then I will decide what to do from there. I ordered the new book last weekend when people here started talking about it. I was going to wait but decided I wanted the free DVD too!

Sorry to ramble on but I am excited to get started again. lol.

Mary

Oh, one question. I was wondering if protein shakes are allowed on Phase 1? I had been doing a whey protein shake for breakfast with coffee, SF davinci syrup, NPB, vanilla whey protein and ice.

Mary. It's great that you and your daughter can do this together. Our family eats this way; it's great for everyone! Phase 1 should last for two weeks and then you really should move to phase 2 anyway. so your plan works out just right. Just have plenty of SB friendly food available for the graduation and you will not have to worry. There is no need to stay of phase 1 for longer.

Whey shakes are fine. It should not be a meal replacement by itself, though. They are fine to help you get enough protein, but you need to be sure to get the recommended amount of vegetables in. We sometimes stir up one when we are running really late, but we always have at least a container of veggie sticks to grab, too. Hope this helps.

mklady02 · 04-26-2008, 10:39 AM

Thank you Rose and Vero. I hadn't really thought of grabbing veggies too but I have been reading in the threads that lots of veggies are recommended. I usually do that when I have time to make an egg beater omelet for breakfast.

I definitely plan to have lots of South Beach friendly food for the graduation since I am going to be the one planning and fixing everything!

Menu for today:
B - egg beater omelet with kidney beans, green peppers, onions, LF cheese and a little
salsa.
S - string cheese
L - salad with cut up chicken breast, grape tomatoes, kidney beans, LF cheese.
S - almonds
D- turkey burger with LF cheese, vegetarian baked beans
S - SF fudgcicle

Mary

wendysmiling · 04-26-2008, 02:40 PM

Gained 8 lbs since starting P2..........

160 this morning....

Danipower714 · 04-27-2008, 06:27 AM

Mary!

Wendy-

Join me in Phase 1 Monday?

Rose-

Still reading the book or is it finished already? I'm sure librarians are like us English teachers...I can finish a book a couple of hours, as long as there is nothing else to do!

Vero-

Hey there girlie!

Anyone heard from Teresa?

I hope she's okay. She must be busy with school.

Well, it's my last day of vacation.

I am getting together with a friend for lunch and then I'll have to come home and figure out what to do with my classes tomorrow. I haven't given one thought to work all week. LOL

Yesterday, we had my Mom and grandparents over for dinner. My grandparents both have their birthday in late April. My grandma just turned 78 and my grandpa just turned 81. Grandma's been doing SB-Phase 2 and has lost 10 pounds so far so I made a SB Phase 2 friendly meal: salad, grilled steak tips, fresh green beans, and sweet potato oven fries. I made an angel food cake and served it with berries and sf cool whip. The meal was a hit even for DH and grandpa!

I started out my vacation week doing really well on Phase 1 and as the week went on I got lax. I'm up a couple of pounds from signature. I've been craving Mexican all week (TOM) so I am going to enjoy it today with my friend and go back to Phase 1 on Monday. I realized how much easier it is to stick to it when I am working.

So, who's with me for Phase 1 on Monday?

Yesterday:
B: 1 HB egg, 2 pieces canadian bacon
S: 15 almonds
L/D: salad, steak, green beans, sweet potato oven fries
S: angel food cake, sf cool whip and berries

Porkypine · 04-27-2008, 07:34 AM

Congrats on your meal Dani! I've been on Phase 1 since yesterday so I'll be on it for almost the same amount of time as you. Is phase 1 always 14 days long even if you go back to it from phase 2 or 3?
I'm feeling a little bit guilty because I've had 3 coffees today, albeit small ones and I had them with skim milk but I don't think I exceeded 2 cups of milk. Is that ok or did I maybe overdo it a little?
Another newbie question I have is about sweetener, is there a daily limit?

rose1 · 04-27-2008, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porkypine

Congrats on your meal Dani! I've been on Phase 1 since yesterday so I'll be on it for almost the same amount of time as you. Is phase 1 always 14 days long even if you go back to it from phase 2 or 3?
I'm feeling a little bit guilty because I've had 3 coffees today, albeit small ones and I had them with skim milk but I don't think I exceeded 2 cups of milk. Is that ok or did I maybe overdo it a little?
Another newbie question I have is about sweetener, is there a daily limit?

When you have been on phase 3 for a while and have gained some pounds, you just go back to phase 1 until you have lost the pounds. Dr. A says that he goes back to phase 1 for a few days until he has lost the extra.

We drink too much coffee some days. We just use 1% and don't worry about it.

I seem to remember something about limiting sweetener in the early literature, but nobody seems to pay much attention to it. One thing to be aware of is just the sweet taste starts your body's insulin response and can cause fat storage. (In a very small nutshell your digestive process starts with the first taste or even smell and starts releasing insulin. If no real food follows, insulin gets stored.) Lots of people get stuck and complain that they're eating according to plan, but if you look carefully at what they are eating and when, you can see the insulin problem. All this to say limit your artificial sweetener to the bare minimum.

wendysmiling · 04-27-2008, 10:34 AM

I'm there! Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danipower714

Mary!

Wendy-

Join me in Phase 1 Monday?

rose1 · 04-27-2008, 10:35 AM

Dani. I can read a book in a couple of hours even if there IS something else to do.

I read it the first night and now I'm going over it line by line. I'll have to give it up Mon. Amazon shows a May 1 delivery date for our home copy.

wendysmiling · 04-27-2008, 11:03 AM

How does this look?

Sunday
Woke up late after the concert last night (yawn)
BR-LN: cottage cheese, loaded cauliflower, coffee
SN: 10 cashews, loaded caulifower
DN: lean boneless pork ribs, broccoli & mushrooms, onion, garlic
SN: Ricotta

You know I forgot how sweet unsalted cashews are. If I don't go crazy, I can grad a few at work and leave the candy bowl alone.

rose1 · 04-27-2008, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wendysmiling

How does this look?

Sunday
Woke up late after the concert last night (yawn)
BR-LN: cottage cheese, loaded cauliflower, coffee
SN: 10 cashews, loaded caulifower
DN: lean boneless pork ribs, broccoli & mushrooms, onion, garlic
SN: Ricotta

You know I forgot how sweet unsalted cashews are. If I don't go crazy, I can grad a few at work and leave the candy bowl alone.

I was talking to Britt the other day about how sweet nuts are if you really taste them. They are a wonderful snack, I just have serious portion control problems.

Menu looks fine. What are you doing with the ricotta? Plain?

wendysmiling · 04-27-2008, 11:55 AM

I like it plain or mixed w/ fruit. I'm trying to stay away from or drastically reduce AS. So probably plain or a little vanilla extract added. Ricotta tastes sweet to me. It also makes a great veggie alfredo mixed w/ parmesan.

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Originally Posted by rose1

Menu looks fine. What are you doing with the ricotta? Plain?

mklady02 · 04-27-2008, 03:30 PM

Hey Dani. I am with you too. I am glad people are starting Phase 1 again tomorrow. I started yesterday and haven't gone off plan. If anything I haven't eaten enough. I haven't had my snacks today because we were out shopping all day and I forgot to pack some to take with. We were at an IKEA store. I had a chicken caesar salad which after I took the croutons off consisted of lettuce, chicken and some parmesan cheese. I didn't use the dressing.

Haven't decided on dinner yet. We just got home. Probably more chicken with a big helping of steamed veggies.

I seem to have an easier time right now during the week too. I work in a school so pack my lunch and snacks in advance. I usually do well in the summer also when I am off because I am more creative and like to try new recipes. My last day is May 21 so I am counting down the days!

Have a great night!

Mary

Danipower714 · 04-27-2008, 04:16 PM

Wendy, glad you are going to join me in Phase 1 tomorrow.

Mary. Are you a teacher too? I teach HS English. I do pretty well in the summer, but vacation weeks like the one I just had I tend to want to get a bunch of treats in.

Glad you are joining me in Phase 1.

Rose- I do the same thing with books. Read it quickly and then go back line by line.

I can't wait till mine comes in now!

Porkypine- Glad you are joining us here. I think Rose is right on the coffee and sweetener. I gave up coffee (occasionally have decaf or a real cup) and use sweetener maybe once or twice a day. I think it is better than sugar, but try not to overdo it.

I just got in an hour of Callanetics. Looking forward to getting back on Phase 1 tomorrow. My lunch is all packed and ready to go.

See you all in the morning!

wendysmiling · 04-27-2008, 06:02 PM

I did it!

Stayed to my menu except 20 cashews instead of 10. The veggies made me feel

Quote:

Originally Posted by wendysmiling

How does this look?

Sunday
Woke up late after the concert last night (yawn)
BR-LN: cottage cheese, loaded cauliflower, coffee
SN: 10 cashews, loaded caulifower
DN: lean boneless pork ribs, broccoli & mushrooms, onion, garlic
SN: Ricotta

You know I forgot how sweet unsalted cashews are. If I don't go crazy, I can grad a few at work and leave the candy bowl alone.

luisafernanda · 04-28-2008, 02:19 AM

Here I am again...starting phase 1 again today and planning on doing two clean weeks to get back on track. I had guests this weekend and ended up eating the goodies I made for them (even though I also had plenty of SB friendly stuff for me - of course, I ate too much of that, too!

). Up 3.5 lbs. since last Thursday

- but it's obviously my own fault.

I am now working on a big job with a fairly short deadline, so I will be working non-stop from now until May 8 (weekend included). Having said that, guess I'd better get on with it.

Have a great day, everyone

.

lck8119 · 04-28-2008, 04:29 AM

I'm here. I weighed in this morning at 163

. I was at 157. Oh well. I have to work a little harder, but it'll be worth it. We are going to the beach Memorial Day weekend, so hopefully that will be my motivation.

This is my menu for today:

B: 2 deviled eggs, LS V8
S: celery with 1 wedge laughing cow cheese
L: taco soup, large salad with lettuce cucumber, tomato, and caesar dressing
S: cheese stick
D: tuna salad on an oopsie roll, broccoli, small tossed salad with caesar dressing

water, water, water to drink, and I bought a couple of different teas last night to try.

helpingrachel · 04-28-2008, 05:47 AM

hi beachers! I am back o board after being missing for awhile. Prom, surgery, 2 weddings and 2 trips out of state. I am committed to phase one for 2 weeks and can't wait to get lean and clean!!

Menu for today:

Breakfast: 2 boiled eggs v-8
Lunch : Ham and lf cheese rolls, green beans mango tea
Dinner: hamburger, veggie and tea

Snack: depends on my sweet tooth!!

Going to the store to stock up and get back in line!!

Missed you all!!

wiz · 04-28-2008, 07:03 AM

Hi all!

My long post in the weekly checkin describes my weekend saga, I won't go into it here. Suffice to say, back on Phase 1 this week

One tough thing for me is that our kitchen is ripped up. I currently don't have a stove. While the grill works great for dinner and I can eat a salad for lunch, breakfast has been a bit challenging! All this work should be done by the end of next week, so I'm trying to hang in there as best I can.

In any case, today's menu plan:

B: Leftover grilled veggies (brushed with EVOO) and 3 slices RF (only 2.5 grams per slice) of Jarlsberg lite
S: Activia FF yogurt (yes, I realize this is not Phase 1 friendly...)
L: Salad with more leftover grilled veggies and low-salt ham
S: celery with laughing cow lite
D: Grilled chicken with avocado and tomato slices

OK, love this Phase 1 thread - I'm in! I'm also realizing that I really don't drink much water over the weekends, and I think that is contributing to my weekend weight gain. I've got to remenber that a glass of wine does not count toward my daily water intake

04-27-2008, 06:27 AM	#189
Danipower714 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 888 Gallery: Danipower714 Stats: 210/162/135 (1st goal) WOE: South Beach Start Date: August 2007	Mary! Wendy- Join me in Phase 1 Monday? Rose- Still reading the book or is it finished already? I'm sure librarians are like us English teachers...I can finish a book a couple of hours, as long as there is nothing else to do! Vero- Hey there girlie! Anyone heard from Teresa? I hope she's okay. She must be busy with school. Well, it's my last day of vacation. I am getting together with a friend for lunch and then I'll have to come home and figure out what to do with my classes tomorrow. I haven't given one thought to work all week. LOL Yesterday, we had my Mom and grandparents over for dinner. My grandparents both have their birthday in late April. My grandma just turned 78 and my grandpa just turned 81. Grandma's been doing SB-Phase 2 and has lost 10 pounds so far so I made a SB Phase 2 friendly meal: salad, grilled steak tips, fresh green beans, and sweet potato oven fries. I made an angel food cake and served it with berries and sf cool whip. The meal was a hit even for DH and grandpa! I started out my vacation week doing really well on Phase 1 and as the week went on I got lax. I'm up a couple of pounds from signature. I've been craving Mexican all week (TOM) so I am going to enjoy it today with my friend and go back to Phase 1 on Monday. I realized how much easier it is to stick to it when I am working. So, who's with me for Phase 1 on Monday? Yesterday: B: 1 HB egg, 2 pieces canadian bacon S: 15 almonds L/D: salad, steak, green beans, sweet potato oven fries S: angel food cake, sf cool whip and berries __________________ Danielle, aka Dani 24 hours Callanetics 10/10 Completed MYR Team 2 (CARPE DIEM!) Challenge Member: 30 to lose/2 lost/28 to go

04-28-2008, 02:19 AM	#200
luisafernanda Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Spain Posts: 242 Gallery: luisafernanda WOE: South Beach Start Date: Jan. 2, 2008	Here I am again...starting phase 1 again today and planning on doing two clean weeks to get back on track. I had guests this weekend and ended up eating the goodies I made for them (even though I also had plenty of SB friendly stuff for me - of course, I ate too much of that, too! ). Up 3.5 lbs. since last Thursday - but it's obviously my own fault. I am now working on a big job with a fairly short deadline, so I will be working non-stop from now until May 8 (weekend included). Having said that, guess I'd better get on with it. Have a great day, everyone . __________________ Mid-Year Resolution Challenge: 30 pounds to lose / 5.4 lost / 24.6 pounds to go

04-28-2008, 04:29 AM	#201
lck8119 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 69 Gallery: lck8119 Stats: 183/157/135 WOE: South Beach Start Date: April 28, 2008	I'm here. I weighed in this morning at 163 . I was at 157. Oh well. I have to work a little harder, but it'll be worth it. We are going to the beach Memorial Day weekend, so hopefully that will be my motivation. This is my menu for today: B: 2 deviled eggs, LS V8 S: celery with 1 wedge laughing cow cheese L: taco soup, large salad with lettuce cucumber, tomato, and caesar dressing S: cheese stick D: tuna salad on an oopsie roll, broccoli, small tossed salad with caesar dressing water, water, water to drink, and I bought a couple of different teas last night to try. __________________ Leah

04-25-2008, 11:09 PM	#182
wendysmiling MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 2,298 Gallery: wendysmiling Stats: Lost 112, working on 29 lb re-gain. WOE: I.E. Vegetarian	Saturday's Intention BR:Eggs w/ chunky salsa SN:cottage cheese LN:Refried bean salad DN: Going to a pizza place before the RUSH concert w/ friends. Hope they have salad. SN: ricotta

04-26-2008, 06:51 AM	#183
mklady02 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 73 Gallery: mklady02 WOE: Stillmans	Hello Phase 1 Beachers. I hope you don't mind if I join you. I had joined the check in thread a while back and I do read here and there every day but had gone so off track I stopped posting. I am officially starting back with Phase 1 today. I lost a lot of weight last summer on another low carb plan but have gradually been gaining it back and now I have pulled my spring clothes out and am NOT happy with the way the do/don't fit. I refuse to buy another larger wardrobe. I decided on South Beach because my 21-year-old DD's doctor recommended it. She will graduate college in two weeks and I want to support her this summer when she is back home. My plan is to do Phase 1 for two weeks and then probably Phase 2 at least for the weekend when we have lots of company for the graduation. Then I will decide what to do from there. I ordered the new book last weekend when people here started talking about it. I was going to wait but decided I wanted the free DVD too! Sorry to ramble on but I am excited to get started again. lol. Mary Oh, one question. I was wondering if protein shakes are allowed on Phase 1? I had been doing a whey protein shake for breakfast with coffee, SF davinci syrup, NPB, vanilla whey protein and ice.

04-26-2008, 09:39 AM	#185
rose1 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,703 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian version of SB Start Date: June, 2005	Vero, I know what you mean about ambitious goals. There was no way I could count on even a pound a week, so to say I'll lose 10 lbs in a month would have left me in a major depression. A shake?

04-26-2008, 10:39 AM	#187
mklady02 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 73 Gallery: mklady02 WOE: Stillmans	Thank you Rose and Vero. I hadn't really thought of grabbing veggies too but I have been reading in the threads that lots of veggies are recommended. I usually do that when I have time to make an egg beater omelet for breakfast. I definitely plan to have lots of South Beach friendly food for the graduation since I am going to be the one planning and fixing everything! Menu for today: B - egg beater omelet with kidney beans, green peppers, onions, LF cheese and a little salsa. S - string cheese L - salad with cut up chicken breast, grape tomatoes, kidney beans, LF cheese. S - almonds D- turkey burger with LF cheese, vegetarian baked beans S - SF fudgcicle Mary

04-26-2008, 02:40 PM	#188
wendysmiling MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 2,298 Gallery: wendysmiling Stats: Lost 112, working on 29 lb re-gain. WOE: I.E. Vegetarian	Gained 8 lbs since starting P2.......... 160 this morning....

04-27-2008, 07:34 AM	#190
Porkypine Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 8 Gallery: Porkypine Stats: 158/158/130 WOE: South Beach Start Date: April 26th 2008	Congrats on your meal Dani! I've been on Phase 1 since yesterday so I'll be on it for almost the same amount of time as you. Is phase 1 always 14 days long even if you go back to it from phase 2 or 3? I'm feeling a little bit guilty because I've had 3 coffees today, albeit small ones and I had them with skim milk but I don't think I exceeded 2 cups of milk. Is that ok or did I maybe overdo it a little? Another newbie question I have is about sweetener, is there a daily limit?

04-27-2008, 10:35 AM	#193
rose1 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,703 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian version of SB Start Date: June, 2005	Dani. I can read a book in a couple of hours even if there IS something else to do. I read it the first night and now I'm going over it line by line. I'll have to give it up Mon. Amazon shows a May 1 delivery date for our home copy.

04-27-2008, 11:03 AM	#194
wendysmiling MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 2,298 Gallery: wendysmiling Stats: Lost 112, working on 29 lb re-gain. WOE: I.E. Vegetarian	How does this look? Sunday Woke up late after the concert last night (yawn) BR-LN: cottage cheese, loaded cauliflower, coffee SN: 10 cashews, loaded caulifower DN: lean boneless pork ribs, broccoli & mushrooms, onion, garlic SN: Ricotta You know I forgot how sweet unsalted cashews are. If I don't go crazy, I can grad a few at work and leave the candy bowl alone.

04-27-2008, 03:30 PM	#197
mklady02 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 73 Gallery: mklady02 WOE: Stillmans	Hey Dani. I am with you too. I am glad people are starting Phase 1 again tomorrow. I started yesterday and haven't gone off plan. If anything I haven't eaten enough. I haven't had my snacks today because we were out shopping all day and I forgot to pack some to take with. We were at an IKEA store. I had a chicken caesar salad which after I took the croutons off consisted of lettuce, chicken and some parmesan cheese. I didn't use the dressing. Haven't decided on dinner yet. We just got home. Probably more chicken with a big helping of steamed veggies. I seem to have an easier time right now during the week too. I work in a school so pack my lunch and snacks in advance. I usually do well in the summer also when I am off because I am more creative and like to try new recipes. My last day is May 21 so I am counting down the days! Have a great night! Mary

04-27-2008, 04:16 PM	#198
Danipower714 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 888 Gallery: Danipower714 Stats: 210/162/135 (1st goal) WOE: South Beach Start Date: August 2007	Wendy, glad you are going to join me in Phase 1 tomorrow. Mary. Are you a teacher too? I teach HS English. I do pretty well in the summer, but vacation weeks like the one I just had I tend to want to get a bunch of treats in. Glad you are joining me in Phase 1. Rose- I do the same thing with books. Read it quickly and then go back line by line. I can't wait till mine comes in now! Porkypine- Glad you are joining us here. I think Rose is right on the coffee and sweetener. I gave up coffee (occasionally have decaf or a real cup) and use sweetener maybe once or twice a day. I think it is better than sugar, but try not to overdo it. I just got in an hour of Callanetics. Looking forward to getting back on Phase 1 tomorrow. My lunch is all packed and ready to go. See you all in the morning!

04-28-2008, 05:47 AM	#202
helpingrachel Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: nebraska Posts: 170 Gallery: helpingrachel WOE: atkins with coconut oil Start Date: jan 2008	hi beachers! I am back o board after being missing for awhile. Prom, surgery, 2 weddings and 2 trips out of state. I am committed to phase one for 2 weeks and can't wait to get lean and clean!! Menu for today: Breakfast: 2 boiled eggs v-8 Lunch : Ham and lf cheese rolls, green beans mango tea Dinner: hamburger, veggie and tea Snack: depends on my sweet tooth!! Going to the store to stock up and get back in line!! Missed you all!!