Newbie as of yesterday!

[Mcp]

I am still reading the book but I think I have a clue
This is what I ate yesterday

B- Omlett with ham and cheese

S- SF jello

L-Didnt eat lunch (my snack and lunch at work always ran together. I am workin on eating a snack and a lunch!)

S- nuts (normal not salted peanuts.....didnt count so i dont know how many I ate

D- Taco salad (meat, sour cream, letuce and cheese)

no desert

I drank at least 32oz of water....more but I didnt keep track

How and I looking?

Thanks

McP

[rose1]

A few quick suggestions. When you read the menu plans, you will notice that every meal and snack ( I prefer to call them mini meals) includes protein and vegetables ( or fruit in phase 2). Your food for the day is really light on veggies. You should have at least 1/2 c. of vegs with breakfast and about 4 c. more throughout the day.

It is very important to eat regularly and not skip meals to keep your blood sugar stable. Some protein and vegetables about every three hours will do this. Good for you for realizing that you need lunch!

And from an oldtimer, count your nuts! Nuts have been the downfall of many of us.

[Mcp]

Thanks for the reply!

Today I did better I think

B-Ham and cheese omlette again!! (yummmmmm!) Gotta think of how to put vegies into it? Ideas?

S-Nuts....didn't count....grrr but will nest time!

L- tuna with lettuce and cheese (mayo too....)

S-cheese stick

D- not sure yet?

Thanks for the help!

[rose1]

Originally Posted by Mcp

Thanks for the reply!

Today I did better I think

B-Ham and cheese omlette again!! (yummmmmm!) Gotta think of how to put vegies into it? Ideas?

S-Nuts....didn't count....grrr but will nest time!

L- tuna with lettuce and cheese (mayo too....)

S-cheese stick

D- not sure yet?

Thanks for the help!

Yes, today is better. BUT.....take a look at the menu plans. You won't see NUTS listed by themselves as a snack. Add some veggies and COUNT. Have some celery, cucumber, cherry tomatoes with the cheese.

For Breakfast, you often see V-8 juice on the menus for a quickie vegetable serving, but you can add many veggies to your omelettes. Green pepper, onion, mushrooms, spinach, asparagus, zucchini, broccoli. You can make a crustless quiche loaded with veggies and cheese to last for several days. Check your book and the recipe sticky for ideas.

Get some veggies in there at lunch, also. It's hard to think South Beach style when you have been on Atkins. You'll be fine.

[Mcp]

Oh I will try........this vegie thing is hard....wonder why?
I DONT LIKE THEM!

Letuce, broccolli, mushrooms, and greenbeans it about all I can think of that I like.

I think I might have to check out V-8......oh it better taste good!! lol

I will look at the menus tonight.....I finished off the nuts today so I wont/cant eat anymore if there not in the house!!

Thanks for the help And yes it is hard doing South Beach when I use to do Atkins....... Its hard to think VEGIE VEGIE VEGIE when you were only suppose to have 2 cups. Then the carb count in some menus scare me.....I think that is the scariest thing so far.

[rose1]

Originally Posted by Mcp

Oh I will try........this vegie thing is hard....wonder why?
I DONT LIKE THEM!

Letuce, broccolli, mushrooms, and greenbeans it about all I can think of that I like.

Broaden your horizons.


I think I might have to check out V-8......oh it better taste good!! lol

I will look at the menus tonight.....I finished off the nuts today so I wont/cant eat anymore if there not in the house!! I can't keep nuts in the house.

Thanks for the help And yes it is hard doing South Beach when I use to do Atkins....... Its hard to think VEGIE VEGIE VEGIE when you were only suppose to have 2 cups. Then the carb count in some menus scare me.....I think that is the scariest thing so far.

Don't worry about carb counts. Just eat from the lists and follow the plan. It works.