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Hi,
I've been lurking here on the board for the last week, reading all the helpful posts and learning so much from all of you. It seems like a very supportive place so I thought I'd give this journal a try!
I started the SB diet one week ago today after hearing about it from a friend of mine who has lost weight during her first month on SB.
I was so intrigued by what I read about the plan, I decided to give it a try. It sounds healthy -- eating the right carbs, oils and meats makes complete sense to me.
A bit of background to start: I've been gaining weight steadily since I hit college. In my early twenties, I was diagnosed with high cholesterol - it runs in my family- so I was told to start on the heart association diet. I was good for about 3 months and fell off it. I felt hungry and deprived all the time. It got to the point that I cringed whenever I saw a dish of broccoli.
Then I had my kids and gained more weight. A couple years after my second was born I tried the 'pyramid' diet, which is low fat. I was on it for 6 months and lost 20lbs, the most I've ever lost. I also started to exercise- I was in better shape than I had been in years, but unfortunately I wasn't able to keep it up. I can only record what I eat for so long before I get tired and bored. The cravings for sugar never left- I felt deprived. Once I stopped keeping a journal, it wasn't long before I started gaining again.
Fast forward to today, two years later, I've gained all my weight back (but thankfully I haven't gained more). I have a friend on Atkins who has lost a lot of weight. I've looked at Atkins and it just didn't make sense to me healthwise, especially with my cholesterol issue. I also didn't see how I could cook for my family within the Atkins restrictions. With Weight Watchers I'd have to keep track of points and weigh everything. SBD seems like the logical choice.
I'm really hoping this will make the difference. It's really appealing not to have to measure everything I eat. And so far, I haven't been seriously hungry nor overly stuffed. And that's a pleasant surprise.
My stats:
38 (almost 39)
5'4
Current Weight: 187
Goal Weight: 135 (and exercising)
Dream Weight: 120
I don't know what my weight was to begin with since I didn't have an accurate scale until today. I'm guessing I've lost about 3-4 lbs.
The first week has been a real change in my eating habits... No more bread for breakfast and lunch. No Rice and potatoes with dinner. I'm eating probably 4x the amount of veggies as I used to and I"m not hungry. I've rediscovered pistachios which I banned from my diet because they were high fat. I know I'm eating better and I feel better. No mid afternoon energy lag and that's a huge plus right there.
But the first week hasn't been a complete success. I slipped a bit during my daughter's birthday and Memorial Day.. But other than that, I've kept to the Phase 1 diet. I plan to stay on Phase one longer than two weeks, because of my slips, though I'm getting a bit sick of eggs.
If you made it to the end of my message, thank you for reading! I babbled on much longer than I intended.
Back in the morning to start the food portion of my journal,
Reb
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Wed Jun 02, 2004 7:28 am |
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| JessicaRabbit
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| One of the greatest aspects of this diet is tht it actually teaches you how to eat correctly-for you. It takes into consideration real life. It teaches you how to occasionally eat foods that are not necessarily good for you and still maintain a weightloss. Good Luck! |
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Wed Jun 02, 2004 1:15 pm |
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Here's my meal plan for the day:
Breakfast: 2 eggs with a smidge of lowfat cheese and a slice of canadian bacon
MS: Skipped accidentally, but wasn't hungry
Lunch: left over grilled chicken breast tossed with vegetable kabobs tossed together and reheated. it was very tasty and filling!
AS: Pistachios
Dinner: Split pea soup
D: SF Fudgsicle
This morning I went to a difficult work meeting where we talked about some changes we were having to make. Up until recently we've provided community health services free of charge when it was needed on an urgent basis - it was our mission. But our funding source- medicaid and the State- has forced us into billing for services, even to the indigent. It's a very painful transition and we're trying to find a way to do it that is sensitive to our patient's needs.
In the past when I came out of a meeting depressed, I would have found a reason to turn to food (usually carbs). But today, I didn't even have the urge. I just read an escapist novel until the mood passed
Jessicarabbit, thanks for making me feel welcome! the big test to learning how to eat right for me will be P2 with the reintroduction to carbs. I noticed that everyone has different carb sensitivities and are learning to avoid what makes them more hungry and increases cravings. By the way, your name makes me think of Roger Rabbit and I haven't thought of that cartoon in years! :wink:
Reb
Started 5/25: ~190/187/135 |
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Wed Jun 02, 2004 9:06 pm |
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I have a feeling this is going to be a good day. I did sneak a peek at the scale this morning and it looks like I lost about a pound. Not an official weigh in, that's not until Sunday.
Here's my plan for the day, though I've only had lunch so far:
Breakfast: 1 egg quiche cup (recipe on MizFrogs), NF Milk
MS: Laughing Cow Cheese on a celery Stick
Lunch: Tuna Salad on a bed of lettuce
AS: pistachios + celery
Dinner: Broiled Rosemary Salmon, Veggies (haven't decided yet)
Dessert: NF fudgiscle
Reb
Started SBD 5/25/04: ~190/187/135 |
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Thu Jun 03, 2004 4:19 pm |
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I weighed in this morning and it looks like I'm down another pound! Not an official weigh in, and I wish I trusted my scale more. Still, it's very encouraging and I do feel good. I do occasionally have hunger pangs but they are minimal and the cravings have really diminished.
Yesterday went quite well, I had a salad and roasted veggies with my Salmon at dinner, it was all very tasty and filling. I had two fudgiscles instead of one last night, but as far as splurges go, it was pretty minimal.
Here's my plan for the day:
Breakfast: Quiche cup to go, NF Milk
MS: celery stick with cheese
L: Split pea Soup
AS: Mozzarella Cheese stick
Dinner: Up in the air, possibly grilled chicken on top of a salad
Dessert: Peanut Butter Cup (recipe in the Daily Dish Thread)
I'm off this afternoon to take my daughter to her ballet rehearsal this afternoon and do some grocery shopping. It's an interesting experience shopping since starting SBD. I look at the snack/dessert foods differently..They all seem tempting, but I'm just shocked at how much of it is out there ready for the grab. It seems like there's sugary desserts and fatty snackfoods in every aisle practically (or at the end caps). And they just stand out more than any of the other foods. Anyone else have that experience?
I still need to figure out an exercise regimen. Gotta have something in place by the beginning of Phase 2.
Reb
started 5/25: ~190/187/135
Mini Goal by July 4: 175 |
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Fri Jun 04, 2004 4:14 pm |
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Yesterday didn't go quite as planned, I didn't eat my morning snack (wasn't hungry) and forgot to pack my afternoon snack. Fortunately I had a bag of 30 pistachios in my purse from earlier in the week, so I ate those. A definite lifesaver, I was SOOOO hungry. Because I had the nuts in the afternoon I didn't make the peanut butter cup. In looking over it again, I think that dessert is more of a phase 2 dessert. I ended up having a reheated grilled chicken on a bed of salad.
Grocery shopping went well, but again I noticed the grocery bill was high. This diet is a bit spendy, but we have the money in our food budget so it's doable. Maybe it'll level out as I get used to cooking and eating this way.
This morning I weighed myself and I was 183!
Saturday mornings are usually high carb mornings in our house. Hubby likes to make it: pancakes, scones or muffins. So I decided to splurge a bit and have my favorite egg breakfast. I don't lose as fast with it, but it's yummy and I don't miss the carbs.
I don't have plan worked out for the entire day. I'm working and hubby's probably going to cook and we haven't talked it over yet. I found a 'crowned Cauliflower' recipe at sobecookbook and I think I might make that since I have a whole head of cauliflower in the fridge.
Breakfast: Two eggs overeasy in cooking spray with canadian bacon and LF swiss cheese melted on top. NF milk
MS: Probably won't need it, if so, celery sticks, veggies
Lunch: grilled chicken & chopped salad concoction w/ Yogurt & LF mayo
AS: Not sure.
Dinner: Not sure
Dessert: Fudgiscle (NSA)
Reb
started: 5/25/04
190/183/135 |
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Sat Jun 05, 2004 4:29 pm |
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You have done well so far, way to go!!!!
As far as exercise, maybe the best way is to just start walking. It should be easier now with the late sunset and mild temperatures( unless you are in eastern washington, where it gets hot). I have gone the last three nights after dinner and it has been very relaxing and is a great time to have by yourself to reflect on the day and how well you are doing on this plan. Go at your own pace, but just keep your body moving.
I am a newbie also, looking to lose 92 lbs and this is my first week on the beach.
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Sat Jun 05, 2004 5:30 pm |
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Thanks Tony!
I do think that walking is the best way, I just need to find a time to schedule it and stick to it. Unfortunately it's POURING right now, maybe it'll clear up later so I can take that walk. I'm in Western Washington (Whidbey), so heat isn't so much of an issue - thank God!
Good Luck on your goal and thanks for the encouragement!
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Sat Jun 05, 2004 8:48 pm |
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Modified Menu plan for saturday
Breakfast: same
MS: celery and jello
Lunch: chicken & chopped veggie salad (NF Yogurt and Mayo) on bed of lettuce
AS: Jello and LC cheese
Dinner: Top Sirloin, Crowned Cauliflower, Peas
Dessert: fudgsicle |
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Sat Jun 05, 2004 11:00 pm |
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Sunday is here and I'm having a devil of a time figuring out my menu. This is what I get for not planning ahead *sigh*.
Breakfast: Omlet with cream cheese and sauteed veggies.
MS: pass since I ate breakfast late
Lunch: Left over Crowned cauliflower and left over steak in a salad
AS: celery with cheese or peanut butter
Dinner: Chicken of some sort (maybe Ginger), Salad, left over crowned cauliflower if there's enough.
Dessert: SF popsicle
Weight is holding steady so that's good!
Goal for today: Exercise at least 20 minutes.
Reb
190/183/135
Mini Goal: 175 by 7/4 |
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Sun Jun 06, 2004 7:14 pm |
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It's been a tough day. I've been hungry most of the afternoon, despite eating what I thought was a good lunch. Snacked more in the afternoon (jello, cheese stick)... still hungry.. might be because I didn't eat my usual pistachios. Been drinking lots of water. The toughest time seemed to be at dinner when I started to get nauseous... and a big gassy :oops:
maybe it was a reaction to the crowned cauliflower :(
Feel better now, but still a bit hungry. And I'm powerfully tired of salad now, I think I'll need to eat more variety this week.
the good news is I went on a fast walk with my kids, walked about a mile...
Hopefully tomorrow will be better.
Reb
~190/183/135 |
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Mon Jun 07, 2004 3:01 am |
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Half a mile? Good for you Reb!
Keep it up. That's what I do when I don't feel good after dinner, I try to move around, usually a walk.
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Mon Jun 07, 2004 3:11 am |
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Back to my old self today, Whatever was bothering me gastrically is gone.The weather is cruddy here so I'm not sure how I'll fit in my walk. Maybe it'll clear this afternoon.
Breakfast: Quiche cups, NF Milk
MS: Not hungry, so not eating
Lunch:Chopped steak salad +jello
AS: pistachios OR cheese stick with celery
Dinner: Leftovers, either split pea soup or Salmon.
Dessert: NSA Fudgisicle and/o
Weight is holding steady. No ups or downs, really. Need to return my newly purchased scale. 15lb differences in my weight (at the same time) is a sure sign it's inaccurate. Anyone know of an accurate digital scale?
B21, thanks for the words of encouragement, I'm going to try to keep the walking up.
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Mon Jun 07, 2004 6:38 pm |
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Eating wise, I'm doing quite well,I stayed on the diet all day, no real cravings, no tummy aches. My kids even helped me clean up the house tonight (and were pleasant about it, what a treat!) All in all a good day! I didn't get to walk though, I just ran out of time... Got to figure out something different.
Modifications to menu:
AS: Cheese stick only. Good thing I had it in my purse cuz I was on the run and very hungry.
Dinner: Split pea soup (leftover)
Dessert: SF Fudgsicle and SF popsicle
The good news is I got a refund on my funky scale, the bad news is the new one weighs me heavier :cry:
I hope it's at least consistent otherwise, back to the store it goes!
Reb
190/183/135 |
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Tue Jun 08, 2004 5:41 am |
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Once again I haven't planned dinner! ARGH. Will do that this afternoon
Breakfast: quiche cup plus cup of NF milk
MS: cheese stick if I'm hungry
Lunch Tuna Salad on a bed of lettuce + Jello
AS: Pistachios or LC cheese on celery
Dinner: ??
Today is the day i set aside to write, so that's my plan- to finish the writing project i'm working on. The other goal is to exercise at least 20-30 minutes today.
I have no idea about my weight loss as this scale adds ~4 lbs to my weight. I guess I'll have to weigh myself at the doctor's tomorrow! At least it seems to be consistent, so once I know it's margin of error with some accuracy, I'll be able to substract.
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Tue Jun 08, 2004 4:10 pm |
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