My first day at the Beach

mom2six · Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:23 pm

And it's pouring rain, lightning outside!

I spent all last week planning and preparing to start. I collected a bunch of recipes and made a menu for all meals this entire week, including snacks. I put all the recipes in a 3-ring binder according to Phase, then in Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Snack categories. (I'll be adding a Dessert category, of course! :wink: ). I had my dd take pictures of me this morning. I am so motivated! I've been reading these boards, which are very helpful. :o

When I did this 4 yrs. ago, I didn't last long because I wasn't prepared like I am now. I didn't have any recipes, just a few, and it got very boring. My pantry and frig/freezer are now stocked with P1 foods/ingredients, ready to go.

I have a whopping headache right now, which I knew would happen, so I'm prepared for that, too!

I'll be posting as time goes on, I'm sure my enthusiasm will wane and I will definitely need your support.

~Terri

RedRox · Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:46 pm

Did you give up coffee/caffeine if you were a coffee drinker? you don't have to and it might help the headache! ;) include some milk and beans too every day if possible. Other than that you certainly sound prepared and ready to go! Good luck!

mom2six · Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:56 pm

Hi Redrox

Nope, not a coffee or tea drinker. I hardly have soda, either. Had beans for lunch! Thanks for the tips, though.

recipelover · Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:27 pm

We could never have changed our way of eating without this board. I drove myself crazy trying to stick to the menus in the book. I used the Daily Guidelines for menus that I found on this board and then I found so many easy to make and tasty recipes here too.

That is really why I started the recipe summary (sticky in the Food and Recipe area) years ago--to help myself find good recipes and also other readers of this forum. I hope it helps you too.


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