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Well, I figure I should start a journal, even though it's day 15 and my first day on P2. (Better late than never, right?) I need to keep better track of what I'm eating, and so I think if I post it publicly then I'll have some accountability.
Today's meals:
B - oatmeal with sf caramel syrup, smart balance, almonds, splash of milk; hard boiled egg; cup of milk; coke zero
L - broccoli salad, cottage cheese, garbanzos with evoo and feta
S1 - string cheese and Fage 0% with pecans and sf caramel
S2 - more nuts (pecans and almonds), 5 turkey pepperoni
D - thai crockpot chicken, mixed veggies, black beans, glass of red wine
Drank all my water
I know it's a bit early for my wine, but I missed it a lot. And I'm doing a glass instead of a bottle (which was common pre-SBD) so I am willing to indulge. I also went over my nut limit for the day - need to keep an eye on that.
I'm impressed how I haven't felt hungry, even though I'm eating much less. I think the more balanced eating and the eating evcery 2-3 hours is really helping.
Well, I guess I'll just come post here whenever I feel like venting, and to track what I'm eating for a while.
If you're reading this, feel free to comment anytime! |
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Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:15 pm |
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| pedsrn
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| congrats on the 7 lbs lost so far! keep it up!! |
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Tue Apr 29, 2008 2:52 am |
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| Ditdah
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Well, I'm not doing so well updating this so far. But I guess it's here if I need it!
I think I'm doing pretty well, although I need to journal what I'm eating to be sure. Plus, I know I'm not working in as many veggies as I should be.
Yesterday:
B - HB egg, 1/2 c oatmeal w/almonds, smart balance, and caramel, coffee
L - leftover pepperoni/bean casserole
S1 - cottage cheese
S2 - celery and horseradish hummus
D - Higer fiber mixed-up casserole (has 1/2 the meat, less sour cream and cheese, added spinach, beans), 2 glasses red wine
Yeah, I need more veggies. Too much protein.
I've been feeling great, though. Here's a post I made in another thread:
Quote: am amazed how much better I feel in such a short time, and I know some of it is mental.
I feel proud of myself for eating healthier. I feel some satisfaction when I look around at work and I'm devouring hummus and celery (which I'm truly enjoying) and someone else is eating a greasy, drippy burger. Sure, I still want some of that stuff, but already I've been thinking "that doesn't sound that appetizing." I feel energetic in the mornings, probably because I haven't pigged out on butter and bad carbs for dinner as I would have a month ago.
The worst part, for me, is that I live one block from a Wonder Bread / Hostess factory, so all day long I smell fresh baking bread and cupcakes! But I remind myself that eating a slice of plain white Wonder bread is never going to taste like that smell. And soon enough I'll be able to make some freshly baked whole wheat bread of my own.
The BEST part about the way of eating so far has been that yesterday a co-worker said "You really seem happier. And I can really tell you've been losing weight around your face. Can you tell me more about South Beach?" I printed off the food lists and FAQ's from this site, gave her the web address, and am bringing my book in for her today. So someone already noticed the changes in me, and wants to try and make some herself. w00t! Score another win for South Beach! |
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Fri May 02, 2008 12:01 pm |
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| Ditdah
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This weekend I felt frustrated by this WOE for the first time. I had a challenging weekend eating wise since I was out-of-town, but managed to stick with the plan (although I did cheat a bit - at Ruby Tuesday's I put 4 pumpernickle croutons on my salad.)
But last night I was packing my lunch, and just utterly sick of the whole thing. I was searching around in my food, and realized I was short on stuff to take, but I'm also short on money, so I couldn't run out and buy more veggies. (And I didn't really want to, either.) I know I'm just being lazy, but it was so nice when I could just throw a frozen dinner in my lunch box and be done with it. And it was a heck of a lot cheaper, too. Why does eating healthy have to be so time-consuming and expensive?
I know I'm ranting, and I shouldn't be because it's all going to be better in the long run, but it just frustrated me this weekend. And I'm getting in ruts, throwing in the same things everyday - cottage cheese, yogurt, a cheese stick, pickle cup - and I know I'm doing it because they are easy things to grab.
Anyway... just griping for a bit. Today's plan:
B - leftover casserole (eggs, cheese, spinach, mushrooms, zucchini), 1% milk, Coke Zero
S - cheese stick and pickle cup
L - tuna salad and cheese crisps, yellow squash and zucchini with hummus
S - cottage cheese
D - inside-out brussel sprouts and spaghetti squash
S - greek yogurt with berries |
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Mon May 05, 2008 2:35 pm |
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| Ditdah
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Well, this weekend was horrible, and I cheated all over the place. I had a work conference, and even though I took plenty of healthy snacks, I still broke a bit and had a stuffed chiken breast (was bread stuffing - a definate no-no!) corn on one salad, too much wine... I even had pizza one night and popcorn at the movie theatre! SO bad. But it was spread out over 5 days, and I didn't eat poorly all the time. Still, it made me feel like crap.
I'm really trying hard at this, but get so frustrated sometimes. It doesn't help that I haven't lost anything in P2, and have actually gained some of it back. (Only 1-2 pounds, but still annoying.) I keep trying to see it "big picture" - I've lost 5-7 pounds in about a month. Good, but I'd like it to pick up a little. At that rate, it would take me almost a year and a half to reach goal, and I KNOW I'll have stalls and slow-downs near then end. I'm not looking for an overnight miracle - just would like to see more positive progress.
My plan today:
B - rollups, totalling 2 pickle spears, a light cheese stick, 4 slices of turkey; 1 cup yogurt with handful of mixed berries; coffee
S - lf cottage cheese
L - chicken salad (diced chicken, cheese, mayo, salsa), WW tortilla crisps; 8oz mushrooms
S - apple and peanuts
D - chicken enchilada stew; salad w/ black beans, ww tortilla strips, mexican ranch dressing |
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Tue May 13, 2008 1:53 pm |
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| Ditdah
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To get myself in the best frame of mind, I changed my goals. I changed it from:
Quote: Goal: ~100 pounds weightloss AS WELL AS better overall health.
to:
Quote: Goal: better overall health AS WELL AS ~100 pounds weightloss.
It's a little change, but a big difference. Losing weight shouldn't be my main goal - being healty should. If I get healthy, then naturally I'll lose weight. So my focus needs to shift from "will this get me thin" to "will this get me healthy?" |
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Tue May 13, 2008 3:08 pm |
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| Ladyfingers28
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Losing weight to become healthy is the best idea and relieves pressure for me. You just have to remain focused and I know that is sooo very hard.
Keep your chin up, and your eye on the goal! *hugs* |
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Tue May 13, 2008 3:14 pm |
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| Ditdah
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Oh, I agree - I know my way of thinking won't help everyone. I changed it because I caught myself thinking "I don't feel like taking the stairs today. I'm eating better, I'll still lose weight." So if I make myself think of being healthy, then I'll push myself to take the stairs!
I think whatever works for each of us to get us motivated! That's why I love this forum - so many different approaches, it's great to find support and find new ways to help each other.
We can do it! |
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Tue May 13, 2008 3:29 pm |
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| Ditdah
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Just journaling so I can keep track:
B - piece of chocolate bean cake (beans, eggs, splenda, coca powder, baking powder, caramel syrup), coke zero, 1% milk
s - cheese stick
L - carrot salad, 8 oz mushrooms, chicken salad
S - cottage cheese
D - buffalo chicken salad (romaine, spinach, chicken tenders in buffalo sauce, celery, carrots, blue cheese crumbles, ranch dressing)
S - orange bean cake w/ pudding topping |
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Thu May 15, 2008 6:49 pm |
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| Ditdah
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Oh boy, did I slip up last night. It's TOM, so I was wanting junk and felt SO hungry. I ate two chocolate truffles, a cheese stick, and like a cup of peanuts at 11:00 last night. STUPID HORMONES!
Today's plan:
B - coke zero, choc bean cake, 1% milk
S - cheese stick, nuts
L - SB Chicken salad kit, 2 cups leftover veggie mix
S - cottage cheese and strawberries
D - ?? (Roomie's turn to cook!) |
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Fri May 16, 2008 1:58 pm |
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| Ditdah
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Well, roomie went to Baja Fresh. I had a shrimp burrito bare style - grilled shrimp, black beans, salsa, lettuce, onions. The bad thing was the roomie still brought home chips, and I ended up eating them. Being that TOM I wanted them so badly - I should have just thrown them away.
I have to work on my willpower! |
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Fri May 16, 2008 11:04 pm |
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| Ditdah
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The weekend wasn't too bad. We had WONDERFUL buffalo chicken salad last night (twice in one week!) It's so fast and so filling. YUM! I also made a big batch of muffins - it's nice to have "bready" type stuff at breakfast again!
Today:
B - milk, strawberry peach muffin, hb egg
S - cheese stick, mixed nuts
L - green curry tuna, lima beans, 3 choc edamame
S - cottage cheese and strawberries
D - pork tenderloins, broccoli/caulif, Kashi pilaf, cheese sauce (laughing cow)
S - choc bean cake
I loved lunch, but I need a better veggie blend - too many beans. I was running out the door and had to grab quickly
I've been wanting sweets - not sure why, since I'm not usually into them. Maybe I'll make some more bean cake - maybe a snickerdoodle one? That seems like a good sub, and has protein in it, rather than going for pudding or something. |
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Mon May 19, 2008 6:15 pm |
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| PixiesMom
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Hey Ditdah! Found your journal! I love the change in goals you listed! Focusing on the positive is very motivating!
Is the strawberry peach muffin a SBD recipe? It sounds fabulous! |
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Tue May 20, 2008 11:38 pm |
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| Ditdah
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Hi PixiesMom! Welcome! I'm not journaling everyday, but it's nice to know it's here and that I have to be somewhat accountable for what I'm eating.
Yes, the muffin was an SB recipe - it's the "One Muffin 7 Ways" from recipielover's sticky.
http://www.southbeach-diet-plan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12215
I didn't have whole wheat pastry flour, so based on some of the suggestions in the thread I used regular whole wheat flour, sifted it twice, and added a bit of extra milk and oil. I used half a cup of fresh strawberries and half a cup of fresh peaches because I had them on hand and wanted to use them up. I added a touch of pumpkin pie spice (I think it's basically nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger and cloves, but I wouldn't swear to it) and also a teaspoon each of orange and vanilla extracts.
I only eat one a day, so I don't overdo the flour, but with an egg and some milk in the morning I'm really satisfied! I made 12 muffins, so the roomie is eating them too, and she really likes them even though they're my "diet food." (She's not doing SB, but has been following it at home with me so I don't have to watch her eat anything I can't!)
Since I'm here...
Today:
B - one muffin, HB egg, milk, coffee
S - almonds and pecans
L - leftover pork loin, broccoli and carrots, cafeteria side salad (just "salad mix" with a bit of cheese and some balsamic vinagrette,) piece of bean cake
S - cottage cheese
D - Irish sausage (I'm guessing NOT SB :shock: ) and broccoli cauliflower mix w/ lf cheese |
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Wed May 21, 2008 1:28 am |
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| Ditdah
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Ok, I can't sleep, and I'm thinking about my diet changes, so it's time to blog some.
As I was packing my lunch, I realized what a change it is. Take a look:
2 months ago (Typical day)
B - scrambled eggs and tator tots
S - fried pita crisps, or chips
L - cubed steak, mashed potatoes w/gravy, corn, bread & butter, pie
S - extra butter popcorn
D - take out Taco Bell - 2 chili cheese burritos, mexican pizza, gordita, 2 caramel apple empanadas
Tomorrow (Planned/packed)
B- berry WW muffin, hb egg, milk
S- string cheese and pickle cup
L - Green Giant Healthy Weight veggie blend with 4oz tuna
S - apple and cottage cheese
D - inside-out Brussels sprouts over spaghetti squash
S - nsa fugdesicle
The "typical day" was very typical, not a "worst case scenario" day. I ate like crap. And now, without even thinking too hard, I'm eating a much better diet. Now if I could just start to see more weightloss, I'd be THRILLED. |
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Wed May 21, 2008 3:36 am |
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