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Breakfast:
Turkey Sausage and egg beaters,
Snack:
15 almonds
Lunch:
Monterrey Chicken from Chilis, has chicken, cheese, two strips of bacon and bbq sauce( I know its not allowed now but it was very very little) didn't realize bbq sauce wasn't permitted. A bowl of broccoli cheese soup and some black beans with tomatoes and onions and a ceasar side salad with no croutons and very little dressing.
For the later snack I have no idea what I"m having. Anyway any pointers on how to make this meal better or if I should leave anything else out. Thanks!! |
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Mon May 05, 2008 7:57 pm |
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| oldpjams
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get veggies with breakfast instead of eating all protein.
monterey chicken probably had a lot of problems* besides the bbq sauce.
have some veggies for a snack...you've already eaten your nuts and cheese.
* 1170 cal, 71g fat, 29g sat fat, 3570mg sodium, 70g carb, 72g protein |
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Mon May 05, 2008 8:00 pm |
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| juliescobar
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oldpjams wrote: get veggies with breakfast instead of eating all protein.
monterey chicken probably had a lot of problems* besides the bbq sauce.
have some veggies for a snack...you've already eaten your nuts and cheese.
* 1170 cal, 71g fat, 29g sat fat, 3570mg sodium, 70g carb, 72g protein
well I figured it was grilled chicken?? Can you be more specific on the problems with the monterrey chicken. It would be really helpful thanks in advance! |
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Mon May 05, 2008 8:06 pm |
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| oldpjams
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juliescobar wrote: oldpjams wrote: get veggies with breakfast instead of eating all protein.
monterey chicken probably had a lot of problems* besides the bbq sauce.
have some veggies for a snack...you've already eaten your nuts and cheese.
* 1170 cal, 71g fat, 29g sat fat, 3570mg sodium, 70g carb, 72g protein
well I figured it was grilled chicken?? Can you be more specific on the problems with the monterrey chicken. It would be really helpful thanks in advance!
I haven't eaten there in a long time...I have had that dish prior to SBD and remember it being tasty...but just from your description red flags go up. Bacon is bad news. The cheese they use (a LOT from what I remember) is full-fat. Usually chains do things to chicken that make it pretty iffy...like adding sugar. You can ask for an ingredient list...I just Googled the nutritional values and got what I posted. Clearly it's not just "grilled chicken" at nearly 1200 calories. We don't count calories, but my concern is that between that dish, the soup, the beans, etc, you probably had 1700-1800 calories at lunch. I don't know what your daily caloric needs are, but it's hard to imagine that lunch didn't put a HUGE dent in what you need for a day. |
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Mon May 05, 2008 8:12 pm |
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| ladybugnessa
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have you looked at the meal templates at all?
i suggest you go line by line and compare your meal to what you are supposed to have
as for your lunch : Quote: Marinated, grilled chicken breast w/BBQ sauce, applewood smoked bacon, cheese and tomatoes.
ummm for one no bacon
for two bet the sugar and fat content is way too high
bet that the cheese had over 6g of fat per serving and bet that it had more than one serving...
http://www.southbeach-diet-plan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=24136
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How to adapt your meal plan - Phase 1
The South Beach Diet™ is designed so that you can easily swap meals and ingredients. If you don't like eggs for breakfast, have low-fat cottage cheese or lean meat instead. Not a fish lover? Then choose lean beef or poultry. In Phase 1 of the diet, you can eat as many proteins and vegetables as you like, plus fats like olive oil. Fruit and starches aren't allowed until Phase 2. Here's a look at some general eating guidelines. For specific food choices, check out the Phase 1 Foods to Enjoy and Avoid list.
BREAKFAST
Protein: Quantity is not limited. Start with a 2 oz. portion, eat slowly, go back for seconds if still hungry.
Vegetables: Minimum 1/2 cup or 6-8 oz. tomato or vegetable juice.
Fruit: NONE
Starch: NONE
Milk/Dairy: 2 cups allowed daily (including yogurt)
Fat: 1 tsp mayonnaise, trans-free margarine, or oil (optional)
SNACK: Snacks are required. Choose a protein, vegetable, fat-free plain yogurt, or nuts/seeds. A snack that combines protein (1 oz.) and vegetables is encouraged.
LUNCH
Protein: Quantity is not limited. Start with a 3 oz. portion, eat slowly, go back for seconds if still hungry.
Vegetables: Minimum 2 cups. We encourage you to include a serving of beans (1/3-1/2 cup) as part of your vegetables.
Fruit: NONE
Starch: NONE
Milk/Dairy: 2 cups allowed daily (including yogurt)
Fat: 1 Tbsp mayonnaise, trans-free margarine or oil, or 2 Tbsp salad dressing
SNACK: Snacks are required. Choose a protein, vegetable, fat-free plain yogurt, or nuts/seeds. A snack that combines protein (1 oz.) and vegetables is encouraged.
DINNER
Protein: Quantity is not limited. Start with a 3 oz. portion, eat slowly, go back for seconds if still hungry.
Vegetables: Minimum 2 cups. We encourage you to include a serving of beans (1/3-1/2 cup) as part of your vegetables.
Fruit: NONE
Starch: NONE
Milk/Dairy: 2 cups allowed daily (including yogurt)
Fat: 1 Tbsp mayonnaise, trans-free margarine or oil, or 2 Tbsp salad dressing
DESSERT / EVENING SNACK: Desserts are optional. Enjoy a Sweet Treat or any of the snack choices.
BEVERAGES: Diet, decaffeinated, sugar-free drinks are not limited. You can enjoy caffeinated coffee or diet sodas with caffeine added, but limit to 1 - 2 servings per day.
How to adapt your meal plan - Phase 2
In Phase 2, you'll gradually begin to reintroduce healthy carbohydrates into your diet. Here's how to do it: Week one and two: Add in two good carb choices daily. We suggest you reintroduce fruit at lunch, dinner, or as a snack, but it's not the best choice first thing in the morning at breakfast. We recommend a high-fiber cereal for breakfast. Week three and four: move to four good carbs choices daily: 1-2 fruits and 1-2 starches. You can now eat anything from the Phase 1 Foods to Enjoy list list as well as items from the Phase 2 Foods to Reintroduce list.
BREAKFAST
Protein: Quantity is not limited. Start with a 2 oz. portion, eat slowly, go back for seconds if still hungry.
Vegetables: Minimum 1/2 cup or 6-8 oz. tomato or vegetable juice.
Fruit: 1 fruit serving allowed daily (with this meal or other). Gradually increase to 3 total servings for the day.
Starch: 1 starch serving allowed daily (with this meal or other). Gradually increase to 2 or 3 total servings for the day.
Milk/Dairy: 2-3 cups allowed daily (including yogurt)
Fat: 1 tsp mayonnaise, trans-free margarine, or oil (optional)
LUNCH
Protein: Quantity is not limited. Start with a 3 oz. portion, eat slowly, go back for seconds if still hungry.
Vegetables: Minimum 2 cups. We encourage you to include a serving of beans (1/3-1/2 cup) as part of your vegetables.
Fruit: 1 fruit serving allowed daily (with this meal or other). Gradually increase to 3 total servings for the day
Starch: 1 starch serving allowed daily (with this meal or other). Gradually increase to 2 or 3 total servings for the day.
Milk/Dairy: 2-3 cups allowed daily (including yogurt)
Fat: 1 Tbsp mayonnaise, trans-free margarine or oil, or 2 Tbsp salad dressing
DINNER
Protein: Quantity is not limited. Start with a 3 oz. portion, eat slowly, go back for seconds if still hungry.
Vegetables: Minimum 2 cups. We encourage you to include a serving of beans (1/3-1/2 cup) as part of your vegetables.
Fruit: 1 fruit serving allowed daily (with this meal or other). Gradually increase to 3 total servings for the day
Starch: 1 starch serving allowed daily (with this meal or other). Gradually increase to 2 or 3 total servings for the day.
Milk/Dairy: 2-3 cups allowed daily (including yogurt)
Fat: 1 Tbsp mayonnaise, trans-free margarine or oil, or 2 Tbsp salad dressing
SNACKS AND DESSERT: Snacks and dessert are optional. Choose a protein, vegetable, fat-free plain yogurt, artificially sweetened non-fat flavored yogurt, nuts/seeds, or a Sweet Treat. A snack that combines protein (1 oz.) and vegetables is encouraged.
BEVERAGES: Diet, decaffeinated, sugar-free drinks are not limited. You can enjoy caffeinated coffee or diet sodas with caffeine added, but limit to 1 - 2 servings per day.
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Mon May 05, 2008 8:16 pm |
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| juliescobar
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| well ok then maybe next time I'll have them take off the bacon and the bbq sauce...and maybe even the cheese, wow a lot of things were wrong with just the chicken, wait i thought it was ok to eat up to two strips of bacon a day and I also thought any kind of cheese was ok, it gives the choices?? I'm so lost...So then the cheese strips that are sold at the grocery store the little squares are not good either they are the kraft with low fat milk ? |
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Mon May 05, 2008 8:18 pm |
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| ladybugnessa
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juliescobar wrote: well ok then maybe next time I'll have them take off the bacon and the bbq sauce...and maybe even the cheese, its hard for me to not eat out because I have to work all day long and I literally don't even have time to even cook..ok well i'll keep trying.. thanks
umm i'm crying foul.
i get up at 5
i work all day usually over 8 hours
i go to the gym
i run a home
I have dogs and children.... I take lunch with me every day
it's very very hard to eat healthy and be in control when you have others making your food. |
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Mon May 05, 2008 8:21 pm |
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| DebbyC
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there are usually a couple of things at most full menu restaurants that fit SBD - usually salad or steamed veggies with grilled meats. Start packing lunch - it's the best way to go until you are familiar with the plan, especially I think in P1, and definitely less expensive.
You need to take snacks anyway - at least 2 or 3 [veggies, protein, dairy] everyday, you won't find those in vending machines or convenience store. Not a lot more work to toss some lettuce and veggies in baggies or a big plastic bowl. Planning is key to success on this plan. [perfect planning prevents pi$$poor performance!]
BTW, I work all day 6 days a week and I rarely eat out anymore - eating out everyday at lunch is what assisted greatly in the size of my assets!!! |
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Mon May 05, 2008 8:24 pm |
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| oldpjams
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juliescobar wrote: well ok then maybe next time I'll have them take off the bacon and the bbq sauce...and maybe even the cheese, its hard for me to not eat out because I have to work all day long and I literally don't even have time to even cook..ok well i'll keep trying.. thanks
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I think most of us work all day long. A salad and cold cuts or leftover protein from dinner isn't really cooking and is usually a better choice than the chains. |
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Mon May 05, 2008 8:24 pm |
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| juliescobar
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umm i'm crying foul.
i get up at 5
i work all day usually over 8 hours
i go to the gym
i run a home
I have dogs and children.... I take lunch with me every day
it's very very hard to eat healthy and be in control when you have others making your food.[/quote]
I am totally not crying at all or making excuses I also wake up at 5 a.m. and exercise in the morning and all those things, but what I meant is that I have no time to cook, I literally come to work at 8:00 a.m and leave at 10:00 p.m. and I am talking I have to sit at my desk and eat lunch. I will probably start trying to brown bag because I am trying to learn to save some money and plus when you do that you know exactly what you are eating right? |
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Mon May 05, 2008 8:35 pm |
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yeah, brown bagging works for both. heck, I started it when I realized it was costing me 2 bucks in gas to go pick up lunch at a drive thru!!!
I think the best part is KNOWING you are in control....adn while you're in control - unless you own that business, I'd have to start looking for a new job. That kind of schedule will make a woman CRAZY! Its bad enough for me when I have to work 10 hour days...I'd quit if someone made me work from 8 a to 10 p 5 days a week! when I nearly died a couple years back I realized the time my job took away from my family was something I would always regret. I've had to cut back considerably on expenditures, my car will just have to last another year or two - but by golly, I'm going to have time with my kiddo and my beaglet! |
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Mon May 05, 2008 8:45 pm |
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| juliescobar
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DebbyC wrote: yeah, brown bagging works for both. heck, I started it when I realized it was costing me 2 bucks in gas to go pick up lunch at a drive thru!!!
I think the best part is KNOWING you are in control....adn while you're in control - unless you own that business, I'd have to start looking for a new job. That kind of schedule will make a woman CRAZY! Its bad enough for me when I have to work 10 hour days...I'd quit if someone made me work from 8 a to 10 p 5 days a week! when I nearly died a couple years back I realized the time my job took away from my family was something I would always regret. I've had to cut back considerably on expenditures, my car will just have to last another year or two - but by golly, I'm going to have time with my kiddo and my beaglet!
Oh no I love my job serioulsy loooove it. I am single no kids and a dog that my mom cares for and a boyfriend that I still manage to spend a lot of time with plus I make tons of money and I figure that I am in the phase of my life where its ok to work this much. But I really need to figure out how to follow this diet plan and you are right make more time for myself even with my lovely hectic schedule, maybe wake up earlier or not be so lazy... |
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Mon May 05, 2008 8:48 pm |
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juliescobar wrote: I am totally not crying at all or making excuses I also wake up at 5 a.m. and exercise in the morning and all those things, but what I meant is that I have no time to cook, I literally come to work at 8:00 a.m and leave at 10:00 p.m. and I am talking I have to sit at my desk and eat lunch. I will probably start trying to brown bag because I am trying to learn to save some money and plus when you do that you know exactly what you are eating right?
I bring lunch and either a substantial snack or dinner to work. You can also keep food at work for emergencies where you have to work late. SBD-friendly canned soups or beans, or tuna-in-a-pouch are good choices for unplanned late evenings at work.
You don't have to cook if you don't want to. You could, for example, put pre-cooked chicken on top of a premade salad mix and serve it with SBD-friendly dressing and maybe some lowfat cheese and cold cooked vegetables, and that would be fine as a meal. And it takes almost no time to prepare. And it would be cheaper than eating a restaurant lunch.
Just to get you started thinking about this, here's a link to some ideas for salads you might bring to work for lunch. These can be as quick and easy as you want.
http://www.southbeach-diet-plan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=87801 |
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Mon May 05, 2008 11:01 pm |
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juliescobar wrote: well ok then maybe next time I'll have them take off the bacon and the bbq sauce...and maybe even the cheese, wow a lot of things were wrong with just the chicken, wait i thought it was ok to eat up to two strips of bacon a day and I also thought any kind of cheese was ok, it gives the choices?? I'm so lost...So then the cheese strips that are sold at the grocery store the little squares are not good either they are the kraft with low fat milk ?
You can have 2 strips of turkey bacon daily, not regular bacon.
No, not just any kind of cheese is okay. This plan strives to reduce saturated fats from animals for heart health. See Nessa's cheese info and spend some time on the food lists. Have you read the book?
That salad is really scary. Nutritionally, it's like breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a heart attack all wrapped up in one little package. |
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Tue May 06, 2008 1:29 am |
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Kimboroni wrote: That salad is really scary. Nutritionally, it's like breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a heart attack all wrapped up in one little package.
Which salad was there a problem with? The only two I saw mentioned were the caesar salad (no croutons, very little dressing) and the one I posted. |
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Tue May 06, 2008 2:16 am |
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