Jody's moving to The Beach 03/15/04!

[wovenwonder]

Wednesday -

Tossed Salad topped w/chicken salad - basil dressing

Serving of Cashews

Egg Salad w/Bacon on a bed of lettuce
oil/vinegar type dressing

Couple of those low carb [klondike] ice cream bars --- NO MORE are in the house now!

 

[wovenwonder]

Thursday

2 eggs fried w/a little butter
3 slices of bacon
Swiss miss 'diet' hot chocolate

Subway Chicken,Bacon,Ranch low carb wrap
diet soda

Latte' w/sf flavoring

Cheeseburger [no roll] w/let/tom/onion/mayo
dill pickle
broccolli w/drawn butter

another coffee topped w/cappachino

 

[DoeWDW]

Jody, I'm sending some extra your way today to help overcome those grey skies over us! We'll just have to keep the sun in our hearts this weekend!

 

[wovenwonder]

Chicken Cheesesteak [no roll]
coffee topped w/cappachino

serving of cashews

Tossed Salad topped w/chicken salad - basil dressing
Latte'

 

[cinmell]

Hey Jody,
How's it going?

 

[marsh0013]

hey jody, just stopping by to say hey

you're doing a great job sticking to your woe, keep up the great work

 

[Mom of Sleepy Bashful and BabyDoc]

I read on the boards that you are going to try SBD starting next week. I think that is great. Making adjustments is kind of part of the game, isn't it? I wish you great success.

Have you read the book, "Living the Low carb Life" by Jonny Bowden?? It is GREAT! Really takes a look at all of the low carb diets out there and has tons of other stuff, too. If you're ever at a bookstore, check it out. A great read.

I know you'll do well at it. You have lots of determination!

 

[ZerasPride]

Hi Jody!

I answered some of your questions on the SBD thread. I hope I was helpful. I'm just stopping by to check on you. Take care and hope to see you on the Beach next week!

 

[wovenwonder]

I stuck to my eating plan [Atkins] last week and managed to gain two pounds. I'm just not getting anywhere like this. I am STILL a couple pounds away from my low of July 2003 right before I had my hysterectomy. Ever since then -- I just cannot get the scale to budge. So --- I'm moving to the Beach for a month to see how I do. The Beach? SouthBeach that is! I'm going to do two weeks of phase one and then two weeks of phase two. After the four weeks I will evaluate my progress thru the eye's of the scale and also how I feel. Then I'll decide if this new way is better for me or not.

 

[wovenwonder]

SouthBeach - Phase One
Foods to Enjoy!
From Pages 126-127

The SouthBeach Diet encourages Breakfast, midmorning snack, Lunch, midafternoon snack, Dinner, and Dessert.

Beef
Lean Cuts such as
Sirloin
Tenderloin
Top Round

Poultry [skinless]
Cornish Hen
Turkey Bacon [2 slices per day]
Turkey and Chicken Breast

Seafood
all types of fish and shellfish

Pork
boiled ham
canadian bacon
tenderloin

Veal
chop
cutlet, leg
top round

Lunchmeat
Fat Free or Low Fat only

Cheese [Fat Free or Low Fat]
American
Cheddar
Cottage Cheese 1-2% or fat free
cream cheese substitute - dairy free
feta
mozzarella
parmesan
provolone
ricotta
string

Nuts
Almonds - 15
Cashews - 15
Macadamias - 8
Peanut Butter - 2 tbsp
Peanuts - 20 small
Pecan Halves - 15
Pistachios - 30

Eggs
the use of whole eggs is not limited
unless otherwise directed by your
doctor. Use egg whites and egg
substitute as desired.

Dairy
Milk - fat free or 1%
Milk, soy, plain low-fat
[4g of fat or less per serving]
buttermilk, fat free or 1%
yogurt - Plain fat-free

Tofu
use soft, low-fat or lite varieties

Vegetables and Legumes
artichokes
asparagus
beans
broccoli
cabbage
cauliflower
celerly
collard greens
cucumbers
eggplant
lettuce - all varieties
mushrooms - all varieties
snow peas
spinach
sprouts, alfalfa
tomatoes
turnips
water chestnuts
zucchini
although onions are not listed,
they are found in many of the recipe's
for phase one - so I will use them sparingly

Fats
Oil, Canola and Olive
although lite mayo is not listed here
it is listed in many of the meal plans for
phase one - therefore I will use it sparingly


Spices and Seasonings
all spices that contain no added sugar
broth
extracts [almond, vanilla, or others]
horseradish sauce
I can't believe its not butter Spray
Pepper - black, cayenne, red, white]

Sweet Treats [Limit to 75 Calories per day]
candies - hard - sugar free
chocolate powder - no added sugar
cocoa powder - baking type
fudgsicles - no sugar added
glelatin - sugar free
gum - sugar free
popsicles - sugar free
sugar substitute [such as splenda]

Foods to Avoid - Beef Brisket, Liver, other fatty cuts, rib steaks. Poultry - chicken wings and legs, duck, goose, processed poultry products. Pork - honey baked ham. Veal - Breast. Cheese - Brie, Edam, any nonreduced fat. Vegetables - beets, carrots, corn, potatoes [white or sweet], yams. Fruit - avoid all fruits and fruit juices in phase one. Starches and Carbs - avoid all starchy food in phase one including bread, cereal, matzo, oatmeal, rice, pasta, pastry, baked goods. Dairy - avoid the following in phase one - yogurt, cup style and frozen, ice cream, whole or 2% milk, soy milk. No alcohol of any kind on phase one.

 

[nancyj_pa]

Hi Jody,
I hope you do well on SB. My Protein Power has really stalled just like your Atkins. I'm embarrassed to say I haven't lost anything in about two months even though I am on plan.

I'm anxious to see if the switch works. SB seems easy enough to follow especially after low carbing all this time anyway. I'll be following your progress.

NancyJ

 

[DoeWDW]

Jody, I'm sending my best wishes to the Beach!! I hope you enjoy the switch! I'm crossing my fingers that it works out to be a good plan for you - I know you've been frustrated for quite a while!

Happy Losing!!

 

[marsh0013]

hey jody, just wanted to add to all the well wishes - hope your experiment on the beach works out for you! sometimes, we just have to change it up. since atkins wasn't working, definitely a good idea to try a new plan and see how it goes . i find myself saying this often, but it really is all about finding out what works best for YOU.

hope it's going well! have a great day

 

[Desiree]

Best of luck with your switchover. Keep us posted as to how you are doing and how you like it!

 

[decaff38]

Make sure that you drink your water. Set up a notepad and measure. (bust,waist ,hips, thighs, upperarms and calf) Measure weekly. You may not notice pounds melting but you will see inches go. It keeps us hanging in there when the scale freezes. Try to schedule a walk (20-30 min) at least 3 times a week and you will start dropping fast. Good luck! I've been on for a month and love it . ( 11# and 11.5 inches) If you have been on Atkins , you'll do fine. Just watch the high fat stuff. Go to the low carb boards for recipes. There are some great ones out there.

 

[wovenwonder]

3/15/04 - Day One at The Beach

B - 2 eggs scrambled
mug of carb counters low fat choc milk

S - Part Skim Mozzarella cheese stick
Large Latte' [skim milk & SF flavor]

L - 1/4 Grilled Chicken Breast
w/grilled red & green peppers
on top of a bed of romaine with
Lite Northern Italian w/basil & romano dressing
[Kens - 50C/5gF/Sugar1g per 2TBSP]

S - Part Skim Mozzarella Stick

D - 1/2 grilled chicken breast
asparagus spears

S - PB Cup Ricotta Cream
[1/2 c Part Skim Ricotta w/davinci choc & pb flavorings]

I had at least 5 glasses of water today

The Ricotta 'dessert' that they call for on SB did not sound good to me in the least! I just could not imagine thinking of anything but Lasagna for Ricotta. Well, let me tell you, I made it with the davinci sugar free peanut butter and chocolate syrups and WOW it makes quite a yummy treat!

I've eaten more today than I have in a LONG TIME and yet I seemed to be obsessed all day with my next meal. I think this is something that I will get use to as I become accustomed to eating so often during the day. All in all, I think I had a pretty good day one.

Totals
Calories - 1252
Fat- 47 [35%]
Carbs - 53 [16%]
Protein - 147 [49%]

 

[Desiree]

Sounds like you're on your way to a great start on the Beach! I'll look forward to reading more of your progress!

Keep up the good work!!!

 

[wovenwonder]

03/16/04 - Day Two on SouthBeach

B - 2 eggs scrambled
dose of metamucil
hot herbal tea

S - Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese stick

L - 1/4 of grilled chicken breast
on a bed of romaine
w/grilled red & green peppers and red onion
Northern Lite Italian Dressing

S - Lg Latte' [skim]
Choc/Mint flavored Ricotta dessert [1/2 c]
Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese stick
2 slices Smoked Turkey Breast rolled up
with cilantro lite mayo

[I had ALOT of snacks this afternoon. It seems like the more I am eating -- the hungrier I am!]

D - Tilapia Filet
Bed of Romaine w/ diced peppers
Northern Lite Italian Dressing

S - Sugar Free Stawberry Jello
Hot herbal tea

Totals
Calories - 1153
Fat - 49 [40%]
Carbs - 53 [18%]
Protein - 118 [42%]

 

[marsh0013]

hey jody, looks like you're doing great so far with this switchover! i hope it continues to work out well for you. i love reading your menus, they look so yummy

i must agree with you on the thought of ricotta, but i'm sure it is wonderful! i know many people make those creams. and if you think about it, ricotta is what makes cannolis so yummy, and i absolutely LOVE cannolis, so i guess it's similar to that! so ricotta isn't just for lasagna after all

hope your stay on the beach continues to go well, and have a great day today

 

[wovenwonder]

03/17/04 - Day 3 of SouthBeach

B - 2 eggs scrambled with a little red/green peppers and red onion. Topped with apx 1/8 c of LF Shredded cheddar cheese.

S - Medium Latte' [skim milk - SF caramel]

Its almost 1:30pm and I haven't had lunch yet. I'm really not all that hungry but I'm going to go make something anyway!

L - 2 Slices of FF Smoked Turkey w/cilantro lite mayo
on a bed of romaine w/northern lite italian dressing

S - Part Skim Mozzarella cheese stick

D - 1/4 chicken breast on bed of romaine
with northern lite italian dressing
1/2 cup mixed broccolli/cauliflower
with 'I can't believe its not butter' spray

Did excellent on the water --- 6+ 16oz bottles!

I was feeling less hungry today and had to think about eating. I've been using fitday and it is really neat to see how the percentages of fat/protein/carbs pan out.

Totals
Calories - 786
Fat - 32 [38%]
Carbs - 45 [21%]
Protein - 78 [41%]