Me, Myself & I... Lower carb, fasting, real live foods

[Mis-behave]

In phase 1 of south beach people tend to loose on ave 8+ lbs phase 1 is just 2 weeks

Agatston divides the South Beach Diet into three phases, each progressively becoming more liberal. "Phase 1" lasts for the first two weeks of the diet. It eliminates all sugars, processed carbohydrates, fruits, and some higher-glycemic vegetables as well. Its purpose is to eliminate the hunger cycle and is expected to result in significant weight loss. "Phase 2" continues as long as the dieter wishes to lose weight. It re-introduces most fruits and vegetables and some whole grains as well. "Phase 3" is the maintenance phase and lasts for life. There is no specific list of permitted and prohibited foods. Instead, the dieter is expected to understand the basic principles of the diet and live by the principles.

 

[Mis-behave]

Normally when driving I often tend to feel sleepy when driving long distances and this time not once did I feel sleepy.. So I recon it must have a lot to do with the high GI snacks I would have normally eaten.. Like rice cakes, bananas, choc bars etc.. Snacked on almonds and dried apricots ( yogurts don't tend to travel well and are hard to eat while driving lol) Amazingly I think not eating all the normal carbs, has made the normal tiredness I get in the morning and afternoon disappear, I often can't keep my eyes open and just drop off if I'm sitting down. Wow!

 

[alongwaytogo]

That's great, must obviously be agreeing with you. X

 

[Mis-behave]

It's funny if I had driven this far a few weeks ago I would have been so very tired! At the mo don't feel that way at all.. Really think high GI carbs/foods make me feel tired... I have more energy in last week than last mth.. Weird!

 

[Plumfoodie]

Hope you don't mind I staked out your diary, since we seem to both crop up in kettlebell and low GI forum and you said you're doing south beach too. You seem to be doing really well! Are you in phase 2 yet?

 

[Mis-behave]

Was doing week 2 but really only managed 4 days and as I'm visiting my Grandma of 95 with my 2 boys she has been buying " treats" for us she's knows I'm on a diet lol but she wants to spoil us lol so will go back to phase 1 week 2 on Sat and I must say I've found it a bit hard being away from home sticking to phase 1, def think that is better done at home, from home but am still trying to stick with it..

 

[Plumfoodie]

Good for you, you've got a plan in place for when you return. I would have found phase 1 incredibly hard if I'd been travelling, let alone visiting an indulgent Grandma!

 

[Mis-behave]

Well driving home today so we will see if/ how some of the treats my grandma has giving us has effected me

Tomorrow will jump on scales and see the damage.. As have not been able to weigh myself every morning being away..

 

[Plumfoodie]

Fingers crossed for you!

 

[Mis-behave]

Am home now.. Kids were not hungry just wanted to go home to see their Daddy!! Had the last of my "treat" food and back on phase 1 as of now..

Felt the sleepiness creeping in after about 40 mins, was not as bad so had my almonds, and diet coke and it went away.. It came back about 40 mins later more almonds and diet coke.. We didn't stop so drove for 2 hours 30 mins..

 

[Plumfoodie]

Good for you for getting right back on it, would have been so easy to say oh I'll do it Sunday, or after the weekend, or whatever. But you're avoiding the slippery slope.

 

[Mis-behave]

Did a weigh in today.. Didn't gain any and even lost a little!! So I'm happy about that So still on track for a loss on Tuesday

Last few days have not drunk my normal amount of water, have eaten off plan on a few occasions but generally trying to keep to plan, back to phase1 today and will continue through to Tuesday.. And will do 4 more days after that! To make up for the days away!

My exercise classes start again Monday morning too with kettlercise.. Yay! With kids on holiday and OH watching football I've not had much TV time..

 

[sarahaglover]

Ooooooo fab. Fingers crossed for Tuesday x

 

[Mis-behave]

Doing well today food wise..

B: omelette with bacon medallions and cherry tomatoes

L: subway salad with chicken and light mayo

Snack: not had any yet.. Prob a yogurt or 2.. Can't do the plain so having Ww ones with fruit etc..

D: pork medallions with veges

 

[Mis-behave]

Snack ended being smoked salmon rolled with cream cheese in the middle yum!

 

[Lexie2005]

Looks like a really good day MB x

 

[Mis-behave]

Thanks

 

[Mis-behave]

Looking forward to my kettlercise class tomorrow ! My legs may not like me afterwards as they have been on holiday for 2.5 weeks lol

Tuesday afternoon I have my MRI scan, really trying not to think about it!! Not sure if I will be able to drive home afterwards because of the arthogram - injection in my shoulder..

 

[Mis-behave]

Scrap that my MRI is on wed afternoon!! Did my kettlercise class - feels good to have done it but silly me didn't have a snack for me in the car! Def really hungry now and my "planned" snack didn't hit the spot, so have had a bigger lunch than I was going to lol also had a slice of Vogel bread with lunch.. Should have waited till Friday but it was either the Vogel or white bread toast, had a bit of my sons toast crusts- and the toast monster awoke up .. Grrrr bit annoyed at myself for eating the crusts..

 

[Mis-behave]

I understand now I just got my Totm explains the cravings.. Really just snuck up on me was due on Friday .. So is bit early