Menu help

[Kristal21]

I've read the SBD book and I think I do a pretty good job on my menus each day, but I would just like a little feedback just to make sure I'm on track

B: 2 pieces ff turkey bacon, 1 cup low fat yogurt
S: 2 stalks celery, 2 tsp ranch dressing, 1 tsp no sugar added peanut butter
L: grilled chicken salad w/ ranch dressing
S: 1 tsp peanut butter
D: 2 cups chili
S: no sugar added fudge pop

60 oz water

Thanks!!

[Judynyc]

I've read the SBD book and I think I do a pretty good job on my menus each day, but I would just like a little feedback just to make sure I'm on track

B: 2 pieces ff turkey bacon, 1 cup low fat yogurt
S: 2 stalks celery, 2 tsp ranch dressing, 1 tsp no sugar added peanut butter
L: grilled chicken salad w/ ranch dressing
S: 1 tsp peanut butter
D: 2 cups chili
S: no sugar added fudge pop

60 oz water

Thanks!!


Hi!

I'll give you a bit of feedback....ready? ;) What phase are you in?

Breakfast- what kind of yogurt is that? does it have any sugar in it at all? You did not include veggies or veggie juice with your breakfast.
s- either the peanut butter or ranch dressing but not both.
l- looks good :thup:
s- more peanut butter? how about a HB egg?
d- chili needs to have a veggie or salad with it.

Have you seen the Meal Plan guide?

[Judynyc]

Below is our meal plan guide...it tells us how to put the plan together so that it works for us. :agree:

After reviewing it, tell me how you think your food looks. :cool:




How To Adapt Your Meal Plan


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 & 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 some of your Sweet Treat allowance, a dessert, or any of the snack choices.

SWEET TREATS
Sweet Treats are products that contain sugar alcohols. You can enjoy them throughout the day to satisfy your sweet tooth — just limit yourself to roughly 75 calories worth per day to avoid any GI distress.
See a list of Sweet Treat options here

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.

[foxgluvs]

http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthread.php?t=254313

Meal plan chart can be found on the second post down :)

[foxgluvs]

Sorry Jude, didn't see you had posted the above.

[Judynyc]

http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthread.php?t=254313

Meal plan chart can be found on the second post down :)
:lol: :p beat ya to it!!! :lol:

[Kristal21]

The yogurt I ate this morning has 7 grams of sugar. I know we aren't suppose to have sugar, but that's the least sugary yogurt I found....maybe plain yogurt doesn't have sugar? Is there anything besides V8 that I can drink in the mornings? I really can't stand that stuff...I did add a salad w/ tons of broccoli and a little ranch dressing to my dinner tonight..I'm going to cook up some hard boiled eggs to have them handy for an afternoon snack

[Kristal21]

I'm on day 4 of Phase 1.....thanks Judy!!!

[Judynyc]

I'm on day 4 of Phase 1.....thanks Judy!!!


For phase I, you will have to have plain non fat yogurt...no sugar!! You can add flavors ie: Davinci syrups or vanilla extract.

If you don't like V8, please have some other veggies.....I like slices of cucumber and tomato in the morning.

Good Luck! :thup:

[Kristal21]

okay, thanks a bunch....this really helps a lot!!