Second Chance

A year and a half ago I started south beach diet with corey. We decided to stop at the 1st week of phase 2. We were using the book as a guide for recipes and shopping lists and it became very costly.

Our BMI's are high and just under obesity for our frames. The diet was working for us before so we decided to give it a second chance. I signed up online and pay 52$ every 13 weeks. The website is very helpful. I found a quicker and cheaper meal plan for phase 1. In addition there is an extensive recipe database for each phase. We are not limited to just the book or the limited recipes available elsewhere which don't say what phase it's for. Our grocery cost for the first phase (2weeks) was just under 200$... That is at least 100$ cheaper than last year when we were following the book.

Today we completed day one of phase one. This first day was so much better compared to last year. I was hurting and it was tough. Since I had a better idea of what to expect, and able to make quicker more affordable meals, this first day was a breeze. The only tip I would suggest is drink a lot of water and take supplements. There is a risk of feeling dehydrated and a risk of losing certain nutrients based on the high protein diet.

I like this diet because my dietary needs requires a lot of protein. Instead I would load up on sweets and comfort foods. This diet regulates my blood sugar which is something I really need. In addition there is a vegetarian meal plan and additional recipes online. I've slightly strayed away from my veg head diet since the holidays but I make it a priority that I only eat chicken or fish. I need to incorporate some meat due to my low iron levels prior to becoming a veg head.

Today I enjoyed Greek yogurt, V8, mixed nuts, a cheese stick, Swiss and tomatoes on baby greens, and dinner was chicken gumbo with kidneybeans and milk. For desert I had a sugar free fudge pop and enjoyed 2 diet dr peppers today as well. I feel full and satisfied and can already tell a slight difference on the scale and wearing my clothes.

Hopefully by the end of this south beach journey I can proudly say I LOST!!!

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