NWR: Starting the South Beach Diet tomorrow

I just printed my shopping list for the week. I'm a bit nervous because it involved a lot of prep work at home so I can eat at work. Is anyone else on this diet? I could use some helpful tips for eating at work or meals that are quick and easy to bring with me to work.

I'm in Phase 1 of the diet as well.

I did South Beach with my parents a couple of summers ago....you're right, it really does require a lot of prep, but it works! Just make sure you drink a TON of water, and make sure you do the between meal snacks while you're at work as well. You will get headaches if you don't--my favorite between meal snacks were string cheese, 15 almonds, or celery with a tablespoon of PB (I think that's phase 1). I even started doing raw zucchini chopped up with PB. Also, the laughing cow cheese is great if you like it!

If you don't really like salad, I found the best way to get through lunches was to always make enough dinner so I would have leftovers to take for lunch the next day. I found I would rather have a chicken cutlet and some green beans than a salad day after day. Salads are great but they get pretty old day-in, day-out. You have to find ways to jazz salads up too (nuts, cheese, etc.). You can also do different types of stir fry, just no rice. eggplant parm but not just breaded was another fave for me...

Also, my fave South Beach dessert was ricotta cheese with a little vanilla and a little Splenda mixed in....you can also do it with a little almond extract instead of vanilla and put some slivered almonds in--delicious! Make sure you don't deprive yourself completely--indulging in little desserts like this is ok!

HTH!! good luck!!!!!

Thanks so much. That actually helps a lot. I joined the online South Beach which is so helpful with the shopping list and planning meals for you (with recipes). From the looks of it, my fiance will actually eat most of the things on here, so he won't starve like he did when I was on WW.

Do you know which stores carry Laughing Cow cheese?

Another good thing to bring for lunch is veggies with dips. Just cut the veggies and then take what you need. A good dip we all like is mayo with minced garlic and some lemon juice, and hummus is always good. The PP was right: make extra protein the night before to bring for lunch. You can also make their white bean soup for lunch: it is delicious.

Good luck.

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Posted by mathteach

Another good thing to bring for lunch is veggies with dips. Just cut the veggies and then take what you need. A good dip we all like is mayo with minced garlic and some lemon juice, and hummus is always good. The PP was right: make extra protein the night before to bring for lunch. You can also make their white bean soup for lunch: it is delicious.

Good luck.

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Thanks so much. You actually inspired me to purchase the cookbooks! They arrive in the mail on Friday and FH has been marking off things in Phase One that he wants me to cook!

The laughing cow cheese is like spreadable cheese that comes in one serving wedges....they should have it at most grocery stores

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Posted by dannisayz

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Posted by mathteach

Another good thing to bring for lunch is veggies with dips. Just cut the veggies and then take what you need. A good dip we all like is mayo with minced garlic and some lemon juice, and hummus is always good. The PP was right: make extra protein the night before to bring for lunch. You can also make their white bean soup for lunch: it is delicious.

Good luck.

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Thanks so much. You actually inspired me to purchase the cookbooks! They arrive in the mail on Friday and FH has been marking off things in Phase One that he wants me to cook!

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thanks..

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Posted by Snick n Nick

The laughing cow cheese is like spreadable cheese that comes in one serving wedges....they should have it at most grocery stores

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Awesome. I just wanted to make sure that it wasn't an obscure brand that can only be found at certain grocers. As soon as FH comes home from watching the Giants game, we're off to the food store.