Phase 1, Day 1...newby

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Registered: 02-08-2004
Phase 1, Day 1...newby
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Sun, 02-08-2004 - 2:16pm
Hello! Today is day one of SBD for dh and myself. We weighed ourselves this morning and took measurements. I will convert the inches into centimeters, as those add up quicker, but from what I have read and heard, inches are feasible. I planned out the first week on a spreadsheet, went grocery shopping (eating healthy is expensive), and excited to see what occurs each day. I am an avid green tea sipper, so I am thrilled to be able to keep it. I will miss my Friday Starbuck's visit, but I am hoping by Friday, I won't be wanting it. My dh's biggest miss will be Pepsi. He isn't a diet soda drinker, so keep your fingers crossed. I hope he sees the earliest loss, as that will keep him motivated. I am a former Weight Watcher, and got real tired of counting points. We have a 4yr old ds, and I think he will pick up on what we are eating (we just finished our cheesestick snack). I am glad SBD has a support group online...that support is invaluable! I have some questions...

1. Did anyone have headaches, like I hear is so common?

2. Diet Coke and Diet Dr. Pepper is still okay on Phase 1 (I drink one at lunch)?

3. Is Crystal Light okay during Phase 1?

4. If you feel hungry, even if you had your snack, can you eat more, or should you wait until the next meal?

5. What is your favorite SBD meal & snack?

6. Does anyone have suggestions for drinks that my dh could try instead of Pepsi?

Thanks in advance!!!

:-)

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Registered: 10-01-2003
Sun, 02-08-2004 - 2:41pm

Hi Alli,


It sounds as if your first day is going great.

       

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Registered: 01-25-2004
Sun, 02-08-2004 - 2:50pm
I am finishing phase one today!

I did have headaches the first few days along with the shakes, but peanuts and water cured those.

On the Pepsi issue. My ex was a heavy Pepsi drinker and the only diet drink I could ever get him to drink was Diet Cherry 7-Up. It is really good but the "cherry" makes them think it is still sweet. You can also try the vanilla diet coke, or diet coke with lemon or lime. Men want that convenience of grabbing a soda and hitting the road.

Best of Luck!



Gia

350/270/170ish 

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sun, 02-08-2004 - 5:34pm

Hi Alli welcome to the board and the beach!

Susan :)