New to SB and have a ?

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Registered: 02-12-2005
New to SB and have a ?
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Sat, 01-06-2007 - 6:17pm

Hi everyone. I'm new to SBD. I actually just started today. For breakfast I had egg beater omelette with red onion, green pepper and diced canadian bacon (1 slice), as well as 6 oz of V8. I was full so didn't eat a morning snack. Then for lunch I took 2 large leaf lettuce and put white meat chicken (maybe a 1/4 cup) and diced red pepper, cucumber, bean sprouts, scallions, with a dressing drizzled over it which I made of olive oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, garlic and reduced fat natural peanut butter. I also had a sugar free jello cup with that. I had a piece of string cheese for afternoon snack. Now it's on to dinner....we'll see how that goes.

So my question is can I do a salad and put a few tablespoons of a dressing like that on there? Or does the dressing not work with SB? And I've read the book and have seen the meal planning ideas, but if I get really hungry can you eat more raw veges or should I be limiting it to only so much? I'm afraid I'll eat too much!

Thanks for any replies. I'm really excited about doing this. I've needed to change my eating habits for some time, but now finally have the motivation.

Theresa

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Sat, 01-06-2007 - 6:34pm

Hi Theresa,


Welcome!


Your menu today so far has been perfect.

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Sat, 01-06-2007 - 8:36pm

Hi Theresa - Great menu! I may have to borrow some of those great sounding meal ideas.

As far as SBD goes, you really can't eat too many veggies. But if you are just starting, your digestive system might object a little bit. I know when I first started, I suffered from a bit of bloating and gas (sorry for TMI) from the shock of all that fiber. LOL. Your body will adjust in a few days and you will feel great from all that healthy eating!

Keep up the good work.

Leslie



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Registered: 04-01-2005
Sun, 01-07-2007 - 9:47am

Hi Theresa,


Just popping in to say welcome! I look forward to getting to know you!


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Sun, 01-07-2007 - 10:02am
Hi Theresa,
Glad you're here -- we love to answer questions and provide support. Hope you'll stick with us and find success on the Beach! :-)
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Sun, 01-07-2007 - 1:51pm

Thanks for the replies and the support everyone!

Theresa

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