Can't Wait!!

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Registered: 05-27-2007
Can't Wait!!
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Tue, 05-29-2007 - 7:59am

Phase one for me is done on Sat this weekend. I haven't stepped on a scale during this phase but I can feel my pants being a little bit looser around the waist. That gives me all the encouragement in the world. I will step on the scale on Sun. morning and post my results for phase one. I also can't wait to add yogurt back in my diet. The bread thing doesn't bother me that much, I can fill up on veggies, salad and meat, but I really miss yogurt with fruit in it. I don't know how you can eat the plain stuff. Anyway got to go to work - I won't forget my cheese string!

Wendy

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Registered: 04-01-2004
In reply to: smip
Tue, 05-29-2007 - 8:06am

Hi Wendy,


Thanks for popping in with an update.

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In reply to: smip
Tue, 05-29-2007 - 10:15am

Hi - NONE of us eat yogurt "plain" We add or our own flavorings! Now, some of these are for phase 2, but there is still quite a bit you can do in phase 1 with things like splenda, peanut butter, sugar-free syrups, extracts, lemon/lime zest, nuts, sugar-free jello powder, etc.

Making Plain Yogurt Exciting! - Board member ideas

These are ideas on how to make the nonfat plain yogurt more exciting! Any of these will work with ricotta or cottage cheese, too. Just remember that plain yogurt counts as "Dairy" and ricotta or cottage cheese count as "Protien". Enjoy! J

Davinci’s sugar-free flavored syrups: http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-fbsouthbeach/?msg=7922.1

All Phases

cl-Cathy (all phases) - I love adding flavored extracts and Splenda to my non-fat plain yogurt. Some of my favorites include banana, strawberry, coconut and maple extract. You can certainly add vanilla extract & Splenda, also.

cl-maggie - I love Dannon Light & Fit Nonfat Plain yogurt in the big tub. To make it taste just like the Dannon Vanilla (but without the high fructose corn syrup!) add pure vanilla extract and Splenda to taste; stir well and enjoy! Tastes great and a cup is a serving. The flavored yogurt is only allowed on P2-3 and only 4 ounces of it! I'd much rather get a whole cup and a much healthier version.

(all phases) – stir in a little almond extract, sweetener and slivered or sliced almonds.

(all phases) – Combine nonfat plain yogurt, cinnamon, Splenda and chopped walnuts.

Peanut butter (all phases) – add 1-2 teaspoons of peanut butter and sweetener to taste.

Chocolate/Peanut butter (all phases) – add 1-2 teaspoons of peanut butter, sweetener to taste, and unsweetened cocoa powder.

Sara: “Dreamsicle” flavor (all phases) – add sugar-free orange flavored Jell-O powder and vanilla extract to nonfat plain yogurt, cottage cheese, or ricotta.

Note - Stir in any flavor of sugar-free Jell-O powder…they even come in flavors like pistachio and chocolate fudge!

Phase 2

Kristin (Phase 2) – Add sugar-free jam, Splenda, and a dash of vanilla extract to nonfat plain yogurt.

Note - Smuckers makes great sugar-free jams in apricot and strawberry flavors.

Clynn215 (Phase 2) – Add frozen mixed berries, no sugar added (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries), to a serving of nonfat plain yogurt in a container. Carry in lunchbox or store in fridge. Defrosted and great to eat the next day. Add sweetener if desired. (Frozen berries can be defrosted in microwave for quicker use.)

Rebecca (Phase 2) - Add fruits like banana or mango, vanilla extract, Splenda and cinnamon to nonfat plain yogurt.

Maggie’s fave for texture (Phase 2) - Combine nonfat plain yogurt, Splenda and pure vanilla extract to taste; stir well. Add a T. or two of Uncle Sam cereal (or other crunchy South Beach friendly cereal), cinnamon, chopped walnuts, and blueberries or strawberries.

Maggie's Apple Pie yogurt (Phase 2) - Combine nonfat plain yogurt, Splenda, pure vanilla extract, cinnamon or apple pie spice - stir well. Add about 1/2 Granny Smith apple grated or chopped with skin on, and (optional) chopped walnuts.

SBD Milkshakes/Smoothies

CL-Cathy: My blender has found a permanent place on my kitchen counter. I make shakes with my sugar-free Davinci syrups. Lots of shakes and lots of variations. My dh is hooked and now has one every morning also. My kids started asking for them too! Here are some of the flavor variations I use:

They all start with:
1/4 cup non-fat plain yogurt
3/4 cup skim milk or soy milk

Then the flavor variations include:

Peanut Butter: Peanut butter and some Davinci vanilla syrup or cookie dough syrup (Cocoa powder is great in this, too!) and a few ice cubes

Blueberry: Frozen blueberries, Davinci vanilla syrup and a packet of splenda

Raspberry: Frozen raspberries, Davinci white chocolate flavored syrup and a packet of splenda

Chocolate/coconut: 1 tsp. cocoa powder, Davinci coconut syrup and a packet of splenda. This one needs a few ice cubes since you don't have any frozen fruit.

Chunky monkey: 1 tsp. cocoa powder, Davinci cookie dough syrup, 1/2 banana, packet of splenda and a few ice cubes.

Afternoon pick-me-up: Coffee with some Davinci Irish Cream syrup and frothed milk.

The combinations are endless.
Smoothies

Reese’s Smoothie (all phases): Plain yogurt, skim milk, peanut butter, cocoa powder, Splenda, and ice cubes.

Fruit Smoothie Recipe - Phase 2
3 strawberries
6-8 blackberries
1/2 c Non fat plain yogurt
1/2 c skim milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 packets Splenda
4 ice cubes

Blend all ingredients in blender. The fruit content above should count as 1 serving. You can substitute whatever fruit you want.

From Nutritionist Transcript -
Sandy: A good quick in the blender smoothie for Phase 2 is to combine plain nonfat yogurt, peanut butter, frozen berries and sweetener to taste. For those that are in Phase 1, the berries can be left out. They can add their extract of choice instead of the berries.

















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Registered: 04-01-2005
In reply to: smip
Tue, 05-29-2007 - 11:00am

Wendy,


It sounds like you are off to a great start and a successful phase 1! I'm sure you'll be pleased with the scale on Sunday. Be sure to look at the Starting Phase 2 thread in the Phase 2 folder for some great information and tips.


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