Posted on 10/12/2003 8:20:04 AM PDT by carlo3b
Who could refuse that, I ask ya?.. Welcome.. :o)
My method is a "from whence I came" method. I have been a high carb eater most of my life. I just figured that less has got to be better. For awhile, I cut too many carbs. I now eat leass of most everything. I do eat veggies and a piece of fruit is now an ocassional treat (used to be ice cream).
The first week was psycologically difficult. After the first week, I actuallly lost my appetite, but I became weak. After the 3rd week, much of my energy returned. Now I'm in a routine.
Ooooohhhh! I *love* it when you speak Italian! :-)
*Grazie*
My wife and I started the South Beach diet two weeks ago. She's down eight pounds but I've only managed four so far - just half what the book led me to hope for. However, I have to say I'm eating a larger breakfast than I did before and have to admit it's not been at all discomforting. My weight does seem to have "redistributed" somewhat for the better - though that is subjective. AAMOF, I'm probably eating more, volume-wise, on the diet than I did before. I'll chaulk it up to re-tuning. Either way, I'm sticking with it for her sake, if not for mine.
As the first "offical" diet I've attempted in 45 years, I can't complain.
I have to admit that I'm a bit apprehensive about shifting to "Phase 2" after minimal loss during the first two weeks. Anyone have any anecdotal experiences on the transition to Phase 2?
Thank you, sir.
Now, if you can just point our S4 to a source for lowcarb MREs ...
Mush = must, DUH... mush isn't very appetizing but this is..
LowCarb Copa Cabana Mint Chicken
1) Arrange chicken pieces on a well greased, large enough baking pan so all are on a single layer.
- 8 large chicken thighs, bone-in, skinned
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 3 Tbs. pure olive oil
- 3 lg. cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbs. fresh mint, chopped, or 2 tsp dried
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- Dash of cayenne pepper, to taste
- Season with salt & pepper to taste
- Sprig of cilantro, chopped for garnish
- Pre-heat oven to 350
2) Blend all remaining ingredients except fresh cilantro. Pour over chicken, turning to fully coat.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours, or overnight.
3) Place uncovered dish in cold oven, then bake at 350 for 45 - 50 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork and juices run clear. Baste the chicken with the pan juices a couple of times while baking.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, and serve piping hot.. EnjoyLess than 2 grams of Carb per piece.. Yehaaaaaaaaaaa!
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DIET RITE DEAD MAN WALKING DESSERT
Have family member drop you off at any mall that has Hagen Das Ice Cream Parlor, 5 or more miles away that you have to walk home, for every scoop you intend to eat, then go for it! Try out you new body ... :o)
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