Oh my God I gave up Rice !!!

Hello my only follower,

I have been busy with my dental board exam preparation and therefore not been able to post. Buttttttttt…I am on track with my weight loss goal…and I have lost 4 pounds in this past month. I know I know it’s not a lot…but hey I’m ok with the slow speed as far as it goes off my body!!! Due to exams, there haven’t been any special diet plans…however this is what I did different this past month:

Breakfast: vegetable smoothie

Snack: handful nuts

Lunch: 1 roti + dal + vegetable

Evening snack: chaas/ milk / vegetable juice

Dinner: Soup/ salad / sautéed vegetables

I have avoided rice in this month. Again due to studies, there hasnt been a regular workout except for a 3 mile brisk walk once or twice a week. One Sunday afternoon I indulged in some homemade Thai green curry with some brown rice for lunch, but never had any roti/bread/pasta/rice for dinner. And it was super simple because when I was invited for a dinner, I just skipped the roti and rice and filled up on the veggies and salad. I am taking my exam next week and hopefully after that I will continue with the same eating habits and increase my workout. I think I will lose more weight with the same dietary precautions when I increase my workout. And I will be able to blog more often once exams r done!!!

Pre Diet Phase

DIET:

Fruit detox-->Fruits every 2 hrs 

Breakfast--> 1 cup milk(2% fat)

Dinner-->A generous serving of salad or vegetables. Last 2 days I had a piece of roasted chicken.
Snack--> 20 roasted peanuts,once a day

WORKOUT:
2 miles walk (about 40 mins of cardio) X 3 days
60 mins Yoga X 1day
60 mins Pilates X 1day.

I think my cravings have gone down considerably and I feel I am ready to commit to a diet plan. I have survived without any junk food and sugar and managed to lose 2.2 pounds this week,which is a decent??? Right??? I want to lose the pounds in such a way so that they don't come back in a week, so I prefer to take it slow and steady.

Diet Attempt 2

So yeah, I started the diet, and it just dint work out cos I had to go to Denver for an interview and then I went to India for 15 days.Now that I am back and recovered from the overload of yummy food and spices, I think it's time to get back on track to reach the weight loss goals.I have enjoyed so much food in India that I don't need any junk food for at least 6 months. So i think i can use these months to lose that weight. Once again, I will start tomorrow and put updates on how it's going.

SBD Day 1

I am going to start my South Beach Diet Phase 1 today. I am assuming you already know about the diet.In case you don't,check out my post here. I am hoping to lose a good amount of weight during this phase,with some careful eating and a strict workout regime.


DAY 1
Breakfast: Omelet(2eggs + mushroom + garlic + 1tsp cheese.) + 1cup milk
Lunch: Salad (lettuce + white beans + red bell peppers +green bell peppers + Parmesan cheese + fat free vinaigrette)
Evening : 10 Walnuts
Dinner : 1 huge bowl of Tomato soup.
Workout: 40min Zumba  + 20min Treadmill


Day 2
Breakfast: 1cup milk
Mid morning Snack: 1 pack low fat yogurt
Lunch: Soya and Mushroom bhurji
Evening: Low fat yogurt
Dinner: Tomato Omelet using chickpea flour with some green chutney
Workout: 60 min brisk walk


I haven't seen any weight loss so far, but I am not the types to lose weight in 2 days, my body takes time. It is very difficult for me to lose those pounds. So while many of you may see results in first 2 days I usually don't. But I am being positive.

Foods to Avoid during Phase 1

Following foods are not allowed in Phase 1.however, let me admit I am not always able to avoid all of these.


VEGETABLES

• Beets
• Carrots
• Corn
• Potatoes, white
• Potatoes, sweet
• Yams

BEEF

• Brisket
• Liver
• Other fatty cuts
• Rib steaks

POULTRY

• Chicken, wings and legs
• Duck
• Goose
• Poultry products, processed

PORK

• Honey-baked ham

VEAL

• Breast

FRUIT 
Avoid ALL fruits and fruit juices in Phase 1, including:

• Apples
• Apricots
• Berries
• Cantaloupe
• Grapefruit
• Peaches
• Pears

CHEESE

• Brie
• Edam
• Non-reduced fat

DAIRY

• 1/2 cup of plain fat-free yogurt (once per day max.)
• Fat Free 1/2 & 1/2, Nonfat milk, 1% milk,
• Soy milk allowed with coffee. Otherwise avoid all other dairy products (unless listed under protein choices or sweet treats).
• Limit to < 2 TBS per cup of coffee. Otherwise, avoid all milk products in Phase 1, including:
• Yogurt, cup-style and frozen
• Ice cream
• Milk, low-fat, fat-free, whole
• Milk, soy

STARCHES AND CARBS
Avoid ALL starchy food in Phase 1, including:

• Bread, all types
• Cereal
• Croutons, all types
• Matzo
• Oatmeal
• Rice, all types
• Pasta, all types
• Pastry and baked goods, all types

MISCELLANEOUS

• Alcohol of any kind, including beer and wine
• No regular ketchup or cocktail sauce
• No pork rinds - too high in saturated fat
• No jerky - too high in sugar content
• Limit Caffeine-Containing Beverages to 1-2 servings per day

South Beach Diet Phase 1,Foods to Eat(Part 2)

VEGETABLE CHOICES (includes legumes) (May use fresh, frozen or canned without added sugar)

• Artichokes
• Asparagus
• Beans, Green
• Beans, Italian
• Beans, Wax
• Beans or Legumes:
• Black Beans
• Butter Beans
• Chickpeas or Garbanzo
• Pigeon Peas
• Soy Beans
• Split Peas
• Broccoli
• Bok Choy
• Cabbage
• Cauliflower
• Celery
• Collard Greens
• Cucumbers
• Eggplant
• Lettuce (All varieties)
• Juice (Limit to 6 ounces per day)
• Tomato
• V-8
• Mushrooms
• Mustard Greens
• Okra
• Onion - Limit to 1/2 per day
• Peppers (All varieties)
• Pickles - Dill or those sweetened with Splenda®
• Radishes (All varieties)
• Rhubarb
• Sauerkraut
• Snow peas
• Spinach
• Sprouts, Alfalfa
• Squash, Spaghetti
• Squash, Summer
• Yellow
• Zucchini
• Tomato - Limit to 1 whole or 10 cherry per serving

FAT CHOICES (with some suggested serving sizes) The following monounsaturated oils are recommended to be consumed daily:

• Olive Oil
• Canola Oil

Other Oil Choices that may be chosen (Polyunsaturated or a blend of Monounsaturated):

• Corn
• Enova
• Grape seed
• Safflower
• Soybean

OTHER FAT CHOICES:

• Avocado - 1/3 whole = 1 TBS oil
• Guacamole - ½ cup = 1 TBS oil
• Margarine - Chose those that do not contain Trans Fatty Acids such as Fleishmann's Premium Olive Oil or Smart Balance
• Mayonnaise - Regular or Low Fat
• Olives (Green or Ripe) 15 = 1/2 TBS
• Salad Dressing - Use those < 3 gms sugar per serving

TOPPINGS & SAUCES use sparingly (check labels for added sugar)

• Hot Sauce
• Salsa - Limit to 2 TBS during phase 1
• Soy Sauce - 1/2 TBS
• Steak Sauce - 1/2 TBS
• Worcestershire Sauce - 1 TBS
• Whipped Topping (Light) - 2 TBS

SPICES AND SEASONINGS

• All spices that contain no added sugar
• Broth
• Extracts (almond, vanilla, or others)
• Horseradish sauce
• I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Spray
• Lemon Juice
• Lime Juice Pepper (black, cayenne, red, white)

SWEET TREATS (Limit to 75 calories per day)

• Candies, hard, sugar-free
• Chocolate powder, no-added-sugar
• Cocoa powder, baking type
• Fudgsicles, sugar-free
• Gelatin, sugar-free
• Gum, sugar-free
• Popsicles, sugar-free
• Sugar substitute Some Sugar Free

Products may be made with sugar alcohols (isomalt, lactitol, mannitol, sorbitol or xylitol) and are permitted on the SBD. They may have associated side effects of GI distress (abdominal pain, diarrhea & gas) if consumed in excessive amounts.
SUGAR SUBSTITUTES

• Acesulfame K
• Fructose (needs to be counted as Sweet Treats, Caloric Limit)
• Nutrasweet (Equal)
• Saccharin (Sweet & Low)
• Sucralose (Splenda)
• Stevia (Not approved by FDA)

South Beach Diet Phase 1,Foods to Eat(Part 1)

The south Beach diet's Phase 1 aims to reduce carbs from your diet. At the same time it does not put you on a  hard core protein diet. You can buy the book and read more about it. Here is the list of foods allowed in Phase 1.


BEEF Lean cuts, such as:

• Eye of Round
• Ground beef:
• Extra Lean (96/4)
• Lean (92/8)
• Sirloin (90/10)
• Tenderloin
• Top Loin
• Top Round

LAMB (Remove all visible fat)

• Center Cut
• Chop
• Loin

PORK

• Boiled ham
• Canadian bacon
• Loin
• Tenderloin 

POULTRY (SKINLESS)

• Cornish hen
• Turkey bacon (2 slices per day)
• Turkey and chicken breast

SEAFOOD

• All types of fish and shellfish

TOFU

• Use soft, low-fat or lite varieties

VEAL

• Chop
• Cutlet, leg
• Top round

EGGS

• The use of whole eggs is not limited unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Use egg whites and egg substitute if desired.

LUNCHMEAT

• Fat-free or low-fat only

MEAT SUBSTITUTES (SOY BASED)

• Bacon - Limit to 2 slices per day
• Burger - < 3 gms fat per 2-3 oz portion
• Chicken Patties & Nuggets - < 3 gms fat per 2-3 oz portion
• Hot Dogs - < 3 gms fat per 2-3 oz portion
• Natural Peanut Butter - 2 Tbsp (may use as protein choice or limited nut choice)
• Sausage Pattie - Limit 1 patty per day
• Seiten
• Soy Crumbles
• Soy Nuts - 1/4 cup for a protein snack is suggested serving
• Tempeh
• Yuba

DAIRY

• Low-fat (1 percent) or fat-free milk or soy milk
• Plain or sugar-free low-fat or fat-free yogurt
• Fat-free half & half

CHEESE (FAT-FREE OR LOW-FAT)

• American
• Cheddar
• Cottage cheese, 1-2% or fat-free
• Cream cheese substitute, dairy-free
• Feta
• Mozzarella
• Parmesan
• Provolone
• Ricotta
• String

NUTS (Limit to one serving per day as specified)

• Almonds - 15 (Dry roasted recommended)
• Brazil Nuts - 4
• Cashews - 15 (Dry roasted recommended)
• Pecans - 15 (Dry roasted recommended)
• Macadamia - 8 (Dry roasted recommended)
• Peanut Butter - 1 tsp
• Peanut Butter, Natural = 2 TBS
• Peanuts, 20 small (May use dry roasted or boiled)
• Pine Nuts (Pignolia) - 1 ounce
• Pistachios - 30 (Dry roasted recommended)
• Walnuts - 15 (Dry roasted recommended)

In place of nuts, may use: Flax Seed - 3 TBS