South Beach Diet Time!

For the past couple of years I have started the new year with the South Beach Diet. I have found it is a great way to get rid of those holiday pounds and to purge all of the leftover sweets at treats collected over the season. This year I am especially excited because my husband is joining me and it is easier to stay motivated when you have a partner in crime. I also have a bigger goal I need to lose 20 lbs! 

I usually only have 10 to 15 pounds to lose after the holidays but I have noticed that having a very seditary job and getting older has defiantly slowed down my metabolism and I need to start moving more! So in addition to the SBD I am going to be adding exercise and waist training to the mix! I will keep you posted... 

Preparation is the key to any project so I went grocery shopping on Sunday to get what we needed for one. I ended up spending $69.70 for a weeks worth of food this includes breakfast lunch and dinner and snacks. This does not include meat because last month we did a good job in stockingup on family packs of meat that we have separated into meal portions. Meal planning is a good idea even if you are not on a diet to insure you have everything you need plus it will keep from having to go to the store where impulse buys could wreck your budget. 

For me it is important to feel satisfied and to not feel like I am on a diet. Lots of options and colorful foods make me happy! I also decided to use real plates and utensils for the items I am taking to work so that even if I am eating at my desk I am going to enjoy the food that I prepared. 

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Cinnamon Tea!

My husband was cold when he came home from work so he boiled some cinnamon sticks in water and drained the cinnamon water after about 10 minutes and then sweetened with Splenda. I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious this was! 

Day one was a success!