I've just been cutting sugar. But I've read a lot of different low carb books. Tried Atkins for a short short time but it was just too restrictive for me in the beginning phases. It did help cut the sugar cravings though, so that is definitely a positive.

Well my husband and I are going out of town this weekend and I intend to give it a try. If I can stick with it during a vacation then I can stick with it at home.

I'm glad I found this forum. I hope to have many great discussions about this. Honestly if I can just see a consistent 1 lb loss each week I will be happy. I certainly didn't gain 50lbs overnight so I'm willing to take it slowly.

hi Sunny-
this is so doable on vacation- just takes some determination and planning. I get eggs and coffee for breakfast (once in Italy just had cheese every morning- no eggs!), some kind of chicken or cheese for lunch with a salad if possible,and then any dinner I want with veggie/protein/carb. In Israel I had eggs for breakfast, shwarma plate for lunch,and whatever for dinner. I either come back the same weight or up a couple of pounds that is gone in a day or two.
Have fun and tell us all about it when you come back!
E

I do have a question about gum. Can I chew it within my 60 min RM?

you can I guess-
E

Well, sticking to the plan while traveling was OK. The first day was difficult but the second and third went well.

Day 2 menu
Brkf
Denny's
ham and cheddar omelet
Lunch
Ruby Tuesdays
cheeseburger, extra pickles (no bun)
salad bar
Dinner
Ruth's Chris
chesse stuffed chicken
salad w/ blue cheese dressing
broccoli w/ butter
sweet potato casserole

Day 3
Brkf
Cracker Barrell
poached eggs
sausage
bacon
Lunch
Fire House Subs
Smoked Turkey Toss Salad

Dinner (will be)
Smoked Turkey Toss Salad
add cranberries
Sun Chips

Don't know if I lost wieight. My goal was to just see if I could stick to the plan.
Tomorrow is first weigh in day.

it sounds like you did great- interested to hear how you did on the weight side. How do you feel?
E

wow, sunny, that's great.
all that restaraunt eating sounds kind of fun. i rarely eat out anymore.

I don't eat out much either...only when we travel or for special occasions.
I prepare all of my meals at home.

Now that the mini vacation is over I'm back to being a kitchen slave.

It sounds like you did really well. Let us know how you get on x