So I’ve already posted about a way to make the nasty South Beach Diet Phase One ricotta “dessert” actually delicious, and now I’m moving on to the V8 juice. Just seeing it in the store makes me queasy, so I didn’t think I was going to be able to follow through on this part of the plan.
However, Mr. Plain wasn’t going to give up that easily. He looked around and found a few alternative veggie juices for us (OK, me) to taste-test. And with a little doctoring, we have a winner!
R.W. Knudsen Very Veggie Spicy with a squeeze of lime!
I promise you that fruit in the photo is really a lime even though it looks like a lemon… (I’m no Kalyn when it comes to food photography.)
This drink is actually good. Something I would drink on purpose. Of course, it would be even better with a shot of vodka, but I don’t think that’s in any South Beach phase.
Oh yeah, “What’s up with the arty photo of your jeans?” you say? HA — they’re a size smaller than the I-will-NEVER-buy-pants-larger-than-this ones I wore in January. Whoo hoo!
Today’s GRIT is sponsored by Red Wine. No, I’m not drinking at 5am, you ass. I write these the night before. So thank god my husband is here to watch the kids, because, whee, you know… Now on to it.
YES, Andria, YES! I am SO with you on this! If the cops are calling me, it had better be official business. In fact, I believe that most of these call-drives are done by drones in call centers, and not actual cops. I will admit, though, that I get sweaty palms when I tell them to stop calling. I just wonder if I’ll hear the jackboots coming…
Cheeky Lotus has been doing some number crunching — next maybe she’ll do paint-by numbers?
Fie on you, vile Carmachu, you made me snort some of my one-allowed-glass-a-day screw-you-south-beach aforementioned Red Wine out my nose.
Over at electric boogaloo they’re all having a poorly-timed awesome day.
Poor BethGo is getting some constructive criticism from Aiden. Go share the love.
(Hey, were you a part of that whole Performancing Partners ad thingy? Well, you’re not any more.)
Update: I now have a recipe blog which has great low-carb, high protein dishes. Check it out and let me know what you think :) Delishix
Last time we did the South Beach diet, I was really disappointed by the “dessert” you were allowed on phase one*. You know, that concoction with ricotta cheese? It always tasted OK, but the consistency made me gag a little.
This second time around, Mr. Plain has hit upon the finest South Beach Phase One Dessert ever invented.
1 cup part-skim CALABRO ricotta cheese
2 packets Equal
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 Tb Scharffen Berger unsweetened cocoa powder
Mix well.
Add:
10 mini chocolate chips
1 Tb toasted sliced almonds
Mix gently. Makes two servings.
YUM! And note that the brand of ricotta cheese is so important. We had been using what is standard in our area (Precious brand), but this Calabro stuff is great! A much more subtle flavor, and a finer texture. But the important thing is finding a ricotta and a cocoa powder that you enjoy.
So there you have it, my feeble attempt at a recipe — and it’s not even mine. But if you want some really great ones, head over to Kalyn’s Kitchen for lots and lots of South Beach recipes. And she even has pictures of the food!
(* YES, we’re still doing phase one. I’m too scared to stop! So far I’m down 12 pounds since Jan 2, but what if we go to phase two and I gain weight?? Or I don’t lose weight?? Panic, mayhem… Ahem… I’m better now.)
Update: I now have a recipe blog which has great low-carb, high protein dishes. Check it out and let me know what you think :) Delishix
As much as I hatehatehate the first 2 weeks of the South Beach Diet, it really does work for me. I’m on day 7 and have lost 6 pounds. I really appreciate a diet that lets you eat, AND lose weight. It works for me because I get a kick out of understanding the science behind it. Jessica likes Weight Watchers points because she’s an amazing budgeter and digs the challenge. But the key is to find a diet that pokes your buttons!
