Level 1 - Day 1 (Information)

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Info Regarding Level 1

Basically, you remain in Level 1 until you reach your goal weight.  The guidelines are still the same, but Suzanne has given us some perks to make the plan more livable, and less restrictive.  I've listed the most important information below, but if you want to learn more read pgs. 179-184 in Suzanne's book, "Sexy Forever".

1. Instead of 3 servings of carbs per day, you can have 4.  But, and this is important, you don't have to eat all 4.  After viewing Suzanne's weeks worth of sample meals she only had 4 carbs on two of the days, 3 carbs on four of the days, and 2 carbs on one day.  So, it's clear to me that she's using the 4th carb as a treat, and not a rule for each day.
2. You can have a Suzanne approved dessert after a meal, but don't add the extra carb to that meal.  Again, her plan suggests that you limit dessert to 1-2 times per week, and count it as a carb. 
3. If you choose, you can add one carb serving to a protein/healthy fats/veggie meal.  Again, proceed with caution.  While in Detox, we couldn't do this option.
4. If, for example, you want to add some Brie Cheese as an hors'de vore before a meal (which is a healthy fat) or pan drippings as a sauce, DON'T add a carb like 1/2 cup rice to that meal.
5. Finally, if you choose a meal that's higher in fat, don't have the extra carb.

Today, I made a Level 1 dish for dinner.  I just had to do it, as it was our first day in Level 1.  Below are my meals:

Breakfast - Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Ham and Swiss Cheese (SS web site).  This was absolutely awesome, and so easy to make.  I asked the deli to slice the smoked ham thick (about 1/4") so I could dice it.

AM Snack - Had some fruit and 1 oz. Maqui Juice.  Then, I exercised my brains out!

Lunch - Leftover Garlicky Shrimp Salad from Day 29.  As I mentioned, we didn't care for the dressing, so I changed it today.  We had a leftover bottle of Lite Thai dressing (I know it's not what Suzanne would prefer).  It made a dramatic improvement.  So, when I make this again, I'll look for a SS friendly dressing that's similar.

PM Snack - Surprisingly, I wasn't hungry.  Plus, I was really busy today getting out a big order for Sugar Notes.

Dinner - Spicey Pork Chops (pg. 266) with steamed broccoli.  (I topped it with a little shredded cheese.)  The recipe calls for wine to make the sauce, which is a Level 2 dish.  However, you can also turn it into a Level 1 meal by eliminating the wine.  I just added a splash of chicken stock, instead, to the marinade.  The result was wonderful.  If you like mustard, this has a nice kick and a new twist for pork.

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