Question

[Guest guest]

> I am going to see the cardiologist on wednesday ... is there

anything that maybe i should ask

> the doc or be concerend about?

>

>

, I went back and looked at your few messages and it looks

like you were doing okay for several years until your doc tried to

take you off medication, also that you were still drinking coffee, a

major trigger for many folks.

I will just guess, as someone who also tried to do without meds and

failed, that you need to figure out what your triggers are so that

you can avoid them, and also how much med you need, and if you can,

things will get under much better control.

On the other hand, what is the lasix for? Do you have another heart

condition besides afib?

[Guest guest]

> I am going to see the cardiologist on wednesday ... is there

anything that maybe i should ask

> the doc or be concerend about?

>

>

, I went back and looked at your few messages and it looks

like you were doing okay for several years until your doc tried to

take you off medication, also that you were still drinking coffee, a

major trigger for many folks.

I will just guess, as someone who also tried to do without meds and

failed, that you need to figure out what your triggers are so that

you can avoid them, and also how much med you need, and if you can,

things will get under much better control.

On the other hand, what is the lasix for? Do you have another heart

condition besides afib?

[Guest guest]

> I am going to see the cardiologist on wednesday ... is there

anything that maybe i should ask

> the doc or be concerend about?

>

>

, I went back and looked at your few messages and it looks

like you were doing okay for several years until your doc tried to

take you off medication, also that you were still drinking coffee, a

major trigger for many folks.

I will just guess, as someone who also tried to do without meds and

failed, that you need to figure out what your triggers are so that

you can avoid them, and also how much med you need, and if you can,

things will get under much better control.

On the other hand, what is the lasix for? Do you have another heart

condition besides afib?

[Guest guest]

I don't drink coffee and have switched to caffenne(sp)free drinks....i have

found that caffenne (sp) does bring it on ....i am taking lasix because the i

retain water....the only heart prob that i have is the a-fib

trudyjhagain wrote:

> I am going to see the cardiologist on wednesday ... is there

anything that maybe i should ask

> the doc or be concerend about?

>

>

, I went back and looked at your few messages and it looks

like you were doing okay for several years until your doc tried to

take you off medication, also that you were still drinking coffee, a

major trigger for many folks.

I will just guess, as someone who also tried to do without meds and

failed, that you need to figure out what your triggers are so that

you can avoid them, and also how much med you need, and if you can,

things will get under much better control.

On the other hand, what is the lasix for? Do you have another heart

condition besides afib?

[Guest guest]

I don't drink coffee and have switched to caffenne(sp)free drinks....i have

found that caffenne (sp) does bring it on ....i am taking lasix because the i

retain water....the only heart prob that i have is the a-fib

trudyjhagain wrote:

> I am going to see the cardiologist on wednesday ... is there

anything that maybe i should ask

> the doc or be concerend about?

>

>

, I went back and looked at your few messages and it looks

like you were doing okay for several years until your doc tried to

take you off medication, also that you were still drinking coffee, a

major trigger for many folks.

I will just guess, as someone who also tried to do without meds and

failed, that you need to figure out what your triggers are so that

you can avoid them, and also how much med you need, and if you can,

things will get under much better control.

On the other hand, what is the lasix for? Do you have another heart

condition besides afib?

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/19/2002 8:15:23 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

missy46996@... writes:

<< .i am taking lasix because the i retain water. >>

Missy,

Trudy asked a really good question about the Lasix. I retain water, also,

but you won't catch me taking diuretics like Lasix unless my doctor tells me

that it's a matter of life and death. I would prefer to cut salt intake

almost to zero and eliminate water that way. Diuretics can purge the body of

electrolytes by flushing them out with all that water. Electrolytes such as

potassium, magnesium, and calcium are essential to norma heart rhythm, and an

excess or deficit of any can cause afib. You need to ask your doctor if your

electrolytes have been monitored by blood tests. This is really important

if you are prone to afib. If you are running low on potassium, you might

want to ask about either using potassium conserving diuretic or taking a

potassium supplement. You shouldn't take potassium without medical

monitoring, though, because potassium in excessive amounts can be very

harmful, to say the least.

I am taking Verapamil, a medication that causes water retention, but I will

not take diuretics. I have taken HCTZ before and had severe problems with

afib. Also, my mother had serious problems resulting from an imbalance of

electrolytes while taking Lasix. Afib was one of her problems. After these

experiences, I would rather put up with a little bloating than take a

diuretic unless I'm dying of heart failure or some other serious situation.

Also, you might ask your doctor about the wisdom of taking Digoxin since it

is controversial for paroxysmal afibbers. (intermittent) One school of

thought says that Digoxin actually encourages afib, although I don't think

that has been proven.

Good luck,

in sinus in Seattle (90th day)

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/19/2002 8:15:23 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

missy46996@... writes:

<< .i am taking lasix because the i retain water. >>

Missy,

Trudy asked a really good question about the Lasix. I retain water, also,

but you won't catch me taking diuretics like Lasix unless my doctor tells me

that it's a matter of life and death. I would prefer to cut salt intake

almost to zero and eliminate water that way. Diuretics can purge the body of

electrolytes by flushing them out with all that water. Electrolytes such as

potassium, magnesium, and calcium are essential to norma heart rhythm, and an

excess or deficit of any can cause afib. You need to ask your doctor if your

electrolytes have been monitored by blood tests. This is really important

if you are prone to afib. If you are running low on potassium, you might

want to ask about either using potassium conserving diuretic or taking a

potassium supplement. You shouldn't take potassium without medical

monitoring, though, because potassium in excessive amounts can be very

harmful, to say the least.

I am taking Verapamil, a medication that causes water retention, but I will

not take diuretics. I have taken HCTZ before and had severe problems with

afib. Also, my mother had serious problems resulting from an imbalance of

electrolytes while taking Lasix. Afib was one of her problems. After these

experiences, I would rather put up with a little bloating than take a

diuretic unless I'm dying of heart failure or some other serious situation.

Also, you might ask your doctor about the wisdom of taking Digoxin since it

is controversial for paroxysmal afibbers. (intermittent) One school of

thought says that Digoxin actually encourages afib, although I don't think

that has been proven.

Good luck,

in sinus in Seattle (90th day)

[Guest guest]

When I asked the doc about why i was on lasix that is what they told me...i will

talk to the cardiologist tomorrow when i go .......they use to do a lot of blood

tests while i was on coumadin but now its every few months

Starfi6314@... wrote:In a message dated 8/19/2002 8:15:23 PM Pacific

Daylight Time,

missy46996@... writes:

<< .i am taking lasix because the i retain water. >>

Missy,

Trudy asked a really good question about the Lasix. I retain water, also,

but you won't catch me taking diuretics like Lasix unless my doctor tells me

that it's a matter of life and death. I would prefer to cut salt intake

almost to zero and eliminate water that way. Diuretics can purge the body of

electrolytes by flushing them out with all that water. Electrolytes such as

potassium, magnesium, and calcium are essential to norma heart rhythm, and an

excess or deficit of any can cause afib. You need to ask your doctor if your

electrolytes have been monitored by blood tests. This is really important

if you are prone to afib. If you are running low on potassium, you might

want to ask about either using potassium conserving diuretic or taking a

potassium supplement. You shouldn't take potassium without medical

monitoring, though, because potassium in excessive amounts can be very

harmful, to say the least.

I am taking Verapamil, a medication that causes water retention, but I will

not take diuretics. I have taken HCTZ before and had severe problems with

afib. Also, my mother had serious problems resulting from an imbalance of

electrolytes while taking Lasix. Afib was one of her problems. After these

experiences, I would rather put up with a little bloating than take a

diuretic unless I'm dying of heart failure or some other serious situation.

Also, you might ask your doctor about the wisdom of taking Digoxin since it

is controversial for paroxysmal afibbers. (intermittent) One school of

thought says that Digoxin actually encourages afib, although I don't think

that has been proven.

Good luck,

in sinus in Seattle (90th day)

[Guest guest]

When I asked the doc about why i was on lasix that is what they told me...i will

talk to the cardiologist tomorrow when i go .......they use to do a lot of blood

tests while i was on coumadin but now its every few months

Starfi6314@... wrote:In a message dated 8/19/2002 8:15:23 PM Pacific

Daylight Time,

missy46996@... writes:

<< .i am taking lasix because the i retain water. >>

Missy,

Trudy asked a really good question about the Lasix. I retain water, also,

but you won't catch me taking diuretics like Lasix unless my doctor tells me

that it's a matter of life and death. I would prefer to cut salt intake

almost to zero and eliminate water that way. Diuretics can purge the body of

electrolytes by flushing them out with all that water. Electrolytes such as

potassium, magnesium, and calcium are essential to norma heart rhythm, and an

excess or deficit of any can cause afib. You need to ask your doctor if your

electrolytes have been monitored by blood tests. This is really important

if you are prone to afib. If you are running low on potassium, you might

want to ask about either using potassium conserving diuretic or taking a

potassium supplement. You shouldn't take potassium without medical

monitoring, though, because potassium in excessive amounts can be very

harmful, to say the least.

I am taking Verapamil, a medication that causes water retention, but I will

not take diuretics. I have taken HCTZ before and had severe problems with

afib. Also, my mother had serious problems resulting from an imbalance of

electrolytes while taking Lasix. Afib was one of her problems. After these

experiences, I would rather put up with a little bloating than take a

diuretic unless I'm dying of heart failure or some other serious situation.

Also, you might ask your doctor about the wisdom of taking Digoxin since it

is controversial for paroxysmal afibbers. (intermittent) One school of

thought says that Digoxin actually encourages afib, although I don't think

that has been proven.

Good luck,

in sinus in Seattle (90th day)

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 9/28/2002 4:01:06 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

nelrad43@... writes:

<< Do any of you while in AF ever feel like you are about to pass out?

I have gotten this feeling in the last 2 bouts of AF. The first one

I was sitting at my desk at work and everything got black for a few

seconds. Today I had the grandkids in the car with me and was

stopped at a signal light and got that funny feeling. Very scary, >>

Nellie Sue,

I have had that feeling many times both from sinus tachycardia and from afib.

It's the reason my doctor originally prescribed a beta blocker for me

thirteen years ago before she or I even knew that I had afib. My doctor was

especially concerned about the possibility of my passing out while driving.

She said that the feeling of imminent fainting came from the extremely rapid

heart rate which would not allow the heart chambers to fill adequately with

blood and thereby supply sufficient blood to the brain. The beta blocker

limited the heart rate and improved the situation. I have never actually

fainted, except on one occasion from the Epinephrine in Novocain for dental

work, but I have come close in experiencing the sensation that the world was

turning gray or black. I agree that it's very scary and not to be taken

lightly!

I think you need to discuss this with your doctor soon and limit your

driving, especially with your grandchildren, until you have the situation

under control. My doctor seemed to think the possibility of fainting was a

serious threat while driving. I don't remember if you are taking any

medication, but perhaps the right medication would help as it helped me.

Best wishes,

in sinus in Seattle (Day 129)

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 9/28/2002 4:01:06 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

nelrad43@... writes:

<< Do any of you while in AF ever feel like you are about to pass out?

I have gotten this feeling in the last 2 bouts of AF. The first one

I was sitting at my desk at work and everything got black for a few

seconds. Today I had the grandkids in the car with me and was

stopped at a signal light and got that funny feeling. Very scary, >>

Nellie Sue,

I have had that feeling many times both from sinus tachycardia and from afib.

It's the reason my doctor originally prescribed a beta blocker for me

thirteen years ago before she or I even knew that I had afib. My doctor was

especially concerned about the possibility of my passing out while driving.

She said that the feeling of imminent fainting came from the extremely rapid

heart rate which would not allow the heart chambers to fill adequately with

blood and thereby supply sufficient blood to the brain. The beta blocker

limited the heart rate and improved the situation. I have never actually

fainted, except on one occasion from the Epinephrine in Novocain for dental

work, but I have come close in experiencing the sensation that the world was

turning gray or black. I agree that it's very scary and not to be taken

lightly!

I think you need to discuss this with your doctor soon and limit your

driving, especially with your grandchildren, until you have the situation

under control. My doctor seemed to think the possibility of fainting was a

serious threat while driving. I don't remember if you are taking any

medication, but perhaps the right medication would help as it helped me.

Best wishes,

in sinus in Seattle (Day 129)

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 9/30/2002 5:29:04 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

nelrad43@... writes:

<< I just don't think I should drive if I get a A-fib

attack. >>

Nellie Sue,

I agree that you should not drive while having afib until you get the problem

under control either by medication or ablation. When my afib worsened

greatly three years ago, I had to leave work in the middle of the day because

I was having the extreme dizziness and feeling of imminent fainting you

describe. At the time I didn't realize that I should not try to drive myself

home, and it turned out to be a big mistake. I thought I wasn't going to

make it because I had to keep pulling to the side of the freeway about every

five minutes when I felt as if I were going to pass out. Miraculously I made

it home without killing myself or some other unsuspecting person.

Fortunately I then had the sense to call my brother to ask him to drive me to

my cardiologist's office for my emergency appointment. It was that day that

my cardiologist dramatically raised my dose of Atenolol and added Verapamil

to the Atenolol. On the new higher dose and added drug, I have had no more

such incidents and no more occasions on which I felt that I couldn't drive.

If I ever were to feel that way again, I definitely wouldn't drive. I hope

you are traveling with another driver. If not, perhaps you should reconsider

the trip until you get the fainting sensations under control. I don't have

to tell you what could happen if you passed out while driving.

Best wishes,

in sinus in Seattle (Day 131)

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 9/30/2002 5:29:04 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

nelrad43@... writes:

<< I just don't think I should drive if I get a A-fib

attack. >>

Nellie Sue,

I agree that you should not drive while having afib until you get the problem

under control either by medication or ablation. When my afib worsened

greatly three years ago, I had to leave work in the middle of the day because

I was having the extreme dizziness and feeling of imminent fainting you

describe. At the time I didn't realize that I should not try to drive myself

home, and it turned out to be a big mistake. I thought I wasn't going to

make it because I had to keep pulling to the side of the freeway about every

five minutes when I felt as if I were going to pass out. Miraculously I made

it home without killing myself or some other unsuspecting person.

Fortunately I then had the sense to call my brother to ask him to drive me to

my cardiologist's office for my emergency appointment. It was that day that

my cardiologist dramatically raised my dose of Atenolol and added Verapamil

to the Atenolol. On the new higher dose and added drug, I have had no more

such incidents and no more occasions on which I felt that I couldn't drive.

If I ever were to feel that way again, I definitely wouldn't drive. I hope

you are traveling with another driver. If not, perhaps you should reconsider

the trip until you get the fainting sensations under control. I don't have

to tell you what could happen if you passed out while driving.

Best wishes,

in sinus in Seattle (Day 131)

[Guest guest]

" > Is Varapamille a beta blocker?

> What is Rythmol?

> Jim in the rain in California "

Hi Jim,

Verapamil:

It belongs to a class of medications called calcium channel

blockers. These medications block the transport of calcium into the

smooth muscle cells lining the coronary arteries and other arteries

of the body. Since calcium is important in muscle contraction,

blocking calcium transport relaxes artery muscles and dilates

coronary arteries and other arteries of the body. By relaxing

coronary arteries, verapamil is useful in treating and preventing

chest pain (angina) resulting from coronary artery spasm. Relaxing

the muscles lining the arteries of the rest of the body lowers blood

pressure, which reduces the burden on the heart as it pumps blood to

the body. Reducing heart burden lessens the heart muscle's demand

for oxygen, and further helps to prevent angina in patients with

coronary artery disease.

Rythmol(Propafenone):

It is an antiarrhythmic medicine and is used to treat heart rhythm

abnormalities. The primary mechanism of action is blocking channels

which transport sodium across cell borders, which prolongs the

beginning of the phase during which heart muscle cells become

electrically stimulated (action potential).

Propafenone slows conduction throughout the heart and is referred to

as a type IC antiarrhythmic. Propafenone also has some beta

adrenergic receptor blocking properties, and, to a lesser extent,

calcium channel blocking effect. These are class II and class IV

properties , respectively. Propafenone also blocks electrical

conduction through accessory pathways, such as seen in WPW syndrome.

For any of the medicines you can find information from:

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/AlphaIdx.asp?li=MNI & p=T_PHARM

[Guest guest]

" > Is Varapamille a beta blocker?

> What is Rythmol?

> Jim in the rain in California "

Hi Jim,

Verapamil:

It belongs to a class of medications called calcium channel

blockers. These medications block the transport of calcium into the

smooth muscle cells lining the coronary arteries and other arteries

of the body. Since calcium is important in muscle contraction,

blocking calcium transport relaxes artery muscles and dilates

coronary arteries and other arteries of the body. By relaxing

coronary arteries, verapamil is useful in treating and preventing

chest pain (angina) resulting from coronary artery spasm. Relaxing

the muscles lining the arteries of the rest of the body lowers blood

pressure, which reduces the burden on the heart as it pumps blood to

the body. Reducing heart burden lessens the heart muscle's demand

for oxygen, and further helps to prevent angina in patients with

coronary artery disease.

Rythmol(Propafenone):

It is an antiarrhythmic medicine and is used to treat heart rhythm

abnormalities. The primary mechanism of action is blocking channels

which transport sodium across cell borders, which prolongs the

beginning of the phase during which heart muscle cells become

electrically stimulated (action potential).

Propafenone slows conduction throughout the heart and is referred to

as a type IC antiarrhythmic. Propafenone also has some beta

adrenergic receptor blocking properties, and, to a lesser extent,

calcium channel blocking effect. These are class II and class IV

properties , respectively. Propafenone also blocks electrical

conduction through accessory pathways, such as seen in WPW syndrome.

For any of the medicines you can find information from:

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/AlphaIdx.asp?li=MNI & p=T_PHARM

[Guest guest]

>

>

>Is Varapamille a beta blocker?

>What is Rythmol?

>

Dear Jim,

Verapamil (Brand name Calan) is a calcium-channel blocker.

Propafenone (Brand name Rythmol) is a Class 1C antiarrhythmic drug. For

an attempt to make sense of all these medications, check out

http://www.a-fib.com/Medications.htm.

A-FibFriendSteve

[Guest guest]

I think once I got a handle on it, I didn't have a problem discussing it; I was very straightforward, had a typed up list that was in Laymans terms and it was better. I will admit, I found out when Loagen was 1 and I bawled my eyes out for days, stressed beyond compare, I had NO IDEA how to begin feeding my kid, and what to do at daycare and all that, then I got proactive. As for a project with wheat flour, ugh... in my opinion, for my son, no way, he could get it under his nails, it could get on a toy and then into his mouth; but he is only 2; she's older. That's out there for me. I think the wheat field by you should be fine; she's not chewing on wheat stalks, right?? Sorry; Had to inject a little humor.. if it were my son, we'd have to worry; he would get into to it and chew on it!! ;o) Has to ingest it to do damage to the gut..

Good luck; keep researching, read read read. The more educated you are; the easier it will become!

Jen

Question

Hi All,

I am new at this my daughter has been on the diet for 2 months and we are getting into a routine with very few mistakes. Jacie is 12 and when the doctor did the biopsy to confirm the Celiac he also found Crohn's

so when there is a mistake i'm not really sure which disease it is...

My question is can she be in the room (at school) if the kids are doing a project with flour? What about the wheat field by us is it save as long as she stays out of it?????

And last , Does it get easier discussing this with others ? I'm dealing with it very well and reading everything but its very hard to have to talk about without getting upset .

Thanks Jacie's mom,

Leah

[Guest guest]

,

Here's some real basics (I'm sure everyone else will chime in with more! LOL):

If you've done the induction on Atkins, you should be able to move to Phase 2 on SBD.

Eat lean protein, such as chicken or turkey breast, and vegetables at each meal.

Avoid potatoes, corn and beets.

Don't count carbs, grams, oz, cups or anything else.

Eat slowly until you are satisfied.

Eat three meals and two snacks, plus a protein-based dessert (more on this later.)

If you get hungry, eat something. ie low fat or fat free string cheese or a piece of turkey.

Slowly add carbs back into your diet. This could be fruits or products made with whole grains - first ingredient should be whole wheat flour or something like that.

Avoid products made with wheat flour, enriched or fortified flour.

Drink lots and lots of water.

Here the pattern I used:

Try adding a serving of carbs at breakfast (old fashioned oatmeal) and lunch (1 slice whole grain bread).

See if this makes you crave anything or if what you add are trigger foods. You have to tinker to see what you can eat. Chocolate is a trigger for a binge for me.

OK, I'm sure I've forgotten some things!

Good luck

Question

Hi

I have ordered some books about the south beach diet but they have not arrived yet. I have been doing Atkins up till this point. Can someone give me some ideas on what is ok to eat on the southbeach diet and what is not? The books I ordered were supposed to be here by now but shipment has been delayed till March 15. I have listed the books I ordered, is their any other books that would be good to help me get started. Also I have read your talk about phase one do I have to do phase one if I have been following Atkins?

South Beach Diet Good Fats/Good Carbs Guide: The Complete and Easy Reference for All Your Favorite Foods

The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss

Good Carbs, Bad Carbs: An Indispensable Guide to Eating the Right Carbs for Losing Weight and Optimum Health

Thanks

Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones-and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this WOE please read "The South Beach Diet" by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8

[Guest guest]

,

Here's some real basics (I'm sure everyone else will chime in with more! LOL):

If you've done the induction on Atkins, you should be able to move to Phase 2 on SBD.

Eat lean protein, such as chicken or turkey breast, and vegetables at each meal.

Avoid potatoes, corn and beets.

Don't count carbs, grams, oz, cups or anything else.

Eat slowly until you are satisfied.

Eat three meals and two snacks, plus a protein-based dessert (more on this later.)

If you get hungry, eat something. ie low fat or fat free string cheese or a piece of turkey.

Slowly add carbs back into your diet. This could be fruits or products made with whole grains - first ingredient should be whole wheat flour or something like that.

Avoid products made with wheat flour, enriched or fortified flour.

Drink lots and lots of water.

Here the pattern I used:

Try adding a serving of carbs at breakfast (old fashioned oatmeal) and lunch (1 slice whole grain bread).

See if this makes you crave anything or if what you add are trigger foods. You have to tinker to see what you can eat. Chocolate is a trigger for a binge for me.

OK, I'm sure I've forgotten some things!

Good luck

Question

Hi

I have ordered some books about the south beach diet but they have not arrived yet. I have been doing Atkins up till this point. Can someone give me some ideas on what is ok to eat on the southbeach diet and what is not? The books I ordered were supposed to be here by now but shipment has been delayed till March 15. I have listed the books I ordered, is their any other books that would be good to help me get started. Also I have read your talk about phase one do I have to do phase one if I have been following Atkins?

South Beach Diet Good Fats/Good Carbs Guide: The Complete and Easy Reference for All Your Favorite Foods

The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss

Good Carbs, Bad Carbs: An Indispensable Guide to Eating the Right Carbs for Losing Weight and Optimum Health

Thanks

Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones-and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this WOE please read "The South Beach Diet" by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8

[Guest guest]

,

Here's some real basics (I'm sure everyone else will chime in with more! LOL):

If you've done the induction on Atkins, you should be able to move to Phase 2 on SBD.

Eat lean protein, such as chicken or turkey breast, and vegetables at each meal.

Avoid potatoes, corn and beets.

Don't count carbs, grams, oz, cups or anything else.

Eat slowly until you are satisfied.

Eat three meals and two snacks, plus a protein-based dessert (more on this later.)

If you get hungry, eat something. ie low fat or fat free string cheese or a piece of turkey.

Slowly add carbs back into your diet. This could be fruits or products made with whole grains - first ingredient should be whole wheat flour or something like that.

Avoid products made with wheat flour, enriched or fortified flour.

Drink lots and lots of water.

Here the pattern I used:

Try adding a serving of carbs at breakfast (old fashioned oatmeal) and lunch (1 slice whole grain bread).

See if this makes you crave anything or if what you add are trigger foods. You have to tinker to see what you can eat. Chocolate is a trigger for a binge for me.

OK, I'm sure I've forgotten some things!

Good luck

Question

Hi

I have ordered some books about the south beach diet but they have not arrived yet. I have been doing Atkins up till this point. Can someone give me some ideas on what is ok to eat on the southbeach diet and what is not? The books I ordered were supposed to be here by now but shipment has been delayed till March 15. I have listed the books I ordered, is their any other books that would be good to help me get started. Also I have read your talk about phase one do I have to do phase one if I have been following Atkins?

South Beach Diet Good Fats/Good Carbs Guide: The Complete and Easy Reference for All Your Favorite Foods

The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss

Good Carbs, Bad Carbs: An Indispensable Guide to Eating the Right Carbs for Losing Weight and Optimum Health

Thanks

Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones-and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this WOE please read "The South Beach Diet" by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8

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Janie - I didn't have that particular problem, but I sure felt like I had the flu or something for about 6 days. Headache, quesy, just felt yucky. I think it's the detox from all the sugar and caffeine, etc. I'll bet that's what hit you too.

Keep up the good work -- I'm on day 12 of phase I today and I feel really good now.

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As long as you are getting 4 1/2 - 5 cups of veggies per day, you don't need to eat veggies with your snack. Some days, my two snacks would be a cheese stick, and then some pistachios in the afternoon. But, if you need to get your veggies in (and can't get them in with 3 meals)... then, definitely add veggies to snack.

Hope this helps!

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HiDo we need to eat some vegies with our snacks? Or can we just have a piece of cheese or chicken?Gin

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Some days, my two snacks would be a cheese stick, and then some pistachios in the afternoon. But, if you need to get your veggies in (and can't get them in with 3 meals)... then, definitely add veggies to snack.

I think I may switch my snack in the afternoon to veggies. I'm afraid I can't seem to eat only 30 pistachios so..........

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75 calories of those candies per day is what you can have. That includes all "treat."

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75 calories of those candies per day is what you can have. That includes all "treat."