Guest guest Report post Posted October 14, 2005 Like you said, you did cheat. You can't do phase 1 and eat fruit and chocolate. Each person needs to decide for themselves what is more important. Is it worth it to put off the hike and complete Phase 1 (which JMO I think the better you do one phase 1 the better you will do in phase 2) or is it better to hike and cheat? MB To: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 7:17 PM Subject: Re: Re: help! I hiked on Phase 1 and didn't have any problems. I just ate a lot of nuts with just some M & M's in it. It kept my energy up and didn't make me gain weight. I know it is cheating, but it helps a little. I also had dried strawberries & blueberries in my trail mix. Kelli in WY ~~ " Whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot about puppies. " - Gene Hill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 14, 2005 Although... if you're already very fit and if you are used to these types of hikes... you should be OK. Just take it slow, bring plenty of water and snacks. Paola --- ann wrote: > Hi, > > Most people are tired and weak on phase 1. Day 3 was the day when I > was weak and lightheaded. I think I'd wait til phase 2 to go hiking. > > ann > > > > > > I'm on my 3rd day of phase 1. I feel like I'm eating enough but > today I felt very weak. My stomach seems to be hungry all the time. > > I'm not going by the menu in the book just the " foods to enjoy, foods > > to avoid " list. I'm going on a 7 mi. hike tomorrow and I'm not sure > I'll make it....energy wise. I exercise regularly and have for some > time, so fit won't be the problem. > > I'm already tired of the food list for phase 1...HELP! > > ANY helpful advice would be great! > > Thanks! > > Pam > > > > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 14, 2005 Sounds as if your whole trail mix was off-plan. I'm sure it kept your energy up, because it has so much sugar in it, but since the main point of Phase 1 is to detox from all the sugar, that would require her to start the two weeks of Phase 1 all over again. Guess only she can decide if it's worth it. in NC > > I hiked on Phase 1 and didn't have any problems. I just ate a lot of nuts with just some M & M's in it. It kept my energy up and didn't make me gain weight. I know it is cheating, but it helps a little. I also had dried strawberries & blueberries in my trail mix. > > Kelli in WY > ~~ > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 14, 2005 Why put off an excellent hiking trip just because of a diet? I am fairly committed to my diet, but I will bend the rules to go hiking - especially if you live in a region of the country where the weather is good only 3 months out of the year. Kelli in WY > > Like you said, you did cheat. You can't do phase 1 and eat fruit and chocolate. Each person needs to decide for themselves what is more important. Is it worth it to put off the hike and complete Phase 1 (which JMO I think the better you do one phase 1 the better you will do in phase 2) or is it better to hike and cheat? > > MB > To: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right > Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 7:17 PM > Subject: Re: Re: help! > > > I hiked on Phase 1 and didn't have any problems. I just ate a lot of nuts with just some M & M's in it. It kept my energy up and didn't make me gain weight. > > I know it is cheating, but it helps a little. I also had dried strawberries & blueberries in my trail mix. > > Kelli in WY > ~~ > " Whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot about puppies. " - Gene Hill > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 16, 2005 actually the diet recommends eating something high in carbs after exercise so that's not really cheating to me wylongears@... wrote:I hiked on Phase 1 and didn't have any problems. I just ate a lot of nuts with just some M & M's in it. It kept my energy up and didn't make me gain weight. I know it is cheating, but it helps a little. I also had dried strawberries & blueberries in my trail mix. Kelli in WY ~~ " Whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot about puppies. " - Gene Hill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 16, 2005 When I go on backpacking trips I allow some " cheats " , like a big oatmeal raison cookie or an apricot-oatmeal bar for dessert after dinner. Not only have I burned off around 5,000 calories that day anyway (hiking uphill with a 30 pound pack), but it helps me stay warmer at night if I have something heavy like that in my stomach before going to bed. By the way, Kelli, where in Wyoming are you? I am up near Estes Park. Connie > wylongears@... wrote:I hiked on Phase 1 and didn't have any problems. I just ate a lot of nuts with just some M & M's in it. It kept my energy up and didn't make me gain weight. > > I know it is cheating, but it helps a little. I also had dried strawberries & blueberries in my trail mix. > > Kelli in WY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 16, 2005 Estes Park, Colorado that is. > By the way, Kelli, where in Wyoming are you? I am up near Estes Park. > > Connie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 16, 2005 Connie, Hi, I live in Casper, WY. I have never been to Estes Park, but I hear it is beautiful. I hear the hiking is awesome. I find that eating just a few " cheat " items while on Phase 1 does not hurt my weight. Like you said, you are burning so many calories, it doesn't matter too much. And by the time your long hike is done, you don't feel like eating much supper - if so, just a salad or something light. Kelli, WY ~~ " Whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot about puppies. " - Gene Hill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
