Guest guest Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 > Aren't we supposed to work our way up to 3 servings of fruit > and 3 servings of grain each day, as long as it doesn't stall > weight loss? From an Agatston Q & A.... Q: How should I go about adding fruits and grains back into my diet during Phase 2? - H. A: Moving from Phase 1 to Phase 2 involves reintroducing carbohydrates into the diet, and each person will respond in a different way. Here's how to transition to Phase 2: For the first two weeks of Phase 2, instead of immediately adding a variety of carbohydrates to your weekly menu, we recommend you start by reintroducing two good carbs daily-one starch and one fruit. For the starch, we suggest a high-fiber cereal at breakfast. It's best to avoid eating fruit first thing in the morning at breakfast, so we suggest you try it at lunch, dinner, or for a snack. Pay close attention to how your body responds as you reintroduce good carbs. Do you find yourself craving other carbs or sweets? Has your weight loss stalled? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, try a different type of carbohydrate until you find one that doesn't produce cravings. Then, for weeks three and four, move to having four good carb choices daily: 1-2 fruits and 1-2 starches. Continue this process until you're able to eat 2-3 fruits and 2-3 starches a day. If you remember to take it slowly, you should be able to achieve this goal without reintroducing cravings or reversing weight loss. Keep in mind that weight loss slows during Phase 2. This gradual weight loss is not only expected, it is healthy. If you continue to lose weight at a rapid rate in Phase 2, you may be losing lean muscle mass, which can ultimately lower your metabolism. (Weight-bearing exercise is another good way to protect against this.) Plus, weight lost gradually is more likely to stay off over the long term. What's the take home message about transitioning to Phase 2? In the words of a beloved children's story about a hare and a tortoise: " Slow and steady wins the race. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 > Aren't we supposed to work our way up to 3 servings of fruit > and 3 servings of grain each day, as long as it doesn't stall > weight loss? From an Agatston Q & A.... Q: How should I go about adding fruits and grains back into my diet during Phase 2? - H. A: Moving from Phase 1 to Phase 2 involves reintroducing carbohydrates into the diet, and each person will respond in a different way. Here's how to transition to Phase 2: For the first two weeks of Phase 2, instead of immediately adding a variety of carbohydrates to your weekly menu, we recommend you start by reintroducing two good carbs daily-one starch and one fruit. For the starch, we suggest a high-fiber cereal at breakfast. It's best to avoid eating fruit first thing in the morning at breakfast, so we suggest you try it at lunch, dinner, or for a snack. Pay close attention to how your body responds as you reintroduce good carbs. Do you find yourself craving other carbs or sweets? Has your weight loss stalled? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, try a different type of carbohydrate until you find one that doesn't produce cravings. Then, for weeks three and four, move to having four good carb choices daily: 1-2 fruits and 1-2 starches. Continue this process until you're able to eat 2-3 fruits and 2-3 starches a day. If you remember to take it slowly, you should be able to achieve this goal without reintroducing cravings or reversing weight loss. Keep in mind that weight loss slows during Phase 2. This gradual weight loss is not only expected, it is healthy. If you continue to lose weight at a rapid rate in Phase 2, you may be losing lean muscle mass, which can ultimately lower your metabolism. (Weight-bearing exercise is another good way to protect against this.) Plus, weight lost gradually is more likely to stay off over the long term. What's the take home message about transitioning to Phase 2? In the words of a beloved children's story about a hare and a tortoise: " Slow and steady wins the race. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 > Aren't we supposed to work our way up to 3 servings of fruit > and 3 servings of grain each day, as long as it doesn't stall > weight loss? From an Agatston Q & A.... Q: How should I go about adding fruits and grains back into my diet during Phase 2? - H. A: Moving from Phase 1 to Phase 2 involves reintroducing carbohydrates into the diet, and each person will respond in a different way. Here's how to transition to Phase 2: For the first two weeks of Phase 2, instead of immediately adding a variety of carbohydrates to your weekly menu, we recommend you start by reintroducing two good carbs daily-one starch and one fruit. For the starch, we suggest a high-fiber cereal at breakfast. It's best to avoid eating fruit first thing in the morning at breakfast, so we suggest you try it at lunch, dinner, or for a snack. Pay close attention to how your body responds as you reintroduce good carbs. Do you find yourself craving other carbs or sweets? Has your weight loss stalled? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, try a different type of carbohydrate until you find one that doesn't produce cravings. Then, for weeks three and four, move to having four good carb choices daily: 1-2 fruits and 1-2 starches. Continue this process until you're able to eat 2-3 fruits and 2-3 starches a day. If you remember to take it slowly, you should be able to achieve this goal without reintroducing cravings or reversing weight loss. Keep in mind that weight loss slows during Phase 2. This gradual weight loss is not only expected, it is healthy. If you continue to lose weight at a rapid rate in Phase 2, you may be losing lean muscle mass, which can ultimately lower your metabolism. (Weight-bearing exercise is another good way to protect against this.) Plus, weight lost gradually is more likely to stay off over the long term. What's the take home message about transitioning to Phase 2? In the words of a beloved children's story about a hare and a tortoise: " Slow and steady wins the race. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 That's interesting because he said in his most recent chat to just start with a fruit a day.. --- Noctaire wrote: > > Aren't we supposed to work our way up to 3 > servings of fruit > > and 3 servings of grain each day, as long as it > doesn't stall > > weight loss? > > From an Agatston Q & A.... > > Q: How should I go about adding fruits and grains > back into my diet during > Phase 2? > - H. > > A: Moving from Phase 1 to Phase 2 involves > reintroducing carbohydrates into > the diet, and each person will respond in a > different way. Here's how to > transition to Phase 2: > > For the first two weeks of Phase 2, instead of > immediately adding a variety > of carbohydrates to your weekly menu, we recommend > you start by > reintroducing two good carbs daily-one starch and > one fruit. For the starch, > we suggest a high-fiber cereal at breakfast. It's > best to avoid eating fruit > first thing in the morning at breakfast, so we > suggest you try it at lunch, > dinner, or for a snack. Pay close attention to how > your body responds as you > reintroduce good carbs. Do you find yourself craving > other carbs or sweets? > Has your weight loss stalled? > > If the answer to either of these questions is yes, > try a different type of > carbohydrate until you find one that doesn't produce > cravings. Then, for > weeks three and four, move to having four good carb > choices daily: 1-2 > fruits and 1-2 starches. Continue this process until > you're able to eat 2-3 > fruits and 2-3 starches a day. If you remember to > take it slowly, you should > be able to achieve this goal without reintroducing > cravings or reversing > weight loss. > > Keep in mind that weight loss slows during Phase 2. > This gradual weight loss > is not only expected, it is healthy. If you continue > to lose weight at a > rapid rate in Phase 2, you may be losing lean muscle > mass, which can > ultimately lower your metabolism. (Weight-bearing > exercise is another good > way to protect against this.) Plus, weight lost > gradually is more likely to > stay off over the long term. > > What's the take home message about transitioning to > Phase 2? In the words of > a beloved children's story about a hare and a > tortoise: " Slow and steady > wins the race. " > > D Presently: 110 lbs and 5 feet 4 inches tall Current Field Of Study: Medical Treatment for Weight Loss " Bariatrics " __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 That's interesting because he said in his most recent chat to just start with a fruit a day.. --- Noctaire wrote: > > Aren't we supposed to work our way up to 3 > servings of fruit > > and 3 servings of grain each day, as long as it > doesn't stall > > weight loss? > > From an Agatston Q & A.... > > Q: How should I go about adding fruits and grains > back into my diet during > Phase 2? > - H. > > A: Moving from Phase 1 to Phase 2 involves > reintroducing carbohydrates into > the diet, and each person will respond in a > different way. Here's how to > transition to Phase 2: > > For the first two weeks of Phase 2, instead of > immediately adding a variety > of carbohydrates to your weekly menu, we recommend > you start by > reintroducing two good carbs daily-one starch and > one fruit. For the starch, > we suggest a high-fiber cereal at breakfast. It's > best to avoid eating fruit > first thing in the morning at breakfast, so we > suggest you try it at lunch, > dinner, or for a snack. Pay close attention to how > your body responds as you > reintroduce good carbs. Do you find yourself craving > other carbs or sweets? > Has your weight loss stalled? > > If the answer to either of these questions is yes, > try a different type of > carbohydrate until you find one that doesn't produce > cravings. Then, for > weeks three and four, move to having four good carb > choices daily: 1-2 > fruits and 1-2 starches. Continue this process until > you're able to eat 2-3 > fruits and 2-3 starches a day. If you remember to > take it slowly, you should > be able to achieve this goal without reintroducing > cravings or reversing > weight loss. > > Keep in mind that weight loss slows during Phase 2. > This gradual weight loss > is not only expected, it is healthy. If you continue > to lose weight at a > rapid rate in Phase 2, you may be losing lean muscle > mass, which can > ultimately lower your metabolism. (Weight-bearing > exercise is another good > way to protect against this.) Plus, weight lost > gradually is more likely to > stay off over the long term. > > What's the take home message about transitioning to > Phase 2? In the words of > a beloved children's story about a hare and a > tortoise: " Slow and steady > wins the race. " > > D Presently: 110 lbs and 5 feet 4 inches tall Current Field Of Study: Medical Treatment for Weight Loss " Bariatrics " __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 > That's interesting because he said in his most recent chat to > just start with a fruit a day.. He's also said that the Kraft line is SBD compliant. Who knows WHAT to believe from the man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 > That's interesting because he said in his most recent chat to > just start with a fruit a day.. He's also said that the Kraft line is SBD compliant. Who knows WHAT to believe from the man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 > That's interesting because he said in his most recent chat to > just start with a fruit a day.. He's also said that the Kraft line is SBD compliant. Who knows WHAT to believe from the man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 > I eat the low carb bars but I make sure it's only 2 grams of carbs. > Since you are in phase 2 there's also low carb ice cream as > well with only 3 carbs for 1/2 cup. So even though it's not > recommended and I'm in no means a doctor. I'm not saying to > take the advice there but those are some options. Maybe have > some chocolate dipped strawberries to which is welcome to > phase 2. Take a look at the book and it will give you an idea > of how much of something to eat every day. You can definitely > have fruit I'm not sure how often though because I just > started phase 2. Just a couple slices of bread in a 2 week > period and remember the heavier the bread the better it is > for you. I recommend whole grain bread. There's also some > carb bread as well for whole grain. My first day of phase 2 I > lost 2 pounds so don't worry about it the weight will come off. And here's yet another example. " Oh, I'm not recommending this BUT it's an option. " Sure, it's also an option to shovel sugar down as well. Low carb ice cream is not the issue -- the sugars in the ice cream are the issue. You don't eat " a couple slices of bread in a 2 week period " -- you add back 1 starch and 1 fruit for the first week, see how things go, try a different one maybe, then move up to 1-2 servings during the 3rd and 4th week. Then you move to 2-3 servings during the 5th and 6th week. It isn't done hodge-podge, this-'n-that -- it's done methodically and slowly. And it isn't a matter of the weight of the bread -- you need to eat whole grain breads, including breads made from 100% whole wheat flour and without the word " enriched " appearing in the ingredients. Furthermore, you shouldn't be looking for " low carb bread " either -- whole grain, whole wheat. The SBD is NOT about " low carb " anything. It's about getting the right kinds of carbs and fats. It's about eating healthy. It's about reducing/eliminating unhealthy carbs and fats. This is what I've tried to get through to you since the first time I posted to you on this, . You clearly do not understand this WOE. You're actually trying to give advice and recommendations but without even understanding the underlying principles of what you're giving advice about! If you truly want to be on the SBD, then you need to read the book, learn what it's all about, and STICK TO THE PLAN. That means doing what the diet recommends. You should stop trying to give other suggestions about things you have no knowledge of and instead LISTEN to what others on the group are saying. LEARN from those who have been there and then follow THEIR advice. LET OTHERS HELP YOU TO SUCCEED ON THE SBD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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