Guest guest Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 Hi Carol... I would move very slowly and start with an apple a day with skin... The second week just add another apple to your daily intake.. Do stay away from any bread or rice from the beginning of this phase.. If you do have any bread make sure it is flat bread.. with no yeast... and that it has the fiber needed.. Much luck in this transition.. and stick with the fruit only at first.. This is what I would do and have done.. Good luck Wishing you much success --- carol62270 wrote: > > I'm in Phase 2 now and not quite sure what to add or > how much. HELP! > I read fruit...? but how much? I also read > someone's post somewhere > where they were happy to have bread once in > awhile... how much bread? > And honestly, I'm afraid if I start having it I'll > want more and > more! I also find myself subconsciously trying to > keep at Phase 1 > thinking it will be better for weight loss but I > know that's not the > point of SBD. Took me a while to get the hang of > Phase 1... lol > > As for fruit, I did read in the book apples with > skin on are a good > fruit choice. Can I have one a day? I'm sooo > confused! And I still > look at the carb counts on items (like frozen > veggies) from my Atkins > days. I know I'm not supposed to! > > Also ~ it's just about TTOM. I'm DYING for > chocolate and salt! Can I > have one of those low carb candy bars? Or sugar > free from Gertrude > Hawk? More help needed!! lol > > Thanks, everyone! > Carol > > > > 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 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 Hi Carol... I would move very slowly and start with an apple a day with skin... The second week just add another apple to your daily intake.. Do stay away from any bread or rice from the beginning of this phase.. If you do have any bread make sure it is flat bread.. with no yeast... and that it has the fiber needed.. Much luck in this transition.. and stick with the fruit only at first.. This is what I would do and have done.. Good luck Wishing you much success --- carol62270 wrote: > > I'm in Phase 2 now and not quite sure what to add or > how much. HELP! > I read fruit...? but how much? I also read > someone's post somewhere > where they were happy to have bread once in > awhile... how much bread? > And honestly, I'm afraid if I start having it I'll > want more and > more! I also find myself subconsciously trying to > keep at Phase 1 > thinking it will be better for weight loss but I > know that's not the > point of SBD. Took me a while to get the hang of > Phase 1... lol > > As for fruit, I did read in the book apples with > skin on are a good > fruit choice. Can I have one a day? I'm sooo > confused! And I still > look at the carb counts on items (like frozen > veggies) from my Atkins > days. I know I'm not supposed to! > > Also ~ it's just about TTOM. I'm DYING for > chocolate and salt! Can I > have one of those low carb candy bars? Or sugar > free from Gertrude > Hawk? More help needed!! lol > > Thanks, everyone! > Carol > > > > 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 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 Hi Carol... I would move very slowly and start with an apple a day with skin... The second week just add another apple to your daily intake.. Do stay away from any bread or rice from the beginning of this phase.. If you do have any bread make sure it is flat bread.. with no yeast... and that it has the fiber needed.. Much luck in this transition.. and stick with the fruit only at first.. This is what I would do and have done.. Good luck Wishing you much success --- carol62270 wrote: > > I'm in Phase 2 now and not quite sure what to add or > how much. HELP! > I read fruit...? but how much? I also read > someone's post somewhere > where they were happy to have bread once in > awhile... how much bread? > And honestly, I'm afraid if I start having it I'll > want more and > more! I also find myself subconsciously trying to > keep at Phase 1 > thinking it will be better for weight loss but I > know that's not the > point of SBD. Took me a while to get the hang of > Phase 1... lol > > As for fruit, I did read in the book apples with > skin on are a good > fruit choice. Can I have one a day? I'm sooo > confused! And I still > look at the carb counts on items (like frozen > veggies) from my Atkins > days. I know I'm not supposed to! > > Also ~ it's just about TTOM. I'm DYING for > chocolate and salt! Can I > have one of those low carb candy bars? Or sugar > free from Gertrude > Hawk? More help needed!! lol > > Thanks, everyone! > Carol > > > > 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 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 Sorry to hear you are sick. They do sell sugar free cough medicine. I don't think a little is going to hurt though, but if you get more sick and have to drink it out of the bottle with a straw like I have had to do in the past (okay, a bit of an exaggeration, but you know what I mean), then you might want to run up and get some sugar free or pill form stuff. I'd take it a bit slow adding back. Pick one thing that you miss. I started out with berries (blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, ect) cuz they had a ton of fiber in them, but it's up to you what you want to add. Some people add oatmeal in the morning cuz they are sick of their usual breakfast, some add fruit, some add one piece of bread. If bread scares you to add back, wait awhile. Monitor what makes you crave or gain and take those foods back out. It's more of an experimental stage at this point. If adding in oatmeal in the morning makes you crave bad foods all day, take that back out. Or if adding bread makes you gain, take it back out. That sort of thing. Everyone is so different that it's hard to say what might work best for you. When I started to add back in whole grains, I gained, so I took them back out and added them back in slower. I did real well with the berries and still lost, and it helped my constipation problem. Others would die without their oatmeal in the morning, or slice of bread in the afternoon. So it's pretty individual. But do add slowly. Maybe one fruit a day for a bit, or one bread with dinner or something like that. Keep adding in as long as you are comfortable and still losing. Most people start out with one whole grain and one fruit a day for awhile (they call it phase 1.5). The other thing you might want to remember is that fiber, protein, vinager, and oil all help to slow the digestion of the food down. Those things have to digest first before the whole grain or fruit. So if you eat your new foods with a fiber, protein, vinager, or oil, it will slow down the digestion and keep you from craving. Good luck to you. Remember, you can't really do this wrong. If you add in something that makes you crave or makes you gain, take it back out and add in something else. Carol Help - Phase 2... I'm in Phase 2 now and not quite sure what to add or how much. HELP!I read fruit...? but how much? I also read someone's post somewherewhere they were happy to have bread once in awhile... how much bread?And honestly, I'm afraid if I start having it I'll want more andmore! I also find myself subconsciously trying to keep at Phase 1thinking it will be better for weight loss but I know that's not thepoint of SBD. Took me a while to get the hang of Phase 1... lolAs for fruit, I did read in the book apples with skin on are a goodfruit choice. Can I have one a day? I'm sooo confused! And I stilllook at the carb counts on items (like frozen veggies) from my Atkinsdays. I know I'm not supposed to!Also ~ it's just about TTOM. I'm DYING for chocolate and salt! Can Ihave one of those low carb candy bars? Or sugar free from GertrudeHawk? More help needed!! lolThanks, everyone!CarolReminder: 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 Way Of Eating please read "The South Beach Diet" by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 This message scanned for viruses by CoreComm No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.15 - Release Date: 04/16/2005 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.15 - Release Date: 04/16/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 Sorry to hear you are sick. They do sell sugar free cough medicine. I don't think a little is going to hurt though, but if you get more sick and have to drink it out of the bottle with a straw like I have had to do in the past (okay, a bit of an exaggeration, but you know what I mean), then you might want to run up and get some sugar free or pill form stuff. I'd take it a bit slow adding back. Pick one thing that you miss. I started out with berries (blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, ect) cuz they had a ton of fiber in them, but it's up to you what you want to add. Some people add oatmeal in the morning cuz they are sick of their usual breakfast, some add fruit, some add one piece of bread. If bread scares you to add back, wait awhile. Monitor what makes you crave or gain and take those foods back out. It's more of an experimental stage at this point. If adding in oatmeal in the morning makes you crave bad foods all day, take that back out. Or if adding bread makes you gain, take it back out. That sort of thing. Everyone is so different that it's hard to say what might work best for you. When I started to add back in whole grains, I gained, so I took them back out and added them back in slower. I did real well with the berries and still lost, and it helped my constipation problem. Others would die without their oatmeal in the morning, or slice of bread in the afternoon. So it's pretty individual. But do add slowly. Maybe one fruit a day for a bit, or one bread with dinner or something like that. Keep adding in as long as you are comfortable and still losing. Most people start out with one whole grain and one fruit a day for awhile (they call it phase 1.5). The other thing you might want to remember is that fiber, protein, vinager, and oil all help to slow the digestion of the food down. Those things have to digest first before the whole grain or fruit. So if you eat your new foods with a fiber, protein, vinager, or oil, it will slow down the digestion and keep you from craving. Good luck to you. Remember, you can't really do this wrong. If you add in something that makes you crave or makes you gain, take it back out and add in something else. Carol Help - Phase 2... I'm in Phase 2 now and not quite sure what to add or how much. HELP!I read fruit...? but how much? I also read someone's post somewherewhere they were happy to have bread once in awhile... how much bread?And honestly, I'm afraid if I start having it I'll want more andmore! I also find myself subconsciously trying to keep at Phase 1thinking it will be better for weight loss but I know that's not thepoint of SBD. Took me a while to get the hang of Phase 1... lolAs for fruit, I did read in the book apples with skin on are a goodfruit choice. Can I have one a day? I'm sooo confused! And I stilllook at the carb counts on items (like frozen veggies) from my Atkinsdays. I know I'm not supposed to!Also ~ it's just about TTOM. I'm DYING for chocolate and salt! Can Ihave one of those low carb candy bars? Or sugar free from GertrudeHawk? More help needed!! lolThanks, everyone!CarolReminder: 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 Way Of Eating please read "The South Beach Diet" by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 This message scanned for viruses by CoreComm No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.15 - Release Date: 04/16/2005 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.15 - Release Date: 04/16/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 > I'm in Phase 2 now and not quite sure what to add or how much. HELP! > I read fruit...? but how much? I also read someone's post > somewhere where they were happy to have bread once in > awhile... how much bread? > And honestly, I'm afraid if I start having it I'll want more > and more! I also find myself subconsciously trying to keep at > Phase 1 thinking it will be better for weight loss but I know > that's not the point of SBD. Took me a while to get the hang > of Phase 1... lol > > As for fruit, I did read in the book apples with skin on are > a good fruit choice. Can I have one a day? I'm sooo > confused! And I still look at the carb counts on items (like > frozen veggies) from my Atkins days. I know I'm not supposed to! > > Also ~ it's just about TTOM. I'm DYING for chocolate and > salt! Can I have one of those low carb candy bars? Or sugar > free from Gertrude Hawk? More help needed!! lol Ok Carol, first of all -- BREATHE! Moving to phase 2 is difficult for many folks. There's all sorts of anxieties around it because we're terrified we'll regain the lost weight and begin suffering cravings again or, even worse, we won't be able to control ourselves and end up overeating. You've made great progress in phase 1, getting your blood chemistry together and taking off some weight. If you enter phase 2 slowly, you'll be fine. Remember: carbs are not the enemy. Your body needs them to function properly and they're a NORMAL part of our daily diet. You just need to be picky about what carbs you eat to ensure continued success. Agatston recommends beginning phase 2 with a single serving of a fruit and a starch. The recommendation is to go with a bowl of high-fiber, whole grain cereal like the Kashi at breakfast and say an apple or a pear at lunch or dinner. With fruit, it's best to eat the skin if you can -- if not, that's fine. The idea here is to see how your body reacts -- do cravings return, do you suddenly want sweets, has weight loss stalled, do you start to gain, etc. If you start to have problems, swap things up until you do not. You may need to bounce back to phase 1 for a few days if things get a little crazy. (In all likelihood, all will be fine.) After 2-3 weeks, increase the number of servings to 1-2 per day of each. Watch to see how your body reacts, just like you did when you had 1 serving each. Then, after another 2-3 weeks, move to 2-3 servings a day of each. As you watch your body for signs of back-stepping, keep in mind a few things about phase 2. First and foremost -- weight loss WILL slow down. I've had days where I lose nothing at all, pick up a pound or two, or lose only half a pound. That's why you really want to do the whole weekly weigh-in and look at measurements as well as weight. If you're exercising, you'll be gaining muscle mass. Muscle weighs more than fat so don't be discouraged if the needle on the scale doesn't move -- you could be offsetting fat loss with muscle gain. If you're NOT exercising, consider adding an exercise routine in (if special medical considerations are an issue, work with your doctor on this of course). Even if you simply start doing a 30 minute walk each day, the exercise will pay off. Phase 2 is a bit of a trial and error stage. As I worked through the first couple of months, my weight loss completely stalled out -- I even gained when I splurged a few times, although I always took the gain off within a few days and leveled back out. I had the added issues of being sick, injuring my back, and LOTS of family get-togathers to, ahem, " help " me along. Even with all that though, I've been able to show a slow but steady loss of weight even without exercising regularly. I eat whole wheat breads, brown or wild rice, whole wheat pastas, and various flours during cooking. When I splurge, I revisit phase 1 for a few days to level things out because I understand what is going on in my body. The interesting thing -- even if I didn't monitor myself for those few days, my body tells me what to eat and it's essentially phase 1 anyway. Being in touch with your body's needs is important because you learn to read your own signs. From time to time, my body needs more protein and on those days I eat higher amounts of it. On other days it's more fat. There are times when I need more sodium and times when I need more fluids. The thing is, I can usually tell what is going on with my system and act accordingly. If you listen, your body will tell you what's up. Phase 2 is a good time to learn how to do this as you watch the effects of reintroduced carbs on your system. Something else worth noting -- you're about to start your monthly. That typically means a minor weight gain. Not a good indicator for phase 2. Keep that in mind as you monitor yourself in the first couple of weeks -- you'll know the difference between weight gain due to TOTM and weight gain due to added carbs. As for the chocolate and salt -- I'd try to limit the salt to what you normally eat. On chocolate, I don't think it is possible to deny a woman chocolate ever, let alone during the TOTM. Just make sure you follow the guidelines for sweet treats. During P2, you're allowed up to 2 Dove dark chocolate eggs (the small ones). These got me through a chocolate craving a few weeks back. So hang in there, don't panic, and let us know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 > I'm in Phase 2 now and not quite sure what to add or how much. HELP! > I read fruit...? but how much? I also read someone's post > somewhere where they were happy to have bread once in > awhile... how much bread? > And honestly, I'm afraid if I start having it I'll want more > and more! I also find myself subconsciously trying to keep at > Phase 1 thinking it will be better for weight loss but I know > that's not the point of SBD. Took me a while to get the hang > of Phase 1... lol > > As for fruit, I did read in the book apples with skin on are > a good fruit choice. Can I have one a day? I'm sooo > confused! And I still look at the carb counts on items (like > frozen veggies) from my Atkins days. I know I'm not supposed to! > > Also ~ it's just about TTOM. I'm DYING for chocolate and > salt! Can I have one of those low carb candy bars? Or sugar > free from Gertrude Hawk? More help needed!! lol Ok Carol, first of all -- BREATHE! Moving to phase 2 is difficult for many folks. There's all sorts of anxieties around it because we're terrified we'll regain the lost weight and begin suffering cravings again or, even worse, we won't be able to control ourselves and end up overeating. You've made great progress in phase 1, getting your blood chemistry together and taking off some weight. If you enter phase 2 slowly, you'll be fine. Remember: carbs are not the enemy. Your body needs them to function properly and they're a NORMAL part of our daily diet. You just need to be picky about what carbs you eat to ensure continued success. Agatston recommends beginning phase 2 with a single serving of a fruit and a starch. The recommendation is to go with a bowl of high-fiber, whole grain cereal like the Kashi at breakfast and say an apple or a pear at lunch or dinner. With fruit, it's best to eat the skin if you can -- if not, that's fine. The idea here is to see how your body reacts -- do cravings return, do you suddenly want sweets, has weight loss stalled, do you start to gain, etc. If you start to have problems, swap things up until you do not. You may need to bounce back to phase 1 for a few days if things get a little crazy. (In all likelihood, all will be fine.) After 2-3 weeks, increase the number of servings to 1-2 per day of each. Watch to see how your body reacts, just like you did when you had 1 serving each. Then, after another 2-3 weeks, move to 2-3 servings a day of each. As you watch your body for signs of back-stepping, keep in mind a few things about phase 2. First and foremost -- weight loss WILL slow down. I've had days where I lose nothing at all, pick up a pound or two, or lose only half a pound. That's why you really want to do the whole weekly weigh-in and look at measurements as well as weight. If you're exercising, you'll be gaining muscle mass. Muscle weighs more than fat so don't be discouraged if the needle on the scale doesn't move -- you could be offsetting fat loss with muscle gain. If you're NOT exercising, consider adding an exercise routine in (if special medical considerations are an issue, work with your doctor on this of course). Even if you simply start doing a 30 minute walk each day, the exercise will pay off. Phase 2 is a bit of a trial and error stage. As I worked through the first couple of months, my weight loss completely stalled out -- I even gained when I splurged a few times, although I always took the gain off within a few days and leveled back out. I had the added issues of being sick, injuring my back, and LOTS of family get-togathers to, ahem, " help " me along. Even with all that though, I've been able to show a slow but steady loss of weight even without exercising regularly. I eat whole wheat breads, brown or wild rice, whole wheat pastas, and various flours during cooking. When I splurge, I revisit phase 1 for a few days to level things out because I understand what is going on in my body. The interesting thing -- even if I didn't monitor myself for those few days, my body tells me what to eat and it's essentially phase 1 anyway. Being in touch with your body's needs is important because you learn to read your own signs. From time to time, my body needs more protein and on those days I eat higher amounts of it. On other days it's more fat. There are times when I need more sodium and times when I need more fluids. The thing is, I can usually tell what is going on with my system and act accordingly. If you listen, your body will tell you what's up. Phase 2 is a good time to learn how to do this as you watch the effects of reintroduced carbs on your system. Something else worth noting -- you're about to start your monthly. That typically means a minor weight gain. Not a good indicator for phase 2. Keep that in mind as you monitor yourself in the first couple of weeks -- you'll know the difference between weight gain due to TOTM and weight gain due to added carbs. As for the chocolate and salt -- I'd try to limit the salt to what you normally eat. On chocolate, I don't think it is possible to deny a woman chocolate ever, let alone during the TOTM. Just make sure you follow the guidelines for sweet treats. During P2, you're allowed up to 2 Dove dark chocolate eggs (the small ones). These got me through a chocolate craving a few weeks back. So hang in there, don't panic, and let us know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 > I'm in Phase 2 now and not quite sure what to add or how much. HELP! > I read fruit...? but how much? I also read someone's post > somewhere where they were happy to have bread once in > awhile... how much bread? > And honestly, I'm afraid if I start having it I'll want more > and more! I also find myself subconsciously trying to keep at > Phase 1 thinking it will be better for weight loss but I know > that's not the point of SBD. Took me a while to get the hang > of Phase 1... lol > > As for fruit, I did read in the book apples with skin on are > a good fruit choice. Can I have one a day? I'm sooo > confused! And I still look at the carb counts on items (like > frozen veggies) from my Atkins days. I know I'm not supposed to! > > Also ~ it's just about TTOM. I'm DYING for chocolate and > salt! Can I have one of those low carb candy bars? Or sugar > free from Gertrude Hawk? More help needed!! lol Ok Carol, first of all -- BREATHE! Moving to phase 2 is difficult for many folks. There's all sorts of anxieties around it because we're terrified we'll regain the lost weight and begin suffering cravings again or, even worse, we won't be able to control ourselves and end up overeating. You've made great progress in phase 1, getting your blood chemistry together and taking off some weight. If you enter phase 2 slowly, you'll be fine. Remember: carbs are not the enemy. Your body needs them to function properly and they're a NORMAL part of our daily diet. You just need to be picky about what carbs you eat to ensure continued success. Agatston recommends beginning phase 2 with a single serving of a fruit and a starch. The recommendation is to go with a bowl of high-fiber, whole grain cereal like the Kashi at breakfast and say an apple or a pear at lunch or dinner. With fruit, it's best to eat the skin if you can -- if not, that's fine. The idea here is to see how your body reacts -- do cravings return, do you suddenly want sweets, has weight loss stalled, do you start to gain, etc. If you start to have problems, swap things up until you do not. You may need to bounce back to phase 1 for a few days if things get a little crazy. (In all likelihood, all will be fine.) After 2-3 weeks, increase the number of servings to 1-2 per day of each. Watch to see how your body reacts, just like you did when you had 1 serving each. Then, after another 2-3 weeks, move to 2-3 servings a day of each. As you watch your body for signs of back-stepping, keep in mind a few things about phase 2. First and foremost -- weight loss WILL slow down. I've had days where I lose nothing at all, pick up a pound or two, or lose only half a pound. That's why you really want to do the whole weekly weigh-in and look at measurements as well as weight. If you're exercising, you'll be gaining muscle mass. Muscle weighs more than fat so don't be discouraged if the needle on the scale doesn't move -- you could be offsetting fat loss with muscle gain. If you're NOT exercising, consider adding an exercise routine in (if special medical considerations are an issue, work with your doctor on this of course). Even if you simply start doing a 30 minute walk each day, the exercise will pay off. Phase 2 is a bit of a trial and error stage. As I worked through the first couple of months, my weight loss completely stalled out -- I even gained when I splurged a few times, although I always took the gain off within a few days and leveled back out. I had the added issues of being sick, injuring my back, and LOTS of family get-togathers to, ahem, " help " me along. Even with all that though, I've been able to show a slow but steady loss of weight even without exercising regularly. I eat whole wheat breads, brown or wild rice, whole wheat pastas, and various flours during cooking. When I splurge, I revisit phase 1 for a few days to level things out because I understand what is going on in my body. The interesting thing -- even if I didn't monitor myself for those few days, my body tells me what to eat and it's essentially phase 1 anyway. Being in touch with your body's needs is important because you learn to read your own signs. From time to time, my body needs more protein and on those days I eat higher amounts of it. On other days it's more fat. There are times when I need more sodium and times when I need more fluids. The thing is, I can usually tell what is going on with my system and act accordingly. If you listen, your body will tell you what's up. Phase 2 is a good time to learn how to do this as you watch the effects of reintroduced carbs on your system. Something else worth noting -- you're about to start your monthly. That typically means a minor weight gain. Not a good indicator for phase 2. Keep that in mind as you monitor yourself in the first couple of weeks -- you'll know the difference between weight gain due to TOTM and weight gain due to added carbs. As for the chocolate and salt -- I'd try to limit the salt to what you normally eat. On chocolate, I don't think it is possible to deny a woman chocolate ever, let alone during the TOTM. Just make sure you follow the guidelines for sweet treats. During P2, you're allowed up to 2 Dove dark chocolate eggs (the small ones). These got me through a chocolate craving a few weeks back. So hang in there, don't panic, and let us know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 I always hear that women love chocolate, but I don't even like chocolate. Vanilla is my favorite. ann > From time to time, my body needs more > > protein and on those days I > > eat higher amounts of it. On other days it's more > > fat. There are times > > when I need more sodium and times when I need more > > fluids. The thing is, I > > can usually tell what is going on with my system and > > act accordingly. If > > you listen, your body will tell you what's up. > > Phase 2 is a good time to > > learn how to do this as you watch the effects of > > reintroduced carbs on your > > system. > > > > Something else worth noting -- you're about to start > > your monthly. That > > typically means a minor weight gain. Not a good > > indicator for phase 2. > > Keep that in mind as you monitor yourself in the > > first couple of weeks -- > > you'll know the difference between weight gain due > > to TOTM and weight gain > > due to added carbs. As for the chocolate and salt > > -- I'd try to limit the > > salt to what you normally eat. On chocolate, I > > don't think it is possible > > to deny a woman chocolate ever, let alone during the > > TOTM. Just make > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 I always hear that women love chocolate, but I don't even like chocolate. Vanilla is my favorite. ann > From time to time, my body needs more > > protein and on those days I > > eat higher amounts of it. On other days it's more > > fat. There are times > > when I need more sodium and times when I need more > > fluids. The thing is, I > > can usually tell what is going on with my system and > > act accordingly. If > > you listen, your body will tell you what's up. > > Phase 2 is a good time to > > learn how to do this as you watch the effects of > > reintroduced carbs on your > > system. > > > > Something else worth noting -- you're about to start > > your monthly. That > > typically means a minor weight gain. Not a good > > indicator for phase 2. > > Keep that in mind as you monitor yourself in the > > first couple of weeks -- > > you'll know the difference between weight gain due > > to TOTM and weight gain > > due to added carbs. As for the chocolate and salt > > -- I'd try to limit the > > salt to what you normally eat. On chocolate, I > > don't think it is possible > > to deny a woman chocolate ever, let alone during the > > TOTM. Just make > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 Now you have--me, me!! ann <While I'm sure there are women who do not like chocolate. To date, I have not actually met one. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 Now you have--me, me!! ann <While I'm sure there are women who do not like chocolate. To date, I have not actually met one. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 I threw up for seven months, day and night, when I was pregnant. I could barely eat, so I had no cravings. TOTM used to make me crave all the Philly foods--Italian hoagies, cheesesteaks, pizza, etc., but not sweets. Those foods are what I have been craving since I caught this respiratory infection. The thought of a Philly Cheesesteak Pizza was running through my head all day yesterday. But, I recognized it as just related to this cold, and I stuck to SBD. I love, love, love V8!! It kills my acid reflux, or I'd have it all the time. BTW, I made those peanut butter cookies. I only used 1/2 cup Splenda instead of 1 cup, because I don't like sweet things. Thank God I only used 1/2 cup, because it reeked of artificial sweetener taste. I didn't like those cookies at all! Yuk! ann > > I have indeed forgotten all about TOTM and also pregnancies.. > > especially since my last TOTM was at the age of 33!!! > > > > As well as my last pregnancy being at the age of 29.. > > I think I wanted V-8 juice though and remembering downing a > > lot of it.. to the point of tossing my cookies on it. Nothing > > like a little lava flow.. GGG > > Ugh! I can NOT do that stuff. Even when I was a salt-aholic I couldn't do > it -- just nasty. > > > As for your stay in the hospital.. I would have thought they > > would have removed all chocolate from the home.. after all it > > carried deadly consequences to those involved with this > > particular aphrodisiac.. > > > > Just perhaps there is some truth to the saying > > > > Death by chocolate? > > LOL Like I said -- I learned through first hand experience.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 I threw up for seven months, day and night, when I was pregnant. I could barely eat, so I had no cravings. TOTM used to make me crave all the Philly foods--Italian hoagies, cheesesteaks, pizza, etc., but not sweets. Those foods are what I have been craving since I caught this respiratory infection. The thought of a Philly Cheesesteak Pizza was running through my head all day yesterday. But, I recognized it as just related to this cold, and I stuck to SBD. I love, love, love V8!! It kills my acid reflux, or I'd have it all the time. BTW, I made those peanut butter cookies. I only used 1/2 cup Splenda instead of 1 cup, because I don't like sweet things. Thank God I only used 1/2 cup, because it reeked of artificial sweetener taste. I didn't like those cookies at all! Yuk! ann > > I have indeed forgotten all about TOTM and also pregnancies.. > > especially since my last TOTM was at the age of 33!!! > > > > As well as my last pregnancy being at the age of 29.. > > I think I wanted V-8 juice though and remembering downing a > > lot of it.. to the point of tossing my cookies on it. Nothing > > like a little lava flow.. GGG > > Ugh! I can NOT do that stuff. Even when I was a salt-aholic I couldn't do > it -- just nasty. > > > As for your stay in the hospital.. I would have thought they > > would have removed all chocolate from the home.. after all it > > carried deadly consequences to those involved with this > > particular aphrodisiac.. > > > > Just perhaps there is some truth to the saying > > > > Death by chocolate? > > LOL Like I said -- I learned through first hand experience.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 > That would all depend on your definition. I don't like > chocolate 3 weeks out of the month. Can not stand the stuff. > Now that I have been on SB it has to be either sugar free or > really expensive truffles. But only that one week. Maybe I > have conditioned myself to this because of the stereotype but > nope don't eat it. Made me sick to my stomach when I was > pregnant. > > Growing up my best friend was allergic to chocolate so I > did not get a lot of it. That might have something to do > with it. It doesn't matter if you like 1 week of the month or 1 day of the month. I learned a long time ago.... An ye harm none, do as ye will...but leave the chocolate or prepare for the great chill.... :-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 > That would all depend on your definition. I don't like > chocolate 3 weeks out of the month. Can not stand the stuff. > Now that I have been on SB it has to be either sugar free or > really expensive truffles. But only that one week. Maybe I > have conditioned myself to this because of the stereotype but > nope don't eat it. Made me sick to my stomach when I was > pregnant. > > Growing up my best friend was allergic to chocolate so I > did not get a lot of it. That might have something to do > with it. It doesn't matter if you like 1 week of the month or 1 day of the month. I learned a long time ago.... An ye harm none, do as ye will...but leave the chocolate or prepare for the great chill.... :-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 I fit ' description perfectly. I LOVE chocolate! During TOM, I am one of those that REALLY want some. Don't know if it's a "craving" or a "want". I try to do things like have oatmeal with a little Walden Farms no calorie chocolate syrup in it, or a sliced apple with the syrup on it or something like that. I do use the no calorie sryup quite a bit. Carol No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.15 - Release Date: 04/16/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 I fit ' description perfectly. I LOVE chocolate! During TOM, I am one of those that REALLY want some. Don't know if it's a "craving" or a "want". I try to do things like have oatmeal with a little Walden Farms no calorie chocolate syrup in it, or a sliced apple with the syrup on it or something like that. I do use the no calorie sryup quite a bit. Carol No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.15 - Release Date: 04/16/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 I fit ' description perfectly. I LOVE chocolate! During TOM, I am one of those that REALLY want some. Don't know if it's a "craving" or a "want". I try to do things like have oatmeal with a little Walden Farms no calorie chocolate syrup in it, or a sliced apple with the syrup on it or something like that. I do use the no calorie sryup quite a bit. Carol No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.15 - Release Date: 04/16/2005 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? ann <I thought is said add them back in slowly, and stop if your weight loss stalls. My understanding was to eventually get to 1 fruit and 1- 3 servings of whole grain a day. I'm going to recheck. Nora> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 Me too, . ann < > I am not a big chocolate fan either. Never have been. I always hated chocolate cake as a kid too. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 Me too, . ann < > I am not a big chocolate fan either. Never have been. I always hated chocolate cake as a kid too. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 Me too, . ann < > I am not a big chocolate fan either. Never have been. I always hated chocolate cake as a kid too. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 I don't know - I better check. Maybe it said just start off with one fruit a day. > > 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? > > ann > > <I thought is said add them back in slowly, and stop if your weight > loss stalls. My understanding was to eventually get to 1 fruit and 1- > 3 servings of whole grain a day. I'm going to recheck. > Nora> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 Arlene, That's because it's not really chocolate. It's just candy that they call white chocolate due to the texture. I like it, also, even though I don't like chocolate. ann < > , I'm with you. I don't like chocolate at all. I do like the white > chocolate though. > > > I will be ready to start phase 2 of the diet on Monday. So far, I have lost > 11 pounds, and my blood sugars have returned to normal. Yea! > Arlene> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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