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[niknak]

Hi there! I started the SBD yesterday, I don't yet have the book but I have ordered one, so hopefully it will get here soon. Anyway, I have read the food list for phase 1, which I found here, but I am wondering if I have made a mistake because it feels like I am eating loads. Am I right in thinking that the acceppted veg is unlimited? Also, I have been using a fair bit of tom puree in my cooking...is that OK? oh and one last thing does anyone know if laughing cow light triangles or philadelphia light are ok for phase 1? Sorry for all the questions. :)

[Judynyc]

Hi there! I started the SBD yesterday, I don't yet have the book but I have ordered one, so hopefully it will get here soon. Anyway, I have read the food list for phase 1, which I found here, but I am wondering if I have made a mistake because it feels like I am eating loads. Am I right in thinking that the acceppted veg is unlimited? Also, I have been using a fair bit of tom puree in my cooking...is that OK? oh and one last thing does anyone know if laughing cow light triangles or philadelphia light are ok for phase 1? Sorry for all the questions. :)
Welcome!! :wave:

No problem about your questions!! You are asking good ones! :thup:
Yes, you can eat all veggies for phase I as much as you like.
Tomato puree is totally fine! Enjoy!!
Laughing Cow lt cheeses & Philly Lt. are perfect, just try to keep your intake of all hard cheese to about 2-3 ozs a day total as they are high in sodium and can be an issue in you seeing losses. :idea:

Please join us in the SB check in and weighin....Good Luck on your journey!

[niknak]

Thanks Judy. Great news because I'm a real veggie girl. I'm still not totally convinced that I will lose weight, it just seems too good to be true, I am really enjoying the food. You have done amazingly, to be honest it was one of your posts that got me motivated to try SBD. See you in check in and thanks again.
Nik

[Judynyc]

Thanks Judy. Great news because I'm a real veggie girl. I'm still not totally convinced that I will lose weight, it just seems too good to be true, I am really enjoying the food. You have done amazingly, to be honest it was one of your posts that got me motivated to try SBD. See you in check in and thanks again.
Nik
Its not too good to be true....its really true!! :agree: I am living proof that you can eat a lot of veggies with all the rest of the foods that we are allowed and see weight loss...for me, a lot of weight loss!! :D

When we eat according to the meal plan charts, it all becomes quite clear. Did you find these too?

[Luzyanna]

The book didn't have enough structure for me to keep going (without a question for everything) so I'm just doing Atkins mostly til I can learn more about South Beach. They can't expect to leave it up to individuals that want to lose weight to decide how much is enough. :lol:

[Judynyc]

The book didn't have enough structure for me to keep going (without a question for everything) so I'm just doing Atkins mostly til I can learn more about South Beach. They can't expect to leave it up to individuals that want to lose weight to decide how much is enough. :lol:
:q: Please explain....the food lists and meal plan charts lay out all the places that require portion control. :idea:

[Charran]

Welcome niknak! When you are allowed to eat lots of veggies, it does feel like you're eating alot as they really fill you up! I wasn't sure it would work for me either, but it is! All the best to you!

[Luzyanna]

:q: Please explain....the food lists and meal plan charts lay out all the places that require portion control. :idea:

Well I'm not one to eat the things they list in a 'typical menu'. Breakfast is my number one problem since I'm allergic to eggs. I also found it a little confusing on some things were lowfat but other higher fat items were okay to eat. Can you still lose if you eat fat or do they just cut it for health reasons? I was doing it as well as I could but found myself starving all the time and didn't lose. I'm thinking that my body is just used to Atkins.

I plan to drop the weight on Atkins Induction and try maintaining on Phase II though.

Sorry Niknak, didn't mean to hijack your thread hon! :o

[BMarieB]

Luzyanna,

Breakfast is my number one problem since I'm allergic to eggs. I also found it a little confusing on some things were lowfat but other higher fat items were okay to eat. Can you still lose if you eat fat or do they just cut it for health reasons?

You could try cottage cheese for breakfast with some canadian bacon on the side but just keep in mind that the cottage cheese counts as dairy and that is limited, 2 cups allowed daily.

The food items that are higher fat are items that consist of GOOD fats or M.U.F.A.
Mono unsaturated fatty acids, which are very good for you, in moderation.


FATS/OILS
The following monounsaturated oils are recommended to be consumed daily:
Oil, canola
Oil, olive
Other Oil Choices that may be chosen (Polyunsaturated or a blend of Monounsaturated):
Corn
Enova - Deleted
Flax
Grapeseed
Peanut
Safflower
Sesame
Soybean
Sunflower
Other Fat Choices:
Avocado - 1/3 whole = 1 TBS oil
Guacamole - 1/2 cup = 1 TBS oil
Margarine - Chose those that do not contain Trans Fatty Acids such as Fleishmann's Premium Olive Oil or Smart Balance
Mayonnaise - Regular - 1 TBS
Mayonnaise - Low Fat - 2 TBS (avoid varieties made with high fructose corn syrup)
Olives (Green or Ripe) 15 = 1/2 TBS oil
Salad Dressing - 2 TBS. Use those that contain 3 grams of sugar or less per 2 TBS. Best choices contain canola or olive oil. Low carb salad dressings may also be used if they meet these guidelines

I'm not sure about going from Atkins induction to South Beach Phase 2, both diets differ so much that I'm not sure you will continue to see weight loss after switching. South beach Phase 2 is just like Phase 1 only you add fruits and grains, its still lower fat so if there is something you aren't understanding now about South Beach then you should ask because once you get to Phase 2 of South Beach those things you are confused about will still be there. Does that make sense? :)

[BMarieB]

Oh yes and welcome Niknak! :wave: LoL.
South Beach is wonderful and we are all here to help you out so ask away if you have any questions!

[donnaliz67]

Welcome niknak!! Sounds like you are off to a good start.

[niknak]

When we eat according to the meal plan charts, it all becomes quite clear. Did you find these too?

Yes I found the meal plan charts. I think I would be completely lost without them. so far I have felt completely satisfied. I eat until full, like is suggested :D , so I am not having any problems with being hungry, which is great because to be honest if I did, I would most definitely be off ;).

Thanks for the welcome guys :) I am going to weigh myself today, always a daunting task :o . Anyway, as soon as I am done I will pop over to the weigh in. Hope to see you there.

[Luzyanna]

Luzyanna,

I'm not sure about going from Atkins induction to South Beach Phase 2, both diets differ so much that I'm not sure you will continue to see weight loss after switching. South beach Phase 2 is just like Phase 1 only you add fruits and grains, its still lower fat so if there is something you aren't understanding now about South Beach then you should ask because once you get to Phase 2 of South Beach those things you are confused about will still be there. Does that make sense? :)

I'd like to get to 125/126 and try switching plans. I won't need to lose weight after that, just maintain. I've been doing Atkins maintenance but it's more or less a perpetual induction then one meal off plan and boom I'm up 3 to 4 pounds. I'm hoping that SB Phase 2 will allow enough variety that I don't feel I have to go off plan. Hey I have the rest of my life to figure this out. :D

[Judynyc]

I'd like to get to 125/126 and try switching plans. I won't need to lose weight after that, just maintain. I've been doing Atkins maintenance but it's more or less a perpetual induction then one meal off plan and boom I'm up 3 to 4 pounds. I'm hoping that SB Phase 2 will allow enough variety that I don't feel I have to go off plan. Hey I have the rest of my life to figure this out. :D

Marie is right, it'd be best for you to figure out your confusions while you do phase I.....its is best for those who want to switch from Atkins Induction to do it slowly by starting with phase I first.

I never follow the meals they suggest and make my own choices. Eggs are not the only protein I eat for breakfast. Tuna salad w/ veggies, chicken salad w/ veggies, I've even eaten my chili for brekkie!! :lol:

Lean meats and reduced fat dairy are the places we need to be low fat...other sources of good fats come from avocados, olives, fatty salmon, etc.

Hope this helps! :wave:

[Judynyc]

I'm not sure about going from Atkins induction to South Beach Phase 2, both diets differ so much that I'm not sure you will continue to see weight loss after switching. South beach Phase 2 is just like Phase 1 only you add fruits and grains, its still lower fat so if there is something you aren't understanding now about South Beach then you should ask because once you get to Phase 2 of South Beach those things you are confused about will still be there. Does that make sense? :)

I need to jump in here and point out an error that most people make in that phase II is about adding in grains....its about starches...not just grians. This means that starchy veggies are part of this category of foods to add in phase II...and IMNSHO, we'd all do better to be sure to add them in before we go to grains. :idea:
To me, an ideal phase II day wuold be 1 starchy veggie and 1 grain, whole and unprocessed...no flour!
WHOLE GRAINS AND STARCHY VEGETABLES
Start with one serving daily, gradually increasing to up to three or four servings daily. Unless otherwise stated, choose wholegrain products that have 3 g or more of fiber per serving.

Bagels, small, whole grain - 1/2 (1 oz.)
Barley - 1/2 cup cooked
Bread - 1 slice (1 oz.)

homemade breads made
with whole grains
(buckwheat, whole wheat,
spelt, whole oats, bran, rye)
multigrain
oat and bran
rye
sprouted grain
whole wheat

Buckwheat - 1/2 cup cooked
Calabaza - 3/4 cup

(considered a starchy vegetable; count as a starch/grain serving)

Cassava - 1/4 cup

(considered a starchy vegetable; count as a starch/grain serving)

Cereal

Hot - (choose whole-grain and slow-cooking varieties, not instant)
Cereal Cold - (choose low-sugar with 5 g or more of fiber per serving)
Couscous, whole-wheat or Israeli - 1/2 cup cooked
Crackers, whole grain with 3 grams of fiber or more per ounce and no trans fats
English muffins, whole grain - 1/2, or 1 oz.
(most contain 2.5 grams of fiber per half a muffin—varieties varieties with 3 grams of fiber are the best choice.)

Farro - 1/2 cup cooked

Green Peas - 1/2 cup

(considered a starchy vegetable; count as a starch/grain serving)

Muffins, bran - 1 small, homemade

sugar-free (no raisins)

Pasta

Whole wheat - 1/2 cup cooked (3 grams of fiber or more per 1/2 cup)
Soy - 1/2 cup cooked (3 grams of fiber or more per 1/2 cup)
Pita - 1/2, or 1 oz.

stone-ground
whole wheat
(most contain 2.5 grams of fiber—varieties with 3 grams of fiber are the best choice.)
Popcorn, 3 cups popped

Air popped
Microwave, plain, no trans fats
Cooked stove-top with canola oil

Potato, sweet, 1 small

(considered a starchy vegetable; count as a starch/grain serving)

Pumpkin - 3/4 cup

(considered a starchy vegetable; count as a starch/grain serving)

Quinoa, 1/2 cup cooked
Rice - 1/2 cup cooked

basmati
brown, regular, converted, or parboiled
wild

Rice noodles - 1/2 cup cooked
Soba noodles - 3/4 cup cooked
Taro - 1/3 cup

(considered a starchy vegetable; count as a starch/grain serving)

Tortillas, 100% whole grain, 3 grams of fiber or more per ounce, no trans fats - 1 small
Winter squash - 3/4 cup

(considered a starchy vegetable; count as a starch/grain serving)

Yams, 1 small

(considered a starchy vegetable; count as a starch/grain serving)



VEGETABLES
Carrots —1/2 cup
Peas, green —1/2 cup

[joesfolks]

Welcome, youu have already gotten lots of sage advise so I won't even try. Just wanted to greet you.