questions about food on phase 1

[belinda207]

anone know if canned pumpkin is ok on phase 1 and also any lo carb or net carb proteinbars legal?

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[betharoo0]

I "ThinK" pumpkin is a no-no on phase1....don't know about protein bars.

[Judynyc]

anone know if canned pumpkin is ok on phase 1 and also any lo carb or net carb proteinbars legal?

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No, pumpkin is considered a winter squash that we can have in phase II...not phase I.
Protein bars are not a good choioce at all on most phases of SB...we try to focus on eating whole fresh foods...not franken foods. :)

ps- the food lists for both phases are at the beginning of the check in thread.

[julia333]

Hi Judy... Just a note to say hello. I am new to this board but really am trying to connect and get back on my "low carb feet"..tee hee.... I am going to try The South Beach phase 1 and see how that goes... Glad to meet ya!*** Julia

[Judynyc]

Hi Judy... Just a note to say hello. I am new to this board but really am trying to connect and get back on my "low carb feet"..tee hee.... I am going to try The South Beach phase 1 and see how that goes... Glad to meet ya!*** Julia

Hi and Welcome Julia!! :wave:

Good luck getting your "low carb feet" back. Just please keep in mind that SB is not truly a low carb plan as it focuses on good carbs, good fats and portion control...and we don't count our carbs. :idea:
Have you read any of the SBD books yet? :)

[julia333]

Hi Judy: I have only browsed through the SBD book but I do have a copy. I suppose it would help if I read it first? I just know that it is very hard for me to do the Atkins because it is just too much protien for my body to handle. I am a carboholic for sure and I know that I need to reduce the amount of carbs/type of carbs I am eating. I work in a women's rehab center and there is constantly cookies, cakes, breads, etc. and I have been overdoing it to the point that I just don't have any energy and my body is telling me to STOP! I am glad you wrote and if you could give me one tip for staring SBD, what would it be? Thanks!!! *** Julia***

[Judynyc]

Hi Judy: I have only browsed through the SBD book but I do have a copy. I suppose it would help if I read it first? I just know that it is very hard for me to do the Atkins because it is just too much protien for my body to handle. I am a carboholic for sure and I know that I need to reduce the amount of carbs/type of carbs I am eating. I work in a women's rehab center and there is constantly cookies, cakes, breads, etc. and I have been overdoing it to the point that I just don't have any energy and my body is telling me to STOP! I am glad you wrote and if you could give me one tip for staring SBD, what would it be? Thanks!!! *** Julia***
1- Please do read the book!!
2- We have the food lists and Meal Plan charts located at the start of our daily check in threads. Please find them and print them up...make 2 copies. Carry one copy of the phase I food list and meal chart with you at all times. Each time you walk past all those cookies and pastries(white flour), look at the food list to find a food that you can have...stop dwelling in what you will no longer eat. :)

Good Luck!! :thup:

[julia333]

Okay! Thanks so much... I brought the book home from my office and began reading it last night. I will follow your advise and make 2 copies of the food lists..and carry it with me. Thanks so much for the guidance. I really do appreciate it. *** Julia***

[Judynyc]

Okay! Thanks so much... I brought the book home from my office and began reading it last night. I will follow your advise and make 2 copies of the food lists..and carry it with me. Thanks so much for the guidance. I really do appreciate it. *** Julia***
Your very welcome!! :D

[julia333]

Yesterday was better than the day before...not perfect...just PROGRESS. I am ging out to walk this morng!

[Judynyc]

Yesterday was better than the day before...not perfect...just PROGRESS. I am ging out to walk this morng!
Excellent Julia!! :thup: Walking is fabulous!! :agree:

Most of us start a journal here and use it log our food and other stuff each day. It's a very valuable tool for success!! I think that you should start a journal and use it ever day too.
I did it as my food log as it helped me to stay accountable. I logged my food for all 20 months that I was losing my weight. There is a link to it on the 1st page of my current journal in case you'd like to see my food. :)

[julia333]

I will do that! Today is busy crazy here but I will do it tomorrow!