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Originally Posted by javamel
So...two weeks in and I feel good. Lost either 6 or 9 lbs... Scale said 227.2 this morning but I was reeeealy retaining water for some reason so I may be lighter later. Anyway, best go with 6 pounds for now...
I began phase 2 this morning with 1 c Uncle Sam cereal with 1/2 c 1% milk. Omg so good! One hour later and no cravings yet so fingers crossed. I completely forgot veggies because I was so excited about cereal...must have v8 next time.
Should I only have this a few times a week, with the rest of the week looking like phase one? Thats my plan. Then next week adding an apple after dinner a few times a week. Sound good?
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You can do what you like.
I will share my experience and knowledge with you then its truly up to you.
The way its written in the book, he has us going way too fast adding in fruits and starches aka 'good carbs'. So, based on my mistakes and what I've observed over the years, I came up with my verison of adding in good carbs. A lot of what I based this on was the OWL phase II of Atkins and its carb ladder. I know....don't throw tomatoes at me!!
First week- start with 1 serving of fruit per day. See how you do with that before moving on. You get to pick the fruit from the acceptable fruits list and it can be different daily.
A good snack is an apple, or 1/2, with 1-2 tbs of peanut butter to slow down the digestion.
Are you still losing? Cravings at all?
Second week-
OK, so we are up to 1 fruit a day and 2nd week we get to add a starch to this. IMO, its best to go with starchy veggies first ie: sweet potato, winter squashes, peas and carrots, etc.
I would not yet add any grain ...not yet!!
Second week gives you 1 fruit and 1 starch a day in addition to all the other food we eat in phase I.
Third week, add in a 2nd fruit so your at 2 fruits and 1 starch
Fourth week- add a 2nd starch so your at 2 fruits and 2 starches.
Going slowly allows your body to adjust to digsting these foods and you can see if you have an intolerance or it sets off a trigger.
I found that wheat triggers me...bad!!
I can eat 2 fruits and 2-3 starches a day and be OK. I don't gain and I don't lose. I'd have to cut back to lose. But we are each different in age, lifetsyles and so what works for me could be different for you in your life and body.
I just ate a pear...had 1/2 cup brown rice with my lunch...and yes, I do count my fruits and starches daily and have been since I started eating this way.
Ask me questions so that I can zero in on where you need info.