[Ruthxxx]

to all the Phase I losers!

[R_Doc]

Phase1 loser and happy to be feeling better already!! After day 3(cutting sugar AND Caffeine was tough) things are going great! I'm enjoying this site most of all! I enjoy seeing everyone's progress. Plus the recipe's help!

[CarharttGirl]

I envy you on feeling good after day 3! I've had headaches since yesterday, today is my 2nd week of Phase one and they're finally gone.

[chilichick]

First real day one Phase 2 and I am going out to buy whole grain bread and brown rice. I am going to try to have a half portion of any rice or WW pasta and load it up with veggies and lean protein so I can see it, taste it, but not have it be the base of a meal. While I do not crave pasta and rice, it can be easy to have too much when we can start having it back. I think I will have one serving every 3 days or so and still base my meals on veggies and lean protein. A nice oatmeal for breakfast may be a nice change from eggs and cottege cheese...But I do not want to gain my 9 pounds back.

[crk05]

Congrats to all of you on your P1 losses!

Jworion - I am about 5 weeks into P2 and I was just as nervous as you starting out. I did it by adding one new item a week and taking it very slowly. The first week I added in 1/4 cup brown rice with dinner, the next week I started on breakfast cereal and a bit of fruit. The last couple of weeks I have been slipping up a bit (and plateauing, ugh), but it's really more my weak willpower than the way that the diet is set up! I think the key to transitioning into P2 is taking it very slowly and carefully. You can do it!

[sharonjr]

Hi! I'm on day 12 of P1 and this really works for me. I am down on weight and have lost 1 1/2 inches off my big belly . I am looking forward to adding an apple in week 1, oatmeal week 2 and then see how it goes!

[Sheba's Mom]

Congrats to all of you P1 finishers and your losses!

[cgirl21]

Feeling very good about this. Started P1 on Jan. 2. I haven't been perfectly strict about it, but have made enormous changes in my habits. I have allowed myself to indulge in alcohol on 2 occasions, but it was a conscious decision. Other than that, I have completely eliminated so much terrible stuff I was having, and THAT is what's motivating me. I used to drink about 6 cans of Pepsi a day...and I haven't touched one in 2 weeks. A diet one here and there, and that's it.

So, I've lost about 12 pounds in 2 weeks, and technically today is my last day of P1....but I think I will keep it up until the weekend, just to make up for my few "poor" choices.

But overall, very happy with the program. I guess I could be counted among those who are wary to start onto P2 and reintroduce things, but I plan to take it slow and keep motivated.

So there's my story....and a big congrats to all the P1 losers and finishers. Great stuff!