[nathalie0226]

I just want to remind what is allowed in phase 1, cuz I just saw a message
saying sweet potatoes are allowed in P1 and they are not.

This comes from the Celebrity Fit Club website:

Foods Allowed:

VEGETABLES
Eat all the veggies you want! We suggest trying a variety of these. You’ll be feeding your body the nutrients, minerals and vitamins it so badly needs.

• Acorn squash
• Artichokes
• Bean sprouts
• Beets
• Bok choy
• Broccoli
• Brussels sprouts
• Butternut squash
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Cauliflower
• Celery
• Collard greens
• Corn
• Cucumbers
• Eggplant
• Green beans
• Green leaf lettuce
• Green peas
• Green/red peppers
• Kale
• Lima beans
• Mesclun mix or spring salad mix
• Mushrooms
• Okra
• Onions
• Parsnips
• Pumpkin
• Red leaf lettuce
• Romaine lettuce
• Spinach
• Tomatoes
• Watercress

FRUITS
Fruit is full of fiber and filling! This is a great way of purifying your body without fasting.

• All fresh fruit in any quantity

GRAINS & CEREALS
This is another great source of fiber that’s going to help get your body back on the beam.

• Brown rice - 2 cups cooked rice per day
• Oatmeal, 1 cup per day

BEANS
Not only are they a good source of protein, they’re full of fiber as well.

• Beans
• Lentils
• Chickpeas
• Tofu

DAIRY & EGGS
The skim version gets rid of the fat but is packed with protein.

• 4 egg whites per day
• 2 cups of low-fat, skim or soy milk per day
• Yogurt, 6 oz. low-fat (2 times per day)

DRINKS
As much water as you like

• 2 cups herbal tea per day

FLAVORINGS, SPICES & HERBS
Healthy food tastes good! For example, fresh dill and basil are wonderful in salads!

• All Allowed

Foods not allowed:

VEGETABLES

• Avocados
• White potatoes
• Sweet potatoes

FRUITS

• Raisins
• Juice
• Dried or preserved fruits

GRAINS & CEREALS

• White rice

PASTA & BREAD
You’ll avoid these foods during Phase 1. But they’ll be re-introduced in later phases.

• None

MEAT & POULTRY
For now, you’ll forgo these items but they’ll be re-introduced in Phase 2.

• None

FISH & SEAFOOD
You’ll be able to enjoy these in Phase 2.

• None

DAIRY & EGGS

• Cheese
• Whole eggs or yolks

NUTS
Though high in fiber, nuts are not allowed in this phase.

• None

DRINKS
For now, please avoid coffee and any coffee drinks.

• Alcohol
• Soda—regular or diet
• Coffee and all coffee drinks
• Sports drinks

DESSERTS
Guess what? No dessert—but later!

• Ice cream
• Milkshakes

SWEETENERS
We’re trying to tame your sweet tooth. So avoid all sweeteners for now.

• No added sweeteners

FLAVORINGS, SPICES & HERBS
No added oils, except as noted in preparation


Nat

[strawberrycharms]

Sweet potatoes aren't on the do not eat list in the book for P1..

Also, the FAQ that's at the top of this forum for P1 lists Dr. Ian as saying that sweet potatoes are okay for P1, but not potatoes that are white inside.

[nathalie0226]

Ok, so there is a controverse there.

But logically there is no other starch (carbohydrate) in the P1 phase other that brown rice. I will not chance it.

I have been reading alot of post where people say that have not lost weight in P1. Maybe too much rice or sweet potatoes.... I don't know.

Anyway, I think he may have said it but it think he may have revised his thinking since the website is newer than the book. Many of you keep saying that the book has many controversies.

Also his FAQ dates when the book came out, so... again changes may have been made since to the original list.

I am not here to make waves but to pass on information.

Live and let live is my motto....

Nat

[grneyedmustang]

I am not the expert here either, BUT....

Some of the foods listed as "no-no's" are on the meal plans in phase I in Extreme Fat Smash. For example, for dinner on day 6 or 7 (I don't have the book right in front of me right now) you have a sweet potato as a side for dinner. Many nights, for dinner, on EFS, you have some form of meat.

I'm really confused now...

[nathalie0226]

I don't think you should compare both smash diets as they do not have the same goal.
From my understanding Fat smash is for people who have more than 25 lbs to lose. The extreme fat smash diet is for people that only need to lose 10 to 25 lbs to lose.
Consequently the dietary needs of someone needing to lose 50 lbs compared to that of someone needing to lose 10 lbs are not the same.
That could explain the differences in foods.
I think you shouldn't compare both and stick to the one that really reflects your particular needs.

Nat

[hottieby40]

Wow!
I didn't mean to cause controversy after 1 post.

I based my information on 2 things:
Number one - In the phase 1 faq's, there is the following information:
"Q-The book says to eat 2 cups of brown rice, 1 cup of oatmeal, 4 egg whites etc. Am I supposed to eat these foods in that quantity each day or is it merely an option? Also, can I eat instant oatmeal, fat-free yogurt that has fruit in it, and red potatoes?? Thanks for your help. I want to follow the plan but am confused.
A-Those are the limits, you do not eat all of it. Only sweet potatoes are allowed. Red potatoes are still white potatoes and do not have the fiber content or nutritional value of sweet potatoes. White is the indicator of the "meat" or inside the skin. The lighter the color the less nutritious."
Number two - In by book, there is not a list of foods allowed for phase 1, it simply states:
All fruits in any quantity
All vegetables in any quantity, except:
NO white potatoes
NO avocados

I am not a member of the website, but if he decided after the book was published that sweet potatoes were disallowed in phase 1 then I guess I was wrong.

[nyyankees5]

can we use egg beaters on phase 1. not much of an egg white person

[strawberrycharms]

I would think sweet potatoes would be okay (for those of you who've been eating them), only based on the fact that corn is a really starchy vegetable and it's not off limits.

I ate sweet potatoes 3 or 4 times during P1 and I lost weight. To each their own

[strawberryrhubarbpie]

Originally Posted by nyyankees5

can we use egg beaters on phase 1. not much of an egg white person

Howdy I'm new. I would also like to know about the egg beaters, thanks!

Gonna attempt to start this diet in the next few days...

[strawberryrhubarbpie]

Hi folks, I'm new, starting fat smash tomorrow. so, tonight I go on the fat smash website and I decided what the heck, and I signed up for 3 months. and so far I'm really glad I did, there is a lot there that is really going to help me.

so anyway, I remember reading this post earlier today about the question on sweet potatoes and if they are allowed. I think that if it says it in the book, or in the faq, that the rules have changed since then because this information was just posted recently in the message boards of the fat smash website. I'm just going to copy and paste the question and then the answer...

Yams

Are you allowed yams in Phase 1? I thought I might slice them and bake them as if I was having Fries. Thanks

not allowed

White potatoes and sweet potatoes aren't allowed in detox. Yams are most often a different term for sweet potatoes, so they're not allowed either. Hang on, because you can add them back in (sweet potatoes and yams, that is), in phase 2.

Regards,
Lynn
CFC nutrition expert

[oldtimehockey]

Hi -

I just finished up Phase 1 of the Original Fat Smash Diet, compete with the occasional sweet potato, and I lost 9 pounds (I think I ate 1/2 a sweet potato a total of 4 times over the 9 days).

Also, I am not an egg white fan, either, and would have omitted them completely, but my Doctor recommended Egg Beaters. I had them maybe 3 times, with peppers, onions, mushrooms, etc. I just found the Fat Smash section of 3FC, and looked quickly at the FAQ's, and didn't see anything about the Egg Beaters issue!

Good luck, All!

Emily