1). Fage brand, 0%. I put (1) packet of Stevia in it
2). I have been putting 1/2 cup granola in my Greek yogurt (along with the stevia). YUMMY! I assume it is allowed on P3 because it is considered a carb. Just watch your portion so that you do not go over the allotted grams.


Sorry, I do not have an answer to #3 or 4.

congrats Jenny,

answers
1 Dannon greek yogurt (organic as it is less cal) fat free plain
2. yes granola (try and find sugar free)
3. good question, i would consider it part of the carbs then
4. I eat Alpen sugar free Museli

I add the cereal to my yogurt and fruit every morning, and sometimes just throw in a teaspoon of peanut butter.

We are all in the same boat right now, I just love all you guys! You all are and have been so supportive. I am in Phase 4, but most days I eat Phase 3 and skip the night carb, just not that hungry. I stayed the same last week and Thanksgiving was my first "cheat" and phase I the day after, my weight stayed the same. It looks like I may be down a little this week, we shall see on friday.
I plan to jump back on after the first too, nothing going on in cold upstate NY.
My favorite greek yogurt is Fage, but the Wegmans brand is a close second at half the price. I take 3/4 C and ten dark frozen cherries and 1/2 tsp splenda, so good. I have a whole grain English Muffing with 1T of peanut butter or almond butter. I have PB2, but have been using full fat peanut butter to be sure my skin stays subtle during the cold months. Rock on Ladies!

I think I bought the wrong kind of Greek yogurt! It has sugar in it even though it is nonfat. I only bought two and will have to eat it. It was 140 cal. with 14 grams of protein, 20 carbs, oh, and it says fruit on the bottom. I will add some of my blueberries, have a piece of my sunflower whole wheat bread with peanut butter. that should do the trick for tomorrow.

I can't wait to have peanut butter and a banana tomorrow!! I bought the alpen cereal too, there are raisins in it, hope that's ok...
I hit 135.8 today. overly thrilled and body fat 23%. I just want to tighten this belly up and survive the holidays.

I hope I am one of the ones that loses on PH3.

Sandy, enjoy your breakfast, I will think of you when I take my first bite!
Hope I can savor and taste this food with all my congestion ;)

Totally Jealous of you right now!! I know my time will come!! Good Luck! and You look amazing BTW

I did the same thing my first week on Phase 3, I said man this non-fat yogurt tastes sweet and I looked and it had added sugar, grrrr. Sandy, you look Marvelous!

Welcome (and almost) Welcome to Ph 3!!! I started in on Sunday and I am loving it! I was so nervous and felt this weird guilt about shopping for all that food - especially stuff we haven't been allowed all along.

Well, now I love it, I am more full/satisfied then ever before and I think I've lost 2-3 lbs this week.

For the yogurt - buy the plain yogurt, that way it shouldn't have sugar in it.

Mind if I join in? I think I qualify as "experienced" -- I've been on this plan since August.

Still on phase 1, but I think phase 2 might be coming sooner rather than later. My busy time at work has come sooner than planned and I spend a lot of time walking and running around. I feel like I need the extra protein. I was thinking I would add extra protein on the busy days and do phase 1 on the more sedentary days. Or should I just do an extra packet?

Any words of wisdom?

Phase 3 breakfast is done and I am full! I ate my nonfat greek yogurt but left their fruit at the bottom of the container, I used my own blueberries with splenda, had my toast with peanut butter (it was crunchy, another mistake?) and ate that right off the bat.

Legan , I hoped you enjoyed your first Phase 3 breakfast!

Everyone is welcome here Rainbowmom!

Here are my Ideal Protein Stats!

JUNE 27, 2011 NOV. 30,2011

WEIGHT 203.5 152 51.5 POUNDS LOST
NECK 15.5 13.5 2 INCHES LOST
ARM 14.5 11.5 3 INCHES LOST
UNDERARM 41.5 34 7.5 INCHES LOST
CHEST 43.25 36.75 6.5 INCHES LOST
THORAX 40.25 32.25 8 INCHES LOST
WAIST 41.5 33.5 8 INCHES LOST
HIPS 45.5 38 7.5 INCHES LOST
THIGH 23.75 22 1.75 INCHES LOST
KNEE 16 15 1 INCHES LOST
CALF 16.5 15 1.5 INCHES LOST
ANKLE 8.25 8 .25 INCHES LOST

Surprising to my coach and me was that 2 weeks ago I GAINED 2 inches in my thigh and did not lose it at this week’s weigh in. Muscle shifting, or my osteoarthritis acting up? Don’t know.

Can't find a calculator to add up my totals! LOL

Sorry for how run together the numbers are. I copied from a word doc and they were FAR apart on it!

Don't be jealous silly! You have accomplished far more than me! :) It's amazing how the months fly. You will be in Phase 3 before you know it.

I am drinking my coffe at work and waiting till 10am to have my breakfast...
Sandy, good idea not eating the fruit at the bottom.

I want to lose at least a little in phase 3 also but I won't hold my breath. I'd be so excited to hit the 140s before we go on vacation. Sure would make it much easier to stay on track!

I am so stuffed up too! I was up blowing my nose all night last night! You should see how much I resemble :rudolph:!

I kinda forgot how to shop myself so I will look extra close!

Oh, you give me hope!

Glad you enjoyed it! I am kinda glad I'm not starting phase 3 today because I wouldn't taste a thing. I want to be able to enjoy every bite!

So ladies, guess who has a loss that did not begin with 0 this week! Yep, me! Down 1.6 and couldn't be more excited! I made it through my daughters' family bday party, Thanksgiving, and we've eaten out a few times. Maybe my body will like phase 3 also! I will be doing 1 more week at phase 2 and then I will move on. I am at 152.2 so it would be a dream to make it into the 140s at least before I go to San Fran.