Sandy - let me know what protein powder you are going to use as your alternative. I'll probably do the same as you...more of a Ph 2 with a protein powder and more Pure Protein bars as a restricted.

Stolaf, My sis in law gave me some Jillian Michaels whey protein powder. I thought I would start with that!

Lynsey, I hope you're feeling better.

Had my first Phase 3-ish breakfast today. I kind of modified it, because I was a little nervous. I ate egg whites with mushrooms, a cup of nonfat plain greek yogurt with a tbsp of peanut butter and a Snackergy granola snack packet that I just ordered from Nashua Nutrition.

I am so full right now. I know I will very rarely have toast at breakfast and this just felt like a good mix for me. Maybe I'll add some fresh fruit tomorrow.

Does this sound right to some experienced Phase 3-ers?

Lynsey,

I too, was up all night sick to my stomach, terrible cramps, must be a bug. I haven't ate or drank anything yet today, too scared! LOL

I am so happy that all of us will be together after the first, we will need the support, because we are down in weight and it will come off slower.

Sandy, I am having my hubby check out the computer today, he has all kinds of junk on here and he needs to "clean" it up.

Jennydoodle, great to hear from you. So glad all is well.
:)

Oh stolaf,

I also use Jillian Michaels whey and I use Pure Protein bars and I have stocked up on some stuff from Noshua & Diet Direct for variety.

I've several times not been able to get on the site because it was "unavailable" and chalked it up to a cranky computer. But Iowahockeymom asked the same question today on another thread. This usually happens between 4 and 6 am EST; 10 and noon my time.

Sandy and Bellamack - Julian Michael whey powder....sounds good to me. I've read through the alternade stick threads and there is almost too much info! I took notes and everything and I swear I was just more confused than ever!

I'll also order a couple of RTD from newlifestyle.com since that seems to be a very IP-like RTD. I'm just 5 days into Ph 4 and already looking forward to going back to Ph1 in January. What the heck!?!? I should be thrilled to have more freedom but I found it easy to follow all the rules in the earlier phases.

Hey Determinedat47 ....could you send me that sheet that your coach gave you with 10 different breakfast ideas for phase 3? I asked my coach but she said she didn't anything like that. If you don't mind you could email it to me it would be sooooo helpful to me! Thanks a ton!

Hey Itsabouttime....would you share your 6 phase3 breakfasts that you came up with? I would love to see them! you could email them to me at

Sure- when I find my sheet I will. I am a creature of habit so I either have coffee with a vanilla rtd for breakfast or Greek goddess plain yogurt with 1 cup blueberries, 1 piece whole grain sunflower seed/ flax toast with peanut butter and a large cup of coffee with half and half or vanilla rtd. But yes, I will email you the examples.

Brenda, I have your exact same breakfast 6 out of 7 days, down to the whole grain sunflower seed/flax toast!!! LOL

If you go to the phases stickies, there is a PDF that explains phase 3 and has 5 examples of breakfasts at the end. They are called "the all American", " the country boy" , etc. I cannot find my sheet yet but it had those 5 plus 5 more. The PDF explains phase 3 really well.

Brilliant minds think alike! Today I really wanted fresh blueberries so bit the bullet and paid the $5 %#>€[?!!! dollars for a pint of them. Soooooooo good.

Hi y'all. I'm still alive and kicking. So much going on in and around my life these days, it's so hard keeping up! Officially in maintainence! Completed Phase 3 last Thursday...it was a piece of cake (pun intended). It's not that difficult so don't over think it....just enjoy! I did go up a few pounds as expected but I'm sure they will disappear as soon as my body settles into this new routine. I still have a few pounds left to lose and will jump back into Phase 1 at the end of January to forever get rid of the final 15. I really needed to take this break. 55 pounds is a lot to lose so quickly and my 51 year old body let me know it needed some adjusting. Currently in physical therapy to strengthen my left leg muscles and lower my right hip.....it's working but the underlying condition with my left knee will most likely require surgery next year. I hope I can put it off until after my son's wedding in May. Just wanted to say Hi ...been awhile since I've been on the site and I have lots of catching up to do. Stay strong everyone.....just wanted to let you know there is a beautiful light at the end of the tunnel! :-)

Morning all. Day 2 of Phase 3 and I'm finding these breakfasts too much food. I have been uncomfortably full, but the upside is that it keeps me full for quite a long time.

Looking forward to a week or two of Phase 4 and then back on Phase 1.

Have a great day all!