Karen 71-CALM (which is a magnesium supplement) and/ or extra fat can help 'move things along'...
Exercise can be a head game in losing weight because we become so dependent on our scale rewards that we don't really place as much value on pants fitting better or even measurements. Scale for whatever reason always seems to rank #1...
Chloe once you are back into the groove of phase 1 any indulgences from the vacation will disappear... good for you for hopping back on it so quickly!
Mompattie- We went camping quite a bit while I was in Phase 1... always had burger or steak...once tuna in a can with salad...
dsacher-Can you procrastinate starting Phase 3? How often do you have the 9:30 class? The point of the Phase 3 breakfast is to take advantage of the higher metabolic rate we have in the morning and therefore a better ability to process carbs. From everything I have read and been told you cannot exchange the Phase 3 breakfast for lunch. Don't blame you for not wanting to have a huge breakfast before working out though... It is only for a couple weeks that Phase 3 lasts for ... in Phase 4 you can do as you please really for separating your breakfast...
Ferrousgal- Congrats on the wedding ring fitting!! Definitely try increasing your fat intake a bit. Either with a bit more oil or fattier cuts of meat... this can really help grease up the innards (lovely visual I know
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Julie68- Sometimes the more I eat the hungrier I am. Lettuce I have to be careful with... it will make me full for 5 minutes and I'll be really hungry in 20...
How frequent are your meals throughout the day? Every 3 hours, every 4? Smaller meals more frequently can work better for reducing hunger... and controlling blood sugar... which will limit cravings when you do hit maintenance. 2.5- 3 hours apart is optimal if possible. Eggs are incredibly filling (even though they're so small- it's so deceptive!). Hardboiled ones along with some veggies make a great snack in maintenance.
Drakegirl- Congrats on 50 lbs down!!! That's awesome!
Newmom- rhubarb was one of my faves on Phase 1. I would have it stewed (put a very very little bit of water- the rhubarb will release a lot of water as it cooks- in a sauce pan, put the heat on med low add the rhubarb and cook til mushy.) with cinnamon, nutmeg and stevia. Some top it with oatmeal packet for a rhubarb crisp... some mix strawberry WF into it... so glad it's rhubarb season again!