This thread is for all new and returning Phase I folks.

Please post your successes, problems and helpful hints in this thread where we can all share. If you are new, feel free to join in - there's lots of support here.

Here's the link to the old thread.

I here starting phase 1 again to kill the sugar cravings. I ready for the challenge. I just brought home a huge pile of fresh veggies. Hoping to reach at least 5-7 lbs lost by November. Going on a trip to Arizona to see my grandparents, I haven't seen them in over 15 years plus. Can't wait.

Hi Everyone~
I have been on SBD phase I for 1 week now. I have had a couple nibbles on nonSBD foods but so far so good. I have already lost about 10 pounds. My DH has also lost about that much too! I am going through the second week now of Phase I and was wondering how to make an easy transition? Where can I find info on SBD phase 1.5? I am afraid that if I introduce foods again that I am going to crave and binge? So I want to start preparing myself now for next week. Any thoughts

Megan

Menzy - there is a thread in the Frequently Asked Questions portion of the South Beach forum entitled Phase 2 Emergency Handbook. It should give you all the answers that you need.

If you find that a certain food makes you crave...avoid it. Willpower and planning are all that you need to avoid binges.

Please don't fear Phase 2, it is a very healthy way to eat.

to the new chickies! Glad you found us.

Mfir4Me, did you check out the Phase I Food List in the FAQ Section? V8 is there so go ahead and enjoy!

Just noticed it's listed as vegetable juice cocktail so I edited it to show V8.

I am in my second week of phase 1. I did well the first week, but ended up having cocktails last nights, so I'm feeling really guilty. I'm going to keep on going and not let this get me down too much.

Well, I just realized I had been making a boo boo. Carrots are a no-no! I goofed! Well, aside from that still doing good. And I finally found spagetti squash... are we allowed that in phase one? I didn't see it on the uber list of foods.

Also, Jewish holidays are coming up. THAT is going to be difficult... I wonder if gefilte fish is kosher for P1? It's fish... here's the nurtitional info, what d'ya think?
http://www.thedailyplate.com/nutriti...lte-fish-10-oz

Starting week II of phase I and I really want some red wine.

Hopefully, I can get over it...pray for me.

i am a totally sporadic poster/habitual lurker but wanted to say howdy and good luck to all the phase oners. p1 is finito pour moi,haven't weighed myself yet (do not own scale) but clothes are fitting very nicely, thank you very much so we'll see.

marissalove- don't cave! you can do it. let it be your mantra..just 7 more days...

mistypaws-spaghetti squash (and all squashes) are a clear go enjoy.

msolson- i hear ya. had the same feeling on sat due to several beers on friday. don't dwell. bring on the veggies!!

fit4me- congrats!

yawaii- good luck!

menzy- it's perfectly natural to feel anxious about moving to phase 2. i am having the very same feelings! But i intend to follow dr agatson's p1.5 advice to the letter and listen to my body to figger out where these durn cravings come from!

toodle pip!
jan

Phase one start over here....UUUG!! I undid ALL the weight I lost over the weekend and the cardinals game so I am back to phase 1 and I HOPE to make it this time.... to all the newbies, I know you will do better than I did

You gained back all the weight you lost during a baseball game?

Something tells me it isn't actual weight gain....

mistypaw - spaghetti squash is just fine as is all summer squash but winter squash (acorn, butternut, etc) needs to wait until phase 2.

I need to bust some cravings super bad! so I'm goign to do ph 1.5 it would be 1 but I have 2 bags of baby carrots and light yogurt that needs to get used up and DH is not too big on healthy stuff

Good Morning Chickies....

Checking in... Great to see everyone's tips and motivation. It's my inspiriation. I need to get back on track... I find I get into a rut and eat the same things day in and day out.

Cottage Cheese for breakfast
Spinach Eggwhites Quorn w/ LF Blue Cheesefor Lunch
Protein mix w/ oatmeal or Nuts for Snack
Fish / Vegetables for dinner

Is eating the same things causing me to not lose?

(I exercize like a lunatic)