yikes, I am phasing off to 3 then 4 so I can train for my marathon....I need more calories. As much as I have loved carbs...I am now scared of reintroducing them.....I have heard stories about people regaining weight....what has yoyr experience been? Good or bad.....Give it to me straight...please!

I am also looking for a cheaper good tasting RTD or powder chocolate like the IP one! Any advice?

The EAS brand of RTD shakes are good and are much less expensive and you can get them at Walmart. I use them with my IP products just to help streach my buck a little bit. I see on this forum a lot of people using them.

Good luck on your training and work with your coach on how to phase back in a few extra carbs. You know your body better than anyone so watch it and listen to it.

I just finished phase 3 but didn't re-introduce grains and don't plan to, I did carbs from coconut flour & fruit and actually lost another lb. I am following the wellness mama plan & my coaches said it was fine to do that. She has amazing recipes at www.wellnessmama.com if you want to check them out. I made the muffins, pancakes, & biscuits and all were DELICIOUS! Now to phase 4 as we leave for vacation for 12 days for a family wedding! I can do this!!

Good luck to you, looking fwd to reading about your success... (sorry it posted before I was done

I've been on phase 3 and been having grains everyday for breakfast. I have not craved bad things through the day and I have not gained any more weight either. I actually have lost some weight but that might be because I work out every day. I was scared too but I just followed the guidelines and figured I could always adjust if I gained .

I cant wait to get to phase 3... I can taste Peanut Butter as I type!! Yumm!

Good luck! i'm looking forward to anything beyond phase 1! peanut butter does sound good... anything different from my usual vegetables sounds good.

Hi ColleenS. I really like the wellnessmama.com website! Can you tell me exactly which eating plan you are following? I haven't read the entire website yet. Thank you.

I second that. Some really impressive references. Thanks.

I heard that! I can't wait to get to phase III!!!

I've been on Phase III for 5 days. It was scary at first, because the morning after my first day, I was up 3 lbs. After the initial disappointment, I settled down and decided not to get on the scale until today ( minus the 3 lbs - yay!) I found I do better to watch the carbs and keep them on the lighter side -- but, I'm not training for a marathon, either! My breakfast usually consists of one whole grain waffle with 1 T peanut butter and WF syrup, 1 c. Greek yogurt with 1 cup lower carb fruit and 1/4 c. Bob's Red Mill muesli. You will do fine... good luck!