Phase 1 tomorrow
 

Ditto for me.

I've been on Atkins before but missed the fruit. I look forward to being able to eat fruit sooner. From what I understand Phase 1 is just like Induction for Atkins. If I am incorrect, someone please let me know.

cajunsugar - Lafayette, huh? Me too. Where abouts?

I have no idea what the induction to Atkins is like, so I wouldn't be able to compare the two.

The FAQ lists Phase 1 appropriate foods.

Also, there is a Phase 1 thread that all the girls on P1 chat in.

I just checked out the induction phase of Atkins....it has some similarities, but a TON of differences. I would recommend reading the book, or at the very least checking out the Phase 1 acceptable foods.

Remember that this isn't a low carb diet, but a "good" carb diet. There is no limit on carbs as long as they are the right ones and phase appropriate. During Phase 1, the carbs come mainly from vegetables and legumes and in later phases from vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes.

Here is the link to the Phase 1 food list http://3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=141376

But I would highly recommend reading the book to fully understand the concepts...especially Cajunsugar who is coming off of Atkins and will likely have confusion between the two.

Hi,
I'm on day 2 of phase 1..so far so good! Good luck!! The program is really easy, i did it 5 years ago and lost 26lbs in 6 wks. I was really strict with it. I cant wait to start seeing the results this time around.

Thanks for the link! I should be okay for tomorrow using the info from the link. I really didn't realize how different SBD was compared to Atkins. I will buy the book ASAP. I would also like more info on how the diet works compared to Atkins. Is blood sugar control taken into consideration?

Wow...I'm excited to see all of us Louisiana girls on the beach!! I'm starting back on PH1 tomorrow as well...have been cooking all day....

What cha cookin? Give me ideas!

Definitely. It is recommended to eat three meals plus at least two (usually three) snacks per day. In addition to frequent meals, we eat foods that are low on the G.I. scale.

It should be easier to commit to for long term because after phase 1, there really isn't any deprivation. It teaches moderation of whole foods - which is essentially, the healthiest way of eating. It's very easy to picture myself eating this way for the rest of my life - not simply to maintain my weight, but to be healthy. There are many of us who have shown lowered blood pressure as just one of the many benefits in addition to weight loss.

Also, because carbs are not limited - just told to maintain good carbs (whole grains, fruits, legumes, etc.) there is no risk of ketoacidosis like with Atkins.

The main library on Congress should have the book which will provide you with more theory. The latest book - SBD supercharged has a lot more scientific backings to his theory...although you may have to request and reserve it from the library.

Thanks! Until I can get the book tomorrow night, how does this sound...

breakfast: 1 hard boiled egg
snack: 1 small apple
lunch: salad-baby spinach, low fat cheese, turkey with ranch
snack: 1 oz. almonds
supper: baked chicken, broccolli

Am I eating enough? Am I getting everything I need? Do I need to exclude any of my choices?

Hello...
 

I just finished P1... Today is my last day...

The first thing I wanted to mention was that you should really check out the frequently asked questions area there are food list there... make sure you look at the Phase 1. Fruit is not on the Phase I list of foods.... that is in Phase 2 when fruit is added back.

You might want a more substantial breakfast.... Perhaps a veggie omlette?

Also for varitey and added Veggies... you may want to add some more veggies to your salad. I load up on the veggies personally. I love Veggies! he he he

There is a lot of good stuff in the frequently asked questions area, if you haven't been over I would recommend it. :)

Have a awesome day on the beach tomorrow!

That is ok for Phase 2, but for phase 1 not so much. It also isn't very much food or calories. Have you ever used Fitday? I would plug your daily menus into fitday and make sure you are getting at least 1200 calories.

Breakfast should include veggies of some sort - even something simple like v-8 juice.

no fruit on P1.

lunch, make sure the ranch is sugar free and only 2 T. are allowed.

the second snack and dinner look ok.

I don't see any dairy - 2 cups a day is recommended (milk is ok on SBD, unlike Atkins). More veggies! 4.5 cups a day is the recommended amount! You could also throw some legumes (black beans, kidney beans, chick peas, lentils, etc.) on your salad to up the protein and deliver some good carbs.

Make sure to read the P1 appropriate food list!

umm no fruit in phase 1

veggies at ever meal (1/2 cup at breakfast 2 cups each at lunch and dinner)

you need milk or yogurt
you need beans

oh and the salad dressing should be under 3g of sugar per serving and between 11-16 g of fat per serving.

Hey Cajun...you have some good advice here already. Just be sure to never let yourself get hungry so that you are not running for the "bad stuff". Keep lots of vegs around and you should do great!..

Like Mandy and Zeff said, good to have another LA girl on the list. Now we have a Cajun and a Creole!! Just goes to show you how fattening the food we eat is to have so many of us here! The good thing about SB is that you can convert so many of our traditional recipes to make them healthy. This is really an easy way of eating after you get all the rules down and it just becomes second nature after a while. I still have red beans and rice on Mondays...Just use turkey sausage instead and brown rice. Just as yummy. Phase 1 goes by and boom, you'll start feeling better with a lot more energy!

....purchased the original book last night from Amazon. It should come in in 2-7 days. I have a lot more to learn than I thought. :o

Atkins was easier, but I can see where SBD may be a little healthier. I plan to make an omlette this morning and add milk to breakfast. I will find something else for a snack in the morning. I will try to find more veggies for my salad, and perhaps even add more for supper. :dizzy: I need to go to the grocery store!!!!

Thank you so much for your help! :hug:

Here we go on day 1 of Phase 1!!!

creole-glad to meet you. thanks for the encouragement :hug:

Maybe we could share more recipe conversions when I am out of Phase 1. I like the idea of still being able to eat cajun food.....something I basically had to do without on Atkins.

girl, we eat cajun food all the time...after awhile it becomes second nature to look at a recipe and say "I can change this and this and it will be perfect for P2".

Hello,
Glad I found you guys...I started phase 1 today. So, far so good...I cooked 1/2 the day yesterday making recipes for SB. Recipes seem to work well for me...I went to the drs office last week, and wanted to cry when they weighed me. I shouldn't have been suprized. My pants have been fitting tight lately!:( I assumed it was water weight...not! lol And, my scales at home say 4 pounds lighter. They always seem to differ, right?
Anyway, long story short.....I am committed this time. I look forward to sharing recipe ideas and thoughts with a group again. So, count me in. Here are my stats as of this morning..

cw- 167.5
sw- 167.5
gw-140-145

Mfit4me
 

Mfit4me-how is your day going?

Cajun, right now I'm cooking an eggplant and shrimp jambalaya. Basically just cook down the "trinity" with some eggplant cubed small in some olive oil...then add some creole seasoning to it and some thyme. When the seasoning is all cooked down, add some brown rice and just keep adding seafood stock till it's the right consistancy and then at the last few minutes add your shrimp. I also add a bit of cayenne and tabasco...voila. It's yummy...of course with the rice it's phase 2. But really, just about any cajun or creole recipe can be converted. You just substitute olive oil for the butter and use brown rice. Most cajun and creole recipes call for tons of fresh vegs and seasonings, it mainly just the white rice that throws it off of being healthy. Substitute turkey bacon for regular bacon etc..

Phase one cook your red beans using turkey bacon and turkey sausage and/or turkey instead of pork...then just cook the red beans like usual and just skip the rice. Make a big old pot and it could last you a while..great for the "I'm starving" times. So filling.

creole, what time will it be ready? That sounds fabulous! I can't wait to get to Phase 2 to try it. I love getting ideas like that from others. I hope my kids can get use to brown rice, if not, their loss....:lol:I mean: my loss!!!

Mfit4Me, You need snacks with a little more staying power, like nuts, string cheese, turkey or chicken, FF plain yogurt or milk. You need a snack mid-morning and one mid-afternoon. Basically you should eat something every 3 hours. I always ate an evening snack on Phase I like the Mocha Ricotta Creme. It is really filling. SF jello does nothing to fill me up. Protein, a little fat are really satisfying. And you can't eat too many veggies. Are you using any fats to cook with or on your veggies? They help fill you up and are good for absorbing the nutrients in your veggies.

If your hungry, you should eat something, not just drink water.