SO far, no loss in phase 1.5. but no gain either. I've added back berries, apples, kashi cereal, brown rice, and quinoa. Never more than one grain a day. I've also had some fruit salad here and there, mostly at work meetings or parties where it's the alternative to cake or pastries...

Hoping the loss will come this week!

I'll be starting Phase 2 come monday thanks gals for this thread its kinda given me and idea where to start to see what works so i think i'll add a fruit for the afternoon snack and a grain with dinner.

I've been hovering in phase 1.5 for a month or so now, and toast is mean to me, too! Its my favorite food (I know, its silly) so I let myself have a piece on sunday mornings with breakfast. I buy the flax and fiber bread (arnold, I think) and one slice is 33g, so not too far from 28g serving. I try to avoid most grains and lean towards starchy veggies instead, like sweet potatoes and winter squash. that way I don't feel guilty about a piece of toast, or the occasional grilled cheese sandwich . I've also been having berries lately for my fruit serving, strawberries, blueberries, and black berries. berries are my favorite fruit, and they were all on sale this week, whoo hoo!