I only lost a few lbs in phase 1 but was within 1 lb of meeting my 1st goal (not all lost doing SB) I needed to lose 10 lbs in 10 weeks (very doable)by April 15 for a statewide competition. I was sure I would make it. Well I went on to phase 2 when I was supposed to & now in 3 days I have gained 2 1/2 lbs. I only added a 1/2 cup of Fiber One as a nite snack with 1/2 cup of soy milk. At this rate I can forget my 10 lbs in 10 weeks.
Here is a typical day in phase 2:
BREAKFAST
1 egg plus 2 scramblers cooked with olive oil
At least 1/2 cup of spinach
onions & peppers
LUNCH
fish(sardines in mustard sauce)
at least 2 cups veggies.
V8 juice (reduced salt)
SNACK
Cottage cheese & a few walnut pieces
Dinner
1/2 lb of 93% fat free hamburger (made 2 meals)
1/2 cup Pinto beans
Veggies
Salsa
Cottage cheese & a few walnut pieces
SNACK
1/2 cup Fiber One cereal
1 cup soy milk (low fat)
That is pretty much how I ate on phase one with a few cheats & without the cereal.
I don't want to gain back all I had lost.
I had lost 20 lbs since Jan. 1. All but about 5 was just cutting down. I wish I had never started South Beach. Not sure why I did as I have seen too many gain it all back with low carb diets. How can I prevent gaining it all back now?
I'm in it now so got to work this out somehow.
BTW
I lost quite a bit a few years back but started in phase 2..YES I gained most of it back. I'm 74 & really want to succeed this time. I would sure like to lose about 25 more lbs. I will still be heavy but will be happy with it.
Dar