Attn New Phase 2'ers!

[LowCarbRachel]

Hi, all! I was just reading some information on the other site and discovered the following information that might help all of us as we transition into Phase 2. Here's a summary of what felt most helpful to me. As I was thinking about this information this morning, I thought it might be helpful to others as well.

I'm thinking that the first four weeks of P2 are probably the most tempting times to give up...but here's the reason not to do so:

...after losing water weight on P1, it will take our bodies a couple of weeks to "catch up" on P2. There's a chance that you'll appear to lose very little on your first two weeks of P2, however, you are most likely replacing water lost with fat lost and that's a very good thing.
... Don't be discouraged if you don't see the scale move in the first two or three weeks of P2. If you are truly following the plan (and you know in your heart if you are), you will eventually see results.
...some people are reporting that they didn't start to lose on P2 until they started to add two fruits and two grains a day. Keep this in mind as you evaluate your early P2 results. Over the course of your first month on P2, experiment carefully and see how the results of your experiments affect your body.
...if you haven't lost any weight on P2 after three weeks, try switching up one type of grain for another. For example, instead of a high fiber cereal, try some brown rice or a sweet potato.
...focus on the other benefits of the plan while you're waiting for the scale to start moving again. For example, I am sleeping through the night again. I have more energy. I feel better about myself. Saying, "but I could have been eating chocolate donuts and drinking regular coke for breakfast and lost nothing," isn't helpful (and it's probably not true. How many of us would have gained more weight if we hadn't landed on the beach?)
...find an assortment of ways to gauge your body change progress. Take measurements. Take pictures. Do this once a week or once a month. You'll take heart in the fact that your body is changing, even if the scale is being a pain.
...congratulate yourself for being a new Phase 2'er! It can be the toughest time on this plan because you may have a temporary little pause in watching the scale move down.
...AND, some people do lose consistently starting right in P2 and you could be one of them as well. You'll find out if you stick with it...but only if you stick with it!

Go southbeachers!!

[BaskGal]

Thanks for that Rachel! I have been doing so well and now I am in a small rut. I will keep the info you posted handy for inspiration for whenever I feel this way. I did take measurements when I began this journey, but I have not remeasured. If I find that after my 2nd week on P2 I do not lose, I will take out my tape measure and take notice of that change. I know I have lost inches as my work clothes fit a lot better! (No worries about splitting pants anymore! )

I hope you have a great weekend and keep up the great work! We are all worth it!

[Star123]

Hi Beachers, countdown to 3 days till phase 2, that will be next tuesday. So far so goo, just missing the fruits and whole grains, but they will have to wait. I'm finally learning to satisfy my cravings with other things besides food, [which is quite an accomplishment for me], since I have been a compulsive eater most of my life. And went on my first diet at age 9 and yo-yo dieted ever since, until SBD came along. What a blessing.

Rachal, thanks for the info about phase 2. I copied it and will use that as a reference for next week.

Good luck everyone and have a great weekend!!!

<<<<<< HUGS >>>>>>
My Menu for Today:
Breakfast: 1 egg/cheeze/peppers omelet, 1 coffee w/low fat milk
Snack: almonds
Lunch: 1 tossed green/cheeze salad w/1 tbsp mayo
Snack: 1/2 cup plain yogurt
Supper: chicken breast, asparagus, mixed vegetables
Dessert: 1/2 cup plain yogurt w/1 splenda pkg

God Bless,

[jandanoj]

Thanks, Rachel,

You know that I have been following you in this plan! I am still on Phase 1.5 - I have added 1 carb and 1 fruit to the rest of the diet. I think I will stay like this for at least 1 or 2 more weeks.

I have a question. In the grocery store yesterday I found Success Rice in individual (one cup) servings. It was brown rice. I thought that that would be easy to make for dinner with protein and veggies. What do all of you think? Have any of you used it?

Jan

[rose1]

Rachel, how true, how true! Ladies, I can't begin to tell you how many people get to phase 2 and aren't dropping 4-5 lbs a week, get discouraged and start talking about doing some kind of "fast" or feel the need to switch plans. Take measurements and watch the inches go down. You'll be pleasantly surprised.

[rose1]

Originally Posted by jandanoj

Thanks, Rachel,

You know that I have been following you in this plan! I am still on Phase 1.5 - I have added 1 carb and 1 fruit to the rest of the diet. I think I will stay like this for at least 1 or 2 more weeks.

I have a question. In the grocery store yesterday I found Success Rice in individual (one cup) servings. It was brown rice. I thought that that would be easy to make for dinner with protein and veggies. What do all of you think? Have any of you used it?

Jan

Jan, I am so insulin resistant that I started out with 1/2 fruit serving per day for the first week. Then I added sweet potato, then tried grains. Even now I can eat no more than 2 grains per week to maintain. Rice is the worst grain for me. Everyone is different, so go carefully and slowly and monitor your results. We've never tried that brand of rice ( we buy plain brown rice from the health food store) but I would consider a serving of rice to be 1/2 c. for the purpose of adding a grain. A cup at a time might cause problems. A nice stir fry with rice makes a great meal. Let us know what you do.

[jandanoj]

Thanks, Rose,
I was wondering if a whole cup at a meal would be too much. I guess "when in doubt, do without" works on the beach too!!
Jan