too much exercise?

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sav      

hey! I am a complete newbie and still cannot get the hang of S.B. I started phase 1 6 days ago.i work out at the gym with a trainer 5-6 days a week (weights and cardio, around 2 hours) but the diet has been driving me insane. hungar pangs,irritability,bad stomach,heartburn- you name it! do i need to cut back on the exercise or will it all pass? Plus, i just cant figure out what to EAT! :?

Sun Jun 10, 2007 3:31 pm 

maltby_gardner      

That's a lot of exercise for the relativly small amount of carbs your body is getting. Your glycogen stores are most likely depleted, so you're like an athlete on taper. Try adding more beans and dairy and see if that helps. If not, you could try cutting back until you start P2.

Sun Jun 10, 2007 4:40 pm 

nygirl22      

sav wrote: Plus, i just cant figure out what to EAT! :?

maybe you're not eating enough...

check out the phase 1 faq and food list
http://www.southbeach-diet-plan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=29305

there are plenty of things to eat... and try to make your eating plan look like this

How to adapt your meal plan - Phase 1

The South Beach Diet™ is designed so that you can easily swap meals and ingredients. If you don't like eggs for breakfast, have low-fat cottage cheese or lean meat instead. Not a fish lover? Then choose lean beef or poultry. In Phase 1 of the diet, you can eat as many proteins and vegetables as you like, plus fats like olive oil. Fruit and starches aren't allowed until Phase 2. Here's a look at some general eating guidelines. For specific food choices, check out the Phase 1 Foods to Enjoy and Avoid list.

BREAKFAST
Protein: Quantity is not limited. Start with a 2 oz. portion, eat slowly, go back for seconds if still hungry.
Vegetables: Minimum 1/2 cup or 6-8 oz. tomato or vegetable juice.
Fruit: NONE
Starch: NONE
Milk/Dairy: 2 cups allowed daily (including yogurt)
Fat: 1 tsp mayonnaise, trans-free margarine, or oil (optional)

SNACK: Snacks are required. Choose a protein, vegetable, fat-free plain yogurt, or nuts/seeds. A snack that combines protein (1 oz.) and vegetables is encouraged.

LUNCH
Protein: Quantity is not limited. Start with a 3 oz. portion, eat slowly, go back for seconds if still hungry.
Vegetables: Minimum 2 cups. We encourage you to include a serving of beans (1/3-1/2 cup) as part of your vegetables.
Fruit: NONE
Starch: NONE
Milk/Dairy: 2 cups allowed daily (including yogurt)
Fat: 1 Tbsp mayonnaise, trans-free margarine or oil, or 2 Tbsp salad dressing

SNACK: Snacks are required. Choose a protein, vegetable, fat-free plain yogurt, or nuts/seeds. A snack that combines protein (1 oz.) and vegetables is encouraged.

DINNER
Protein: Quantity is not limited. Start with a 3 oz. portion, eat slowly, go back for seconds if still hungry.
Vegetables: Minimum 2 cups. We encourage you to include a serving of beans (1/3-1/2 cup) as part of your vegetables.
Fruit: NONE
Starch: NONE
Milk/Dairy: 2 cups allowed daily (including yogurt)
Fat: 1 Tbsp mayonnaise, trans-free margarine or oil, or 2 Tbsp salad dressing

DESSERT / EVENING SNACK: Desserts are optional. Enjoy a Sweet Treat or any of the snack choices.

Sun Jun 10, 2007 6:22 pm 

sav      

hey,thanks.yeah,i think i'm not filling myself up enough.Beans are definately a good idea.

Mon Jun 11, 2007 9:46 am 

   
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