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| I seem to be "stuck" on the same 13 pound loss from Phase I. I have been very faithful to the plan but cannot seem to get over this very early hump. I do my daily cardio, drink the water, etc.. but noting has seemed to get the scale going in the negative direction again. I am a WW life time member with a loss of over 75 pounds from 9 or 10 years ago. Obviously I have put a few on as I would not be working this hard for the 25 or so pounds I'd like to loose. I guess my point here, is that on WW I lost every single week, granted it may have been as little as half a pound or so, but I did manage to drop something. I like this plan, but I am wondering if it may not be 100% for me. All commetnts welcome.. I do want to make this work |
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Wed Jul 18, 2007 12:49 pm |
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| Chatty
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Give your body time to adjust back to eating fruit and grains again. With only 25 or so to lose then it's not going to drop all that fast.
Once your body adjusts again it'll start dropping again.
Post some menus you've been eating and maybe we can see if you're not adding in too much, you might just need to adjust your menu.
Two weeks does not a stall make-two months would be a stall. |
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Wed Jul 18, 2007 1:31 pm |
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| koolgyrl1978
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It is very common in the first weeks into P2 to not drop lbs because your body is readjusting to fruits and starches that you are adding back. Don't get discouraged! With the amount you are looking to drop, the weight loss will be a slower process than if you were trying to drop a larger amount. Remember that just because the scale isn't moving doesn't mean you aren't making progress...keep in mind that you are making great progress towards a healthier lifestyle by eating this way. If you keep going then eventually the scale will catch up.
Like Chatty said post some of your menus that you have been following over the past couple days and we can take a look at them and give you some feedback. Also if you haven't done so already check out the sticky posts at the top about transitioning into P2 as well as review proper serving sizes for fruits and starches that you are adding back.
This plan works as long as you are willing to be patient and learn how your body reacts to the foods that you add back in. Think of the first few weeks in P2 as your learning period and don't put so much pressure on yourself with the scale during that time. If you have to, hide the scale for the next week or even month to try and reduce that pressure of the scale moving. Eventually you will figure out what works for you and you will reach your scale goal as long as you keep at it.
Good luck on your journey! If you keep at it you will succeed. |
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Wed Jul 18, 2007 2:59 pm |
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| rond88
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Thanks for responses and the encouragement. I am wondering now if I am not eating enough. Yesterday for example (ok dont shoot)
i had 1 x an Atkins shake, 1 x a SB breakfast bar, a few almonds and some cheese. i added in a few raspberrys. At night for dinner I had a burger patty, some steamed veggies and about a quarter cup of cottage cheese. I should add that I really am not all that hungry... I know I should add a few carbs and such, but I cannot force myself to eat. |
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Wed Jul 18, 2007 3:10 pm |
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| 1oftheLuvs
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You are really low on veggies... You also need protein with breakfast and lunch... and I'd knock off the Atkins shakes and SB Bars...
You'll get the best results by following the meal templates located here....
http://www.southbeach-diet-plan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=24136
As other posters have mentioned, those last 25 pounds are much more stubborn than the first 25 pounds are to get off... but you can also see their results much better. |
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Wed Jul 18, 2007 3:25 pm |
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| koolgyrl1978
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Ok well I'm not going to try and shoot :) However I am going to say that your meal plan doesn't fit the SBD. But hopefully with the feedback I'm about to give it will help you get on track.
First word of advice I'm going to give you is to ditch the processed stuff like the SBD bar and the shake they are just full of chemicals and crap...don't feel too bad though cause I did the same thing when I was starting cause I thought that was ok. I'm assuming that the reason you are making these choices is cause it's grab and go and saves time....check out the recipe section of this board and you can find all kinds of quick and easy things that take little time and are much better for you.
Second is that you are NOT eating enough..which you seem to have already recognized. Please remember that when you don't eat enough (ie. under 1200 cals a day or more if you are an active person) your body will hold on to everything you put in it cause it thinks it is starving. Add exercise to the mix when you aren't eating enough and you can do some serious damage cause your body will turn to your own muscles to feed off of...which in turn can really mess up your metabolism and if it continues too long can even weaken your heart. This is also the reason that you aren't hungry, your body is likely in starvation mode and when you are in that your body turns off your hunger response. I know that it might not seem to make sense but you gotta eat more than you are if you are going to drop any weight. You might have to force yourself to eat for a couple days but once your body realizes you have food available consistently again you shouldn't feel like you are forcing yourself to eat.
Ok now on to the meal plan template you should be following for P2. Read it through and then if you have questions feel free to ask them. Like I said in my other post this is a learning process so don't get upset just learn and move forward :D
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How to adapt your meal plan - Phase 2
In Phase 2, you'll gradually begin to reintroduce healthy carbohydrates into your diet. Here's how to do it: Week one and two: Add in two good carb choices daily. We suggest you reintroduce fruit at lunch, dinner, or as a snack, but it's not the best choice first thing in the morning at breakfast. We recommend a high-fiber cereal for breakfast. Week three and four: move to four good carbs choices daily: 1-2 fruits and 1-2 starches. You can now eat anything from the Phase 1 Foods to Enjoy list list as well as items from the Phase 2 Foods to Reintroduce 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: 1 fruit serving allowed daily (with this meal or other). Gradually increase to 3 total servings for the day.
Starch: 1 starch serving allowed daily (with this meal or other). Gradually increase to 2 or 3 total servings for the day.
Milk/Dairy: 2-3 cups allowed daily (including yogurt)
Fat: 1 tsp mayonnaise, trans-free margarine, or oil (optional)
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: 1 fruit serving allowed daily (with this meal or other). Gradually increase to 3 total servings for the day
Starch: 1 starch serving allowed daily (with this meal or other). Gradually increase to 2 or 3 total servings for the day.
Milk/Dairy: 2-3 cups allowed daily (including yogurt)
Fat: 1 Tbsp mayonnaise, trans-free margarine or oil, or 2 Tbsp salad dressing
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: 1 fruit serving allowed daily (with this meal or other). Gradually increase to 3 total servings for the day
Starch: 1 starch serving allowed daily (with this meal or other). Gradually increase to 2 or 3 total servings for the day.
Milk/Dairy: 2-3 cups allowed daily (including yogurt)
Fat: 1 Tbsp mayonnaise, trans-free margarine or oil, or 2 Tbsp salad dressing
SNACKS AND DESSERT: Snacks and dessert are optional. Choose a protein, vegetable, fat-free plain yogurt, artificially sweetened non-fat flavored yogurt, nuts/seeds, or a Sweet Treat. A snack that combines protein (1 oz.) and vegetables is encouraged.
BEVERAGES: Diet, decaffeinated, sugar-free drinks are not limited. You can enjoy caffeinated coffee or diet sodas with caffeine added, but limit to 1 - 2 servings per day. |
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Wed Jul 18, 2007 3:38 pm |
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| I agree with the others-- your meal plan does not look like SB. You are probably in ketosis, which can really cause problems with your appetite. You need more good carbs, including more of the ones that you can eat in p1: veggies (including legumes) and dairy (milk and yogurt). Then add a full serving of fruit in week 1 of p2, and keep that in week 2 as well as adding a grain serving such as oatmeal. By week 4 of p2, most people should be up to 2 fruits and 2 grains. |
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Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:18 pm |
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| Teresardodd
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| I have not lost a pound sense August 30. HELP. I am ever so careful except the week of Christmas and New years. And then I didn't gain. YAHOO! I started dieting July 20. Lost 22 pounds. And that was that!!! :o |
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Thu Jan 03, 2008 12:38 am |
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| ladybugnessa
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Teresardodd wrote: I have not lost a pound sense August 30. HELP. I am ever so careful except the week of Christmas and New years. And then I didn't gain. YAHOO! I started dieting July 20. Lost 22 pounds. And that was that!!! :o
oh wow we need way more information.
how old are you
how tall you are
how much you weigh now
male or female
and what you are eating. |
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Thu Jan 03, 2008 1:53 am |
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| Peewee
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From what Koolgyrl1978 says, we are only supposed to add one serving of fruit and one starch a day in for the first 2 weeks. Is this a new development from what Dr. A says in the books? I am trying to follow his mealplans in the book, but they don't follow what you all are saying. Breakfast on Day 1 has a cup of strawberries and a half cup of oatmeal. Then he has a pear for a snack and chocolate-dipped strawberries for dessert. Is this no longer recommended??
I have only lost a pound after 2 weeks of Phase 1, so I am not highly encouraged. I really want to do this right, but I have not seen results promised by the book. And now I see recommendations on here that do not follow what the book suggests. ARGH! |
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Sun Feb 17, 2008 6:30 pm |
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| ladybugnessa
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Peewee wrote: From what Koolgyrl1978 says, we are only supposed to add one serving of fruit and one starch a day in for the first 2 weeks. Is this a new development from what Dr. A says in the books? I am trying to follow his mealplans in the book, but they don't follow what you all are saying. Breakfast on Day 1 has a cup of strawberries and a half cup of oatmeal. Then he has a pear for a snack and chocolate-dipped strawberries for dessert. Is this no longer recommended??
I have only lost a pound after 2 weeks of Phase 1, so I am not highly encouraged. I really want to do this right, but I have not seen results promised by the book. And now I see recommendations on here that do not follow what the book suggests. ARGH!
you should read the stickies and FAQ the book is a good basis and understanding of WHY we do what we do... the rest is trial and error.
I did not follow the meals in the books many do not.
as for transitioning, you should go slow... that's even been listed in the daily dish and yes it's a modification to the original book in that the original book did not spell it out clearly. hopefully the new book this spring will.
add one thing the first week. a fruit is recommended.
the second week add a starchy veggie or grain.
the third week another fruit or grain
the fourth week another if needed... all the way up to 3 of each as tolerated. so the transition from phase 1 to full phase 2 will take about 6 weeks.
this is not a quick loss plan, if you have a little to lose, if you were eating healthy before this, you will NOT see a big loss in phase 1. Dr. A would have been better off with, see a loss of about TEN PERCENT of your loss.
for example, I have over 100 pounds to lose, I lost 9 pounds in phase 1.
a woman who has 10 pounds to lose may only lose 1 pound in phase one. she lost 10% I loss less than 10%. but we were both successful. |
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Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:53 pm |
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| You'll move... just give it some time, stick with the basics and make sure you keep exercising and drink lots of water..... |
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Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:42 am |
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Ok I still am not loseing or GAINING. I am 49 female, 5'4" 172-175 pounds.
I never cheat. I work out. I don't lose...ANY... NONE!!!!! For bF I had 2 micro waved eggs, celery for snack and slice of pickle. Lunch was salad and a mini burger with mustard. Dinner will be fish and veggies. I walk everyday. some days I go to the gym also. What do you think. :(
ladybugnessa wrote: Teresardodd wrote: I have not lost a pound sense August 30. HELP. I am ever so careful except the week of Christmas and New years. And then I didn't gain. YAHOO! I started dieting July 20. Lost 22 pounds. And that was that!!! :o
oh wow we need way more information.
how old are you
how tall you are
how much you weigh now
male or female
and what you are eating. |
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Tue Mar 04, 2008 7:37 pm |
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| Teresardodd
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This says FROM DR. A SAYS. Isn't this a South Beach Forum??
Peewee wrote: From what Koolgyrl1978 says, we are only supposed to add one serving of fruit and one starch a day in for the first 2 weeks. Is this a new development from what Dr. A says in the books? I am trying to follow his mealplans in the book, but they don't follow what you all are saying. Breakfast on Day 1 has a cup of strawberries and a half cup of oatmeal. Then he has a pear for a snack and chocolate-dipped strawberries for dessert. Is this no longer recommended??
I have only lost a pound after 2 weeks of Phase 1, so I am not highly encouraged. I really want to do this right, but I have not seen results promised by the book. And now I see recommendations on here that do not follow what the book suggests. ARGH! |
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Tue Mar 04, 2008 7:39 pm |
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| RedRox
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| Yep and the transitioning guidelines, food lists, and meal planning templates in the FAQ pages were taken from multiple "official" SB sources including the original book, the Good Fats Good Carbs booklet, the various cookbooks, the official website and the official "free" SB newsletter the "Daily Dish" and tempered by years of experience with the program by lots of long term members. You are welcome to use any or none of those as sources. In the end, the program is entirely what you make of it, so feel free to take or leave any advice offered here. You can always join the official paid site and seek out the advice of the official SB nutritionists! Good luck and best wishes on your journey! :) |
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