Day 4

[Magna]

Your meals sound too skimpy - I think most people would be pretty hungry (and lacking in energy) on a menu like that. Aim for at least half a cup of vegetables with breakfast. Beans count toward that, but a spoonful of beans wouldn't be enough. Be sure you are eating snacks, and don't forget to have some good fats with lunch and dinner.

[round2]

Um....sweet treat list? What am I missing? Please tell me where to find it.

I am also on day 4 and the cravings, and my mood seem to be escalating. Mostly for chocolate.

I am also vegan, which makes this diet even more difficult. I can eat almost nothing but salads and lots of dishes sans rice/pasta. The dairy is out of the question as I am also lactose intolerant. Any other suggestions for something sweet? Sugar Free chocolate pieces? I've got to do something or I won't make it past day 5

[Magna]

The sweet treats are listed in the phase 1 "foods to enjoy" list:
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It's linked to from the Phase 1 FAQ - if you haven't read that, you should look it over.

My guess is that, as a vegan, your two challenges in phase 1 will be getting enough protein and good carbs. Soy products such as tofu are fine as protein sources, and you can have lowfat soy milk or soy yogurt (without starch) too. Other vegetarians/vegans also rely on beans and other legumes. And be sure to get your daily serving of nuts/seeds in.

The other challenge is getting enough good carbs, to keep your energy up and keep ketosis away. Be sure to eat beans or other legumes, and try to include some of the higher-carb phase 1 vegetables such as tomatoes and onions. A calorie guide is helpful here, since most of the calories in vegetables come from carbohydrates. The higher-calorie vegetables are likely to be better sources of good carbs. Very low-calorie vegetables like lettuce and leafy greens may not help as much. (BTW all phase 1 vegetables except legumes are low in calories - it's just that some aren't quite as low.) But remember, stick with the phase 1 vegetables (see the "foods to enjoy" list).

[dementialies]

Nutella is indeed just a load of sugar, I can't stand the stuff, funny thing is it's marketed here as something to feed to your kids for breakfast on toast before sending them off to school.

I'm also Day 4 and nothing to show for it. I've been working out every day following the plan to a T probably even not eating somethings that are most likely ok. *sigh* maybe next week something will happen. Without results though I will admit my will power dwindles. I just have to keep my eye on the Visual Goal I created for myself.