Anyone else scared to leave Phase 1?

[MaryB]

We start P2 on Monday (DH & DD are doing this, too). I've been nervous about it for a week! I've been reading some great posts/stickys on transitioning to P2, so I'm not as scared as I was (still nervous - just not scared). (You veterans are a goldmine of info and encouragement for us newbies).

We plan on adding fruit slowly back in to our daily menu, probably as snacks. We'll then add some brown rice/WW pasta in small servings. Our biggest challenge is to think of the pastas and rice as SIDE dishes - not as the main part of the meal! Also, things like pizza are 'once in a while' meals, and they are to be combined with lots of veggies and salads.

My concern about the transition is probably similiar to others. The little 'loser' voice in my head (she's not too loud, but always back there somewhere) keeps whispering "it's onlya matter of time before you buy your first box of Little Debbie's" I'm sure you know what I mean!

[hicksiechick]

MaryB- You are 2 funny! When I read your posts, I am encouraged, a little more educated, and certainly amused!

Thanks to everyone who has kept this post going. This is invaluable information for me and everyone else who is "on the verge" of P2.

I too am feeling nervous about the transition, and had thought about staying on P1 for a few more weeks, but won't do that now. I think that DH and I will start VERY slowly...adding 2-3 pieces of fruit per week...but no grains yet. I'll see how it goes with the fruit for a week or so before I add grains.

Good luck to all of us entering the second phase of this new WOE! Let's continue to enjoy the many benefits of "Life on the Beach"!

[slimmin' in the tropics]

Great topic. Needs a bump!

[myohoprincess]

Totally terrified! I have been on Phase 1 about a month and will be transitioning to Phase 2 in a couple of days because my weght loss has stalled and I notice a little cheating beginning to creep in.

Wish me luck. I am going to start by adding in oatmeal for breakfast and we'll see what happens!

[michai]

hi guys, i'm technically on my 13th day of p1 but i kept on thinking that i should start over because i did some minor cheating during p1 (like eating 3-pieces of pork shumai once on my 3rd day and a piece of chicken wing on my 12th day).

should i start counting the 2-4 weeks from p1 again? or is this "forgiveable", i was just thinking that if i start 2 weeks again i would be on this diet for about a month a half which i think is way too long.

thanks!

[RedRox]

... i was just thinking that if i start 2 weeks again i would be on this diet for about a month a half which i think is way too long.

A month and a half of P1 is indeed way too long. Not enough nutrition to sustain you and if the "cheats" are sneaking in, it is probably a signal that your body really wants more variety and different kinds of foods that aren't available if you stay in P1. P2 is where you learn how to make this a true life long sustainable program. No time like the present to start that process!

[michai]

i'll probably start p2 after holy week. no time like holy week to feast on fish and veggies.

question though, should i really eat 2 CUPS OF VEGGIES? i'm afraid i'm not a big veggie fan? and is wendy's chili a good SBD food? thanks!

[RedRox]

Yeah. It's all about the veggies! And it's a minimum of 4.5 cups of veggies daily. 2 with lunch and dinner and 1/2 with breakfast is the general rule of thumb. But it's raw measure. They cook down to less.

[spoons19]

I'm so glad this topic got bumped up - I've been thinking the same thing. I'm supposed to start P2 on Thursday and since I grocery shop on Monday I've been thinking about what I want to start with. Maybe a fruit with my snack (I like the apple and cheddar idea that someone posted) or perhaps some berries in my yogurt. Or maybe a piece of ww toast.

One thing that I'm scared (perhaps uneasy is a better word) is reading product labels. So many things say whole wheat and I've read that's not the same as whole grain. What exactly am I supposed to be looking for when I read the lables? For example, I saw that Near East now has a rice pilaf called Whole Grain Blends. It claims to be a blend of whole grain brown rice with barley and pearled wheat grains. 1 cup of the prepared rice has 280 calories, 6g. fat (you make it with olive oil), 52g. carbs, 5g. fiber, 2g. sugar, 7g. protein. On the bottom of the box, on the back in small print it says that it contains 52% whole grain as packaged.

So, it's probably a better choice than regular rice pilaf, but is it allowed on SBP2? This is just one example. I feel like it's confusing to figure all this out - P1 is fairly easy to grasp. I'm enjoying reading this thread - keep it coming!

[michai]

hi, i'm starting p2 on monday (after 3 weeks on p1) and am glad to lose 14 lbs. i'm just wondering whether i should add a piece of apple or a slice of whole-grain bread as my morning meal. i am itching to start lifting weights again (light weights only but total body) because i only did light exercises (30 min on the treadmill and around 90 ab crunches on a stability ball) the whole time i was on p1.

i usually go to the gym in the morning then after that eat my breakfast. anyone could advise me on whether i should add a piece of fruit with my breakfast (like an apple) or a piece of whole grain bread? thanks!

[pinkandgreen]

Today was my first day adding back a grain: I used a piece of whole wheat bread as the 'bun' for my turkey burger. I would be lying if I said I didn't feel strange about it- and am wondering what it will do to my body as I type this! I understand that it is best to slowly add back- but does the [b]time of day[/b] matter? Should I have had the piece of bread in the morning, instead? This post is wonderful.

[journeytomiracle]

I am looking forward to beginning phase 2
I feel phase 1 is just the beginning of my new WOL and phase 2 will get me to my goal and then phase 3 will keep me for the rest of my life!

All the best no matter what everyone has decided to do

[-Nicole-]

I too was afraid to move to P2, but after my second day of adding something new (I added one Ezekiel flourless sprouted grain tortilla per day) I am feeling great about what I am eating, and still feeling great about SBD. I am fairly active, so a few times I got very weak and lightheaded after workouts. I am looking forward to better, easier workouts with the addition of some P2 foods, gradually of course!

[ichagirl]

I start my phase 2 on Monday as well and I am so nervous. But reading these tips has helped me be a bit more reassured. I'm excited about getting to eat fruit. I'm not a huge breakfast person and I havent been stomaching it well, but yougort w/ fruit sounds great. Any tips on incorporating more veggies and bean tho?

[ichagirl]

Oh i just weighed myself and I am a little less afraid to go to p2 now, i lost 2 more pounds. i just have to keep myself on track, i have a lot more to go

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