Sun, Aug-03-08, 12:42
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Attitude is a Choice
Posts: 30,111
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Plan: No sugar, flour, wheat
Stats: 228.4/209.0/170
BF:stl/too/mch
Progress: 33%
Location: NYC
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I'm reading the "Super Charged" book and had to point out the following from page 249 re: phase II:
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Originally Posted by Agatson
While you maybe excited to be on phase II, don't go wild over the additional choices. One of the biggest mistakes people make is adding too many whole grains, starchy veggies and fruits too soon. Even though these are "good carbs", they are still higher in sugar than the lean protein and vegetables that form the mainstay of phase I menus. And if, after spending 2 weeks eating a very low sugar diet, you suddenly flood your system with carbohydrates, even good ones, it can sometimes trigger the same cravings that you got you into trouble in the first place.
Thats why I recommend gradually reintroducing good carbs into your diet. Some people can do it over a 2 week period; others- especially those who find that they're still getting cravings- need to add carbs even more slowly, ultimately sticking with 2 good starches and 2 fruits indefinitely, or 3 fruits and fewer starches if starchy carbs really stimulate cravings. In addition, if you ever find that you're regaining weight on phase II, cut back a bit on the total servings of good carbs or just eat a few bites of these foods, and see how it goes"
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Emphasis in bold is mine....I've been criticized for the way I interpreted phase II in order to keep my weight loss moving. I cut out the starch part of phase II and kept adding a bit of grain here and there and always had my fruits each day. A female in her 50s has issues with too much starch. So too all of you, and you know who you are, who told me I did not do SB..... and a Bronx cheer too!! so there!!
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