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Questions on Phase I
| Wed, 01-07-2004 - 10:33pm |
Hi everyone! I am planning to start South Beach-ing this weekend, and was astounded by all the great info and tips here! Thanks!! I do have a few questions, though:
1. I don't really want to get the book...the gist I get is that I don't need it. Would it be good to have the food guide though?
2. What is the ultimate word on dairy in phase 1? I have seen a zillion sites that say (skim) milk ok and a zillion that say no. If so, how many times/day?
3. As to yogurt, no fruit yogurt of course, but what about vanilla yogurt? There is a Light and Fit creamy yogurt in vanilla that is divine, and I don't like plain yogurt.
4. Can I eat too many proteins in a day, or is any amount ok as long as I'm still hungry?
5. Wendy's chili-- ok??
1. I don't really want to get the book...the gist I get is that I don't need it. Would it be good to have the food guide though?
2. What is the ultimate word on dairy in phase 1? I have seen a zillion sites that say (skim) milk ok and a zillion that say no. If so, how many times/day?
3. As to yogurt, no fruit yogurt of course, but what about vanilla yogurt? There is a Light and Fit creamy yogurt in vanilla that is divine, and I don't like plain yogurt.
4. Can I eat too many proteins in a day, or is any amount ok as long as I'm still hungry?
5. Wendy's chili-- ok??
Any input on those would be really appreciated. Thanks!!! :0) Keep going everybody!

As for the dairy, I don't think there is a final word yet. This difference between Dr. A's book 1 and book 2 just surfaced a few days ago. Personally, I'm not having it yet. I jumped back into P1 after the holidays and want to get the best results! I don't miss yogurt or skim milk, so I'm not as tempted as others might be. Just as Dr. A suggests introducing some of the healthier carbs gradually in P2, I would do the same with dairy and watch carefully to see if it slows my progress. If you keep losing, feeling great and see no problem, then I say go for it! The fact the milk does contain lactose remains, but how much it affects you can't be predicted.
Good luck, and try the search. You may find many great answers!
Debbie
Welcome to the board, we are happy to have you!
Small Chili
Ground Beef, Chili Base (Tomatoes, Salt, Citric Acid, Calcium Chloride), Chili Seasoning (Maltodextrin, Tomato, Salt, Modified Corn Starch, Chili Pepper, Sugar, Onion, Spices, Dextrose, Garlic, Soybean Oil, Xanthan Gum (thickener), Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Citric Acid, Disodium Inosinate and Guanylate , colored with Paprika, Artificial Flavor, Silicon Dioxide ), Kidney Beans (Kidney Beans, Water, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Salt, Natural Flavorings, Onion, Calcium Chloride, Disodium EDTA ), Chili Beans (Pink Beans, Water, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Salt, Natural Flavorings, Onion, Calcium Chloride), Vegetable Mix (Onions, Celery, Peppers).
maybe this will help figure it out. it has 21 grams of carbs
I agee that is a HUGE YIKES!