Preparing for Phase 2 and have questions

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Registered: 01-31-2007
Preparing for Phase 2 and have questions
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Thu, 02-15-2007 - 2:39pm

Hi everyone!

I am starting Phase 2 on MOnday and thinking ahead, as I have to get groceries this weekend...

So..it doesn't matter which fruit we start with or when in the day we have it?

What about the carb? If I really want popcorn more than cereal, can I do that?..or should I be eating something better for me? LOL To me, I would rather have 3 cups of fat free popcorn in the evening and eat the rest of the day like phase one, than add in a bread or cereal serving....

thoughts?

thanks so much,

t

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Registered: 03-15-2005
Thu, 02-15-2007 - 2:56pm

Just wanted to say I'll be starting Phase 2 with you on Monday as well! Woo hoo!

Sorry, I know that's not an answer :)

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 02-15-2007 - 3:16pm
I believe the book recommended starting with cold cereal or oatmeal in the morning as your first grain. It also suggested not having your fruit in the a.m. so as not to jump start any sweets cravings. But that was the book. Things may have changed. Cathy or Karen, wanna chime in on this one?
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 02-15-2007 - 3:19pm

This is in my notes, I believe it's straight from the book:

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. Read more advice on reintroducing carbs here. Want specific food choices? You can now eat anything from the Phase 1 Foods to Enjoy list as well as items from the Phase 2 Foods to Reintroduce list.

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Thu, 02-15-2007 - 3:57pm

Thanks so much! I wasn't sure how these all fell into place...

Guess I'm having cereal! : )

..what I'm really looking forward to is the fruit, actually. My BF has been eating these wonderful navel oranges for the last couple of weeks and they smell amazing...(and I'm a fruit monster, to be sure!)

t

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Registered: 01-31-2007
Thu, 02-15-2007 - 3:58pm
hello to you too! Will be great to have you in phase 2 with me! : )
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Thu, 02-15-2007 - 4:09pm

Hi again! : )

Do you happen to know if Fibre 1 is a good cereal choice? I know Kashi go lean is....I don't have the box with me (I'm at work) and I can't seem to get it by 'googling' to see the ingredients...(maybe I'm just tired?!)

Thanks so much,

t

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 02-15-2007 - 4:35pm

Here are the cereal guidelines:

Cereal

Hot - 1/3 -1/2 cup, uncooked. Choose whole grain and slow-cooking varieties (no instant types).

Cold - 30 grams/1 ounce/3/4 cup. Varieties with 3.0 - 4.9 grams are “good” sources of fiber. “High” fiber cereals have 5.0 grams of fiber or more per serving. Choose a cereal with enough fiber to be at least on the upper end of “good,” and make sure it has less than 8 grams of sugar per serving."

I believe Fiber One fits into this but you'd want to doublecheck the box.

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Thu, 02-15-2007 - 5:15pm

Hi,


Here some additional info on adding fruit:


When introducing fruits on Phase 2, include fruit in a mixed meal or snack (carbohydrates, protein and fat). This will assist you in avoiding blood sugar “rushes or crashes.” For best control of blood sugar levels it is suggested when starting Phase 2 to begin fruits later in the day, so as not to cause a drastic change in blood sugar levels.


Fiber One is a good choice.

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Sat, 02-17-2007 - 12:18pm
Thanks, Cathy! : )