question about south beach diet

[SheRa329]

I'm getting ready to start South Beach on either Sat or Sun and I've read the book and checked the website, but I still have a few questions about what is allowed in each phase. For example, the book lists that you can eat beans in the first phase, but then in the list where it says what you can start adding back in during phase 2, it lists pinto beans and black-eyed peas. I'm confused. Does anyone know where I can find a complete list of exactly what's allowed? If I'm going to make the effort, I want to do it right!!! I hope that everyone had a Merry Christmas and Happy New YEar!!!

 

[MarlaGaz]

Hi Ashley,

I don't have my SBD book in front of me (lent it to a friend), but I remember that when you get past the initial part of the book and into the actual Phase 1 menus/recipes, etc., there is a list of foods to enjoy and foods to avoid for each phase. It's possible that there are specific beans that are allowed for Phase 2 that are not allowed in Phase 1. Phase 2 allows oat meal and some fruits, for example.

I don't recall eating any beans when I did Phase 1. I remember egg whites, veggies (only certain ones, though), part-skim mozzarella sticks, lean meat, pistacios, almonds, sugar free Jello ...

It was difficult, but I made it. I probably will never do it again, though. Without some carbs I wouldn't have the energy to pour into my Cathe workouts, and I think when you run out of carb-energy, your body starts to break down muscle for energy -- especially when you're workout out. I'm not an expert, it's just what I've read. I'm sure for two week it's okay, but it wouldn't be a good thing long term.

Best wishes on your success!


Marla G.

 

[WD]

Check out www.mizfrogspad.com This site has complete food lists and allowed amounts on some foods.
Diane Sue

 

[SheRa329]

Thanks alot, Diane Sue! That is a very helpful link for south beachers. I'm starting tomorrow and I can't wait b/c I feel very icky and bloated from the holidays. Great pic, by the way!

 

[TarHeelMom]

Thanks too, Diane Sue!

Great site -- I have bookmarked it. I've been on SBD for a while and need to go back to Phase I after the holiday, er, slip-ups...

Hey, how do you get your avatar to rotate like a slide show? I loved looking at your profile with all THREE wonderful pictures!

http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/sport/sport-smiley-003.gif Kathy S. http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/spezial/spudniks/spudniklifter.gif

 

[WD]

Another helpful site is www.southbeach-diet-plan.com It is Southbeach for beginners. I have gotten a lot of useful information here and recipes. As for my avatar my dh put them up for me using a program he has. Thanks, and good luck with south beach. I think it is a pretty good program.
Diane Sue