I will be starting P3 next week. So far I've only lost 10lbs but that is good, just wished I had more will power and had lost more :( ANYWAY, I am needing a little help in knowing more about what I need to be working on in P3. It is my understanding that I will be able to eat more types of foods and bigger servings, but I want to make sure that I don't eat something I shouldn't. For example I just read a pdf that mentioned carrots are not good to eat in P3. I would have never guessed that one. So can any of you give me some ideas of other foods I need to stay away from? I know sweets, bananas, rice, bread, potatoes and now carrots. Thanks.
You can mix your veggies in P3, you can use healthy fats. All the higher starch veggies are to be avoided -- there are lists all over the place. I've posted one here several times that can find. So no FLOUR, no bread, nothing baked. No SUGAR and no items with sugar-alternative names in the ingredient list (again, sugar names are listed in posts previously)
It WOULD be nice to have one comprehensive list, wouldn't it? Here are some things I thought of that people have told me are no-nos on p3: peas, corn, melons, grapes, any kind of grain (oatmeal, rice, wheat, etc.). Sugar or sugar substitutes (Xylitol and Stevia are the ones I've heard are ok).
Well this is just my experience with P3....I ate grapes, bananas, and most sugar substitutes with no problems. I did not eat carrots unless they were the shredded ones in a bag of lettuce that couldn't be avoided. I did not try peas or corn. I have done very well in P3, just add things in very slowly. Only add one new thing a day and give it about 2 days before adding something else new in. I have eaten a ton of natural peanut butter, the one with the oil on top that needs to be stirred before using, again no problems. Everyone is different and you need to see how your body reacts. Good luck and don't stress P3, it isn't as hard as people make it sound.
I'm starting P3 soon too! SO SCARED!!! I put together a little plan for myself if you want to join in. Here's what I have....based on what I've read so far in the forum.
P3 PLAN Gym 45 min mon-fri or run in park 25-30 min/crunches and cycling NO MELBA TOAST / BREADS / SWEETS OF ANY KIND (except approves sugar free items)
Week 1 *** no melon/grapes or nuts Breakfast Food Allowed: eggs -- any fruits but grapes and melons -- veggie sausage -- low fat sugar free plain yogurt w/stevia & fruit -- turkey bacon -- minimal cheese
Lunch Food Allowed: any salad -- low fat light dressing -- any meat -- any fruits but melon/grapes -- salsa -- tuna salad -- any veggies
Snack Food Allowed: any fruit but melon/grapes with natural peanut or almond butter -- any veggies with low fat light dressing -- minimal cheese with fruit (low fat) -- sunflower seeds -- frozen fruit bars
Dinner Food Allowed: any meat -- any fruit or veggie besides grapes/melons -- salad (any kind) -- fish (any kind) -- salsa -- minimal cheese (low fat) -- low fat dressing
Week 2-3 ** add in nuts/more cheese/regular dressing/grapes & melons (in moderation)/sugar free pudding Breakfast Food Allowed: eggs -- any fruits -- veggie sausage -- low fat sugar free yogurt (plain) w/stevia & fruit -- turkey bacon -- ham -- salsa -- cheese
Lunch Food Allowed: any salad -- regular dressing -- any meat -- any fruits – salsa -- tuna salad -- any veggies -- cheese
Snack Food Allowed: any fruit with peanut butter/almond butter -- any veggies with hummus or regular dressing -- cheese with fruit -- sunflower seeds -- fruit bars -- almonds -- pistachios -- fuit & nut mix -- string cheese – avacado-- edamame -- low fat sugar free pudding -- frozen fruit bars -- jello
Dinner Food Allowed: any meat -- any fruit -- any veggies -- salad (any kind) -- fish (any kind) -- salsa -- cheese -- regular dressing -- miracle noodles
I'm on my second week p3. everything great so far :) NO peanut butter here, don't want to risk it..... Go slow.. I added in eggs, Love ricotta cheese with stevia for a sweet snack, eating meats, veggies... messed up last night confused my squashs UGH hope it doesn't get me tomorrow.... Do a search there is a list :) Oh and made my on mayo from a recipe I found on this site love Mayo MMMM... added some lime and cilantro