Phase 1 begins

Welcome to Phase 1. We know there has been a lot of work to get you to this point but we hope that you feel that the extra time prepping was worth your while.

There are a few important points to share:

• New recipes. One participant was concerned about eating fish (she's not a fan). Neither is my mom so when she did Phase 1 again recently, she created a number of new recipes that don't include fish. If you review our "suggested meal plan" you'll see that we make sure fish appears no more than every other day.
• How much to eat. Our suggested meal plan is just that – a suggestion. You can feel free to eat as much and as often as you'd like as long as the snacks and meals you are eating are all made from Phase1 allowable foods. Variety is important. Refer to the Phase 1 guidelines and be sure not to overdo the sweets (fruit and honey) especially if you're on antibiotics.
• New foods. Dr. Singleton recently added chia seeds, haddock and halibut to Phase 1. These foods are not in the book as the book is still in its first printing. Chia seeds are high in protein so make a great addition to the diet.
• Weight loss. This may seem impossible as a lot of the foods in Phase 1 are very high in fat and calories, but you very likely lose weight on the diet. The allowable foods nourish you and keep you full longer (see below).
• Symptoms journal. This is an important tool and will help you track your progress. Be sure to make it a part of your daily routine.

Read today's post about how weight loss can be expected

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