Watching Starches Phase 3

Dr. Simeons states that in Phase 3 you cannot eat sugars and starches. Sugar and starches can be hard to determine so read your labels! For more information on sugar read this article on Alternative Names for Sugar. It is important that you watch starch and sugar religiously during the 3 weeks. Eat anything else…

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Analyzing a Gain in Phase 3

Many people don’t have to count calories or analyze the intake percentages of protein, fat, and carbohydrates in Phase 3, however, it may be necessary for stabilization of weight.  If you see a gain in Phase 3, here are some helpful tips to review: • Make sure that the foods and beverages don’t have hidden…

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Eating Less in P3 = Weight Gain

Those who eat less than they should are sometimes shocked and upset to see they actually gain weight. If you go back to Pounds and Inches, you will see that Dr. Simeons comments on people that eat less than they should on P3 and how it results in a weight gain. When they go back…

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Sugar Watch – Alternative Names for Sugar

If nutritional labels just said “sugar,” it would be easier to eliminate sugar, but they don’t, so it’s a challenge; you need to be on guard –  especially on Phase 3. If you are gaining, you might want to make sure that the foods and beverages don’t have hidden sugar in them. Sugar in one…

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