Hi everyone.

[ImTheNewGirl]

This is the second time around for me. I went on the beach about 3 years ago and lost 50 lbs. I've since gained them back plus more. I became ill recently and my doctor said my blood glucose levels are too high. 126 after fasting. He's ordered me back to the beach and hopes to control my blood sugar by diet and not medication (Amen for that, I hope it works). I'm skipping phase 1 and starting out with phase 2. So far, so good. Tomorrow will be 1 week and I've lost 6.5 lbs.

[RedRox]

Nice and welcome! I might also recommend if you are starting in P2 to begin by avoiding whole wheat flours in general within your Starches category and focus more on the starchy veggies and whole grains more in their whole format than jumping into the breads and pastas zone. While allowed when they are 100% whole grains, they do tend to have a much higher GI than grains you actually have to chew first! And don't forget your beans/legumes in the veggie category for additional satiety and fiber too!