Help with phase 2

[Gin]

Hello all! I am new to forums and new to the diet! so Hello!
I am curious about Phase 2. First, this is Day 13 of phase 1 and I have not even lost 5 pounds, very frustrating for the torture (feels like torture) I have endured! but I am nervous about Phase 2 and adding things in when I am already at such a slow rate loss. I lost 25 pounds in 06 and then hit a plateau, or what I thought was a plateau, but actually was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. That IS, however, under control now. I have been logging everything I eat since Oct 07 and I workout 5-6 days a week, my loss, 2 pounds! I have been reading that reducing carbs is much better for a person with thyroid problems, so that is why I started the "beach". Weight loss is still extremely slow however and I am extremely frustrated. Can anyone give me advice? and when I add the grain back in, I have a bread I buy, it is Oroweat Whole wheat extra fiber, one slice has 6 grams of fiber (slice is 38g) but the fiber is double (you say to have 3 at least) and 2 grams of sugar. Is this acceptable?
Thanks for any help out there! or anyone who is has thyroid knowledge would be helpful. My thyroid just got regulated and I am wondering whether it might take me longer to still adjust even once my thyroid is controlled??
????: South Beach Diet Forums http://www.southbeachdietbulletinboard.com/south-beach-diet-forums-phase-2/1754-help-phase-2-a.html
Thanks and again hello to everyone!

[Tiny T]

Do you mind sharing a typical day's menu? Maybe I can take a look and see if something in your menu is holding you back...

Your bread sounds great. Perfect! Adding grains back in is kinda tricky...here's another thread that explains it so much better than I could...

Originally Posted by luv2bike

Moving from Phase 1 to Phase 2 can be scary. The goal during Phase 2 is to add carbs back slowly and gradually, and no two people will experience it the same way.

For the first two weeks of Phase 2, it is recommend you start by reintroducing two good carbs daily—one starch and one fruit. For the starch, it's suggested to add back a high-fiber cereal at breakfast. It's best to avoid eating fruit first thing in the morning at breakfast, so again the suggestion is that you try it at lunch, dinner, or for a snack. Pay close attention to how your body responds as you reintroduce good carbs. Do you find yourself craving other carbs or sweets? Has your weight loss stalled?

If the answer to either of these questions is yes, then try a different type of carbohydrate until you find one that doesn't produce cravings. Then, for weeks three and four, move to having four good carb choices daily:
1-2 fruits and 1-2 starches.

Continue this process until you’re able to eat 2-3 fruits and 2-3 starches a day. If you remember to take it slowly, you should be able to achieve this goal without reintroducing cravings or reversing weight loss.

It's best to start with things that are lower on the glycemic index.