Instructions for Phase 3

[Sadie]

Yes, near the end. Those in cans are processed foods. That is why I advise you to wait until the very end of Phase 3. Eat a couple right near the beginning of Phase 4.

[mdeagle91]

What about fresh like from a salad bar?

[Sadie]

Restaurant salad bars use canned foods as well as fresh foods. I would wait to eat the olives.

[mdeagle91]

Oooookkkkaaaayyyy, I'll wait..... :-(. Thank you Linda.

[Sadie]

It will be worth the wait! I promise.

[mdeagle91]

Hi Linda,
Today is R1P3D10, may I have honey in my tea?

[Sadie]

Oh no!!! Honey is just the same as sugar and is not allowed until you slowly add it back in the end of week 1 of Phase 4.

[mdeagle91]

Okay, glad I asked first. Thanks!

[Sadie]

No, I always say wait until Phase 4.

[thialc]

Following Phase 2 your body will likely be nearly starved of protein. Therefore, for the first 3-4 days on Phase 3 Maintenance you will want to eat unprocessed protein every 3 hours to replenish the depleted supply.
1 cup of whole milk and a introduce a little fat (such as PAM to spray on cooking surfices or olive oil)
The average serving size for snacks is roughly 2-3 ounces and for main meals roughly 6-8 ounces
After reading all of this let me know if you have additional questions.

A couple of questions.
How much protein every 3 hours. Is that the "2-3 ounces, and 6-8 ounces"?
I don't drink cow milk, just almond milk. I'm thinking that will not be okay, at least the 1st week. Would you stay away from that until phase4?
I'm not a fan of Olive Oil, can I use a bit of butter?
Last, but not least, does cheese get added in week 2 of Phase3? Would it be better to use reduced fat cheese, if it doesn't have additives? Or, do you think raw milk cheese would be better?

Thanks so much!
Thia