Can you lose on SB without phase I?

KrisJ · 07-26-2005, 06:47 PM

I'm doing Atkins, but I think that SB may be the right choice for my Mom. She has had "regularity" problems her whole life and after a week on Atkins, was so miserable that she never wanted to do it again. "protein for breakfast" makes her "gag". She's used to eating oatmeal for breakfast and swears by it for her system.

Anyhow, looking at phase 1, SB seems to be more like Atkins. I'm not sure that she could make it through the 2 weeks to get to phase 2.

Do you think that she could lose by going right to phase 2? or is the first phase essential to the program?

Thanks for your help!

Kris

justmarvi · 07-26-2005, 07:12 PM

I do, all she needs to watch is portion control and eat foods from the Phase 1 and Phase 2 lists. Phase 1 just helps in getting rid of the cravings from the sugar, etc. I think it's great but not necessary. It's all about what works for her and SBD is awesome. Yah on the oatmeal.

We wish your Mom luck Kris.., you're a great daughter and good luck!

Darkfire · 07-27-2005, 01:16 AM

I didn't do phase one, I do more 2 to 2.5 to 3. I have lost 45 pounds in a year, I am happy with that. I lost about 80 the first time and I was at that weight for ten seconds before I started regaining. So for me the slower steady is good

KrisJ · 07-27-2005, 03:19 PM

Thanks for your responses. I really hope this works!
I think it will be much easier for her to stay on than the Atkins plan.

07-26-2005, 06:47 PM	#1
KrisJ Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 423 Gallery: KrisJ Stats: 260/195/110 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 6/25/05 Restart 11/6/05	Can you lose on SB without phase I? I'm doing Atkins, but I think that SB may be the right choice for my Mom. She has had "regularity" problems her whole life and after a week on Atkins, was so miserable that she never wanted to do it again. "protein for breakfast" makes her "gag". She's used to eating oatmeal for breakfast and swears by it for her system. Anyhow, looking at phase 1, SB seems to be more like Atkins. I'm not sure that she could make it through the 2 weeks to get to phase 2. Do you think that she could lose by going right to phase 2? or is the first phase essential to the program? Thanks for your help! Kris __________________ Kris Start 11/6/05 258 Size 24 Today 4/23/2006 195 Size 16 Total Lost 63 lbs Avg Loss per week 2.63 lbs Total Days on Plan...168 Days Cheat Free....22

07-27-2005, 03:19 PM	#4
KrisJ Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 423 Gallery: KrisJ Stats: 260/195/110 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 6/25/05 Restart 11/6/05	Thanks! Thanks for your responses. I really hope this works! I think it will be much easier for her to stay on than the Atkins plan.

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07-26-2005, 07:12 PM	#2
justmarvi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,218 Gallery: justmarvi	I do, all she needs to watch is portion control and eat foods from the Phase 1 and Phase 2 lists. Phase 1 just helps in getting rid of the cravings from the sugar, etc. I think it's great but not necessary. It's all about what works for her and SBD is awesome. Yah on the oatmeal. We wish your Mom luck Kris.., you're a great daughter and good luck!

07-27-2005, 01:16 AM	#3
Darkfire MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Baltimore, Maryland 21225 Posts: 1,132 Gallery: Darkfire Stats: 300+/???/137 new scale le sigh WOE: Mostly Paleo/Atkins Organic Start Date: Once Again June 30 08	I didn't do phase one, I do more 2 to 2.5 to 3. I have lost 45 pounds in a year, I am happy with that. I lost about 80 the first time and I was at that weight for ten seconds before I started regaining. So for me the slower steady is good