Is SBD low-carb to you?

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Is SBD low-carb to you?
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Mon, 12-01-2003 - 8:10pm
I have a question that I was wondering about today. Shan posted on another board regarding SBD and the low-carb label. I was wondering what you guys thought. I don't see it is a total low-carb plan because we don't count carbs. If done right, the only low-carb phase is the first, but I see this as more of a detox phase. Once you reach P2 and P3, you are adding and maintaining Low GI carbs and maybe some higher GI carbs on occassion. This is just my thought. In Phase 2, I have been enjoying slow cook oatmeal, whole grain breads, fruit, milk.... my mind trailed off... lol.

What do you guys think? Has SBD been properly labeled in the "diet world" as low carb?

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Mon, 12-01-2003 - 8:16pm
maybe a better term is "right-carb"??
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Mon, 12-01-2003 - 8:20pm
Hi :-)

I like that, "right carb"! I don't see SBD as low-carb at all, since you can have good carbs whenever you want them.

Shan

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Mon, 12-01-2003 - 8:45pm
Yeah, I agree with you guys. I think SBD has been linked too much with Atkins and that's why people think it's low carb. Some of the principles are the same and they share the same strict detox phase but like the book says.. it's neither Low-Carb or Low-fat, it's using the right carbs and right fats. If anything it's just low-glycemic. Because of its popularity people just see it as another fad diet. But the principles to SBD have been around for years. It has all the healthy advice any doctor or nutritionist would give, eat lean meats, lots of veggies, drink lots of water, and stay away from highly processed foods. I also don't think that people who aren't on SBD realize how versatile and easy to personalize it is. They see it as just another diet and not a way of eating. I try to tell people who ask that it's all about eating the right things and eating the bad things (if you choose) in moderation only. I sometimes feel that SBD gets a bad rap by press.

JMHO,

Angel

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Mon, 12-01-2003 - 9:28pm
Do you know, one of those people picking on SBD actually told me I should read the book? LOL!

Shan

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Mon, 12-01-2003 - 9:42pm
I think it is ONLY lowcarb in phase I, like you said to detox.

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Mon, 12-01-2003 - 9:46pm
yeah, I hear you! Over on the healthy expert board, there are always debates on SBD and Atkins and others. Just be warned. The "other side" take pot shots. lol
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Mon, 12-01-2003 - 10:02pm
Yeah, I kinda noticed that :-) Don't worry, babe, I'm locked and loaded!

Good to go,

Shan

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Mon, 12-01-2003 - 10:13pm
I think for most people "reduced carb" would be an accurate description. Even though the focus is on the right kind of carbs and some carbs are gradually added back, I still believe the carb intake in Phase 3 is lower than what most people typically would have if they weren't watching their diet (way of eating).

Rhonda


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Mon, 12-01-2003 - 10:15pm

I hate when people misunderstand that way!!!

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Tue, 12-02-2003 - 2:42am
Shan,

Someone really told you to read the book? Hahahaha... maybe better you than me. I'm not always an Angel =). I'd probably tell them they need a better hobby or reading list. Kinda pathetic to read diet books just so you can critcize the people who follow them. LOL

This way of eating is working for us and that's all that matters. I don't even care if everyone thinks it's a bunch of bull... as long as I keep losing weight, give me the placebo anyday. LOL

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