How long have people stayed on Phase 1?
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How long have people stayed on Phase 1?
| Wed, 01-14-2004 - 11:32am |
Just wondering if people stayed on Phase I longer than the 2 weeks or are planning to stay on it longer than the 2 weeks. Thanks!

I stayed on phase I for just two weeks, so did my DH. I lost 9, he lost 13. I decided to follow Dr. A.'s advice to do two weeks only. Since I wanted to lose 83 pounds, I knew I was in this for the long haul, so the sooner I got to phase II meant the sooner I got to my new WOE (way of eating).
Anyway, I started SB August 28, and have lost 38 pounds!! DH has lost 43 pounds and is about 10 pounds from his goal.
Good luck!!
Jill K.
phase II
(228,190,145)
I too stuck with Dr. A's reccomendation and stayed on Phase one for two weeks. I am on Phase three now and if I ever have a "cheat" day I will go back on phase one foods for a few days. It works really well!
Take Care,
Jamah
(143-112-...)
I remember you!! Way to go to you, too!! I'm so happy for you.
I do the same thing, but usually only for a meal or two. I call my phase "2 and 1/4", LOL. I do indulge occasionally, almost always out of the house, no more than once a week, usually end up being about 3 times a month (December excluded! LOL) Anyway, I find that if I go out to eat in the evening and go off-plan, I will have a phase I breakfast and lunch the next day, and leave it at that. Actually I usually eat a phase I breakfast most days anyway. I do much better with that for some reason.
Well, my phase "2 and 1/4" is one of my many coping strategies for not letting my large goal overwhelm me. I knew that I wouldn't be able to make it through if I didn't allow myself indulgences along the way. If it takes me longer to lose, so be it. I didn't gain 100 pounds in a year, it's more than OK if it takes me a couple to lose it.
Good to "see" you again, Jamah!!
Jill K.
Edited 1/14/2004 12:51:56 PM ET by philosophychick
You have such a great attitude! I love my new lifestyle, and find the SBD to be SO easy. I too usually have a phase one breakfast, then a phase 2 lunch, phase 3 type snacks, and phase 2 dinners most of the time. I love all the foods on SBD.
I'm so glad to hear this WOE is working for you!
Take Care,
Jamah