How do you describe SB to people.

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Registered: 04-02-2003
How do you describe SB to people.
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Fri, 03-11-2005 - 2:29pm
People have been asking me if I'm losing weight (yay) and I say yes. Then of course they want to know how? I tell them SB and they say "Isn't that just like Atkins?" Well no, not at all really. But how do you explain it quickly and well?? How about low fat/moderate carb??? I just think mentioning carbs at all just puts people off because the low carb thing has been so overdone.
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Registered: 09-02-2004
Fri, 03-11-2005 - 3:22pm
I tell them I eat lots of veggies, lean meat, and whole grains, and avoid sugar and processed foods.




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Registered: 09-08-2003
Fri, 03-11-2005 - 4:44pm
I tell them good fats, good carbs
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Registered: 09-14-2004
Fri, 03-11-2005 - 4:58pm
I do the same as somerandomthoughts. I tell people I am avoiding refined sugars and refined carbohydrates and trying to eat fresh and unprocessed foods that are low in "bad" fats. That usually works, but occasionally when I refuse to eat white bread at a restaurant people ask me if I'm "not eating carbs." It is irritating, but at least WE know we are being healthy. :)
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 03-11-2005 - 7:20pm
I always get the same response from people that you do. I just say it's low fat/healthy carbs and NOT like Atkins. If they show some interest, I'll go into more detail.
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sat, 03-12-2005 - 10:24am

Here are a bunch of responses :)


How do YOU explain SBD? http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-fbsouthbeach/?msg=6457.1

Susan :)