Go back to Phase 1?

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-20-2005
Go back to Phase 1?
2
Fri, 06-02-2006 - 11:52am

Hi everyone!

This past weekend, a week after progressing to phase 2, I completely cheated. It was my graduation from college, so it was 3-4 days of parties and eating. I dont feel like I am having cravings or anything, but I did gain about 2 lbs. Should I go back to phase 1? or should i just continue with phase 2, slowly adding carbs and fruits back into my diet? (I was only at 1 of each per day before the weekend.)

Thanks for the help!

Sophie

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-26-2005
Fri, 06-02-2006 - 12:29pm

Personally I would just continue with phase 2.

Its important to look at South Beach as a life change. If you were climbing a mountain and slipped back a few feet, would you go all the way back to the bottom and start over, or continue climbing from where you fell? I think going back to phase 1 everytime one falls off plan starts a bad cycle. Phase 1 isn't a punishment.

I would just dust yourself off and move forward!



















spring06sig2
iVillage Member
Registered: 04-01-2005
Fri, 06-02-2006 - 7:34pm

I agree with MichaelAnn; Phase 1 isn't a punishment.


Congratulations on your graduation!!


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