Starting SB on April 19th....(and a ? )

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Starting SB on April 19th....(and a ? )
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Thu, 04-08-2004 - 12:12pm

I'm working my way *down* to no carbs so that by the 19th, I'm not going through some crazy withdrawl symptoms.  I'm going on a mini-vacation from the 15th to the 18th so I don't want to start the SB diet until I get back.


My two major carbs are pop and candy.  I'm AWFUL with candy.  I love Red Vines and mini-Butterfingers.  I bought the SB book at Target the other day, along with a bag of Red Vines, mini Butterfingers and Jelly Beans.  I started reading the book while eating the jelly beans ~ major irony there.  LOL


My goal is to lose about 13 pounds (to get to 130).  I did it on Weight Watchers last year but don't have the time to go to meetings (which is the only way I'll stick to the diet).  I know that cutting down on carbs really attributed to my weight loss on WW so I'm looking forward to the SB diet.  My goal is to be 130 by 9/11 ~ my brother's wedding day (I'm a bridesmaid in a strapless, knee length dress....gotta look good!)


I do have a question ~ I *love* Diet Coke with Lime.  On the can it says there are no carbs in it.  Can I drink that during Phase I or not?

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Registered: 01-03-2006
Thu, 04-08-2004 - 12:25pm
Hi! Welcome to the board. You will find lots of encouragement and advice here. SBD limits caffeine. It is recommended that you drink plenty of water in its place. However, the reason that caffeine is limited is because it can invoke cravings that you are attempting to get rid of during phase 1. Many here continued to drink coffee and sugar free sodas and were fine (including myself). Others found that the caffeine did stimulate their cravings. See how you feel, but you don't have to cut out your diet soda! You DO have to cut out the butterfingers though!!! LOL!!

Best of luck to you!!

Karen :)

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Thu, 04-08-2004 - 2:14pm

Hi Sarah & welcome!

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Thu, 04-08-2004 - 2:50pm

Thank you for your response ~ I'm so happy that I can have my Diet Coke!!

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Thu, 04-08-2004 - 2:52pm
Thank you Cathy!!
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Registered: 04-01-2004
Thu, 04-08-2004 - 5:04pm
Good Luck & keep us posted on your progress!
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