Starting on Monday!

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Registered: 04-22-2004
Starting on Monday!
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Thu, 04-22-2004 - 1:19pm
I am starting Phase 1 on Monday. Sunday is my bridal shower - I am getting married on May 29th and am looking to lose 5-7 lbs by then. Anyone have any words of advice....either for Phase one or my impending nuptuials?
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Thu, 04-22-2004 - 1:30pm
work and pre-wedding stress melted the pounds off of me without going on a diet. Maybe I didn't have time to eat... LOL.

Make sure to incorporate exercise into your life over the next several weeks. It'll help the pounds come off, and leave you looking fabulously toned. Not to mention that it will be a good time to let your mind relax.

I'd recommend that you not stay with Phase One more than the two weeks. You will need the rest of the time to acclimate to phase 2 or 3 by the time of your wedding. You don't want to be worrying about what you eat at your wedding (or your honeymoon) and how it will effect you. You will want to have internalized it all so that eating healthfully comes naturally. This way of eating does change your taste perceptions, and ability to tolerate alcohol (at least for me). And I've heard rumors of people not tolerating refined grains or sweets well after time on SB.

And for your wedding, try to keep a perspective on what's actually important: the marriage, the blessing of family and close friends.

Best wishes,

Kate

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Registered: 04-22-2004
Thu, 04-22-2004 - 1:41pm
I do a good job of incorporating exercise in my life - I actually have been working with a personal trainer for the last month - it's done wonders for my strength and tone, but I need to adjust my eating habits to burn away some of this fat layer that won't come off with exerices alone. I need to get rid of that fat so you can see my muscle definition!
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Registered: 12-19-2002
Thu, 04-22-2004 - 3:55pm

Congrats!

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 04-22-2004 - 8:09pm

First off congratulations on your upcoming

Susan :)