What would happen if....

[mcel33]

you only did Phase 1 for one week and moved onto phase 2??

Just curious.

[emalady]

I have only been on SB for 3.5 weeks but I think the main thing about Phase I is to get yourself off of bad carbs. Sort of like a cleansing. I did not lose more than 5 pounds on Phase I so it was just about getting rid of the cravings and beginning to eat better quality foods for me.

I am sure more experienced SBers will be able to give you a more detailed answer but this was my experience.

Good Luck

Andrea

[french]

emalady is right. Phase one is not about losing weight its about detox, to get rid of sugar cravings, and start you off to a better way of eating. If you feel that you have shaken the sugar monkey and your ready to start adding back good carbs then I say why not. I would really try and give it two weeks just to make sure.
French

[RedRox]

You would have one fruit serving or one whole grain serving per day, one week earlier! Was this a trick question??

[french]

Okay that made me laugh out loud...Your such a brat.....

[RedRox]

Honestly I've never been a huge fan of P1. I did it, survived it, but was never really sure that I couldn't have accomplished the same thing in the same time frame by starting in a light P2 and just soldiering on. But I guess it did work, because I stayed with the program overall. But I couldn't wait to get to P2!! I don't understand the types that are comfortable in P1 and don't want to leave it. I was ready for P2 after about day 3!!

[Tiny T]

Originally Posted by mcel33

you only did Phase 1 for one week and moved onto phase 2??

Just curious.

IMO...it's up to you. I personally still use phase 1 every now and then. Being on phase 2, sometimes I get carried away with my carbs over the weekend and on Monday's I find myself getting those dreaded cravings for more at my desk...I throw in a couple phase 1 days to help cut back on that 'needing something' feeling I get in the afternoons. I use it all the time, cause I feel that's what it's for. It's sort of my 'crutch' if you will. Catch myself falling a bit, and so I go back to what I now will straighten me back up!

If you have shaken the sugar/carb cravings, go ahead and move to phase 2. SLOWLY....

[RedRox]

Originally Posted by RedRox

You would have one fruit serving or one whole grain serving per day, one week earlier! Was this a trick question??

BTW, I should have said a "Starch" serving which includes both whole grains and the P2 starchy veggies. Better to start with the starchy veggies or the whole grains in whole formats than with whole wheat/whole grains flour based products like breads, pastas, couscous, and so forth. Sometimes we get too focused on the grains piece and forget about the starchy veggies as options too. A 1/2 cup chunk of sweet potato with a little smart balance and cinnamon is a pretty tasty starch addition to your P1 dinner plate to make it a P2 dinner plate!

[Tiny T]

mmm...i love sweet potatoes this way...I totally forgot about them for some reason...have not have them in what seems like ages...thanks Red...gonna have that soon!

[Judynyc]

Originally Posted by Tiny T

IMO...it's up to you. I personally still use phase 1 every now and then. Being on phase 2, sometimes I get carried away with my carbs over the weekend and on Monday's I find myself getting those dreaded cravings for more at my desk...I throw in a couple phase 1 days to help cut back on that 'needing something' feeling I get in the afternoons. I use it all the time, cause I feel that's what it's for. It's sort of my 'crutch' if you will. Catch myself falling a bit, and so I go back to what I now will straighten me back up!

If you have shaken the sugar/carb cravings, go ahead and move to phase 2. SLOWLY....

I am in total agreement with every word you wrote here!!
I've found my phase I experience to be invaluable in learning how to manage my weight loss and maintenance. The 2 weeks I did taught me loads about me!!

IMO, I would not move to phase II until 2 weeks in phase I are completed.
Its always your choice.

Good Luck!