Hi, Donna!
I think it's great that you are doing SBD...it's a wonderful WOE and can really change your life! That said, it's very difficult to do this without reading the book first. Honestly, I just don't see how you can--but I think a couple of people on here have done it. Just not sure how successful it was for them.
Do read the book as soon as you can...I think you might find that you'll have to do Phase 1 over again--if you eat even one little thing that isn't allowed, it can really reduce its effectiveness. The rest of the plan is
not like that...Phase 2 is
very flexible. But Phase 1 is meant to detox and get the sugars out of your system and you'll find that even a little bit, especially at the beginning, will slow that process quite a bit. If I were you, I'd try to eat as healthy as I could until I'd read the book and
then start. Just my $0.02.
You'll find tons of great info in the FAQ stickies and lots of wonderful recipes in the Recipe Forum (especially for Phase 1...check out the Taco Bake and the PB cup
)
Look forward to reading more of your posts...and congratulations on your wedding--when did you get married?
This is my first post -
In a very loving manner, of course! 
