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From Atkins To Sbd
08-06-2003, 10:26 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Miami, Florida
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From Atkins To Sbd
Well here I go again another Monday another diet. I tried the Atkins for two months but became discouraged when I stalled. The SBD seems to promote healthier eating and more variety. Can anyone tell me why caffiene is discouraged on the diet? Also I am starting phase I over because I ate chocolate and everything went downhill. Do you know if you can incorporate some of the Atkins principles with SBD? Help 
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08-07-2003, 09:07 AM
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GARDENING ADDICT
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Auburn,GA,USA
Posts: 1,544
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Hi Su and welcome to the beach 
Join us on the daily threads.
To answer some of your questions: caffeine stimulates the pancreas to produce insulin and we want to keep these foods to a minimum. That's why we try to eat low-glycemic index foods. (56-57 in the book).
As far as following some Atkins principles, I guess that would be one of them. other than that, I don't see that the two plans are the same. Remember that SBD is a low fat/low carb whereas Atkins is high fat/low, low, low carbs.
Happy Beaching 
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March start wt=146, goal= 130
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08-07-2003, 12:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Canada
Posts: 15,006
Height: 5'-2"
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I probably shouldn't say this, but I continued to drink coffee on Phase I. Two cups a day with skim milk. It's one of my few perks. Okay, now that I'm on this diet, it's my ONLY perk!! 
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08-07-2003, 01:03 PM
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Imagine...
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: East Coast, USA
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Ellis~ me too with FF half & half no less... I refuse to give up my am coffee. hehehe
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08-07-2003, 01:19 PM
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The Walking Lady
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: michigan
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I believe this was mentioned in the book. Something about Phase 1 having enough restrictions, so go ahead and have your coffee if you want.
This is my 4th day. I have been having my morning java fix. And I am losing, losing, losing.
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08-07-2003, 01:54 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Los Angeles
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NO ONE could stand to be around me if I didn't have my morning coffee - trust me!
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Peggy
7/28/03 start date
270.5/262.5/145
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08-07-2003, 01:59 PM
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waiting for Spring
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Delta, Ontario, CANADA
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I have coffee too. This Dr A says to go ahead and drink it if it doesn't affect you adversely.
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08-07-2003, 02:33 PM
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GARDENING ADDICT
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Auburn,GA,USA
Posts: 1,544
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Hello, my name is Sil and I am a coffee bean addict 
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~~~Sil
March start wt=146, goal= 130
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08-07-2003, 02:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Canada
Posts: 15,006
Height: 5'-2"
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You should see the coffee I use. I buy it in bulk from a Middle Eastern bakery. (they also make the best pita bread in town)
The beans are black and oily, and oh-so-good!
I wish you could all come and sit on my verandah with me and have coffee in the morning. 
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I am a runner!
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"Wouldn't it be wonderful to take all the evil people and put them over there, then we wouldn't have to deal with them. And all of us good people would stay right here. The problem is that the line separating good and evil cuts right through the human heart." Alexander Solzenitzen
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08-07-2003, 04:23 PM
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GARDENING ADDICT
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Auburn,GA,USA
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Ellis, I'll be there tomorrow, OK?  (Hey, we need a coffee mug icon ! )
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~~~Sil
March start wt=146, goal= 130
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08-07-2003, 06:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Canada
Posts: 15,006
Height: 5'-2"
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If only you weren't so far away, Sil... you could come and see Ruth, too! She's as weird in real life as she is on the threads.
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I am a runner!
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"Wouldn't it be wonderful to take all the evil people and put them over there, then we wouldn't have to deal with them. And all of us good people would stay right here. The problem is that the line separating good and evil cuts right through the human heart." Alexander Solzenitzen
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08-08-2003, 08:35 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Cincinnati
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Wha??? She didn't respond to that?
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08-08-2003, 05:30 PM
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CELULITE BABE BLUES
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Rockwall,Tx
Posts: 161
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WELCOME SU47!!
I'm a 3 cup in the am kind of girl,very large mugs,,,dropping weight like flies,,Have a cup on me........GOFISHIN 
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08-08-2003, 09:50 PM
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Captain of MY Destiny!
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Ohio
Posts: 551
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mmmmm...French Roast......mmmmm
Ellis...it sounds like a little bit of heaven...great coffee....great company....
I drink mostly de-caf but have for a while. We use whole bean and grind as we brew....wonderful.
I like flavored coffees, too. My favorite is French Vanilla....anyone else have a fave?
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