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Originally Posted by Merecat11
My main goal is to have a good BMI and gain the confidence that I've lacked for so long.
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, Merecat, for having great,
healthy goals!
In terms of health (and in terms of effective weightloss) staying on Phase 1 longer than you have to (having done it before, unless you have been eating tons of bad carbs, sugar, and processed foods, you might not need more than a week this time to detox and get rid of cravings) is NOT a good idea.
It's a common question, though, so don't feel bad for asking!
You'll see lots of info on this in our FAQ. The basic problem is that P1 is only meant to help you get rid of the sugar and bad carbs in your body that make you crave. It's not meant to help you lose tons of weight (though the marketing makes it
seem that way
) and it's not meant to be very healthy, as you're meant to be on it for a short time. You need the nutrients in the veggies and fruit that you are denied in P1. You also need the fiber in the grains and other good carbs that you are missing. (trust me, without that fiber, you have some serious problems in the 'number 2' department
)
Bottom Line: stay on P1 only as long as you have to. Work with P2 to lose your weight in a safe, healthy way. That doesn't mean fast...but considering your goals, I bet you'll find them met very quickly by meeting the mini goals you set for yourself. Exercise can be a huge help and a huge self esteem boost (really!
). This is coming from a girl that HATED exercise of any kind before I started SBD. Trust me, if I can learn to love it, you can too!
to the forum, Merecat--I think you'll really like it here!
back to the beach (p1 question)
Go to P2 as soon as you can!
back to the beach 
