Sass - Phase 1.5 is not really recognized by Dr. A, but is basically what we call the time when you are transitioning from Phase 1 to Phase 2 and slowly adding different foods. There were times that I would need a little kick in the pants on Phase 2, so I would move to Phase 1.5 (I basically just reduced my fruit and grain intake and closely monitored how each thing I ate affected me).
It is hard to give advice to people who don't know the plan - really, if you've done your research on the plan there is no reason why you shouldn't know that Atkins bars are not approved. Atkins bars are not even Induction Phase Atkins friendly!
My advice to this woman would be: If you're not having cravings for sugars and refined carbs, go ahead and move onto phase 2. Do so slowly and really acclimate yourself with the principals behind the diet and the associated food lists. When you are familiar with the principals, it makes it easier to mold the diet to fit your life. I would go crazy if I had to carry my food lists around with me everywhere! I've become very familiar with the foods that are and are not allowed and work around those. If I question anything - I forgo the food until I get a definitive answer.
By the way, where are you doing this South Beach team?
Also, there is only so much sound advice you can give to a person. Please don't take it personally if they don't take your advice