So, what IS this elusive phase 1.5?
 

I've seen several people list that they are on phase 1.5. I assume this is somewhere between phase 1 and 2 obviously. But what does it mean exactly?

Is it basically for people like me who have been on phase 1 longer than two weeks and don't want to transition to phase 2 and have decided to just take a baby step towards it (which I still haven't really done for fear I will not be able to control myself yet)?

basically it is just the slow transition to phase 2. it might include one grain every few days and a fruit or two every day. it is a way to figure out what works and what doesn't without adding everything at once.

Gotcha :) thanks. I figure that's how I will proceed eventually...again, I'm just scared of crazy cravings and weight stalls...

Hi Nicole, I don't think there was anyone who was more afraid of moving to phase two than I was and I did stay on phase one a bit longer than the two weeks. Now, almost five months later, I consider myself on phase 1.5 and I'm ok with that for now. I have not added any grains yet and I only eat one fruit a day but not every day and always make sure I eat my fruit in the afternoon or evening. Oh yes, I have made a couple of recipes that called for a little wine. Right now, this works for me and I know I can move a little further into phase two any time I want.

Your like me..ive been on phase 1 for....i dont know how many weeks..almost a month? ive been too scared to step into phase 2 waters..im still not sure if im ready to or not..and thanks for asking the question, because i, myself was wondering about 1.5

At least I'm not the only one feeling this way. I do intend to eat well long term too, and am not only clinging to phase 1 because I want a quick fix. 1.5-2 lbs per week is not a quick fix anyway. I just don't lose weight especially easily, so I don't want to add anything back into my diet until I am much closer to my goal. Then I can afford to slow down without the potential of feeling as discouraged.