i’m 5 foot 3 at 165 lbs. i’d like to get down to 125. if i extend phase 1 of sbd for 6 weeks instead of two, will i continue to lose at the 8-13 lbs per 2 weeks rate? if not, what can i expect?
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I just started the SBD, and I have not made my grocery list. I love ice cream, and I usually get the 1/2 fat kind. It is really the only dessert that I ever eat. Can I eat a small serving of low-carb and/or sugar-free ice cream? Or do i have to wait until a [...]

I’m looking for a whole grain bread to use while on the SBD and although I know multigrain is good, I’ve heard that flax is supposed to be healthy for you. Has anyone tried and liked flax bread?

I’ve been using the SBD to cook dinners lately, but it seems like I am eating a lot of meat. Is this okay? Am I going to get heart disease or have kidney problems when I get older?
Dinners
Fish – 7 times/month
Shellfish – 1/month
Red meat – 5/month
Chicken – 6/month
Turkey – 1/month
Pork – 3/month
Eggs – 4/month
Tofu – [...]

I’m wondering how long people have stayed on phase 1 of SBD before switching to phase 2. They say you can stay on phase 1 for longer then 2 weeks, but how long? Can you do it for a few months?

I am starting this diet tomorrow, and I’m a little scared because I LOVE fruit. It’s awesome to snack on and it’s good for you but why is it not okay on this diet? What would be the harm in me adding it in? Also, do you have any good recipes for phase 1 of [...]