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Hi all! I hope everyone is doing well!
I have a quick question-
I started SB in March and reached my goal in May. Starting weight-141, goal weight-124. I have been on P3 and maintaining ever since. I orginially set my goal a little higher then I wanted to (I didn't want to set an impossible goal) and now I would like to lose a little more. Should I start over at P1, or would it be better to do P2? I know the last few lbs. are the hardest and I'm going to increase my exercise, but I'm wondering if my body needs the jumpstart that P1 brings?
Any thoughts or opinions would be great! Thanks!
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Thu Feb 17, 2005 9:12 pm |
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| RedRox
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If P2 is still working, even very slowly, I would just continue. I've revised my goal down twice already, but never gone back to P1. I think it's hard to know what our goals should be when we start. I think some set them too high and others set them too low. I think our bodies kind of let us know along the way.
Just curious but how do you define P3? I've never felt like it was very much different than P2. I either do a more strict version of P2 if I need to kickstart things a bit, or a more relaxed version of P2 if I don't mind not seeing any movement. |
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Thu Feb 17, 2005 9:21 pm |
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| bigred
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Hi! Thanks for the imput! I think you're absolutely right about not knowing what goals we should set when we start out. For me it's not so much about the number and more about how I feel, and how I feel I look. I wouldn't mind gaining weight by increasing lean muscle.
When I was doing P2 I was still making an effort to eat more veggies and protein-I couldn't bring myself to eat bread or fruit very often. Once I reached my goal I started eating more whole grains and fruit and I considered that the beginning of P3. And except for minor weight changes (usually cyclic) I've stayed right around 124.
What do you consider to be a more strict version of P2? Does it work for you? Thanks very much for chatting, Redroxco! And congrats on reaching your goals!
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Thu Feb 17, 2005 10:06 pm |
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| RedRox
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I find it interesting when we think we are all doing the same program and interpret it and implement it in our own ways and then compare notes! I think that is the beauty of the program actually! It's very adaptable and as long as it works for any individual then that is all that really matters.
Well your P3 sound more like my P2. A stricter P2 to me is keeping it to maybe 3 fruits and 2 grains/starches and not having the occasional pizza or other non-SBD friendly food, or going overboard on late night snacks on SB foods, but just in greater quantities, like a whole bunch of pistachios or Kashi GoLean out of the box in handfuls until I'm "satisfied". It's more about cutting out the "excesses" I consider part of my "relaxed" P2 which I pretty much equate to P3. I just don't think I could do P1 again and really see no reason to do so as long as I keep within generally accepted SB principles. (GASP for all you beancounters out there!) |
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Thu Feb 17, 2005 10:18 pm |
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| bigred
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LOL! :lol:
You are so right! That is the beauty of the program. One of the great things I've found is that I'm so much more aware of what different types of foods do to my body. For instance, when I eat fruit as a snack (instead of as part of a meal) I get very hungery! Note to self...!
Thanks for your help! |
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Thu Feb 17, 2005 10:40 pm |
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