Skipping Phase 1 South Beach Diet?

[l23]

I'm trying to lose 5 pounds in time for a vaction in early March. I realize I might not lose "real" pounds but I'm desperate. I've been working out and trying to eat better but am not seeing results (plus, it's Girl Scout cookie time!).

Has anyone done the South Beach Diet? Phase 1 sounds too restrictive so I was wondering if I'd still get results if I skipped to phase 2?

Thanks for ANY comments on this diet!

 

[Jess_jugs]

Yep, it works. When I first started (almost 3 yrs ago), I skipped phase 1 since I was nursing. I still lost like 5 lbs the first week in Phase 2 (and continued to lose until I'd lost 40 lbs & have kept it off). I don't follow it strictly at all anymore, but it really helped me cut out the white flours & sugars from my diet & to eat more lean proteins.

Good luck!!