Originally Posted by TxHunni

Be careful challenging your doctor's methods. He's done this many more times than you have. IMHO you are sabotaging your success by trying to cut corners here and there. As for me, I'm going to follow everything to the letter because I want the best absolute outcome. Sacrifice, yes... but this is about lifestyle change. If a person doesn't think they can manage the first couple weeks' change - how do they think they'll manage the rest of their life? No offense intended - just my 2 cents worth.