Should I stay on phase 1???

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Hi Everyone, I need some advice. Today is day 11 of phase 1 and I have lost

only 4 lbs as of this morning. I am thinking of staying on for another week,

for

a couple of reasons. I am 5'2 " and started at 151.5lbs but I have been

working with a trainer twice a week for a few months as well as regular cardio

at the gym. I actually have muscles that I can see in my arms, this is a first

for

me! So I do know that I am building muscle. My clothes fit differently. My

body is definately changing so I have been very open to the fact that the scale

should not be my only judge. I knew this when I started phase 1. But I really

was hoping to lose a few more pounds before phase 2. And I do realize that I

have three more days to go.

My other reason is that I travel for business regularily and I am going to

Vegas next week for a trade show. Phase 1 eating is very easy to eat out with

for me. I am worried about introducing foods for the first time in a rest.

setting.

And when I get back from Vegas, four days later I leave for India for two

weeks. I have to be in phase 2 for that because I bring bars and things with

me for snacks between meals since I only eat bfst and dinner when I am

there.

Can anyone offer any good advice on whether I should stay on phase 1 for

another week?