Well I've been doing SS+ since the start so can't compare but my losses have been averaging just over 4lbs a week. I have never had a SS day in that time. I'm supposed to be doing 810 but I cant bear milk...not that I've told my CDC that lol!! I wasn't allowed to do stage 1 because my bmi was 46 when I started and I'd need GP sign off. It was only after 2/3 weeks that I realised that by cutting out the milk I was doing the stage I shouldn't be, but I've felt fine and the weight's going.
As my bmi is 33.7 I would be able to SS now but my CDC says I may as well keep doing it as I am because I'm losing. I find it a lot more bearable knowing I have a tea and proper food once a day.
It also means I can eat out - I just have to make the right choices which is helping me learn discipline. I had to put in my meal selection today for the team Christmas meal and without thinking I ordered the spicy tomato soup (without bread), turkey with veg (without potato, parsnips, sausage and Yorkshire pud) and requested no pudding. I didn't even feel bad about it because it's just how I eat. I've decided I'm sticking to plan and only going to eat what I want on Christmas day and boxing day - both Christmas parties I am being strict xxxx