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gawdess

Mon, Jan-19-04, 07:47

Hey everyone,

Well I started up on SBD on Friday at 188.5lbs. I weighed in this morning at 186. So 2.5 pounds so far. How about you?

Boom

Mon, Jan-19-04, 08:31

I started 2 weeks ago and lost 7 lbs. Im thrilled - I am a very slllow loser.

vbrowne

Mon, Jan-19-04, 08:38

I started today, but haven't got the book yet, I'm just going off of the website for instructions / shopping lists / menus -- it's just so cold here, once it warms up a bit I'll go buy the book. I'm hoping to get some good results though

Vikki

CakkyDoodl

Mon, Jan-19-04, 08:47

I've been playing around since 1/1 and today I'm down 4 pounds from my starting point. I got serious about it 2 days ago and really serious about it yesterday. I think the key for me is going to be making my menu in the morning and eating snacks/meals on time so I don't get hungry and grab something. Also I had gotten thrown by some antibiotics I am finishing today that made me feel sick in the beginning, so I ate some carbs to settle my stomach. Then I discovered milk on the "enjoy" list.

gawdess

Mon, Jan-19-04, 09:46

I am finding that I am craving foods more than I did on Atkins. I am eating 2 Atkins meals per day and then eating a super high fiber carb meal in the evening. I have 2 protein snacks per day and a protein shake pre workout. My evening snack is a piece of fruit. Suprisingly my heartburn has not returned yet. I havent bought the book , but I did get a copy of good carb/bad carb by the same author. I am hoping to hit the 170's with this plan. I just couldnt seem to get there with Atkins.

nikaki

Mon, Jan-19-04, 13:18

Hey All! Congrats on ur loss....I am on day 25 and I have lost about 16lbs total! I did not switch from atkins like ya'll I started straight outta carboholism!! LMAO!
Keep up the great work!!

Loving life on the beach!!
:dazzle:

TX Stacy

Tue, Jan-20-04, 00:55

vincenza28

Tue, Jan-20-04, 12:30

Hi I just started up again on SB I will keep you posted. I did the SB Diet in November and lost about 11lbs in 3 weeks. This time I am doing a combination of SB-Atkins.

Viv

vbrowne

Tue, Jan-20-04, 12:32

Viv, please tell me how you're combining the two, if you wouldn't mind -- I think that's what I should be doing - I HATE lowfat cheese.

thankyou

Vik

vincenza28

Tue, Jan-20-04, 12:38

I have been eating full fat cheese and nuts. I will follow mostly the concept of SB but incorporate some of Atkins.

vbrowne

Tue, Jan-20-04, 12:44

Thank you.

tekgoddess

Wed, Jan-21-04, 03:54

I am down 10.3lbs after the 1st 9 days. This diet ROX!!!

coolazchic

Wed, Jan-21-04, 07:20

OMG I had to come in here and take a peek at this SBD forum and all of you have done amazingly well! I have been interested in the SBD but don't know too much about it! Sounds like it seems to be working for all of you. I love Atkins but I am such a turtle loser....gets frustrating sometimes. :cry:

TX Stacy

Wed, Jan-21-04, 10:22

I have lost 5 lbs. so far...Today is Day 5! WoooHooo!

Sandra {{BIG HUGS}}
Would you be able to kinda play both sides? Like I'm eating a lot of Atkins Recipes/Products...but, going by the South Beach System, and their recipe and products...lol...I will stick with the Format of South Beach, but find using the two together will be a powerful tool "for me.";) I'm also doing the SBD Detox..

Hang in there!:cheer:

vincenza28

Wed, Jan-21-04, 11:21

Hi, Stacy I'm also doing South Beach and incorporating some Atkins in my diet. Our stats are about the same. Keep me posted on your progress.

Thanks Viv

TX Stacy

Wed, Jan-21-04, 12:08

Hi, Stacy I'm also doing South Beach and incorporating some Atkins in my diet. Our stats are about the same. Keep me posted on your progress.

Thanks Viv

Hi Ya & Welcome!

Sounds good...Stop by my journal anytime...{You''l find that towards the bottom of Home Page..}

Start a journal as soon as ya can;) You will find so much support, friends, fun, and it's good to keep your progress/thoughts recorded.:)

~Good Luck!~

artsiem

Wed, Jan-21-04, 12:24

Just started this past week. Down 5 pounds, it seems like it goes up and down though everyday. Has anyone else noticed this? For all of you who have been on this for awhile...any tips for us first timers? I want to be at least half way to goal by summer!

lowcarbL

Wed, Jan-21-04, 20:43

I am on my 22nd day of South Beach diet and as of this tuesday I had lost a total of 15 pounds...........

gawdess

Thu, Jan-22-04, 08:02

mine is going up and down too. I can get below 186...I was 189 this morning. Argh...I plan on giving it another week or so.

Squidworth

Thu, Jan-22-04, 13:11

Wife and I both started on Jan. 11, (12 days ago) and so far she has lost 7.5, and I've lost 7. We don't eat meat or poultry, so we've eaten plenty of fish, shrimp, cheese, and salads lately.

rosarugosa

Thu, Jan-22-04, 17:41

I went to Wal Mart Tuesday evening and bought the book. I am now in the process of reading it. I like it's simplicity. I hope I feel that way when I finish and begin. My goal is to have it read , make a shopping list , purchase the groceries and make my launch into phase one Monday. My plan is to follow phase one as closely as possible and see if I lose anywhere near what the author claims can be.

If I could lose 8 lbs I would be within a BMI that is normal as opposed to overweight -- alas, that has been my goal for about the last year + (but seemingly unobtainable.) I have followed first Atkins then Somersizing/The Schwarzbein Principle and lost weight and felt great. Still I would like to finally reach my ultimate goal.

I have 2 questions ,

does anyone have the little $5.+ little food guide book and have you found it helpful? &

what steps does one take to start a journal here?

:rose:

pstar

Fri, Jan-23-04, 08:49

Started on 01/09/04...as of this morning I've lost about 10 pounds. Since starting, I've had an out of town Buisness trip...that was tuff. Dinner was italian, but I maintained fairly well. I haven't followed Phase I exactly...utilized some Phase II. I think the biggest difference has been no eating after dinner, no pasta, rice, potatoes, or bread other than a few pieces of Oroweat Carb Counter. Rely on peanuts and cheese for snacks. This hasn't been too bad other than I really miss pasta. Tonight we are going out for fajitas...hope I can leave the chips and tortillas alone.

lawoman

Sat, Jan-24-04, 15:34

Hi All,

I am on P2 and started P1 2 1/2 wks ago.I lost 8 lbs. so far and my clothes are fitting way looser than an 8 lb. loss so I think it is true to the word in losing belly fat.

It is so great to see everyone doing so well on this WOE or whatever combo you are doing.

Linda

steph32092

Sun, Jan-25-04, 20:40

Started 1/5 and have lost 12 pounds so far! Now to see what happens on the next phase...

lawoman

Mon, Jan-26-04, 11:31

Rosa,

The small guide called Good fats Good carbs guide is wonderful and well worth the $$$.It helps make those grocery decisions easier.Plus it gives a simplified guide on what you can have on each phase.Hope this helps and best of luck.

Linda

PS. You adked how to start a journal,so I pasted and copied this from the newbies area in the main LC forum.Hope to see you in your new journal.:)

Since this is a very frequent question, here are the steps to start a journal:

1. Go to the forum Home Page by clicking on the "Home" icon" or any of the other shortcuts to get there (menu bar at the top, main logo, category bar)

Scroll down to the "My Journal / Bootcamp" section. Or use the Forum Jump at the bottom of every page - My Journal is near the bottom.

From the several journal sub-sections listed alphabetically, choose the one where your username (the one you login with) belongs, and click on it.

To start a new journal, click on the "New Thread" button, write your first entry and a title, and click "Submit".

To add entries to your journal and respond to others in their journals, click the "New Reply" button. The board will add a Journal button to the bottom of every one of your post but it only updates ONCE a day so be patient for up to 24 hours.

Linking to your journal: A link will be added automatically when you start your journal in the Journals area. The links will appear on your Profile page, and will appear under each of your posts. To find your journal, click on your picture/avatar on the main page, this will take you to your profile. From there, click on the Journal logo, and it will direct you to the last page of your journal.

Bill L

Wed, Jan-28-04, 08:33

Started November 8.

81 days.

42 pounds!

My wife, Pam, started the same day.

28 pounds!

When I stall for more than 5 days, I just drop to P1 for a few days and I'm back on the weight loss train. (I've done this twice.)

lawoman

Thu, Jan-29-04, 13:57

Bill,

I think you have been on it the longest that I have come across and I must say that you and your wife have done fabulous.Congratulations! That is an excellent idea you had to go back to Phase1 if you stall.I would do the same if the cravings start...to get them out of my system.I love this WOE and I can tell by your enthusiasm and progress that you do,too!

Linda

Kimmerz321

Thu, Jan-29-04, 16:25

I started on 1/19 and am down about 5.5 pounds since then. Not bad considering it's my TOM and I usually gain a pound or two then. I did WW for 5 months before this and lost 20 lbs, but it's just too easy to cheat on WW since they don't limit what you can eat.

I will probably stay on P1 for an additional week or so, since I picked a bad time to start a diet.

tietheknot

Thu, Jan-29-04, 17:45

I just started on Monday, and I have lost 3 pounds. I am so happy, I never lose this much weight this fast!

dcbrowne

Thu, Jan-29-04, 20:45

Three weeks today-down 12 pounds!!!!!!

snaggle

Fri, Jan-30-04, 00:08

I too am doing kind of a SBD atkins combo (kind of like Schwarzbein but w/ occasional alcohol and pork rinds) and although my weight loss is slow as usual, I find it easier to stick to. The biggest problem with switching to SBD after being used to atkins is the restrictions on fat. I don't think of high fiber carbs as much of an indulgence, but fat does still does to me even after low carbing for a couple of years.

lawoman

Fri, Jan-30-04, 08:52

Still down 8 lbs. but hoping to be down another 1 or 2 by Tues. which is my 3 wk. mark!

Seems that everyone is doing awesome and it's inspiring to me!

Linda

ckoudsi617

Fri, Jan-30-04, 11:52

Wow! Good news all over! Many of you are doing so well! It's quite encouraging. I started on 09/15 and am down 28 lbs. so far. I had a temporary setback when I took a break over the holiday season, but the great thing about SBD is you can get right back on! Now I only have 2 more lbs. before 30 gone! I agree with Linda that you definitely lose the belly fat first. I can fit into 14's now, which I NEVER could before by getting down to the 160's! This is wonderful. I love cooking now, because I'm finding all these creative ways to fix healthy meals, thanks to so many of YOU!

I'd like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and pleasant weekend. (BTW: Hope you enjoy watching the Patriots WIN the Superbowl this Sunday!)

Layda! (carole) xO NOTE: Change below fromXXXVI to XXXVIII!
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lawoman

Sat, Jan-31-04, 08:49

Happy saturday All,

I was down another 1.5 lbs. this AM.That gives me a total of 9.5 for less than 3 wks.(it'll be 3 on Tures.) I have not changed my stats yet as I want to make sure they stay off.

It's amazing that when you really stick with the plan and eat only what is on it that you can go to places where you used to munch and it doesn't even bother you.I think the cravings being gone are the key...you eat less sinfully and don't eat as much when that little voice doesn't nag you all the time.

Hoping everyone has a great Super Bowl weekend and has stocked up on plenty of "legal" things to eat.

Linda

ckouds...thanks for sharing your success with us.It has given me great hopes for the long term.You go,girl!!! Good luck to your Patriots!

pstar

Sat, Jan-31-04, 10:32

Down 12 as of yesterday morning...I'll weigh again on Monday...it's been 23 days.

SB rocks...I find that I don't have any cravings and I'm actually hungry at meal times...what a unique feeling...I was never hungry before...I ate bad food, good food, all food, constantly and really never allowed myself to be hungry.

This is actually kind of fun.

Put on a pair of jeans this morning that I haven't been able to wear for more than 3 years.

Super Bowl Chow:

Pot of Low carb chili (I do miss crackers with chili!)
Big plate of veg and low carb dip for munchies
a few peanuts
lotsOwater

lawoman

Mon, Feb-02-04, 11:42

Great going pstar!! I felt good,too,that I did not have any cheats on Super Bowl Sunday.I did not want to do anything to cause those nasty cravings to come back.I probably ate more than normal but nothing that wasn't legal.I'm going to try to fit in 30 min. of walking,today.I had not exercised for a while and feel terribly guilty.Today is the day I start to do something!!

Linda

dancngqwn

Mon, Feb-02-04, 17:13

Wow! Congrats to all and GO BILL!! (and your wife) :yay:

I am going on one month and am fluctuating between a 13-15 pound loss :)

ckoudsi617

Tue, Feb-03-04, 06:54

Happy Tuesday! Wow, everyone seems to be doing GREAT! Linda: 9.5 lbs. in under 3 weeks? That's AWESOME! PStar: Putting those jeans on must have felt wonderful; what a terrific NSV ("Non Scale Victory")! Dancngqwn: 13-15 lbs. in one month is very impressive! It seems like none of you succumbed to the SuperBowl Munchout syndrome - good for you! I did all right also. Today's the victory parade here in Boston but I'm stuck at work in Lexington; Waaaah!
It's just as well, though. I heard they're having NO portable toilets at the celebration, due to fear of vandalism - Ha-HA! THAT should be interesting!

My weigh-in day is Thursday, but I expect to be down another pound or so by then. I've started exercising more and now I have more energy to do other things like clear clutter and clean. (I'm even starting to think about painting - Somebody, STOP me!) Just kidding, I think it's good that cleaning myself out on the inside makes me want to clean on the outside too. All for the better.

Have a tremendous week everyone! I'll be checking in.

Ciao for now!

lawoman

Tue, Feb-03-04, 08:36

Hi ckouds,

Thanks for all the nice observations.I was sorry to hear that you can't make it to the Patriot's festivities but it does sound like you are better off...no potties...YIKES! We'll look forward to your Thurs. weigh-in and wish you luck in losing.

Linda

bluebird17

Tue, Feb-03-04, 12:26

Hi all, I just started the SBD from Atkins I love reading all the input on the forum but I am having a hard time finding my last posts.I cannot seem to find the directions to use the forum? I would appreciate any help. I am very excited with the choices on the SBD plan, I had V8 juice for the first time in years and I love all the veggies.I do not really like the low fat cheeses and the fake butter(Smart Balance) is anyone having the same stats using the real cheeses and butter? Reading your input really helps me stay focused ,thanks. If I can just understand the way the forum works I will be a dedicated user. Marsha

pstar

Wed, Feb-04-04, 08:39

Day 27 down 15...a little more than a half pound per day.

Getting to where I don't think about being on a diet. I think I may be in transition to where I actually think this is a WOE and WOL.

No craving. Still haven't had any candy, cookies, cake, white bread, etc.

Had a great chicken stir fry last night which I love. I wanted to eat more than I did but I find that I get FULL faster and don't eat near the amount that I did before starting SB.

Fiber does seem to be an issue, even when eating lots-o-veg, I know that in the Book, Phase II lists Uncle Sams cereal 2 or 3 times for breakfast during the 14 days. I've been having it every day w/strawberries. It seems to be high in carbs (good carbs?) but I feel better because of the additional fiber. As long as I am still losing weight I think I'll continue to eat it.

Thanks to everyone for kind comments and encouragement. I really use this forum to "keep my head in the game".

P.S. pstar dosen't refer to the trips I make to the bathroom because of increased fluids. :Party: My small software development company is called Prairie Star Info Tech. I use pstar in most forums.

miezimau

Wed, Feb-04-04, 15:56

only on day 3 but I already managed to lose 2.5lbs.
I am a happy camper :)

lawoman

Thu, Feb-05-04, 08:11

How wonderful to see everyone doing so well on this WOE! I am the same,today,but think I slowed down due to adding too many carbs back in all at once(as I said I wouldn't) I might go back to P1 for a week or just cut back and see if that was the problem.I have still not had cravings but I have had the munchies(a dfferent story) but I want to lose at least a lb. by Tues. so I need to wise up! :)

Great going everyone!
Linda

ckoudsi617

Thu, Feb-05-04, 08:24

Lost another 1.5 lbs. Valentine's goal is 162 - think I can make it now. Linda, the same thing happens with me; whenever I start adding more carbs, my cravings start to increase! My other trigger is alcohol. If I have more than one glass of red wine, I become RAVENOUS, for some reason! That's why I have to be very careful.

I think my body is used to eating less now; so I'd better increase my activity so I don't plateau. Starting TODAY! I plan to do a 40 minute step aerobics tape around 11AM today; that should help.

Have a great day everyone!

jjharts

Thu, Feb-05-04, 11:00

:yay:

Hey there everyone!! Newbie to the board here. Been on the SBD since 1/1/04.
I have lost 10 lbs. so far. More importantly, I have lost 1 inch around hips and belly. I like this WOE - the recipes in the book are great and pretty easy to make. I am enjoying reading about all of your successes and look forward to getting to know all of you better. :wave:

Kimmerz321

Thu, Feb-05-04, 12:15

Another pound gone for me, bringing the total to 7.8 since I started SB 3 weeks ago.

miezimau

Thu, Feb-05-04, 12:40

4 lbs for me since Monday! :)
*doing happy dance*

minus30

Thu, Feb-05-04, 22:19

I am down 10.3lbs after the 1st 9 days. This diet ROX!!!
I saw your success and was wondering how you did it? I lost 5 pounds the first week but the have started cheating and trying to get back to being serious...what does your typical day of food look like (if you dont mind telling me)
thanks

cathieg

Thu, Feb-05-04, 23:02

I've been on Atkins for over a month with only a 2 lb. weight loss. I'm very interested in the SB diet.
Is it harder to follow than Atkins?
Do I have to count calories?
Have ya'll lost more on SB?
Thanks for any info you can give.

minus30

Fri, Feb-06-04, 08:25

hi cathieg,
I have found the SB to be easier than the Atkins..I actually could only do the Aktinks for 2 days. The problem I have had with SB is I cheated and am having a hard time getting remotivated. I did the SB for 5 days straight and lost 5 pounds--then started cheating and have still lost 2 more punds---you should give it a try

lawoman

Sat, Feb-07-04, 08:12

Hi cathie,

You don't have to count calories on SB but the difference is that you watch your sat fat intake and have lean meats.We watch for the hydrogenated oils,etc. but it's easy and all in the book,which if you decide to do it I'd highly recommend it.There are a lot of successes on this WOE,esp. those who follow it like they are supposed to.It is easier to me,to follow,than Atkins as it is more liberal esp. for those social occasions.

Hope this helped...
Linda

pstar

Mon, Feb-09-04, 07:34

Day 32 down 16...

I've 'officially' been in Phase II for 1 week today. I've lost a little over 1# during the last week.

The book warns that weight loss will slow on Phase II. In fact, if you read the section about why people fail on this WOE, slowing weight loss is one of the reasons talked about. Be sure that you are ready for this. After the quick weight loss in Phase I only losing 1 pound in a week can seem a little dishartening.

The upside is that I feel great, have no cravings, haven't really cheated, and I'm learning to control what I eat. I'm most definately making a transistion to a healthier life style day by day.

We dined out twice this weekend...I was able to make good menu choices and it didn't bother me that others had food that I would have really chowed down on just a few weeks ago.

Suggestion: Keep the SB book handy...I continually find information that relates to where I am as I move through the process of learning this new WOE.

steph32092

Mon, Feb-09-04, 10:30

I think that SB is easier for me to follow than Atkins WOE. I don't like much red meat and this is more for me. I like that I am not counting my calories and losing weight. I have slowed down in my weight loss since I switched to phase 2, but am still noticing a difference in my body (loss of fat). I have been working out and have so much more energy that I have ever had on ANY diet/WOE that I have tried, and I am not hungry!! :yay: We also went out to dinner and I order the blacken mahi mahi and felt like I was treating myself. I don't miss bread (which is amazing!) and other carbs.

lawoman

Tue, Feb-10-04, 08:33

Hi pstar and steph,

Thanks for some very sound and timely advice.I fell into the trap of eating way too much of a good thing and had to rethink how I was doing phase 2.I am now back on track and thinking of going back on P1 if I need to. I did cheat unknowingly and I gained back 3 lbs. but lost .5 since yesterday.I'm ready to go forward now and looking forward to spring and less clothes :) I've had a lot going on but feel this wake-up call was exactly what I needed to get my head straight.

Linda

pstar

Tue, Feb-10-04, 10:18

Hi back at ya lawoman,

You know, I think it is easy to cheat 'unknowingly' while eating too much of a good thing when foods are being added back in. When I went to Phase II I added back in cereal. The book indicated Uncle Sams for breakfast but not every day. Being a cereal lover I added it back in everyday. Bad move on my part. I think it slowed me down to the point of almost stalling. Lesson Learned: Once every couple of days seems to work a lot better. Losing again.

While I'm not a SB 'old timer' it seems to me that the flexibility can be good and bad. With most plans we are given calorie counts, fat counts, carb counts, portion size, etc. and we are told that if we follow we will lose. As we know this isn't the case with SB and we need to be fully engaged. We have more choice and need to be careful and make good decisions.

I am now very careful when adding foods back in to my WOE. Recently I've added small apples and dried appricotes. After my experience with the cereal, I now know that I probably should not have them every day and that I need to monitor their effect before adding in more foods.

I think that having to make these food decisions and monitor their effect on I how I feel and weight loss is the thing that is going to make make me successful on this WOE in the long run.

lawoman

Wed, Feb-11-04, 07:40

You took the words right out of my mouth pstar.I do have the concept of understanding what needs to be done,or what should not be eaten every day but I need to put it all together in my head.I love cereal,too,esp. oatmeal and had missed my winter comfort food in doing Atkins for almost 4 yrs. Once I could have it,I ate too much of it.I did buy more,but I vowed to only have it once a week.It will take willpower but I need to do that.If I can't let it alone it will no longer have a home on my shelf! :)

Thanks again for spelling it all out for me.I think I need to read the book again and let some more things soak in.

Hugs,
Linda

pstar

Fri, Feb-13-04, 07:37

Day 35...down 17#....28# to go....

I really feel happy and proud of the loss and my ability to stick to it.

Lessons learned:

I need to continually have the book handy. I find information that didn't mean much 20 days ago that is very useful now. I probably read something out of it every couple of days.

I look at every label for every food item I purchase.

Just because food items are added back in for Phase II doen't mean I should have more than a couple of them(small portion size) a day.

I feel better if I drink more water than should be humanly allowed.

I find that I feel better if I eat good carb items earlier in the day and not at the evening meal.

I have never in my life gone 35 days, or 2 days for that matter, without sweets. I don't crave them and find it easy to not indulge.

I love eggs and chicken breast and never realized I could get sick of them. Need to make an effort to incorporate more variety.

I miss peanutbutter and jelly sandwiches most. I have had whole wheat toast with peanutbutter a couple of times for breakfast. Just not the same as my good ole PB&J sandwich.

I need to quit weighing myself so often....

lawoman

Sat, Feb-14-04, 11:48

I came to admit that I totally messed up last week,have not weighed but will make myself weigh on Mon. and need to go back to P1, I guess. I fell into the pitfalls of eating too much of a good thing(carbs),cravings came back,things only got worse, so I will happily read and re-read pstar's list.Thanks for sharing that with the rest of us,PStar!

Hoping everyone has a great Valentines Day...

Linda

pstar

Fri, Feb-20-04, 07:33

It's day 43 and I shed another 2lbs in the last week. The rate has slowed over the last 16 days. I lost 15 lbs in the first 27 days and 4 lbs over the last 16 days.

I feel really good about the almost 2 lb per week average over the last couple of weeks. I know it may slow even more, but I'll take it while it's here.

I'm going to try a couple more of the added in items for Phase II this next week and monitor.

If I didn't lose another pound, SBD is still the best thing to happen to me in a long time. I feel great and I look better...as far as looks, any thing would be an improvement...there's a reason I've spared the gallery from a photo upload!

I started out somewhat skeptical...I'm now convinced.