Hello SB-er's.

I just wanted to bump this back up as I think its important to share with each other.

I've been struggling with moving ahead with my weight loss. I did really good in the beginning I think in part because hubby was doing it with me. He made it to his goal in 6 months then lost a bit more by 8 months. He has maintained for 3 years now.

But I had lost my way. I do ok maintaining, but needed to get back to loosing.

So I'm making 1 change at a time to get back on track. I did in the beginning and it worked then. Its doesn't seem so hard by changing 1 thing. So my first change is to get my eating back on plan. For me I have to be really accurate with my portions. Everything adds up so fast. So its back to measuring, cutting out high calorie treats. While legal I know my body just won't loose if I contuine eating the higher fat/higher calorie foods.
SF jello is my new best friend-ly snack.

My next step will be exercising again. So I'm hoping in a couple weeks to moving onto that.

I just wanted to share this with my SB friends. Just so you all know its not magic getting to goal. Its hard work. You only get out what you put in. No one can do it for you. Yes be selfish. Its ok. Try not put a time limit in reaching your goal. But try to do the best you can each day.

You're worth it.....So keep at it.....You'll get there.

I'm a work in process.

Good skippie!! I'm doing it with you now.....

Skippie, that was superthoughtful and motivating! Thank you!

I wonder if it would be helpful for us to set some goals...non-numeric ones, but SB-related ones.

Here's mine. This spring I would like to learn how to do Pilates and also commit to trying 4 new SB recipes per month (1x week).

Anyone else have any Beach Babe Goals for Spring 08?????

I'd like to get back to exercising 3-4x a week. Every week. For me it is a fact that I feel better across the board when I get regular exercise. Besides, defined muscles look awesome on a woman.

My goal is to kick up the exercise another notch. I was already walking 5 times per week, then in January I started Tai Chi and will move to the continuing class in a month, so that will be at least 3 hours per week. I am going to start taking my dogs to the dog park and get in another few walks per week....however that will be when the snow melts!

I also know that I need to drink more water and most days that is something that just goes by the wayside for me. I have to make a more conscious effort to do that.

I joined a gym about a month ago, and did GREAT the first week....haha, uh I really need to make a habit of going at LEAST 3 times a week---I too, notice that i feel more energetic and my muscles feel better and more defined when I am exercising regularly, plus I know I will see better weight loss results if I am more vigilant about working out.

I also noticed that the gym offers yoga classes every Saturday morning, and I have always wanted to try yoga, so as soon as my puppy training classes are over (March 22). I want to try that out finally

Breaking News: Looks like Dr. A is adding an exercise DVD to accompany the new book.

Interesting...

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to share my good news. I made it back......
I'M IN ONE-DER-LAND AGAIN!!!!!! 198.5

I was 199 yesterday but didn't want to post. Afraid it wouldn't be there this morning as we ate out last nite. But it was even better than yesterday.

You know it works if you do by the book.

I just wanted to share my good news with everyone.
I wish you all success too. And Thank you soooo very much for the support. I wouldn't be here without all of you. Love You All.

Skippie, you rock!!!!! And you deserve the joy--you've worked really hard! Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!

congratulations skippie!!

Hi,

I'm so happy to have found you all. I'm new to South Beach but not to dieting. I did Atkins in 2003 when I was about to turn 50 and was determined to do something about the way I looked. Well, I lost 25 pounds, but you probably can guess how it's been since then. I went back to work full time and things just got out of control. Now I want to mend my wicked wicked ways, but I want to take a healthier, more balanced approach. That's why I chose South Beach. And reading through the posts has really given me so much inspiration. I'm so humbled by the struggles we share. I keep telling myself I'm stronger than the food - but too often the food wins out.

I'm just about to start on my second week of P1. I'm taking Judy's advice and moving on to P2 when this is over. I'm going to do this right! I'm turning 55 in October and I don't see any reason why I can't give myself a wonderful birthday present - feeling and looking my best. Who says it has to be all over when you're over 50? Damn!

So I'm going to be coming to you for advice and support, for wisdom and a lot of laughs.

Thanks for sharing.

Isa

Welcome to the beach, Isa!!

This is from the Daily Dish, and I thought it might be interesting to some of us.



Hi Isa! Is that your picture? I can't believe you're turning 55 soon...you look like you're 20-something!

Good Daily Dish Sass!!

Thanks for posting it.

SBD-Daily Dish


I use all of the tips!!