hi to all

[jackieO]

Hi! I am new to this board, but an old timer on Sugarbusters (since 3-27-01). I have been on a plateau for a while now and was wondering if anyone had suggestions on how to jump start my program. I was considering the South Beach Diet but am not sure if it will be that successful since I am already eating whole grain carbs and no sugar. Also, I exercise 4-5 times weekly. Any suggestions??? I am glad I found this board and look forward to chatting with new people!

[cherylco]

From what I've read about the South Beach Diet it's like SB except for the induction period.
I've been on SB since 7/2002
and am kinda stuck too.
Funny thing is I just started going to the gym 3 times a week about 2 months ago. I've been looking at my meals real close and trying to find what's stalling me. I read caffeine can stall you so I started drinking decaf. after my morning coffee. I also cut my starchy carbs back to mornings only.

How much have you lost since starting SB?


Little info on SBD (http://www.prevention.com/cda/feature2002/0,4780,5023,00.html?)

[jackieO]

Hey! i have lost about 75 pounds on SB but have reached a plateau that does not seem to be moving. I exercise 5 times weekly and I have a personal trainer. That definitely helped me move off the last plateau. However, I still would like to lose about another 20 pounds. I was interested in South Beach just to change the pace a little. I still love Sugarbusters and am a firm believer in the power of getting the refined sugar out of the diet. I feel 100% better then I did. It's just the weight loss has been very slow, which I know is healthy, and I am very grateful. However, sometimes it's hard to overcome the mentality that I think for every crunch or push-up I do, I think I should drop a pound!!!Unfortunately, it doesn't work like that..Thanks for your response