Hi Everyone,
I am new to posting to the South Beach Diet boards, but I think that I may have posted once or twice in the past on WW.
I am 27 (almost 28) and I weigh 206. I reached a breaking point last week when my dr. told me that my blood pressure was on the brink, i had gained 10 pounds since my last appointment and am dooming myself to continue having back trouble if I don't get moving on a diet and exercising. She recommended the south beach diet to me and so here I am.
I went to the grocery store on Wednesday and spent about 25% more than usual but bought foods that were in recipes that you all posted for phase one -THANK YOU!- and other stuff from the list in the book. I am following the diet pretty well and drinking water almost constantly. I am encouraged by your successes and look forward to joining in the fun. Right now my only goal is to make it through phase one for the next two weeks and see a lower number on the scale than I did last week.
I do have some questions for you all: I got these really good almonds that are hickory smoked. Should I just watch out for sugar coating or is there anything else that may be wrong with them that I should look out for?
Also, when I made the Ricotta creme from the book it tasted good but came out kind of grainy -any suggestions?
So far my favorite meal to eat is the microwaved spaghetti squash with tomato sauce and reduced fat cheese- I think that by eating that alone I will make it through the next 2 weeks
Well, it is nice to meet you all and I wish you all good luck!