FAVORITE BOOK(S): I just love the number series by Janet Evanovich and the alphabet series by Susan Grafton
FAVORITE MOVIE(S): 27 Dresses
PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Too much dieting by restricting food, low calories or skipping meals. Cravings leading into binging.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Finally realize what I need to succeed are to focus on low GI foods. The refined foods just send me over the top and if I can limit consumption of those hopefully I will be able to control the craving/binging cycle I've been in. My normal meals have always been pretty reasonable it is just I haven't been successful in being satisfied with just my meals and scheduled snacks. Since reading the SBD I really feel like I'm getting a handle on how food affects me and what I need to do to have the affects beneficial to my health. I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders and it is ok for me to eat and not be afraid of food. The strangest part is that I was investigating low GI foods when I accidentally came across this forum and realized that was the basis of the SBD, I thought the SBD was a fad and never picked up the book until I came across this forum but I had figured out prior that I needed to structure my eating around low GI foods and actually started my own version of Phase 1 before I realized that the SBD already outlined what I was trying to figure out and put together on my own.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Scapbooking, Cooking, Swimming, Reading, and Myspace (yes I did get hooked)lol
PETS: N/A
OCCUPATION: Team LEad for a Promotiopnal Products Manufacturer
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Gun Barrel City, TX
FAVORITE COLOR: Lime Green and Bright Orange
FAVORITE FOODS: Italian/Mexican
FAVORITE EXERCISE: Weight Lifting
FAVORITE BOOK(S): I read alot of Christian Novels
FAVORITE MOVIE(S): Armagedon is my all time favorite
PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Just not giving it my all. I have come to the conclusion that I am changing my life style not dieting.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:
I am ready to take care of me. I just had Gall Bladder Surgery Sunday 8/10. It scared me alot. I know it had alot to do with my diet. I am ready to change my eating habits and live by it. SB looks like it is easy and you can still eat really good! I want to be healthy and fit for 2009.
Theresa
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HOBBIES/INTERESTS: reading, watching movies, church
PETS: I got my kitten! His name is Tuna.
OCCUPATION: Office Manager
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Bangor, ME
FAVORITE COLOR: Pink
FAVORITE FOODS: Thai
FAVORITE EXERCISE: trying to become a runner
FAVORITE BOOK(S): too many to list...Jodi Picoult is my favorite author and the Bible
FAVORITE MOVIE(S): Halloween
PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I am so busy making excuses about why it will never work that I never even gave it a chance. All of my friends are skinny minny's and they are into the whole "one treat/piece of cake/ice cream/etc. isn't going to kill you."
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:
I am looking at my future (getting married,having kids) and I want to be healthy before all of that. The time is now. I am at a good place in my life which is going to help a lot.
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PETS: Merlin (cat), Grover (cat), Merry (dog but thinks she's a cat)
OCCUPATION: Sr Graphic Desigher
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Lexington, KY
FAVORITE COLOR: oh, I can't decide. . .
FAVORITE FOODS: pizza, black olives, tortellini, crab legs (this is going nowhere good )
FAVORITE EXERCISE: modern dance class
FAVORITE BOOK(S): She's come undone - Wally Lamb
FAVORITE MOVIE(S): I'll have to think about that
PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I really didn't realize how my food was affecting my weight. I thought that eating pasta, rice, bread was not a real problem. It's lowfat, right?
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:
This is really the first time I have actually "dieted". So that, for a start, has made me more successful because I'm in control, I KNOW what to eat, I'm not guessing. My goal is more about being healthy than weight loss.
User name/name: Rikki
AGE: 21 with 6 years experience
BIRTHDAY: Jan 28
MARITAL STATUS: Engaged- will be married in 2 weeks!
TOP WEIGHT: 252
CURRENT WEIGHT: 195
GOAL WEIGHT: 150
HEIGHT: 5' 7.5"- yes, that half counts!
EYE COLOR: BLUE
HAIR COLOR: Blonde NATURALLY!
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Hair, Cooking, shopping, hiking, camping, the beach, the lake, family, friends, and 3fc!
PETS: 4 cats and 2 dogs- yes I need a farm
OCCUPATION: Stylist
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Nashvegas, TN
FAVORITE COLOR: Green, black
FAVORITE FOODS: I have 2 pick a fave? I LOVE lettuce. lol... but I love most food- thats what got me here in the first place!- I am a vegetarian so no meat for me!
FAVORITE EXERCISE: Hiking, swimming- things that don't seem like exercise!
FAVORITE BOOK(S): Laurell K Hamilton Anita Blake vamp hunter books
FAVORITE MOVIE(S): Elf, Shrek, The Labyrenth
PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Giving in to temptation- and having the idea of I already ruined today- so what the other 1000 extra calories you consume won't make a difference? OF COURSE they will dummy!
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:
I am in this for the long haul. I am not worried if I don't lose a pound this week or next week as long as I keep losing and eating right, it will work for me as long as I work the program. If I want a treat, I have one- I just am aware of the consequences and get right back on program. There is no giving up or going back. I feel like this program is making me eat healthier than I have eaten in forever which is why I am where I am today! I love South Beach!!!!!
Hi, I have been reading some posts for the last few days and am ready to join in the forums! Everyone seems so nice and supportive and I think thats what I really need. I'm not sure what to right about myself yet, so I'll have to think about it. I'm still trying to figure out what forum I need to go to.
My name is Melanie, I am a divorced, single Mom with two Elementary aged children. I'm 35.5 yrs old and live in South Florida. I like sewing, quilting, reading, the beach, camping and my kids most of all! I take evening classes at the local college towards my degree (currently in American Sign Language). I am an Office Administrator for a medium sized church.
I became overweight taking fertility drugs to get pregnant with my first child and 9 years later I still cannot shake the extra pounds, although I haven't really put forth an honest or sincere effort. A very stressful separation (when my son was born), an even more stressful long, drawn out divorce, and the most evil ***** in the world new wife have taken up my time over the last seven years. My children are 19 mos apart, so I didn't even bother about losing weight in between. I have been with a great therapist for the last year to help my self esteem, and anxiety and cope with abusive ex and his tenacious, pathalogical wife.
So, with my self worth on the front burner and my coping skills finely tuned, I have faced my fat rolls AND here's the scoop:
I am 36 (next Tues), 5' 3" tall, Medium build, I weigh 167 lbs. currently. (I know a dream weight for some) I have neck & back problems from the extra weight on my frame, and have insomnia & anxiety. My highest weight was 180 lbs. when I got pregnant for my daughter (9). My lowest in the last 9 years has been around 145 lbs. My most comfortable weight has been about 122-126, so that is my goal.
I have been on the South Beach Diet Since August 18, 2008. My start weight was 178 lbs. I am still in Phase One, I am not quite ready to introduce carbs yet, but will soon. I do no exercise at all, but have been gathering necessary equipment to begin, just got walking shoes and hand weights, jump rope, and got bike fixed up. I need a little help getting a good exercise routine planned. But think I'm ready to start this week. I shop weekly for the proper food for the plan and follow it strictly with no cheating whatsoever.
So, if there is any one out there that is interested in a buddy, I am here! Sorry this is so long, but felt a proper intro was called for, especially since I've been reading so much about everyone this past week. My hats off to you all and I am so greatful that I have found this website!
FAVORITE BOOK(S): I have to pick just one? I have been reading all the Anita Blake vampire hunter series... They are pretty good...
FAVORITE MOVIE(S): Sound of music, greese, Dirty Dancing
PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Losing intrest and staying for the long haul- I tend to get bored with a plan I working and stray little by little till off plan completetly.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am just tired of what my weight and activity level are right now.... I want to be different.... I will keep trying until I suceed.... I have time!
HAIR COLOR: Used to be brown; I think it's mostly grayish brown now but I haven't seen the real color for years!
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Reading, travel, decorating, painting, going to yard sales and auctions
PETS: None--we do a lot of traveling and while I miss having a pet, I would hate to kennel them so often
OCCUPATION: Writer, Ebay seller, landlord
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Western PA
FAVORITE COLOR: Sage-y Green
FAVORITE FOODS: Steak, Italian, Mexican
FAVORITE EXERCISE: None--which is part of my problem!
FAVORITE BOOK(S): I read like crazy and go through spurts of interest. Lately I've been reading a lot of psychological thrillers.
FAVORITE MOVIE(S): Monty Python and the Holy Grail
PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: I've dieted my whole life and have wrecked my metabolism so badly that I lose at a snail's pace, and get discouraged. Once I cheat, it usually turns into a binge.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I spent the last year staying pretty faithful to a very restrictive vegan diet, and while I had some minor success it was a constant struggle to be faithful to it. I found myself towards the end of this year sneaking food and binging--it was a wake-up call. I need to find a plan that I can live with for the rest of my life. I had the most success ever with Atkins, when I lost 73 pounds and kept it off for about 7 years but it just stopped working for me. I regained about half of that over a few years. I started the vegan diet to deal with that, but only managed to take off a few pounds over the past year. I chose South Beach because it has many of the things I liked so much about Atkins and goes a few healthy steps beyond. I started this past Wednesday and I'm feeling that I might have lost a little already, which is very encouraging to me. I'm TRYING to wait a whole week to weigh!
FAVORITE/GROUP: way too many what i'm into now....the arcade fire, estelle, reggae, indie rock....so many more
PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Not being consistent....binging late at night.....quitting once i've given in to temptation.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I want to be a good role model for my girls....not a mom that's unmotivated and lethargic and always obsessing about the scale and thinness. Being fit and healthy is what I'd like to project. Hopefully I will follow through and use this site for support and advice and finally be able to acheive my goal.
PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Giving in to my alcohol ove
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFULhat my husband is being supportive and doing this with me. That I don't want to die. That I want to spend as many years as possible with my family
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: writing, movies, home remodeling, geriatric care
PETS: Many little fish
OCCUPATION: SAHM/ Just finished a dual Master Degree in Nursing (geriatrics) & Public Health, but I'm enjoying being home with my son too much to hurry back to work! Although, I'm sure I'll need to soon.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Georgia
FAVORITE COLOR: green
FAVORITE FOODS: Italian and Mexican
FAVORITE EXERCISE: walking
FAVORITE BOOK(S): I loved The Kite Runner, and now that I've finished school and have time to read for enjoyment rather than necessity, I look forward to finding some wonderful books to cuddle up with this winter. Any suggestions?
FAVORITE MOVIE(S): Pillow Talk, That Touch of Mink, & "Yours, Mine & Ours" (the original with Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda)...I love old movies.
FAVORITE/GROUP: Classical and alternative rock, odd combination I know.
PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Lack of focus
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: My husband is very supportive and joining me in this lifestyle change. We both want to be healthy and model a healthy lifestyle for our son.
User name/name: kmelody/Kara
AGE: 23
BIRTHDAY: 1/9
MARITAL STATUS: In a relationship
TOP WEIGHT: 224 lbs
CURRENT WEIGHT: 215 and creeping back up there
GOAL WEIGHT: 150-160 lbs
HEIGHT: 5’10
EYE COLOR: hazel/green
HAIR COLOR: brown, recently dyed black
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: photography, reading, golfing, swimming
OCCUPATION: Early Childhood Special Education teacher
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Nebraska
FAVORITE COLOR: brown and pastels (brown/pink, brown/blue)
FAVORITE FOODS: Anything Mexican w/margaritas. Or any sweets...
FAVORITE EXERCISE: running, swimming, basketball, golf
FAVORITE BOOK(S): Too many to list!
PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Consistency. All or nothing attitude, nutrition!
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am miserable. I have the support of my wonderful boyfriend and a relentless, determined mindset. I am tired of trying to make everyone else happy but forgetting about taking care of number one.
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NATURALLY!
Alta! Love this:
Glad you're focused on health!
Congratulations on your upcoming nuptuals! So glad you're looking at this for the long haul. 
Howdy!
hat my husband is being supportive and doing this with me. That I don't want to die. That I want to spend as many years as possible with my family
