Hey everyone! My name is Nicole, and I'm considering trying the South Beach diet lately.
When I began my weight loss journey, I felt strongly that I wanted to be able to keep this up for life. I chose to count calories so that no foods were limited. After trying this approach for a while, I lost a bit of weight and hit a standstill. Though the weight is now coming off slowly, I get the feeling its at least partially because I've learned what works for my body. When I eat sugars on their own, I get hungrier quicker than I would if I didn't eat anything.
South Beach Diet abides by principles I try to follow on an every day basis - whole grains, low fat proteins, and plenty of veggies. I like that nothing is permanently off limits - it's just restricted so that you really think about what you're eating.
My blood sugar is mildly high (99), so this diet also intrigues me for it's abilites to lower blood sugar. I know any weight loss will do that, but results are significantly better following South Beach from what I've read.
I'm worried about induction. I don't do well with heavy restriction. Did it seem difficult to any of you?
I also have some other questions: What made you chose this diet? If you used other diets in the past, does this one seem to work better for you? Do you feel satiated on this diet?
I know that's a lot of questions, but I'm really trying to get a good perspective. I'm interested in both losing weight and (more importantly) getting as healthy as I can be. I only want to try eating in a way I can sustain forever, that will make me a healthier, happier person.
Thanks!!