South Beach Babes~week of July 7

[2BFIT1]

Oh my gosh! I'm away for 2 days and everybody is losing weight left and right

Ruth~~~WELCOME TO ONEDERLAND ! That is a huge accomplishment and I am very proud of you.

Dentrassi~~~ Down another 5 pounds~Way to go, gal

Susanje~~ Congrats on your 7# loss. I know how hard you have worked at losing weight and getting healthy over the past few years and I'm so glad that this is working for you.

Susie~~~Congrats on your 7# loss, also. I agree that it is best to take Phase 2 slowly. Good luck

Ramona~~~You are 6# lighter Keep up the great work.

Anna and Meg~~~Keep up the great work and thanks for the support

Shari~~WELCOME TO THE BEACH You're on the right track because planning ahead will make this woe work.

Ali~~~Don't worry about last weekend. Come on back to the beach today

Linda~~~I've been reading your posts for about a year and I know that it has been a great struggle for you. But I also know that you CAN do this. Have you tried journaling to figure out why you "can't last more that 2 days"? It might help to avoid the triggers. Don't give up.

[Ruthxxx]

Wow! This weekly thread may have to become a daily! Such a lot of enthusiasm and support.

I may not be around much over the next three days as my dear friend Shirleyanne is coming for a visit. The PC is in my bedroom which I am turning over to her for the visit. I don't think she'd appreciate my early morning posts.

Thanks again for all the congrats and support yesterday when I lept into ONEderland. I never thought I'd get there. I am determined to never see 200 again!

Off to the Big City to pick up my friend. I'll check in when I can and I WILL stick to Phase !!!!! Seven pounds is not to be sneezed at!

[Whimsey]

I started my diet today....do ya'll ever post your menus? I think that would help me alot!! This morning I had some scrambled eggs and a half cup chopped tomatoes. Really need to go to the store....my company kinda cleaned me out...haha Congrats Ruth...I think this diet is wonderful!!!

[Tahoemom]

I hope you don't mind if I ask you ladies a question. I am waitting for my book to arrive, but am kind of starting the eatting plan. The question is how many grams of carbs should I limit myself to in phase 1? MY husband did Atkins and his plan said no more thatn 20. Is it the same on SBD?

Thanks

[katrinabgood]

Well...Day 1, Phase 1 here I come. Sounds like you girls are doing great! I'm looking forward to this.

I'm off to scramble some eggs...

[dentrassi]

Katrina, Whimsey-You are going to love this plan!! I sure hope it is as easy for you as it has been for me. Feels like I have "come home!" The first week you may experience some headaches and fatigue, but that passes after a while. Stick with it!!!

Tahoemom-You don't actually count carbs. Just eat off of the allowed foods list until you have had enough to eat. First week is low fat meats, plenty of vegetables. 3 meals and 3 snacks. Suzanne posted the list of allowable foods in this thread, so check out some of the old postings and read the recipes!

Ruth-Have fun with your friend!!!

Sil-You're right, it IS easier to type!!!!!

Meg-Thanks for the advice. I am already having a few more cravings, so I'm going to have to go VERY slow!!!

Thanks to ALL of you for being so supportive. You are a great group of women!! WE CAN DO THIS!!!!

[LaDean]

Hi, this is my 7th day and i love it.. LaDean

[Tahoemom]

Dentrassi, Thanks for telling me about the earlier post. I went back and printed it. I seem to be doing pretty well, though I do need to make a few changes. Thanks again

[scooby2]

HI ladies!! I just broke out my book and will be starting tommorrow..may I join you??

[meg 1+2]

Welcome Rachel and Tahoemom!!!! You are going to love it here as well as on the "Beach"!

La Dean~~~so glad you are enjoying this woe.

Ruth~~~we will miss you, by the time you post again you will be looking pretty sweet!!!!

Den~~~hang in there...those cravings can get nasty...keep busy and don't forget the combinations.

Sil~~~NOT everyone!!!! I'm still holding. Went back into Phase one today...hope it jump starts the old engine. Hope you are doing well.

Katrina and Whimsey~~~~how'd your first day go??? That was the only BAD day for me and it really wasn't bad at all. You are going to love it!

Hey Suzanne~~~~~~~~Where are You????

I had a good beach day today...although... I did not exercise, instead I shopped most of the day, did the "shopping shuffle" for about 6 hours, ate grilled Salmon and broccoli for lunch, and used almost every bathroom at the Mall!!!

Going to be 95 here tomorrow...yuck!! Maybe I'll sweat off a pound or two.


Have a great Day!!!~~~~~~~~~~Meg

[Whimsey]

It was hard...and I am very hungry....I think I need to go to bed and get over it. hahaha

[meg 1+2]

Whimsey...glad I caught your post!! You should not be hungry!! You should eat until you are full. Eat some veggies, celery or peppers to help get rid of the hunger. Drink more water and if you are still experiencing this tomorrow add more fiber...like beans (chick peas, kidney etc), or drink a glass of metamucil/citrucel before meals. But please don't ever be hungry!!!

Have a great 2nd day!~~~~~~~~~Meg

[susie]

Hello All and cheers to a new week with SBD. Starting Phase 2 has been a little difficult and I am really tempted to indulge. My main focus will be trying to plan snacks instead of stopping by the nut jar at every opportunity. I really hope that fruits and especially berries don't turn out to be an issue for me - two weeks without was about all I could handle.

Whimsey - I agree with Meg - please don't let yourself get hungry - remember that you can have as much as you want (maybe "need" is a better word) of the right foods. Go for it with the right foods and you'll be fine. That is what got me through Phase 1 anyways.

Welcome to the new folks - hope that this is the start of a good journey for you. We might sound like broken records - but I also feel a LOT better after two weeks weeks on the Beach. I also had a few bad days (headaches mostly) the first week but they do pass. For me - it was a good chance to catch up on some sleep.

[operadog]

Greetings to all you Chicks on the Beach!

I'm going to the gym in a few minutes, just wanted to check in and say 'hi' and 'welcome' to the new Beachers. I'm staying on P1 (Day 16 today) for another week. My loss stalled b/c I've been having too much ricotta! I'm not buying any today! Even though I get the 'lite' one, I've been having more than I should.

Otherwise, I feel great! I'm going to the Cape on the 25th and plan to start P 2 earlier that wek, so I can monitor my additions (and scale subtractions ) while I'm still home.

We'vot HHH weather here - due for a break tomorrow - I took a walk last night sans dog b/c he's a bit slow walking in the city on the leash - and by the time I got home I was all yucky sweaty. Speaking of which (sweaty), I'd best get going. Ill check back in later.

Have a great day on the Beach and stay Chicks!

[Tippy]

Hello everyone~ Though I'm not on the beach yet, I thought I'd stop in. Next week DH and I will be doing a bit of traveling in Wisconsin, so I'm not going to attempt the diet yet. I have to get the book and read it also.