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Newbie-I found the place for me!!
03-22-2005, 11:38 AM
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Happy in Saskatchewan
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Posts: 4
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Newbie-I found the place for me!!
Hi Ladies!! 
My name is Mindy. I've been on th beach for 9 days. I still have the odd day of craving but not as powerful as days 1, 2, and 3. I've been poking around in different threads to find which place will benefit my needs the most.
This looked like the best place for me. 
I'm really struggling today with the wanting to throw in the towel  but that is only because I've only ever made it to two weeks. I suppose this is one of the reason's I need to be here.
I'm getting my water in and try to excercise 3 times a week. Due to alot of bad weather I am unable to get outside and do my 5 day a week walk. I don't usually let weather get in my way but it very icy as well as a lot of snow.  I started my walking program last october and dropped 12.5 pounds. I thought if I could now incorporate the SBD lifestyle I would be seeing better results than either one by itself.
I'm quite new to the whole posting thing. It sure seems like you gals have formed some great friendships. I look forward to getting to know some ladies as well. 
Before SBD I lost 12.5 and so far on SBD I have lost 4 pounds
 Mindy
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03-22-2005, 12:26 PM
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A Lily from my yard!
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Alabama
Posts: 1,850
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Hey Dixierose....Welcome aboard! Be sure and post with us in the daily. There is a great bunch of chicks in here!
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God is big, so we expect him to speak with the voice of thunder or lightning or earthquake or fire. But God often expresses his powerful love in gentle whispers. Listen for God's whispers as well as his shouts.
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03-22-2005, 02:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Richardson, Texas USA
Posts: 4,014
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Welcome to the Beach, dixie! Don't throw in the towel! It really does get easier. You have already gotten off to a wonderful start.
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Barbara - Started South Beach 5/22/4
HW/SW/CW/GW - Jan start 169 goal of 2
214/197/169/135
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03-22-2005, 03:02 PM
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I can do this!
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 7,150
Height: 5'11"
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Welcome, Dixie! You can do this, girl! This is the longest I have ever been on a diet...before SBD, the longest was three weeks! I've been SBD for almost 11 months! 
Welcome to our spot of beach. Keep that towel and spread it out with us. We'll get you a cabana boy with a frothy SF drink! 
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03-22-2005, 03:54 PM
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Ready to Change
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: saint john new brunswick canada
Posts: 2,306
S/C/G: 170/160/125
Height: 5 ft
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Welcome to the Beach Dixie, you will love it here. Lots of great advice and great chicks that lend an ear with everything not only with the WOE. Good luck and great loss, keep up the good work.
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"The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for."
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03-22-2005, 04:14 PM
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Conquering with SBD
Join Date: Nov 2000
Posts: 1,210
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Welcome Dixie. Do hang in there...it will be worth it in the end. You are already at 9 days, a few more and you are through the very worst part. Once you are into phase 2, you won't feel so deprived.
By the way, what part of Saskatchewan are you in. My daughter lives in Regina right now.
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Never be afraid to try something new.
Remember.... Amateurs built the ark,
Professionals built the Titanic.
HW 194
WW 186/125.75/120 May 2002
SBD 170/ 127.0/130 May - Nov. 2004
June Goal: 5 pounds
Start Weight: 131
Present Weight: 127
Lost: 4 pounds
Remaining: 1 pounds
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03-22-2005, 06:21 PM
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HERE I GO AGAIN!
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 455
S/C/G: 182/182/130
Height: 5'3"
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Ok, I am new too. I am still reading the SBD book and plan to start in a couple days. Please, please tell me that the cravings for the sweets and carbs will eventually go away. I am a sugar/carb addict. I could live on them. I am desperate to lose. I don't know if I can live without the carbs!
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03-22-2005, 06:28 PM
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Conquering with SBD
Join Date: Nov 2000
Posts: 1,210
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My weak spot is sugar. I find that, if I indulge, it takes a lot of will power to curb the cravings that start. However, if I make the conscious choice not to eat sugar, I can control the cravings and don't obsess about eating.
Everyone reacts differently, though, but you will probably find that they are reduced. I don't think they every go away, away, but they should be manageable.
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Never be afraid to try something new.
Remember.... Amateurs built the ark,
Professionals built the Titanic.
HW 194
WW 186/125.75/120 May 2002
SBD 170/ 127.0/130 May - Nov. 2004
June Goal: 5 pounds
Start Weight: 131
Present Weight: 127
Lost: 4 pounds
Remaining: 1 pounds
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03-22-2005, 06:35 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Philly suburbs
Posts: 9,813
S/C/G: 186/147/135
Height: 5'1"
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Welcome Mindy and o2bskinny! Sweet Tooth is absolutely right, once you have sugar again, it really messes you up and start those cravings all over again. I hope you both do well with this new way of eating!
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Live simply
Laugh often
Wine alot
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03-22-2005, 09:29 PM
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A Lily from my yard!
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Alabama
Posts: 1,850
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Welcome O2bskinny! Glad you found us!
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God is big, so we expect him to speak with the voice of thunder or lightning or earthquake or fire. But God often expresses his powerful love in gentle whispers. Listen for God's whispers as well as his shouts.
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03-22-2005, 10:18 PM
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HERE I GO AGAIN!
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 455
S/C/G: 182/182/130
Height: 5'3"
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Thanks everyone! I guess, like everything, the first couple weeks is the hardest. I was keeping my friends little girl tonight so that she and her hubby could go to dinner for their anniversary. Anyway, she saw my SBD books and said she wanted to do it with me! Yea!!! I will need all the help and support I can get. I just sat here and ate several spoons of cookie dough!!! Oh, I forgot to mention one of the main reasons for wanting to lose the weight....my health. I have High Blood Pressure and high cholesterol. I am only 37. My family has a history of cancer, heart problems, and diabetes. My mother is 68 going on 95. She can't even get out of the house to grocery shop! I don't want to end up like that. IT IS SO HARD THOUGH!!
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03-22-2005, 11:36 PM
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A Lily from my yard!
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Alabama
Posts: 1,850
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o2b...Just ask Barb about how SB can change your BP and Chol. and all that. She should be a poster child for SBD! She has done awesome and really gotten her health back and in control with this WOE! You can do it and havin a friend there with you will be a big help!
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God is big, so we expect him to speak with the voice of thunder or lightning or earthquake or fire. But God often expresses his powerful love in gentle whispers. Listen for God's whispers as well as his shouts.
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03-23-2005, 12:01 AM
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HERE I GO AGAIN!
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 455
S/C/G: 182/182/130
Height: 5'3"
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Ok Barb, Bamiegurl says to ask you about how the SBD has helped your health. Please tell me your story. I need it. I want so much to get healthy again.
Kim
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03-23-2005, 12:18 AM
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gotta lose it!
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Michigan
Posts: 845
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o2b & dixie...welcome!!! Glad you are here!!!
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Fear less, hope more; eat less, chew more; whine less, breathe more; talk less, say more; hate less, love more; and all good things are yours. Swedish Proverb
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03-23-2005, 08:12 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Canada
Posts: 15,007
Height: 5'-2"
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Mindy and O2bskinny, welcome! 
Mindy, keep up the "struggle", girl! The weather can only get better (God willing), and you'll be able to get out and walk soon!
We're having beautiful weather in Ottawa right now, and the snow is melting rapidly. The sidewalks are clear, and I'm out there pounding them! 
Stay with us... you'll make some wonderful relationships here.
O2bskinny, Barb has a success story, and you will, too! You can do this, hon!
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