I have been on South Beach for two weeks and today is my first day of Phase 2. I lost 4 pounds in the first two days of phase one and now I am back to the weight that I was when I started the diet two weeks ago. I have been excersising twice a week (I know I need to do more) and sticking to the diet closely, or at least I thought so.
I have two diet buddies who are going through this with me. They are having excellent success, though. My husband has already moved a notch on his belt and my friend/co-worker has lost 10 pounds in a week. What I am doing wrong?
I am competing in a state pageant in April and I want to make sure that I don't gain any more weight and I want to lose at least a couple more pounds before April 9th. Any suggestions?
I am planning to limit my fruits and grains in phase two. I will only allow myself to have one or the other during a day, not both.
Also, I have been enjoying the CarbWise Protein Bars. They are Adkins-approved and not high in fat, but I wasn't sure if they are South Beach Friendly. Also, what about cupcakes that are made with all whole grain flour and splenda? They have 7 net carbs. Are those okay?
I read the book, but maybe I didn't retain as much from it as I thought.
I started this program at 143 pounds, then went down to 139, and now I am at 144. My clothing fits better and I feel pretty good, but I just don't understand why I lost and then gained????!!!!!!
I would like to be below 140 by the time the pageant rolls around.
Any help is greatly appreciated!