Hello,
I am new to the forum. 2 years ago I lost 40 pounds through diet and exercise. I've gained 15 back and am working to lose it again! I work out 6 days a week and follow the South Beach Diet most days. Im 33 years old, female, and weigh 165 and I'm 5'6, I wear a 10 jeans but am looking to get down to an 6 or 8. I have had 2 c sections and despite daily running still have jiggly tummy that only surgery can fix. Blame it on bad genes Am looking for new friends and and a new board. Thanks for reading!
Melissa

Wow, way to go! I am looking fowarding to see your results. Stay strong and your results shall follow : ).

MELISSA ~ great job so far!

There is a SOUTH BEACH forum/thread/group here; so take a looksee over there. Lots of great people here to get support and encouragement from too ...

Thank you for the replies! That keeps me motivated. Just got done running 1 mile and walking 1.5 at an incline and some floor work. That is my usual routine. Doesn't seem to be enough to get my scale to budge. It is getting frustrating! I eat South Beach protein bar for breakfast with 2 Nalgenes of water, 1 diet Mt Dew and then a shake I make for lunch. 1 cup lite soy milk, 1/2 scoop protein powder, 1/2 cup frozen berries, 1 packet Splenda, sprinkle of cinnamon and a little bit of almond extract and blend. Its around 250 calories. I snack on almonds, sunflower seeds, or have a string cheese if I am hungry around 2-3pm. Dinnertime is usually a lean protein, salad, veggie and a little portion of whole grain starch. I buy no sugar added popsicles for snacks at dinner time. I'd be lying if I didn't have a bite of the kiddies foods now and then! I do sometimes cheat when we go to dinner out which is once a week or so. I am usually really diligent and good at my diet. Exercise if never a problem as I do it every day but Sunday. My scale doesn't seem to budge at 165! Still have a nice belly roll too! My running keeps my legs and behind from getting really big...but 2 years ago I was at 150..but of course I was running 3-5 miles and sometimes 7 at a time. I can't keep that pace up....so that is probably why I have gained the 15 back! Trying to find a balance and struggling mentally!!! ahhh!
Well thanks for reading!!!
Melissa

hello,
you've done a good job, keep it up. maybe if you switch things up a bit and exercise differently your body will react and lose some of the weight. i'm just starting out so not sure on that but that's what i have heard.
keep it up you'll get there
niki

Hi and welcome!