S.B. plan - need a buddy!
 

Hi, new here. I'm on day 4 of Plan I of the Southe Beach Diet, and I sure hope this works for me. I know it's healthier eating and have prepared 2 recipes for dinners thus far. It hasn't bee real hard so far. ;) I've tried W.W. and tried going back, but just can't deal with it, the points, looking up info to the log, meetings, etc. A friend of mine went on "good carb" diet and looks great! I need help from a buddy on this diet please! Thanks.
Sheree'

Help!
 

:dizzy: Anybody out there?! I really would like a buddy to check in with daily - if possible - someone on South Beach Diet. Thank you!
Sheree'

Hey minirunner - I'm not doing SB, but I would love to hear more about your story!

S.B. is working!
 

I'm now on day 7, and doing well as far as sticking to the diet! I have not weighed in and will not until tomorrow; but I can tell by my clothes that I've lost some weight! What an encouraging experience! I know that I'm eating well - finally. This all makes so much sense now! I love it. I need to lose between 20-25 lbs. I gained about 15 lbs. since last summer (was then on W.W. diet), got tired of the points system, and the yo-yo experience. Then my dr. put me on Evista for bone density, and that added more weight. I workout 4 times per week of step aerobics, weight circuit training and Pilates; but nothing was helping. I find with the South Beach Diet that I am never hungry!

Sheree'

Hi - I need a buddy. I've been trying very hard to lose. I joined a gym and lost inches, but in all honesty - I just like to eat. I am hoping that being accountable to someone will help me along. I am 203 (that's pounds, not age - although I feel like it sometimes) and would like to be 160. My goal is 5 by labor day.

Sure!
 

I'd love to be your buddy. Are you on South Beach also? This is day 8 for me now, and I've been very "by the book" as far as I know...I have not weighed in yet, but will do so today. I will only weigh in once a week. I will say one thing, this is a very healthy eating diet. I've tried several recipes, and the family (husband and 2 sons) really have liked them. It takes some prep in the a.m. getting what I need to bring to work for breakfast and snacks and lunch, but it's doable. It's worth it. I really feel better already. I generally work out 4-5 times per week, step aerobics, weight circuit, Pilates and walking. I would love to lose 25 lbs. It's hard, but I do not want to gain any more!!! Let's work together on this!
Thanks.
Sheree'

I've tried SB and I agree it is very good. Right now I'm on WW - it sounds like you are on the total right track. Lots of exercise and eating well. I also exercise alot, but I eat too much. Even though it is good food and healthy, just too much. I find it odd that I know what I am supposed do and just can't do it. Every morning I tell myself "this is the day" and I do good during the day, but evenings are killers. So hopefully the 3 chicks attitude will work for me, and you, and we can lose together.

Let's Do It - go for the goal!
 

O'kay, I know what you mean when you say you know what you need to do, but have trouble getting started. I'm tired of my clothes getting tighter by the month! I want to look in my closet and know whatever I pick out will feel comfortable and eventually might be too big!!! Also, I want to adopt this lifestyle for the rest of my life and be smart about my eating habits! I'm on day 11 of Phase I. It hasn't been too hard. I mainly miss the fruit. After a few days, I didn't care so much about the bread. I want to continue to be smart into Phase II, which I will begin on Friday - unless I decide to go one more week on Phase I.

Good luck with W.W. Just remember how you will feel as you get slimmer. That's what I keep telling myself. And, it really is just as easy to pick up some celery with peanut butter or a salad to eat your fill vs. cake, lots of bread, or chips!
Sheree'

I can honestly say, that for the first time in a long time I was good for an evening - in fact, 2. I was actually counting out peanuts and it looked like so few that I at veggies instead - WOW for me. It is the habit - how long does it take to create (change ) a habit - 30? I am doing 1 day at a time. I'm trying to keep a food diary - to really account for my actions. Yesterday my husband, friend and dog hiked a snippet of the Applachian Trail 7.7 miles - It was truly lovely and burning those calories I felt real good. My closet looks like yours, minirunner. I have some with tags still on them from 2 years ago for "when I lose weight" - then went out and bought 2 new ones for work that actually fit. I guess if I have to give them away because they are too big I won't cry too much. That will be a while. I loose all over and gain all over, so I really don't drop too many dress sizes. Do good tonight - the best you can - and I'll touch base tomorrow.