P1D1
Good Morning! I did SB a few years ago, and now I am back. This time, no cheat day. Its not worth it. I went 8 months and set a cheat day and it was in October, and I never got back on. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas.Some people are very determined and can cheat and get back on, and I take it to the max and can't seem to find my way back. But its okay, compared to how I feel in control, I am ready to really embrace this as a life choice. I have about 150 pounds to lose, this time, compared to 80 before, and yes, its OVERWHELMING< but I am taking it one day at a time. Today is a GREAT day!!! I am going to try and get support like these forums, this time, too!

Welcome to The Beach. I moved your post out of the menu thread.

Be sure to read the Stickies above, especially the Phase I Food List as there have been some changes in the food list.

, Kellahhh!

Welcome! I have done SB several times myself and I can tell you that joining in here makes a huge difference. The support and wisdom and friendship and humor... this is an amazing place to hang out.

Welcome, and good luck. I've done SBD before but I think this forum has been a key to success this time!

Welcome. I am just P1D13. Remember to hang in there on those tough days. It's worth it!

I'm down 3 and my husband is down 8!!!

Welcome back! I too have done South Beach many times. If I would just stick to eating healthy, I would be thin by now. Lots of support here. Couldn't do it without 3FC.

Hi there!!!

I am new both to the forum and to the diet. I am starting on Phase 2, because I am pregnant, but believe me, it is hard for me too to let go of chocolate and ice - cream!

I have never been on a diet before, since I was always skinny, but I was always controlling what and how I ate. Trust me, each time I planned a cheat day, it always ended up a binge.

I guess it is better to stick to your plan for a couple of months and then allow yourself not a cheat day, but a specific cheat meal or snack on a specific day.

I am sure you will do great!

Good luck!

Welcome!

This is a great place for support, feedback, and menu ideas! It really helps me to check in here at the beginning of my day to keep me motivated to stick with it!

Hi Kellahhh,

I am a new member and starting phase 1 today! Our stories are so similar I did SBD a couple years ago and lost about 22 pounds and thought I could cheat with sweets and well totally fell off the bandwagon and never restarted. I am at a point in my life where enough is enough and I am ready to lose the weight for good and keep it off for life!!!

back Shannie. LOL your start weight is my goal weight!

WOW, Thanks everyone! You guys are so sweet, and I am so glad I signed up here. I always get this rush of energy the first few days of SBD, and so I can't sleep right now. I know, I am like the exact opposite of those that get the SBD flu. I have had that but only one time, and it was because I did not eat well, I went high protein, like Atkins. Its amazing if you do the 5 cups of veggies a day, and 2 snacks, how good you feel!! Not 8 steaks and sauteed peppers! Ha it sounds funny writing that,now, and seeing it on the screen, but that was my idea of SBD one of my many tries! I am so EXCITED about SBD this time, and thank you for being so kind!