I did the SBD (slightly modified) 3 years ago. I was successful with it (i lost over 100 lbs in a years time when added with 2-4 hours of physical yard work labor and in winter- exercise dvds) I since had a baby and that baby is 16 months old now and I am still hanging onto 30 lbs that I would like to get back rid of (i had gained 80 with his pregnancy so i am still down 50) It seems that the SBD worked the best for me but I admit it, I am a total carbaholic. I love bread

But this is my plan. I am giving back up bread and fruit. I need to find my SBD book to remember everything it said though but I know that doritoes must flee my life. I will occasionally do some homemade tortillas but for the most part, i will be cutting it all out.

It will be hard- this next week I am going to be getting apples to make applesauce and then canning pears. I LOVE Bartlett!! it will be hard not to eat all the peels. Last year I gained 5 lbs during this section of my canning season lol. Anyways- im tired of what i see in the mirror and i know i can do it. I had once been 270-280 lbs up til the end of 2008.. I was down to 141 before I got pregnant... I didn't see those 140 days very long and I want to be back there. I felt healthier, i had more energy...

So here I am... and I need support and like minded people

Welcome! I've recently started back with SouthBeach after having success about 2 years ago. I think it will be motivation just knowing you've done it before. You can do it again!

Welcome! I love homemade applesauce... warm. Yum.

Amanda! It's good to meet you, and I'm glad you've found your way back to The Beach. You'll find plenty of help and support here to keep you motivated. Good luck, and check in often!

Thanks everyone first step- make grocery list :P My children boiled some corn on the cob for a snack and im telling ya the smell is killing me. this is going to be a rough few days

Amanda! I also started at the height of apple season. I was picking and drying bushels of apples (and slicing them all to dry!) and had to resist all those yummy little leftover bits. I was so ready for an apple at the start of week 3! It was worth it but definitely a challenge

i went and read your story Cyndi, it will help me get through apple season