Hello! I'm so glad to have found a group to partner with in losing weight on SB. A little background---I am 31, struggled with my weight my whole life. I have PCOS and I think that's definitely not helped my struggle. In 2011 I lost 75 lbs with Ideal Protein and got down to my goal weight. That diet was a great tool to lose but it was impossible (for me) to stick with since it's so very strict. In the last 18 months or so I've managed to pack back on 40 of the lbs I lost.

After reading about many diets and talking to my husband, we both decided to do South Beach. It sounds reasonable and like something we can do forever. Here's to day 1 and starting a great new adventure!

and congrats on the loss so far and for joining us! This is a GREAT community so post often and check out the recipes!

Welcome! And lucky you to have your husband joining.

Welcome to the beach!

Welcome! My hubby doesn't need to lose but has followed SBD with me. I've lost weight and we've both found a healthy way of life together.

Best wishes!

Welcome!! So glad to have other fellow newbies....

Hi and welcome. I'm a relativ newby and I'm glad I've found this forum to answer any questions or for moral support - after all trying to lose weight and live a healthier life isn't always easy.

Welcome! Hope u find a sustainable diet, it tough but so worth all the benifits!

Hi, I hope we can cheer each other on!

I am just starting too, after getting to goal five years ago on medifast and gaining a lot of it back.

So far I love it! (SB, I mean)