I just ordered the book from amazon (I went with the used copy of the original book to save money). Anyway I know the basic principal behind the diet.

I've been trying to take of my post-pregnancy weight since I had my first daughter 4 years ago. I used to be naturally thin with good metabolism. Sadly that all changed after having children and becoming a stay-at-home mom (sedentary lifestyle) for the better part of the past 4 years.

I have a huge sweet tooth. Soda is my main problem. Type 2 diabetes runs on both sides of my family and I've decided it's time to change the way I eat before I become pre-diabetic. I'm going on a this diet not only so I can loose weight and become healthier but also so I can set a good example for my kids. I try to teach them to eat healthy foods but I'm finding the best way to learn is by example.

You are on the right path! This is a great place for support, and ideas. Good luck in your journey

Welcome! It's great to post each day on the on plan thread as well as the daily.

Welcome!

Welcome to the Beach! We're happy to have you joining us here and looking forward to getting to know you better.

Nice to meet you

Crazed, I'm starting South Beach tomorrow. I too am teetering on pre-diabetes and have to do something now.

May I suggest the newer book South Beach Supercharged. The food lists have been updated from the original book, and there are also great guidelines for following each phase in the Supercharged book.

Hello love2b,

You don't have to eat cottage or ricotta cheese. There are many proteins and veg to choose from.

I know I am really going to miss my fruit for the first two weeks. It will be an adjustment for me too.

We can do it!

Oh, about the latest we all eat...I always have a bedtime snack. I've been doing it since I was a kid, and I'm not stopping now!

You've come to the right place for support, acceptance and a swift kick when you need it . Extending a hand in friendship and sincerely hope you do well.

to both of you ladies.
It's great to have you here!

May I suggest beans, if you like them. They really fill you up! I've made the chunky veggie chili from the new book 5 times and I always try to double it to have leftovers and never get much leftover. So good! There's a recipe here for Parmasean Cannelini bean casserol that is awesome. 1/2 cup with your meals goes a loooong way! I blend my cottage cheese with an immersion blender in with my yogurt and it's kind of pudding like. No curds which I also hate but cottage cheese is one of the best things a diabetic can eat before bed because the type of protein it is....slow release into the blood...and keeps your sugars stable thru the night. Bodybuilders use it so they don't have to get up in the middle of the night to eat to keep their bodies from going into a catabolic state durning sleep. Good luck and don't go hungry...eat!!!!

love2b, I'm planning on having a cheese stick or two as my bedtime snack or maybe some celery with a little hummus or peanut butter; things like that.

I know you said you don't like cottage or ricotta cheese, but I really enjoy them, so I'll be adding those in too. I used to flavor cottage cheese with cinnamon, vanilla and splenda, and to me it tastes like cheesecake.