i everyone
hopefully im doing this rite. ive been looking for a support group on the south beach diet when i came across 3FC. im going to need all the help i can get. i did sbd about a yr ago and lost 45lbs in a matter of 6months which i have never been able to do before... and ive tried them all. well i have stayed at 182 for ever and even gained 5lbs over the holidays but i have recently done phase 1 again and lost that but nothing else seems to be happening. im 5ft so i still have a loooooonnnnnggggg way to go. im 47???? i can never remember lol. and have been over weight my whole adult life. well this is all i will write until i see if im doing this rite. i look foward to meeting many new friends
faylene

Hi, Faylene and welcome!

Yes, you are doing this right.

Even though 182 seems like a long way to go, it's actually much closer to your goal weight, and the closer you get to goal, the slower things go. You have less body weight and your body needs less calories, so you may need to cut back a little, or change how many servings of starches (good carbs) and fruit you are eating. Also, have you added in exercise yet? Exercise will jump start your weight loss, and can help you build lean muscle mass, which allows you to eat slightly more. That increased muscle mass will also help you burn calories even while sleeping. It's a good thing! Try doing some cardio and some strength training, starting slow and building up over time.

You'll find tons of helpful advice in the Exercise and Ladies Who Lift forums, and you can also join the April Exercise thread here for motivation.

Keep drinking lots of water, try switching up what you are eating, and add exercise. I bet that'll do it!

Faylene, welcome to the Beach!

Congrats on coming back to the beach!! I started phase 1, again, 4 days ago and I'm going strong, so you can do it too! Besides your past the hard part! Where in Maine are you? I'm in Brunswick :-)
Sherry

Hi Faylene! Welcome to our beach!

Hi Faylene! Welcome