new to south beach and really need help - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

wisnid · 07-23-2004, 05:09 PM

I am going to start south beach on Monday. I have the book and understand phase one but have some questions about phase 2. Can I use low carb pasta once in a while on phase 2 and is that better for me than regular pasta? Can I use carb solutions ice cream or do I just need to avoid ice cream and pasta forever? I could really use some help from an experienced south beach dieter. Thanks.

Barb0522 · 07-23-2004, 05:21 PM

Welcome to the Beach! Low carb pasta normally contains ingredients that you should not have on the SBD. Remember that this is a good carb diet, not a low carb diet. You want your pasta to say 100% whole wheat. It really tastes very good. Look through some of the forums and read the Frequently Asked Questions. There is a lot of information available here.

I do not believe that ice cream is allowed although I have read about a recipe for ice cream on the recipe forum. Here is the link to the Ziplock ice cream. http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41445

beachgal · 07-23-2004, 05:25 PM

Barb, you are a

of good answers!

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Welcome to the beach, Wisnid!

This is a wonderful place! SBD is great...a real lifestyle change.

Phase 1 can be tough, so check out the great recipes in the recipe forum. The Taco Bake and the Peanut Butter Cup got most of us through Phase 1, though I personally love the stuffed chicken recipe and the almond dijon chicken. Yum!

You are not supposed to have ice cream at all on the diet. That sounds like a very difficult change, especially for someone like me, who ate full fat ice cream every single night for over three year (how do you think I got to be so big?

), but I don't even miss it. The popsicles help a lot. If you are dying for it, try the ziploc ice cream recipe in the recipe forum. It's fun and very good. Also a great use for the SF syrups.

Ruthxxx · 07-24-2004, 06:00 AM

Welcome to The Beach.
Phase I is the most difficult but you will get through it. Be sure to check out as many threads as possible, particularly in the FAQ section.

wisnid · 07-24-2004, 10:55 AM

Hi. Thanks for the info. I will check out the receipes. I did Atkins but came off and gained almost all of my weight back. I currently weigh 190 and want to lose 45. Hope this diet is the one I can stick with for a life style change.