Hello. My name is Melody and I am new to the South Beach diet. I bought the book yesterday and I have read the whole thing already. Right now I am devising my own meal plan and shopping list. I am planning to go get everything I need tomorrow and start the diet fresh on Monday. Formerly, I have done almost every kind of diet - SlimFast, Atkins, Weight Watchers, National Weight Loss Center, etc. I am hoping this will be the plan that I can stick with. My husband will be dieting with me and we both need to lose about 11 pounds. I look forward to getting to know all of you!

Welcome, Melody and Melody's hubby. I wish I only had to lose 11 lb but I guess that can loom just as large in one's life as the 130 lb I need to lose. :(
For anybody who's been wondering where I've been, I've sorta been hanging out in the regular Low Carb room. It seems so empty there since so many have defected to SBD. ;) Also, I'm not totally on SBD but sorta half Atkins and half SBD. I seem to need more fat than SBD recommends but I'm also trying to have less fat than Atkins allows. I got so hungry on SBD and those tiny snacks just didn't satisfy. But, I'm gradually working my way back to it.
I don't know why the commercial ricotta cheese is generally gritty. I haven't found a smooth brand yet. My Mom used to buy some from an Italian farmer and it was wonderful. Not gritty at all. Still, whipping it in blender or food processor does help and mixing in some s.f. jello makes it very tasty. Right now I'm eating mostly meat, eggs and low carb veggies. Nuts are a red flag food for me and I know I can't stop at just 15 or 20 and 1 TSP of PB??? You've gotta be kidding!
It's warm here too. I'd planned to get out in the garden early but my knee is paining me so I gave it a pass for today. I'll never catch up to those weeds now anyhow so I don't know why I even try. Well, I DO know why and it's because Ruth is coming in August and I'd like things to look nice but hey...love me, love my weeds. :lol: :lol:
Where would I find that hummos recipe? I have a can of chickpeas and I'd like to give the recipe a try. Also, where do you buy tahini? I've searched high and low at our grocers and can't find such a thing. Do you go to a health food store?

ellis....now God works in mysterious ways.....she (God) knew to have your Mother call you...

Sil...that sounds yummy...I have to get a new food processor though..mine died and I never replaced it. I gave my blender to one of my kids!!!

Can thsi diet be use by vegetarians
 

I am vegetarian.
I just bought the book. I did not read it all yet.

I skimmed through to see if I could use it since I am vegetarian.

I saw a few recipes that were vegetarian, but I did not see any vegetarian menus...............

Welcome, Melody! :wave:

Linda, we've missed you, but I'm glad you're still around! :grouphug: Hang in there, hon!

Sil, I DID back away. Thank you.
But Whimsey, She wasn't listening!! I just ate two large sausage rolls! aaaaaaaaaaaargh!!! That's MY carbs for today! curses. :mad:

I'm looking at my Ricotta... it's made by Silani. Hmmmm, seems to be made in Ontario. It's light, and it actually says on it, "Extra Smooth Cheese".
Maybe we can start shipping it down to the States. :D

Tootsie, if you go to the Prevention site forum, I'm pretty sure there's info for vegetarians. I know it IS doable for vegetarians. Just a little trickier.

Oh my... pumpkin... what a wonderful idea, Sil! :)

OOPS! I have to lose about 100, not 11! I don't know how I managed to make such a big typo. My husband needs to lose 100+.

Linda, did you buy the book? The Hummus recipe is in there. If not, let me know and I'll email or post it for you.

Melody, I hate to tell you this, but you've just made us all feel a heck of a lot better. :lol:
But soon you'll only have 11 pounds to lose! :dance:

Hello everyone,

I just had a good laugh at Ellis 's comment. But she is right I do feel a whole lot better, because Tootsie I was wondering why someone who had so little to lose would do these first 2 weeks.

Today is day 6 for me on Phase 1. It is also the first time I am really feeling weak. I keep eatting on plan but am finding myself hungry within an hour or so. Any ideas?

A quick question

I don't like salad dressing and am wondering if I need to be worried about not getting enough fat/oil daily? If so does anyone have a suggestion for how I should get it?

Thanks

Tahoemom, maybe you're dehydrated. Are you drinking enough? Water, that is. :D

Tahoemom, somebody recommended taking extra potassium for combatting that Phase 1 tiredness. I'm going to give it a try, simply because I always seem to be tired. :lol: Maybe it will help. As for your question about fat, we do need a certain amount of good fat every day for normal body functions and to help you feel full. Try mixing some ground flax seed into your turkey burgers or sprinkle it on a salad. Eat the oilier fish to get your Omega fatty acids.
I finally picked up my Naprosen prescription today and I'm already feeling way less achy, so I will be going to the pool tomorrow for a good water workout. I missed it on Wednesday.

Yes, Ruth, I bought the book a long time ago. I just forgot that the hummos recipe was in it. I'll have to check it out. Thanks.

Melody, I'm so glad I don't have to hate you. :lol: