Hi,
My name is Diane, I will be 41 on the 28th of July. I thought that I would buy the SBD book today and read it this weekend. Sort of a birthday present to myself. I plan to start beach'in it on July 29th. I have 100 pounds to lose and this plan seems to be the most realistic. So hello everyone and nice to meet you all.

HI SFLAKE!!!! WELCOME!!!! I did the same thing!! I started SBD on my birthday (45th though!) and haven't regreted it once. It is a great program!!!
AND it is great to give yourself the gift of health!!

Hi Snowflake Diane! Welcome to The Beach. Why July 29th? Come and join us now - the water is fine! You'll be keen when you read the book.

The 29th is sort of the last supper idea. I wanted to enjoy birthday cake and a little wine.

Hi Diane...
I'm new too...just got the book yesterday and started to ween myself off bad carbs.
Starting on Monday full force.
I'm 43, newly engaged for the first time'!! and have about 50 lbs to lose.
I've tried them all...Carbohydrate Addicts Program, WW, Jenny Craig (yrs. ago), Atkins...yadda yadda...
This seems like a great easy to follow program and the support on this board seems wonderful.

I"ll be a regular on the Daily Threads board..hope to see you there!!

Diana

Thanks to all for the welcome.

Hope to get to know you on the daily thread.

Welcome Diane...you are going to love the "Beach"! Besides the health and weight benefits...there's NO sand between the sheets!!!!

OK...so that was my lame attempt to make a joke...but really, it's a great way of life and a great support group here.

Good Luck~~~~~~Meg

Hi Diane and Welcome! What a great gift to yourself! But--don't wait! You've had cake before! It still tastes the same and by the time it's your birthday you'll have those cravings well under control! Tell everyone you'll have it with them next year! Regardless, you're about to start a great journey. ood luck and stay with us!