[RoyalAthena]

Hey all,

I have tried South Beach before and I did well. I couldn't get past Phase 1.5. I would like to try it again. If I could get mind wrapped around the fact that this is a lifestyle choice then I could go all in!

Anyone successful on Phase 3? If so how long and do you know how many carbs you eat a day (typical day)??

I just would like some support and motivation for the future. I would like to start soon (of course -New Year's Resolution )

TIA!

[Lexxiss]

Hi!
My initial weightloss on SBD was on P2 after a very clean P1. I averaged 2# per week from a starting weight of 235 during a 6 month period when I committed to not eating any food which was not SBD compliant.

I'd consider myself mostly on P3 right now. I do consider this a lifestyle change and I feel great. On P3 I have been able to maintain what I've lost and when the scale does start rising I kick back to 1.5/2. (which is what I'm going to do post holiday)

Sorry, I don't count carbs so I can't share anything about that.

Best wishes!

[jekel383]

I'm with Debbie. Not only do I not count carbs, I don't count calories either. I've been maintaining for almost two years. When the scale rises beyond normal fluctuations I go back to 1.5 (for me that is 1-2 fruits per day and no grains) This is definitely a lifestyle change, but one that works for me. Good luck

[WaistingTime]

I'm also maintaining so I guess you could say I am on PH3. Like Debbie and Jennifer, I never count carbs. Or calories.

I was a classic yo-yo dieter, on SBD and with many other diets. I have been maintaining now for 2 or 3 years and consider myself to have finally done the whole "lifestyle not a diet" transition. Yes, it really is a lifestyle. If I eat what I used to eat, I will weigh what I used to weigh. Simple.

I found that very true for SBD too. The first time (and probably the second) that I reached goal weigh with this plan, I started adding back all sorts of foods. More and more. Regained.

What works for me is to eat on plan MOST of the time. For me that means that when I am home, I mostly stick to PH2. But when I go out or there is a special occasion, I eat whatever I want to eat. The scale usually has an uptick and I get back on track and the scale eventually responds.

I will be honest and say that for me, it still requires effort. For example, I have to make a conscious effort to eat vegetables. And I found that I do best when I get enough protein. I have learned that certain foods are triggers for me and I just don't keep them in the house. If I want to indulge, I do it outside the house or bring in a single serving. Works for me.

My reality is that I feel better physically and mentally when I eat on plan. And I feel it is very doable.

[RoyalAthena]

Thanks ya'll!

I realize that I am going to have to do some real cleaning up of my diet. I want to eat clean, I visualize eating clean but I don't put it into practice. I am going to make a change. I am coming to the point of do I want to eat everything I want but not be able to get everything I want ( ex. social life and self esteem). Anywho....

Debbie- thanks for breaking those numbers down for me. Slow and steady. If I can lose 2 pounds a week for the next 6 months I will be at a nice place in June/July!

Jennifer- Thanks! Knowing that fruit and (sometimes) grains are apart of my future is nice. I am going to be giving up candy ( my livelihood) and knowing that fruit, nature's candy, will be there for me is promising!

Karen - Very true. I will have to keep myself grounded in the fact in the simple truth that I will have to take the effort to eat a better diet. PH2 sounds doable. I really need to feel better. I have some medical issues and I think this lifestyle will make me feel better physically. Clean eating!!

Thanks to all