Hi, new to the site...not the Beach!
 

Just wanted to say hi! I ran into this site and have found it very interesting. I've been South Beaching since the end of January. (did a little Dr. Phil before that) I'm an addict to sugar and carbs. I've tried every diet out there....just last year it was weight watchers (for the 4th time) and 6 months later it was LA Weight loss. Nothing like feeling a total failure. Well, I lost 15 pounds with Dr. Phil since October....fell off the wagon in December and gained 5 back. Typical of me. Starting at the end of January I found the Beach. My total loss is 29.5 pounds! The first week at the Beach was horrible for me. Shakey, headaches nonstop and feeling miserable. Now, I'm so happy and feel so good! I don't crave sugar, I was drinking about 8 pepsi's a day and haven't had anything. I haven't had candy....this is so not like me.

Anyway, I don't want to ever go back to eating that way again. Everyday for me is a stuggle and a challenge. What I can't believe is that I've stayed on the wagon.

I have 5 kids, work in a busy ER and have 2 grandkids. I haven't weighed this little in 10 years. I have a ways to go, but am headed in the right direction.

Welcome to The Beach. :bravo: Dr Agatston would be smiling at your testimonial! :)

Welcome to the beach, RNMOM :wave:
You have had great success so far. I hope that you will come here often and share your tips and support :yes:

Welcome to the Beach, RNMOM! :hat:

Welcome to the beach. You will love it hear. :)

welcome to the beach and a big congrats on your loss so far!!! keep up the good work.

Hi RNMOM, good to meet you.

Wow RNMom (are you MY Mom, she's an RN Mom too!), that's great!

It is a struggle everyday. When I was in my eating disorder group years ago I remember the therapist telling me one day after a particularly grueling week, "Bulimia is like being an alcoholic. You will one day stop the act, but you will never fully stop the cycle." At the time I thought that was crap, to be honest. BUT now, ten years after that group meeting, I have stopped the act, but I do still struggle with it. It went from an every day struggle to a few times a week struggle, and maybe in ten years it will be a once a month struggle.

So what I am saying is, I know what you mean about the constant struggle. I am really impressed with your loss and your ability to stay focused!!!

Keep posting!

D.

:bravo: on your loss RNmom! And welcome to 3fc :D

Thanks all for the welcome. This is really a great place to be right now.

Wow your loss is awesome. Great work. Welcome to the beach.

Rnmom,
The girls are right! That weight loss is awesome! :cheer: :cb: :cp: :dancer: WEIGH TO GO!!!!!! :goodscale

CONGRATS CONGRATS! KEEP IT UP OR DOWN SHOULD I SAY! :rofl: :lol3:

Penny