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Hello, everyone. I guess since I've already taken Clovey's 5lb. Challenge, I should introduce myself. I've been looking at the board for awhile for inspiration and tips and have found plenty of both here. I've been on SBD for almost 8 weeks and have lost 34 lbs., but I've got a lot more to lose. I'm so glad to be joining you! Jo

welcome to the beach jo. great loss so far!!! congrats!!!

WOW what a great start! Welcome to the beach and look forward to seein ya loungin around!

Wow. Great loss. Welcome to the Beach. :)

I'm very impressed! Welcome to The Beach, Pennywise. (Is your sister known as Poundfoolish?)

Well, Ruth, I wouldn't call my twin that to her face, but she has been known to spend money on outrageous things if she wants them. Jo

Fantastic loss Jo!!! Nice to meet you. :coffee2:

Thank you all for the kind words of welcome. There is so much good support to be found here.

wow i wish i could lose 34 pounds in 8 weeks. that would be one pound away from my goal. that's so awesome. glad you are here!!

Congrats Congrats and welcome to the "beach"

Hope you got a chair now ;) and getting a great tan! LOL

WE are here if ya need us!

My gosh! 34 lbs. in 8 weeks!! What magical food are you eating? Way to go!!!

Welcome to the Beach, and congratulations on your loss! :hat:

Hi Jo! :wave: Welcome to the Beach!!! Big congrats on your success so far!! :cb:
Traci

Hi Pennywise

Do you mind sharing your daily food intakes and exercise. I am on a sort Phase 1.5 and haven't lost anywhere near that amount. What are u doing to achieve this?

Hi Chick, No, I don't mind, but check out my stats and you'll see that I am tall and very heavy, and I think that has influenced the weight loss. I am on a Phase 1.5 too. I stick pretty closely to the Phase 1 foods, but I have added a little fruit a few times a week and some whole grain bread. Oh, and a glass of wine when I feel like it.
I stick to fish or chicken(maybe 4 to 6 oz.), lean beef maybe once a week and always loads of vegetables and salads. I do eat beans a lot, on salads, in soup. Lots of water which was a big change for me.

As to exercise, I'm arthritic and have fibromialgia which limits my movement to a degree, so I cautiously use the treadmill. I'm trying to work up to 30 min. a day.

I hope all this helps. Let me know if you want more info. Good luck, Jo