Hi all!
I'm new to the site, and a Beach beginner. Actually, I did it once before, but quit d/t a lot of belly aches, but since nothing else has worked, I'm back, with just a little less raw veggies 6 days into phase one, and no problems, and down 5 pounds, plus 8 down attempting the Zone before restarting SB, so Yeah!
About me : a busy nurse, student, wife, and above all mom, dieting with family in tow toward a healthier, happier life (even if it is without sleep )
Now, if someone could just come to my house, slap me around, and make me exercise, life would be perfect.
Hope to talk to ya all some more,
Kat
Welcome to the Beach, Nursekat! I think you've found a great place for support and advice!
Sounds like you've got a very busy life, so I'm not gonna slap you around (yet), but I would encourage you to try to sneak in a tiny bit of exercise. It has greatly contributed to the success of my Beach experience. Every little bit helps!
Remember that even house cleaning is SOME exercise, and you can always jazz it up by squatting all the way down to pick something up instead of just bending over. Little adjustments like that can turn ordinary house cleaning into bun-shaping good times!
I, myself am on day 5 of phase 1. It's been going well, although the roughage was a shock to my tummy as well - but I'm getting used to it.
Welcome, Kat! Don't worry too much about exercise in phase 1 if you are still feeling a lack of energy that sometimes comes with phase 1. When you get your energy back (sometimes week 2 of phase 1 and sometimes phase 2), then you can add in exercise. I've involved my son in the exercise and that helps. He rides his bike or scooter while I walk or ride my bike.
Hi Kat! I am in my 8th week of the plan and I also have some stomach upset. I am hoping that my body will adjust to the changes I've made and that it will eventually go away. I think I used to rely on bread and crackers to "settle" my tummy when it felt acidic before. I've always had a sensitive stomach, so I am not sure how much it's the diet, or just me. I agree with Barbara about the exercise. I didn't even think about it until phase 1 was over.
Hey Nursekat! Welcome to the sand! sounds like you are off to a great start! Well does your building have stairs? If you don't already try using them when you can. That is a great place to start. I know since we moved to our new house the few steps I do have are really helping me. I'm on exercise restriction right now so every little bit helps me. And oh yes the body can be very defiant when it comes to healthy eating at first! haha
CurlieQinOK welcome to you as well. I did not see where you posted. You should make a seperate post so we can (properly) welcome you sa well!
Thanks so muuch for the warm welcome, I feel at home already!
We're planning on getting a treadmill when I get my student loan check, which is soon, so I'll have no excuses then!
new chick
6 days into phase one, and no problems, and down 5 pounds, plus 8 down attempting the Zone before restarting SB, so Yeah! 
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Lauren
Thanks so muuch for the warm welcome, I feel at home already! 
I'm with you there, Kat! Welcome! 
