New and starting phase 1 this weekend!
 

Hi,
I thought that I would intoduce myself on this board. My name is Marianna and I will be starting the SBD this weekend. I have PCOS and have some difficulties with insulin - so in the past I have used the GI index with some good results... I have managed to be a little off track since the birth of my daughter, well a lot off track actually :dizzy:

But I am confident that using the SBD book and these support threads will see me back on track in no time.. I have a backpacking trip in Cambodia coming up shortly and to drop a few kilos (I am an Aussie) before getting into the tropical heat will be much appreciated. I should be able to stick to phase 2 really well while away.

So my husband and I will be starting phase 1 on Saturday! I am not looking to lose weight too rapidly, but rather feel more in control of my eating, focus on organic whole foods and help minimse those carb cravings that I get....

I look forward to getting to know you all better,
Cheers,
Marianna

Welcome
 

HI Marianna, and welcome to the Beach. You've come to a great place for support, info, recipes, and encouragement. We're mostly Yanks and Canadians, and we've got a few other Aussies and some Brits that hang out, too! We look forward to seeing you around. I'm from the southern US, but currently living in Germany. The South Beach way of eating/living is a wonderful plan and really very simple and easy to stick to. Good luck.

Hi Marianna, welcome to the beach boards. It is such a great group of people here with a wealth of experience and support to draw on. Add to that a wonderful WOE and we're all bound to succeed! Best of luck!

Welcome, Marianna. Artemis is the goddess of nurturing, isn't she? You sound like you have a very good handle on this programme and are motivated. Nurture yourself and participate in the reciprocal support in this forum.

Welcome! :)

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Welcome, Marianna! You will find lots of support on this forum. And check out the recipes, there are some really good ones posted.

Welcome and good luck!! I, too, have PCOS and have found this WOE very effective for me. (When I am doing what I am supposed to!! ha!) Anyway, look forward to seeing you around!

:) Lauren

Hello! Welcome to the beach! Glad to have ya here.

Welcome to the beach. Good luck on your weight loss journey and dropping the kilos to enjoy the trek. We have done the 4 day trek in Chiang Mai (sp?) in Thailand and thoroughly enjoyed it. It is such a great opportunity to visit other countries and enjoy their land. Take care.

Welcome Marianna!

Thank you all for the welcomes...This board and the PCOS one are just lovely!

It is really encouraging to feel a sense of community with others - I have found with PCOS and trying to change my eating habits that at times it can feel a little isolating... It will be really nice to have people to share with.

Have a great day.

Welcome to the Beach, Marianna! :wave:

Marianna,

Welcome! You sound like you have a very interesting life. I look forward to reading your posts. I have never felt more welcome and encouraged than I do here at SBD. I hope you have the same experience. I'm still pretty new at this diet stuff but I have found everyone here to have a wealth of information and encouragement. I too found it difficult to control my sugar since the birth of my child but this diet helps tremendously! Good Luck.