Okay - I wasn't sure where to put this post, but here goes:
I started the South Beach Diet 3 days ago - after telling my husband that I was going to change the way we eat... which I didn't think would be so drastic... because 1. I'm not really a huge fruit eater and 2. I can live without carbs... or so I thought. I have never felt so unsatisfied after finishing a meal than on the plan. I literally just ate my last bite of salad with boiled shrimp... and am dying for something else: cookies, muffin, toast, chocolate??? My husbands in the same boat - he was so hungry last night at work (after I packed large portions of all meals) that he ended up going to McDonalds. This isn't going to have us lose weight, especially if all we want to do is break down and eat everything in site.
Now, the reason I'm posting on the WW page, is because I've been curious about the WW program. I just don't understand it. How do I count the points?? Is it like counting calories? I don't want to count calories for the rest of my life? Is there a book that explains all of this? The only books I can find on the website are cookbooks...and to get any real information, I have to sign up. I don't want to pay for something I'm not entirely sure I want to do. I chose the SBD because I didn't want to have to count anything... but I think I'd rather weigh my food and get good portions just to eat the food I want... that has the flavors I like.
Can someone give me a brief explanation of where I can find information on this diet... or tell me about it yourself. And what would you guys recommend?? I would love to hear recommendations.