chasey Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 So there seem to be alot of us trying to get rid of those extra pounds (stubborn fat cells!!!) and have been supporting each other into eating healthy and getting on the right track. For anyone that's interested in or already on the South Beach Diet let's get together and share our progress, recipes, ideas, frustrations....anything we need to share to keep on track. To start here's a link to the South Beach website that shows the different phases and foods allowed and foods we should avoid: link removed I lost 17 lbs on this last year (I slipped back into junk food land....big oops) and am determined to loose that and more this time. My goal is at least 30 lbs, hoping to loose 15 of that by christmas. Who's with me? Link to comment
Applewhite Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Well obviously I am with you. I have always been overweight. Just a couple of months ago I realized I had hit the lower bound of obesity!!! and it brought me to my senses. Since then I have lost 18 lbs and then hit a weight loss plateau, which have slowly been overcoming. I don't know what my ideal weight should be, since I have never really been at it. But I assume I will get a better idea as I inch closer to it. According to information I read online, to be at a BMI of 25, I need to lose at least 10 more lbs... They always say the last 10 lbs is more challenging. Which is why I might start South Beach soon...I'm giving me one more chance with a less demanding diet, for a week. Will weigh in Wednesday. Link to comment
jengh Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I'd love to join this... I did south beach a few years ago... I still TRY to go for ONLY whole grains and cut carbs... but it's so hard. I've also slipped back into junkfood land... Give me about a week to get the pieces of my life picked back up. Link to comment
kuiks8 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 i also need a week to get out of this bad eating phase but then i would be up for it for sure! Link to comment
chasey Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 South Beach is quite strict for phase I, which is to help get rid of cravings, but in phase II and III it is more relaxed and is very healthy way of eating. Sounds like we're good to start phase I next week - should we pick a day? Link to comment
Applewhite Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I'd love to join this... I did south beach a few years ago... I still TRY to go for ONLY whole grains and cut carbs... but it's so hard. I've also slipped back into junkfood land... Give me about a week to get the pieces of my life picked back up. I am joining in a week too. We can still read what people eat until then. It will give us ideas Link to comment
chasey Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 I'm psyched!!!! Going to clean the house of all junk food this weekend. Link to comment
chasey Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 I'll eat all mine One last binge eh Link to comment
Applewhite Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Good idea. Also try to keep favorite snacks around the house. Since phase one has no fruits, it will be limited for a while. But thats ok. Still some choices. Fat free cheese, celery sticks, chicken breast, nuts were ok right? in small amounts. Link to comment
kuiks8 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Good idea. Also try to keep favorite snacks around the house. Since phase one has no fruits, it will be limited for a while. But thats ok. Still some choices. Fat free cheese, celery sticks, chicken breast, nuts were ok right? in small amounts. cheese strings and boiled eggs were my savior when i did it before... Link to comment
jengh Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 One last binge eh exactly Link to comment
chasey Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 Good idea. Also try to keep favorite snacks around the house. Since phase one has no fruits, it will be limited for a while. But thats ok. Still some choices. Fat free cheese, celery sticks, chicken breast, nuts were ok right? in small amounts. those are all good I've also bought wrap style lettuce leaves (could probably use regular lettuce leaves) and put in some low fat deli meat, little no fat cheese, avacado, etc in, makes a yummy snack or lunch. the cheese strings are good too... and cottage cheese..... Link to comment
Applewhite Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 those are all good I've also bought wrap style lettuce leaves (could probably use regular lettuce leaves) and put in some low fat deli meat, little no fat cheese, avacado, etc in, makes a yummy snack or lunch. the cheese strings are good too... and cottage cheese..... That sounds awesome. Do you buy the avacado whole? I was looking for someone to ask how to pick out a good avacado Link to comment
kuiks8 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 That sounds awesome. Do you buy the avacado whole? I was looking for someone to ask how to pick out a good avacado agreed...how do you pick a good avocado? Link to comment
chasey Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 That sounds awesome. Do you buy the avacado whole? I was looking for someone to ask how to pick out a good avacado I do buy them whole, I go by color....not too green (not ripe) or too black (too ripe). I don't buy them too often though cuz I love them and will each too much. Link to comment
Applewhite Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I haven't had an avacado in years (believe it or not, mostly because I can't pick!). 1 or 2 a week shouldn't be too much I'm sure. Just buy in small quantities maybe? I doubt one would be tempted to go back to the store just for an avacado If you ARE tempted, bike there LOL Link to comment
chasey Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 I usually buy one or two a couple times a month. And.....we have to drink lots of water.................. *chasey noticing her water bottle is empty....going for a refill* Link to comment
Applewhite Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I usually buy one or two a couple times a month. And.....we have to drink lots of water.................. *chasey noticing her water bottle is empty....going for a refill* Ok I'm filling mine too then... You are a good influence Link to comment
ghost69 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 how many threads we gonna start on losing weight today? Link to comment
chasey Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 how many threads we gonna start on losing weight today? I had been wandering that myself earlier.... This thread was decided on in one of the other threads....this one directed towards those wanting to follow this diet. The more support, the easier it is to do. Link to comment
Applewhite Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 how many threads we gonna start on losing weight today? LOL!!!! As many as we need to finally lose it! I'm loosing iiiittt! Link to comment
kuiks8 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 how many threads we gonna start on losing weight today? lol...just a few more...never heard you complain about the numerous bj/oral sex threads Link to comment
chasey Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 lol...just a few more...never heard you complain about the numerous bj/oral sex threads lol............good one kuiks Link to comment
chasey Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 Well all......must sign off. Remember - eat healthy, be healthy and feel awesome!!!!!! Link to comment
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