Down 12 pds!! South Beach Diet Rocks!!!

chipper15173

i too am diabetic and it was suggested to me to use to take off the weight. tried it for a little while, didn't stick to it well. phase one caused me some sugar problems, so doc said to start with phase 2.
anyway just wanted to mention a recipe i LOVE that is an SB allowed. we had it last night.

1 can diet soda
1 cup low carb catsup
mix in pan with 2 to 4 (i use 2 since there is just 2 of us) chicken breast and cook over low heat until chicken is done or the sauce is the way you like it. easy and soooo good.

last night we cooked it until the sauce was almost gone and than shredded the chicken to put over buns. or we cook it until the chicken is done and pour the sauce over veggies, or rice, what ever. lots of ways to use the sauce.

good luck....

CALIECAT

HI chipper----Did you lose all that weight on SBD. that is wonderful.My daughter doc told her to get on it and lose some weight or she will be a diabetic. So she did. and I am so glad she did.I think this is wonderful diet to be on. I had to adjust my insulin to about half the does. now it is just fine.
That recipe sound s great. Will have to give it a try.
What a nice combo losing weight and quidt smoking. Yeah for you.Congraduations to you. I bet you feel great now and a little richer.
thanks so much for dropping by and for the recipe. How long did it take you to lose the weight. enjoy the chat and be looking for you again here. Thanks
Caliecat

cloverluv

Hey guys!

Just found this thread which is perfect timing for me. I am on day 4 on the SBD Phase 1. I started it mostly because I have an addiction to sugar. I have lost 4.4 pounds thus far but most of that is just water weight. I feel like I am now running to the bathroom every 10 minutes!! I am feeling much better since starting this. I think my late nights day 1 and 2 were the hardest but now I'm falling into step with it. Do have to say...I'm getting sick of eggs :bigsmile:

Crys

isadoraworkman

You may think this is gross, but I would sometimes have veggies and hummus for breakfast when I got sick of eggs. My sister doesn't eat eggs and she would sometimes have ricotta and vegetable juice.

CALIECAT

Hey guys!

Just found this thread which is perfect timing for me. I am on day 4 on the SBD Phase 1. I started it mostly because I have an addiction to sugar. I have lost 4.4 pounds thus far but most of that is just water weight. I feel like I am now running to the bathroom every 10 minutes!! I am feeling much better since starting this. I think my late nights day 1 and 2 were the hardest but now I'm falling into step with it. Do have to say...I'm getting sick of eggs :bigsmile:

Crys

Hi Crys, this is my fourth day too. You don;t have to eat eggs everymorning. I have been having Cottage chese and SF jello for breakfast, I am just learning and these girls are helping a lot. Welcome abroad. Will be looking for more of you.
Caliecat

chipper15173

no i didn't lose the weight on SB. i lost 74 of it doing a diabetic diet. which is watching carbs. i was put on 45 for each meal and 15 for two snacks and 30 for night snack. when i quit smoking i gained 25/30, but, lost that on here.

coliechacer

I did this diet for 2 weeks and lot 10 lbs and then gave up its so hard for me anyway but the 10 pounds stayed off

CALIECAT

Good for you Chipper. You can do it. You have already done a lot.If I was to eat 45 carbs forr each meal I would have to take the whole bottle of insulin. I quit smoking about 20 years ago. But I was one of the lucky one and didn't gain. I gain later on. So proud of you. Keep it up.
Caliecat

CALIECAT

Coliechaser, Wow 10 lb in 2 wks thats great. And you kept it off. You must be doing somethin right. Good girl.

Caliecat

DeeDeeLHF

Hi all,

I am posting because although I am not sure I am ready to do this yet, I want to be able to find all of you if I do. I already eat a very high protein low carb diet.

I did Atkins several years ago and lost 12 pounds rather quickly but then stopped. I continued with the plan for another 6 weeks but did not see any further weight loss. I then started counting calories with the program but still did not lose any more weight. After about 9 weeks of no weight loss I quit. It took about 6 months but the weight did return.

I have never been dx with diabetes but I am a sugar addict who has been sugar free for 4 years now. I broke my sugar habit when I was up to 183 pounds and having some scary issues when I would eat. (I would feel drunk and the room would spin after eating something like rice or bread...has that ever happened to any of you?)

Anyway...right now I am losing about 1# per week but if that stops I am going to try this next.

Congratulations to each of you. You all have inspired me!!!:flowerforyou:

LeanLioness

Hi all,

I am posting because although I am not sure I am ready to do this yet, I want to be able to find all of you if I do. I already eat a very high protein low carb diet.

I did Atkins several years ago and lost 12 pounds rather quickly but then stopped. I continued with the plan for another 6 weeks but did not see any further weight loss. I then started counting calories with the program but still did not lose any more weight. After about 9 weeks of no weight loss I quit. It took about 6 months but the weight did return.

I have never been dx with diabetes but I am a sugar addict who has been sugar free for 4 years now. I broke my sugar habit when I was up to 183 pounds and having some scary issues when I would eat. (I would feel drunk and the room would spin after eating something like rice or bread...has that ever happened to any of you?)

Anyway...right now I am losing about 1# per week but if that stops I am going to try this next.

Congratulations to each of you. You all have inspired me!!!:flowerforyou:

Hi there!!

I am doing Atkins, working on making it a lifestyle change!! It sounds like you are already well on your way to making those lifestyle changes!!

With low carb or any other weight loss plans, you will experience plateaus. The thing is just to stick with it and as your body adjusts, it will start losing again.

My doctor told me that takes at least 6 months for your body to adapt when you are losing weight, so you just got to hang in there with it!!!

My advice is when your weight loss slows down or stops, add more veggie or low glycemic fruits for carbs..........maybe some oatmeal and an occasional sweet potato and you will be surprised at how your body responds!!!

LeanLioness

YAY, I am so happy that we now have a forum where there are others that are watching carbs, other than me!!!!

:laugh: :laugh:

I was the lone wolf on this site..............

What some people don't realize - is that when they are "eating clean" with whole foods and no processed stuff that they are unintentionally watching their carbs too...........but don't tell them that!!! :laugh: :laugh:


:drinker: :drinker:

CALIECAT

Hi leanlioness---It seems that there is alot to learn from you. I need all the help I can get.
Caliecat

CALIECAT

DeeDee , So glad you dropped in. I am just learning all about this. So far I really like it. Hope to be here for a long time. and a lot smaller.
Caliecat:flowerforyou:

LeanLioness

Hi leanlioness---It seems that there is alot to learn from you. I need all the help I can get.
Caliecat

Hey, we can learn from each other!!!

I have been low carbing off and on for 6 years now, I know what needs to be done. I just need to stop and make permanent lifestyle changs.

cloverluv

Thanks Calie! I'm excited that I have made it 4 days. My sugar cravings are still there like crazy. My husband picked up some cheetos for my kids at the baseball game and I think I was drooling...lol:bigsmile: Anyways...it's great that there's so much support! Trust me...if I can do thin..ANYONE can.

Crys

cloverluv

YAY, I am so happy that we now have a forum where there are others that are watching carbs, other than me!!!!

:laugh: :laugh:

I was the lone wolf on this site..............

What some people don't realize - is that when they are "eating clean" with whole foods and no processed stuff that they are unintentionally watching their carbs too...........but don't tell them that!!! :laugh: :laugh:


:drinker: :drinker:

You weren't the lonewolf...just the only one who wanted to talk about it which is great!

CALIECAT

Crys--- I plan on being around a while here. Carbs is what matter. Need the good carbs to keep you energy up. I don't know much about this yet, But I do plan on learning more.
The more we Chat the more we will learn. So I plan on posting everyday.

Caliecat:flowerforyou:

LeanLioness

Thanks Calie! I'm excited that I have made it 4 days. My sugar cravings are still there like crazy. My husband picked up some cheetos for my kids at the baseball game and I think I was drooling...lol:bigsmile: Anyways...it's great that there's so much support! Trust me...if I can do thin..ANYONE can.

Crys

For me to have all of my sugar cravings to leave and leave for good, I need about 3-4 weeks of very strict and simple eating.........

Protein
Cheese
Salad
Green veggies (green leafy veggies, green beans, broccoli)
Lots of water

Sugar free jello, pudding, etc..........keeps the cravings there. I went very simple and focused on the protein sources and veggies.

LeanLioness

Crys--- I plan on being around a while here. Carbs is what matter. Need the good carbs to keep you energy up. I don't know much about this yet, But I do plan on learning more.
The more we Chat the more we will learn. So I plan on posting everyday.

Caliecat:flowerforyou:

I have sugar-busters, protein power, south beach, atkins and the zone books. I can always pull out a book to help someone out!!

CALIECAT

Thanks Leanlinoess, I do have a question for SBD I mad chili dtoday oudt of 96 % fat free, 1 can of chili beans. Lot of onions, Bell peppersA large can of Crushed Tomatoes. Is that a legal meal for Phase 1?

Thanks
Caliecat

LeanLioness

So, what did everyone have for dinner?

We had :

Grilled Salmon Filet
Steamed Shrimp
Salad
Steamed Broccoli with butter and cheese melted on top

cloverluv

Crys--- I plan on being around a while here. Carbs is what matter. Need the good carbs to keep you energy up. I don't know much about this yet, But I do plan on learning more.
The more we Chat the more we will learn. So I plan on posting everyday.

Caliecat:flowerforyou:

I have sugar-busters, protein power, south beach, atkins and the zone books. I can always pull out a book to help someone out!!

Awesome...I really want to make this change and I could use all the help. Thanks a bunch!!

cloverluv

For one thing...I have a love for cooked spinach. I just started eating it 2 days ago and I'm addicted :happy:

LeanLioness

Thanks Leanlinoess, I do have a question for SBD I mad chili dtoday oudt of 96 % fat free, 1 can of chili beans. Lot of onions, Bell peppersA large can of Crushed Tomatoes. Is that a legal meal for Phase 1?

Thanks
Caliecat

I think it depends on the type of beans used. What kind did you use?

I know kidney beans are reasonable in carbs. 14 gram of carbs total for 1/2 cup, with 7 grams of fiber, so I would only count 7 grams of carbs.

Do you deduct fiber with south beach? I do on Atkins.......

LeanLioness

For one thing...I have a love for cooked spinach. I just started eating it 2 days ago and I'm addicted :happy:

I love spinach - in salad, creamed, sauted, boiled, baked in with other stuff, etc...........

CALIECAT

Thanks Leanlinoess, I do have a question for SBD I mad chili dtoday oudt of 96 % fat free, 1 can of chili beans. Lot of onions, Bell peppersA large can of Crushed Tomatoes. Is that a legal meal for Phase 1?

Thanks
Caliecat

I think it depends on the type of beans used. What kind did you use?

I know kidney beans are reasonable in carbs. 14 gram of carbs total for 1/2 cup, with 7 grams of fiber, so I would only count 7 grams of carbs.

Do you deduct fiber with south beach? I do on Atkins.......

It was Red Beans and I know nothing about net carbs.

codykitty

Wow, I was just looking for info on SBD! I have been tossing the idea around since simply eating clean and healthy doesn't seem to be doing it for me like it was the first few weeks. I have a long way to go and have stalled out. Granted, the past few weeks have been incredibly stressful and I know that is getting in my way.

I bought the sugar busters book and am going to start reading it today. I have read SBD a couple of times. I have some of the cookbooks as well. I just have never really been on a real "diet" and I don't like the idea so I've never tried anything like SBD.

So glad to hear that it's working well for you!!! Keep us posted please! 12 lb is wonderful!

The Sugar Busters book will really open your eyes about sugar
it sure did for me
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I LOVE Sugar Busters!

LeanLioness

Thanks Leanlinoess, I do have a question for SBD I mad chili dtoday oudt of 96 % fat free, 1 can of chili beans. Lot of onions, Bell peppersA large can of Crushed Tomatoes. Is that a legal meal for Phase 1?

Thanks
Caliecat

I think it depends on the type of beans used. What kind did you use?

I know kidney beans are reasonable in carbs. 14 gram of carbs total for 1/2 cup, with 7 grams of fiber, so I would only count 7 grams of carbs.

Do you deduct fiber with south beach? I do on Atkins.......

It was Red Beans and I know nothing about net carbs.

You should be good to go!!!

That is one BIG thing I like about Atkins, counting "net" carbs and not whole carbs allows you to eat more!!! :bigsmile:

DeeDeeLHF

LeanLioness wrote: "Sugar free jello, pudding, etc..........keeps the cravings there. [/quote]"

Hi and thanks for the welcome. I wanted to comment on this. Having been sugar free for 4 years I can attest to the fact that there are moments that it is difficult. Sometimes it is the craving but other times, it is more learning how to do something new in a familiar situation. Like a family picnic or birthday party...learning how to handle this. For a long time I ate substitute foods that contained aspertame(Nutrisweet), sucralose (Splenda) and malitol or other sugar alcohols, but I agree completely that all of these substitutes just keep the cravings there and I also lost weight VERY slowly using them. For the malitol chocolate things (cookies and candy) they still have all of the calories, just not the sugar load/glycemic effect.

I see sugar free jello being listed a lot here and would encourage you to take an honest look at your body and how you react. For me, too much and I get headaches, moody, and the cravings are intense.