South Beach Diet, who else is in???

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  • bebhinn
    bebhinn Posts: 198
    Someone mentioned starting in Phase 2, and that being acceptable? Is this the general consensus?

    (Also, can anyone suggest websites with recipes etc? Thanks!)
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Someone mentioned starting in Phase 2, and that being acceptable? Is this the general consensus?

    (Also, can anyone suggest websites with recipes etc? Thanks!)
    The author's second books says if you're not experiencing horrible cravings AND don't have a lot to lose, it's okay to start in phase 2. Does that fit your situation? What's your story?
  • wanderinglight
    wanderinglight Posts: 1,519 Member
    Just checking in...I'm curious to see how everyone is doing. Are you still on SBD? What's been the hardest part?

    I'm 11 days in to doing my hybrid of South Beach + 21 Day Sugar Detox + Whole30 and feeling great. I would love to say that the cravings are gone, but they definitely come and go at will. I haven't given in though.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Just checking in...I'm curious to see how everyone is doing. Are you still on SBD? What's been the hardest part?

    I'm 11 days in to doing my hybrid of South Beach + 21 Day Sugar Detox + Whole30 and feeling great. I would love to say that the cravings are gone, but they definitely come and go at will. I haven't given in though.
    I've never actually done SB. But my eating habits for the last 10-15 years are most closely aligned with SB. I'm currently traveling, and must say that SB does give me some pretty damned good strategies for travel foods. I can look at a menu and make good choices. And for that I'm thankful!
  • nigel061
    nigel061 Posts: 109
    Trying to do a version of SBD here in England - good luck to you all
  • 4theonesiluv
    4theonesiluv Posts: 2
    *bump*
  • ladytxn
    ladytxn Posts: 97 Member
    Hi yall! I started SBD on Tuesday and am down 2.5 pounds already. I had hit a 2 month plateau watching/logging my food and exercise so this had definitely helped move things along! Good luck to everyone!!
  • evylangel
    evylangel Posts: 5
    hi everyone!I\
    I would like to join in, too. I did SBD a few years back and lost quite a bit of weigh. Ive been trying to get bacl on track but am having a reallu hard time going it alone.
    Im looking forward to starting over with a group of like minded people
    TTYS,
    Angel
  • wanderinglight
    wanderinglight Posts: 1,519 Member
    I'm still going. I'm on Day 18. I'm not exactly doing South Beach, because it was important to me to kick my sugar addiction and so I am not allowing myself any artificial sweeteners or sugar free stuff like you are allowed on SBD. But the rest of it is mostly the same.

    I feel amazing and I'm getting results!
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    I'm still going. I'm on Day 18. I'm not exactly doing South Beach, because it was important to me to kick my sugar addiction and so I am not allowing myself any artificial sweeteners or sugar free stuff like you are allowed on SBD. But the rest of it is mostly the same.

    I feel amazing and I'm getting results!
    Good for you! I don't do the artificial sweeteners either.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Hi yall! I started SBD on Tuesday and am down 2.5 pounds already. I had hit a 2 month plateau watching/logging my food and exercise so this had definitely helped move things along! Good luck to everyone!!
    Great! It's probably partly water (as you know), but it will be a good kick start for sure!
  • Noodle74
    Noodle74 Posts: 2
    I am starting this quest today, and hopefully I will stick with it. I'm not so much addicted to sweet stuff, but it's the carbs that kill me!!! Does anyone know if the Body by Vi Shakes can be used in Phase 1 with Skim or Almond Milk? And how can I track it here? Do I need to pay attention to the carbs or calories when I log my daily food? Thanks for the help in advance!!
  • issyfit
    issyfit Posts: 1,077 Member
    I am starting this quest today, and hopefully I will stick with it. I'm not so much addicted to sweet stuff, but it's the carbs that kill me!!! Does anyone know if the Body by Vi Shakes can be used in Phase 1 with Skim or Almond Milk? And how can I track it here? Do I need to pay attention to the carbs or calories when I log my daily food? Thanks for the help in advance!!

    SB doesn't require you to track your food, just eat from the lists. I like to track so I am more accountable and so I eat enough. For the shakes you need to look at the ingredient list and make sure there is no added sugar. You are allowed 2 servings of low fat dairy per day. I prefer unsweetened almond breeze for smoothies.
  • evylangel
    evylangel Posts: 5
    I got on board today, FINALLY!!
    My breakfast today consisted of the SB Veggie quiche and coffee w/ almond milk, lunch was 4 slices of canadian bacon and a laughing cow wedge v8 juice and a dry salad. Dinner will be rotisserie chicken thigh and leg with steamed green beans, I will probab;y have a nsa fudge pop after dinner.
    TTYS,
    Amhel
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    I got on board today, FINALLY!!
    My breakfast today consisted of the SB Veggie quiche and coffee w/ almond milk, lunch was 4 slices of canadian bacon and a laughing cow wedge v8 juice and a dry salad. Dinner will be rotisserie chicken thigh and leg with steamed green beans, I will probab;y have a nsa fudge pop after dinner.
    TTYS,
    Amhel
    Sounds like a good day. I couldn't do a dry salad, but good for you!
  • issyfit
    issyfit Posts: 1,077 Member
    I got on board today, FINALLY!!
    My breakfast today consisted of the SB Veggie quiche and coffee w/ almond milk, lunch was 4 slices of canadian bacon and a laughing cow wedge v8 juice and a dry salad. Dinner will be rotisserie chicken thigh and leg with steamed green beans, I will probab;y have a nsa fudge pop after dinner.
    TTYS,
    Amhel
    Good job! you don't have to eat your salads dry--olive oil and vinegar (I like balsamic) is a great healthy option. And don't forget your morning and afternoon snacks--they help keep your blood sugar even throughout the day and stave off hunger.
  • evylangel
    evylangel Posts: 5
    Hi!
    I did a;ot of running around today, so I really didnt get a '[proper' meal in.
    Breakfast : 1c almond milk
    kunch south beach meal bar. diet coke
    dinner rotisserie chicken leg and thigh
    sauteed green beans
    mashed cauliflower
    snack tassimo chai tea latte
    OH, IM GONNA WAKE UP HUUUUNGRY!!! I didnt plan for any meals today, but tonight Im going to boil up some eggs, make my SB Quiche and ricotta muffins.
    Thanks for your input on my meal yesterday. Im hoping to see someone elses meals, too.
    Have a good night,
    Angel
  • issyfit
    issyfit Posts: 1,077 Member
    Angel--feel free to view my diary.
  • roseym10
    roseym10 Posts: 107 Member
    I just started it yesterday. I did it a few years ago as a jump start to weight watchers and it worked. After having a medical issue and going through menopause I've gained the weight back and weight watchers is no longer working so I'm giving SB a try again hoping to be successful. There are a few groups on here that are on SB. I joined one today.
  • CLD79
    CLD79 Posts: 53 Member
    I have been on SB since the beginning of the year and have lost 30+ lbs. It is a great diet, I just found myself hitting plateaus more and longer than I liked because there is no calorie counting. (I also exercised very little). I just joined this site this week in order to start keeping track of my calories. I like seeing the calories in and calories out because it is motivating me to exercise more. I still plan on sticking with the SB diet plan though because I have never felt better for what I am putting into my body. Good luck to you!
  • deniseearheart
    deniseearheart Posts: 919 Member
    I am not grocery shopping until Sunday but I can start Monday morning
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    I am not grocery shopping until Sunday but I can start Monday morning
    You can start tomorrow just by thinking about it. :-)
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    I have been on SB since the beginning of the year and have lost 30+ lbs. It is a great diet, I just found myself hitting plateaus more and longer than I liked because there is no calorie counting. (I also exercised very little). I just joined this site this week in order to start keeping track of my calories. I like seeing the calories in and calories out because it is motivating me to exercise more. I still plan on sticking with the SB diet plan though because I have never felt better for what I am putting into my body. Good luck to you!
    Hi there!
    I've never been officially on SB, but it goes well with what I do. I like it because there isn't calorie counting, but there's lots of educating. Have you read the new(er) supercharged book? Perhaps that can help you with your journey (since the whole supercharged THING is workouts, mostly walking)?
  • bjdavid53
    bjdavid53 Posts: 47 Member
    I just started it yesterday. I did it a few years ago as a jump start to weight watchers and it worked. After having a medical issue and going through menopause I've gained the weight back and weight watchers is no longer working so I'm giving SB a try again hoping to be successful. There are a few groups on here that are on SB. I joined one today.

    I'm curious to know if this works for you. I'm struggling with the same problem. I'm doing weight watchers now, but I am stuck at 7 lbs. lost. I am going through menopause as well and it's really difficult. Add me as a friend if you like.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    I just started it yesterday. I did it a few years ago as a jump start to weight watchers and it worked. After having a medical issue and going through menopause I've gained the weight back and weight watchers is no longer working so I'm giving SB a try again hoping to be successful. There are a few groups on here that are on SB. I joined one today.

    I'm curious to know if this works for you. I'm struggling with the same problem. I'm doing weight watchers now, but I am stuck at 7 lbs. lost. I am going through menopause as well and it's really difficult. Add me as a friend if you like.
    Going slow carb has been MY friend at this time!
  • CLD79
    CLD79 Posts: 53 Member
    Yes I have read it Supercharged and use a lot of recipes out of it. Half of the book is devoted towards exercise, but it didn't motivate me to get moving. I have since fixed that by reading Master Your Metabolism. It is hard to read or see anything Jillian Michaels does and not be motivated to do some form of exercise. I think since I am a mathematically minded person that seeing my calories in and calories out will help me to move more. Don't get me wrong, I am still doing South Beach and LOVE the diet, but I need a more in your face see the numbers to get me to burn those calories. Just the fact that I lost 30+ lbs without working out shows you how bad off I was. But that was yesterday.
  • lauraniculita
    lauraniculita Posts: 15 Member
    hi all hope i can join on this SB journey too. I bought the book halfway through reading it and hoping to start phase 1 on Monday. I have only been on a healthy diet for the last 3 weeks and already hit plateau I have at least 20lbs to loose and hoping to do it in 2 months (june + july). I have 2 questions:
    - do you have to eat exactly all the meals as outlined day by day in the book, or can you make up your own meals (without so much cooking as in the book) but obviously still following just the foods that are allowed
    -can you have sugar free fruit flavored jelly on phase 1?
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    hi all hope i can join on this SB journey too. I bought the book halfway through reading it and hoping to start phase 1 on Monday. I have only been on a healthy diet for the last 3 weeks and already hit plateau I have at least 20lbs to loose and hoping to do it in 2 months (june + july). I have 2 questions:
    - do you have to eat exactly all the meals as outlined day by day in the book, or can you make up your own meals (without so much cooking as in the book) but obviously still following just the foods that are allowed
    -can you have sugar free fruit flavored jelly on phase 1?
    Yes and yes.
    :-)
    You don't need to ever eat the meals as outlined. Just follow the foods he recommends.
    And:
    SWEET TREATS (Phase 1)
    limit to 75-100 calories per day.
    candies, hard, sugar-free
    chocolate powder, no sugar added
    chocolate syrup, sugar-free
    cocoa powder, unsweetened baking type (also for cocoa)
    drink mix, sugar-free and nutrient-enhanced
    fudgsicles, no sugar added
    gleatin, sugar-free
    gum, sugar-free
    syrups, sugar-free
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Yes I have read it Supercharged and use a lot of recipes out of it. Half of the book is devoted towards exercise, but it didn't motivate me to get moving. I have since fixed that by reading Master Your Metabolism. It is hard to read or see anything Jillian Michaels does and not be motivated to do some form of exercise. I think since I am a mathematically minded person that seeing my calories in and calories out will help me to move more. Don't get me wrong, I am still doing South Beach and LOVE the diet, but I need a more in your face see the numbers to get me to burn those calories. Just the fact that I lost 30+ lbs without working out shows you how bad off I was. But that was yesterday.
    I've never read or seen Jillian Michaels. She's good?
  • CLD79
    CLD79 Posts: 53 Member
    Very good. She gained a lot of fame as one of the trainers on Biggest Loser. It is hard to read her without thinking she isn't telling you to get up and move. Her book also provides a lot of the science that makes since on why things work and why they don't.

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