doctor recommended South Beach

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  • annwyatt69
    annwyatt69 Posts: 727 Member
    I tried South Beach back in 2004 and it worked well, but unfortunately it wasn't something I could stick to long term. It did stop all sugar cravings, though.
  • yoyogirl68
    yoyogirl68 Posts: 38
    Hi! I chose South Beach because I really wanted to dump my sugar cravings. I was skeptical, but it actually worked. I honestly am not craving all those things I used to. Definitely the first two weeks are the hardest....Phase 1.... No carbs of any kind. After that you get to add back in whole grains and most fruits. I started on August 20 and did not count calories, I just followed the plan laid out in the book. Then three weeks ago I found MFP and could not resist the diet and exercise journal, so I have been consistently logging in and completing my journal. I don't know that it's necessary, but I am a regimented person, so I like that it gives me more structure. I wish you all the best with South Beach! Please feel free to add me as a friend....I haven't come across many people here on South Beach.
    This is incorrect and VERY misleading. Just plain WRONG.
    There are TONS of carbs in the first two weeks. Just no sugar, no fruit, no fruit juice, no "grains".
    Vegetables, beans etc... all have carbs.
    http://www.southbeach-diet-plan.com/shoppinglist_p1.htm

    Ease up! She meant starchy carbs. Everyone take a chill pill and settle down.
    We are all here to HELP one another remember :)
  • lyttlewon
    lyttlewon Posts: 1,118 Member
    You do not have to do phase one. I skipped it because I was nursing and phase one is strictly forbidden for nursing moms. So if you don't want to torture yourself with phase one, don't.
  • DebbieLyn63
    DebbieLyn63 Posts: 2,654 Member
    South Beach Phase 1 is great for breaking the carb/sugar addiction that many people have. Phase 2 allows you to slowly add back in fruits and whole grains. The official South Beach Plan doesn't tell you to restrict calories, only what foods you can and can't have. So technically you can eat like it instructs, but still not lose weight, or even possibly gain weight if you overeat on the allowable foods. It is still calories in calories out.

    I try to stay away from sugar, bread, pasta, white rice, etc, but still stay within my calorie goal. HOWEVER, NOT eating sugar, and other 'white carbs' , keeps me from having carb cravings, and allows a lot more room to get plenty of good lean proteins and good fats into my day which keeps me full, preserves my muscle, keeps a good energy level, and easily stay within my calorie goal without 'starving'.

    It certainly isn't for everyone, but if you can't seem to lose weight because you just CAN'T give up sugar. Then you are precisely the person this plan is meant for. Break the addiction, then learn how to control your sugar intake in moderation, for your lifetime.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Hi! I chose South Beach because I really wanted to dump my sugar cravings. I was skeptical, but it actually worked. I honestly am not craving all those things I used to. Definitely the first two weeks are the hardest....Phase 1.... No carbs of any kind. After that you get to add back in whole grains and most fruits. I started on August 20 and did not count calories, I just followed the plan laid out in the book. Then three weeks ago I found MFP and could not resist the diet and exercise journal, so I have been consistently logging in and completing my journal. I don't know that it's necessary, but I am a regimented person, so I like that it gives me more structure. I wish you all the best with South Beach! Please feel free to add me as a friend....I haven't come across many people here on South Beach.
    This is incorrect and VERY misleading. Just plain WRONG.
    There are TONS of carbs in the first two weeks. Just no sugar, no fruit, no fruit juice, no "grains".
    Vegetables, beans etc... all have carbs.
    http://www.southbeach-diet-plan.com/shoppinglist_p1.htm

    Ease up! She meant starchy carbs. Everyone take a chill pill and settle down.
    We are all here to HELP one another remember :)
    She said NO CARBS OF ANY KIND. (not "starchy carbs")
    Folks mis-state about low glycemic diets all the time. Which leads many to be mistaken about them. I clarified.
  • verptwerp
    verptwerp Posts: 3,659 Member
    Hi there,

    I've been following a SB lifestyle for 4 years now, and love, love, love it ........ it's simple ...... and definitely in my budget !

    I'm doing another round of Phase 1, just to stay strong & in control before the "holidaze" approach ....... join us ...... go to 'GROUPS' ..... search "South Beach/30 day Shred/6 Weeks" and jump in with both feet ..... there are newbies as well as old pros ....... and we all learn from each other.

    BTW, don't be intimidated by the "Shred" part ........ any exercise is good ..... and the fitness police won't come to your house if you decide to be a couch potato :laugh:

    That being said, I lost 40+ lbs just by eating good food & walking every day ....... now I'm here to tweak the calories & up my exercise ...... and lose that last 10 lbs !

    Mary Ann
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Hi there,

    I've been following a SB lifestyle for 4 years now, and love, love, love it ........ it's simple ...... and definitely in my budget !

    I'm doing another round of Phase 1, just to stay strong & in control before the "holidaze" approach ....... join us ...... go to 'GROUPS' ..... search "South Beach/30 day Shred/6 Weeks" and jump in with both feet ..... there are newbies as well as old pros ....... and we all learn from each other.

    BTW, don't be intimidated by the "Shred" part ........ any exercise is good ..... and the fitness police won't come to your house if you decide to be a couch potato :laugh:

    That being said, I lost 40+ lbs just by eating good food & walking every day ....... now I'm here to tweak the calories & up my exercise ...... and lose that last 10 lbs !

    Mary Ann
    GREAT post!
  • krisann27
    krisann27 Posts: 26
    Wow, thanks everyone! I was kind of bummed yesterday when I only had a few replies . . . lol, be careful what you wish for!

    To clarify --

    I am generally a healthy eater when it comes to meals and snacks -- fruits, veggies, generally lean meats, occasional fish and meat-free meals, low fat dairy, whole grains. I also exercise regularly. (See my profile pic -- I completed a triathlon this past summer!!) So, what's the problem, you're wondering? When I binge, it's on sugary, carby food. And I find that I binge a lot lately and mess up any progress I'm making, I also kind of obsess about sugary foods, think about them all the time. So when I talked to my doc about this, she recommended that I give SB a try.

    I've been on Weight Watchers and then mfp for about a year now with NO LOSS. Well, I lost a bunch on WW and gained it back. :/ So I'm thinking of trying SB to see if it helps with my cravings so then I can be more consistent with my generally healthy eating habits.

    I have the book on hold at the library -- will look over the details and decide.

    Thanks for all the input! :)

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