SOUTH BEACH SUPPORT GROUP

You must of read my mind!!! I had just posted something about starting the South Beach/low carb diet and asked about reading other MFP diaries to get ideas. I am going to buy the book this weekend and start on Monday!!!! I have been doing the calorie counting for sooo long now I am stuck. I am hoping to change things up!! This support group will be great!! Thanks for starting!!!

After a little bit of atrocious eating on my recent week long vacation, I am wanting to do South Beach to detox. Phase 1 for two weeks and then Phase 2 for two weeks. Normally, I don't really believe in "diets" per se, but I have really messed up my chemistry bad with bad food choices, crazy eating schedules, etc. I think South Beach is a very healthy way to eat, and I think it's really good to get your system squared away after bad eating.

I'm seriously considering changing my food diary goals. Right now my percentages are 40-30-30. I'm wondering what would be an appropriate setting for South Beach. Also, I know that certain things (protein) are unlimited on SB, so I'm also wondering how that would effect my calories. I think I can do SB and still keep a baseline of 1200 cals a day.

So, is everyone still hanging around in here? Been a few days.

I just started South Beach (day three), and I'ts not as hard as I thought it would be, although the options for Phase One are kind of limited.
I've been stuck at my current weight for over two months and nothing has worked to get me over this plateau, increased my calories, calorie cycling, more exercise....still no change! :grumble:
My weight-in on Saturday will be the true test, as long as I've lost something, I can stand another week of Phase One!
I'll be nice to get menu ideas from others on the same plan.

It should work. I think it does for most people. I wish you the absolute best of luck on your weigh-in. I really hope you lose something! Also, and please excuse me for this because it's my speech to everyone, you may also want to track your sodium. I have severe problems with it due to edema, but it can make a lot of people hold a couple of extra pounds of fluid.

I am here!!! I didn't think anyone else checked in, sorry!!! I am on day 3 and doing pretty good. I really need to get my metabolism back in check. I too have been stuck at my current no matter what I do. I started thinking I eat way too much fruit. So, I am testing it with South Beach. I am also on day 8 of Power 90. I am doing pretty good on that too. So, wish me luck!!!

Good deal. I'm more than content to participate in both threads. :happy:

Fantastic!!!

Here is a link to a pretty low carb cookbook. You can adapt these to fit your own eating plan and lifestyle. Some of these are really, really good!!

http://liveprimal.com/LPrecipes.pdf

Good deal. I'm more than content to participate in both threads. :happy:

Fantastic!!!

Here is a link to a pretty low carb cookbook. You can adapt these to fit your own eating plan and lifestyle. Some of these are really, really good!!

http://liveprimal.com/LPrecipes.pdf

Oh yeah! That's that Paleo stuff you're doing, right? I confess I'm fairly interested in it. This cookbook looks great! :bigsmile:

Good deal. I'm more than content to participate in both threads. :happy:

Fantastic!!!

Here is a link to a pretty low carb cookbook. You can adapt these to fit your own eating plan and lifestyle. Some of these are really, really good!!

http://liveprimal.com/LPrecipes.pdf

Oh yeah! That's that Paleo stuff you're doing, right? I confess I'm fairly interested in it. This cookbook looks great! :bigsmile:

Yes it is..........It is a bit stricter than Atkins or South Beach, but I am able to lose a bit of weight and have a bit more energy while I sort out my Endocrine issues...........

I have been doing the grilled veggies and YUM!!!

Hi all. I came to work ill-prepared today because my husband and I had an argument last night............went to bed feeling down and woke up late this morning...........

So, I went to Hardees for lunch, trying to keep it as clean as possible.........

I ordered a side salad with ranch dressing (dressing leaves a bit to be desired and had 4 grams of carbs) and a Grilled Chicken Club low carb style..........(they wrap the sandwich in lettuce for your bun).

I am having water to drink as usual...........

I have to say for a Fast Food meal, it was pretty darn good. Again, not something I would do everyday, but it is as clean as I could get in a pinch.

Can I join!!!

I started South Beach on June 1st and have lost 6 lbs!!! I'm down to 134!

My goal is to be down to 129 by my birthday, June 20th...
125 by July 4th
120 by July 31st...

I'm only 5ft 2in so being 134 is just at the top of my healthy bmi

I plan on starting to exercise next week when I'm done with phase 1.

I'm feeling really good and I'm happy that I started this new lifestyle. It hasn't been hard and I'm able to incorporate this new way of eating into my family's diet.

Gotta go, but will post more later!

Mary

Hi Mary! Welcome! :flowerforyou:

Hey all! Just wanted everyone on the Low Carb and South Beach threads to know that I made a very extensive blog post yesterday about controlling sodium while you are doing SBD. Of course, much of it translates to general low carb as well.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/gtrigg/view/life-doesn-t-have-to-be-salty-on-the-beach-29343

I'm posting pretty much every day now, entries about my experiences with SBD but I'm also trying to do recipes, etc. I'm a crusader, and I want to spread the word.

Cool. I should do the same with Primal Blue Print........... :bigsmile:

There ya go! I'd like to read that post. :happy:

This is day 8 of South Beach. I am doing pretty good I think...still miss fruit a little. I have only lost one pound since starting but I am happy with that - I was pretty much at a stand still for the last three months and at least it has moved in the right direction and not back up. I need to watch my salt, (previous post) I am not too good with that - but I do use sea salt. I am able to South Beach and stay under my calorie, so that's good. I am really trying - I was having a hard time -but I think I am past that and motivated again. (even one pound in the right direction can do that) !! Hope everyone else is doing good!!! Keep posting!!!

Hey, Lobster, congrats on the pound! I am a bit sea salt ignorant. That's terrible, I know. I mostly eat lite salt when I add salt at all. From what I recall, it's not lower in sodium than my lite salt, so is it really better? Staying under my calorie goal has been rough. There's so much food I have to eat on SBD that I have to seriously up my exercise! I am pretty happy, though. I'm hardly ever hungry, energy is through the roof, and all the working out is good for me.

And thanks so much for the blog link, Fit! I am always looking for new inspiration for new and tasty dishes. :happy:

Thanks gtrigg!! About the sea salt - don't hold me to it but sea salt is less processed than table salt and or lite salt. It is the natural healthy alternative. (quote from eating clean magazine) There are no/less additives to sea salt and it less processed. It has a stronger taste and I use less of it, therefor reducing my sodium. I started using sea salt when I started trying to eat "clean" - all natural foods and less processed food. This is what I read - but I am sure I can find something that says the opposite. I am slowly learning there are a million opinion about what is healthy!!!!! So I am not sure it is better - it kinda depends on what your goal is. I really like salt, and sea salt has a strong salt taste. LOL

The Mediterrean Sea Salt is a bit milder and has a bit of a sweet taste to it.................

Phase one completed! Total of 7 lbs lost...It really wasn't as hard as I expected. Went for a 30 minute walk and then played soccer with my dd's last night. Felt great to sweat!

Have a great day everyone!

Mary

Congratulations!!!

I think most people find that low carbing is not hard if you like lots of veggies and protein...............then throw in some fresh fruit and you are living the natural life!!!

It is not working for me right now. I am having some major health issues right now. Low carb is keeping my sugar levels in check, but I am not losing any weight.