When you fall off... what do you do?

BackOnThatHorse
BackOnThatHorse Posts: 4 Member
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
I've tried this once before, but I had some serious setbacks. Now I'm back with a clean slate and oodles of ambition.

The calculator says 81 lbs to lose before my goal. Here's how I'm planning on doing it:

1) Bought an elliptical (the only piece of equipment I ever used at the gym) and will use it 5 times a week.
2) Modified South Beach diet - Low carbs, focusing mainly on veggies and lean meats but with the addition of healthy fruits.
3) Trying the supplements... I know, I know, there's no magical pill. I've tried this all before, though, and something was holding me back. Even if this Slimquick stuff is placeboing me into thinness, I'm happy!

Wish me luck!

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  • cassandra1220
    cassandra1220 Posts: 284 Member
    Sounds like you've got a great start planned out. Good luck!!!!!! :drinker:
  • amathus
    amathus Posts: 49 Member
    I intentionally fall off the wagon at least once every two weeks. It keeps me motivated to lose more when I know that I can still eat some chocolate or lamb curry every once in a while.
  • jazzy020106
    jazzy020106 Posts: 485 Member
    sounds like you have a good plan! The only thing i would change if it was me is i wouldnt do south beach. i eat fresh food. and cook healthy meals. i find buying those supposebly healthy meals are just as bad as anything else. but thats JMO =] but sounds like your on your way!!!
    and to answer your question.. when i fall off.. i try to just start back like i never stopped =]
  • BackOnThatHorse
    BackOnThatHorse Posts: 4 Member
    I think you've got South Beach misunderstood.

    I don't buy pre-made meals. South Beach is just a healthier version of Atkins. You can make everything yourself at home, and there's no rigid meal plan. Just a low carb intake, and a focus on lean meats (no eating 2 lbs of bacon for breakfast on South Beach like there is on Atkins!) and veggies.

    It's actually very healthy. I didn't even know you could buy pre-made meals for it!
  • jazzy020106
    jazzy020106 Posts: 485 Member
    I think you've got South Beach misunderstood.

    I don't buy pre-made meals. South Beach is just a healthier version of Atkins. You can make everything yourself at home, and there's no rigid meal plan. Just a low carb intake, and a focus on lean meats (no eating 2 lbs of bacon for breakfast on South Beach like there is on Atkins!) and veggies.

    It's actually very healthy. I didn't even know you could buy pre-made meals for it!

    Oh! ok.. well i see those south beach pre made meals at stores. so thats what i thought you meant lol. i never knew it was another diet plan like atkins... thanks for the info! now when people say there on southbeach i wont think there racking up on boxed meals haha
  • BackOnThatHorse
    BackOnThatHorse Posts: 4 Member
    I'm wayyyyy too cheap to buy premade stuff! LOL

    My dad's all about the Atkins, because it lets him eat tons of greasy, fatty stuff. Problem is, once you stop, the bacon strikes back. What I like about South Beach is that it's maintainable once you start to introduce more fruits and whole grains into it.
  • kimwiley
    kimwiley Posts: 4 Member
    Sounds like you have a great plan! Myself, however, am struggling. I am trying to lose the last of my "baby fat" (or, that's my excuse) and can't seem to stick to any eating plan. Sweets are my downfall- any suggestions?
  • iplayoutside19
    iplayoutside19 Posts: 2,304 Member
    When I fall off, I get back on. What's the alternative? Quit? No Way, came to far for that.
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