mkitts2011

To preface my reply, I am significantly overweight and have been diagnosed insulin resistant since I was 9, although I think I have been my entire life. I've tried South Beach and it worked great for me. I lost 44 lbs in about 3-4 months by eating their recommended diet (lots of veggies, lean meat, FF dairy, and some…

Desserts. Anykind. Chips, w/ dip. chicken finger baskets.

Yes, try zig-zagging your calories. Ever 3rd day eat all of your calories. It tricks your body into letting go of some of the weight. Also, thing quality of food. Whole food calories are processed better than junk food calories. more lean protein > grains. Oh, and switch up your exercise routine every 2-3 weeks to throw…

I think it's all about balance and body chemistry. We do eat too many starches and do few fruits, veggies & nuts as a society. However, I don't think Paleo is sustainable life style. I try to eat a diet based in the Paleo principle but, I also have occasional treats or meals that have grains. It is all about balance.…

Sept. 28, 2012

Something sentimental is great. My boyfriend got me a necklace with the symbol for infinity on it,that was pretty much my favorite

I agree! Being large, I have to lose about 20 to notice a change in myself and 30-40 for others to notice. Also, learn to pair your healthy fats/ proteins with your starches/fruits. Fats and protein slow digestion and make you feel fuller longer. Try apple + PB, bread+cheese, rice+coconut oil. Oh and waterrrr is the key! I…

AMAZING! This is so inspiring to me because I also have over 100lbs to lose. You rock!

I lost 50 lbs in 3 months on South Beach. Ivillage has a great south beach message board that helped me tons. I really loved SB because it is SO healthy but, I got burned out on all the veggies so I'm working on low-cal and hopefully slowly moving back towards the SB standards. I NEVER counted calories on SB but I can only…

Haha, broccoli shock. I like that.

Thanks for the advice but I am still going to weigh in daily. I have lost weight before and even through periods of no loss it helped keep me on track.

Thanks, that's great to know. I am enjoying it, I can't wait until I start to feel my clothes loosen up! Looking forward to getting to know you all.

I've read that as well but, I am a procrastinator by nature so daily weigh-ins help keep me on track.

You look awesome, excellent job! I think your outfits are really cute too

You look awesome, excellent job! I think your outfits are really cute too