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I have not followed the plan menu's specifically, I pick from the allowed foods. I do like eggs so that helps. I miss my cereal and oatmeal. I definatly miss eating fruit liberally. I'll probabaly introduce carbs again this week, I've got a 160 mile bike ride on Saturday - I'll need it.

I purchased the South Beach Diet Book that has a shiny blue soft cover published in 2003, so it may be the first edition. I find it pretty easy, however I did learn a lesson yesterday. I am an avid cyclist and I had not ridden any long distances since cutting the carbs. Yesterday I went off the plan and had my typical…

I am in phase 1, it seems pretty easy for me. I started last week and hit a bump monday with a big mac - but that was definatly avoidable, just didn't feel like it at the time. I bought the latest copy of the book and it has great recipies and sections called "my south beach" with various testomonials, etc.

Welcome! I'm new as well. The single most important thing that has ever made anything work for me is asking God for help. And second most important is to have a support system. Ask your family and friends to join you to inspire you and have fun in the process.