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Hi, I'm new to this forum too. I've done GF for about a year now because of health issues and a diagnosed gluten allergy but lately I have not done so well. I can feel my issues coming back so I really need to get it together. Feel free to add me as well.

I think it's too much Chipotle--not sure.

I actually gained weight in the year that I have been gluten free.

I'm on Day 7 today. I've done it several times before but always end up quitting on phase 2. I'd really like to stick with it this time because it's the only thing that seems to work for me. I'm going to try to look at phase 2 as I'm maintaining the weight I lost on phase 1 so that way I don't get discouraged.

I love Chinese food. I had Chinese food out a few days ago, which I know was bad but then I've made my own healthier version the past two days. Chicken and shrimp with brocolli and a sauce made from chicken broth, soy sauce and sherry and then chicken with mushrooms and the same sauce. Pretty good, though not as good as…

I completed day 3 yesterday and I'm not sore at all today. The day after day 1, I was really sore. I'm still not getting all the reps of some of the exercises--the lunges and the two exercises where you raise your arms with weights. Those kill my arms! My plan was to do this every day (taking the weekend off to walk) but…

Exactly why I haven't weighed in since I started. The last time I was working out and eating right, I got so discouraged by the lack of weight loss. Now I am just looking and seeing if tummy is getting smaller. I'm trying not to obsess about it and just do it!

Yes, you do look great! Way to go!!!!

Wow, you got younger too!! Just kidding. I don't think your first picture posted quite right because I can see you are cut off in the picture.

This is what I have been having every night and I look forward to having my shake and watching tv when the kids go to bed. Take one banana, a cup of milk, a cup of ice, a little vanilla, a tablespoon of almond butter (can do it without) and a packet of splenda and blend in blender until the ice is crunched up. Top with a…

Wow, maybe the price has went up or things are more expensive where you live?

I bet you'll be alright. As long as they were phase one foods, you should be fine. We are going to have lunch today at Ruby Tuesdays. They have a good salad bar but I really love their croutons. Maybe they are ok. They are dark brown like a pumpernickel. Hmmm, so that will be my one grain for the day and I wont overdo it.…

Thanks!

It is encouraging to hear all the successes. How is everyone else doing? I'm new to posting here but it seems a little hard to keep up with. I have to do a search to find our thread each time. Maybe I just don't know how to navigate this yet. Is there a way to set up a South Beach group on here?

Do you have access to a pool? You could swim and you wouldn't have that imact.

Oooh, I'm definitely going to make that almond milk hot cocoa! Here's another idea-- a couple small pieces of chocolate drizzled over strawberries.

I love those apples! If they weren't like $6 a piece, I know I would have had them more often. Good thing they are so darned expensive!

Wow Pam, that story in the link you posted was great!!! I ditched my scale almost two weeks ago and am not going to rely on it anymore. It has worked to my success and detriment, and the last time I did an exercise/eating plan I told myself I wasn't going to get on it for 30 days (normally I'm on it ever morning). The 30…

Definitely! Since you don't like to exercise, how about participating in a sport? Maybe take up tennis. I hate exercising too but I love getting out there and playing (or attempting to play) tennis or soccer with the kids. How about hiking or canoeing--you know, something fun but is really exercise.

Great job!!!

I'm doing South Beach. South Beach, in phase 2, IMO is just a healthy way to eat. Lean meats, healthy unprocessed carbs likes fruits, vegetables and whole grains,dairy and healthy fats. Plus I'm not starving like I've been on some other diets. I've got high cholestrol and need a way I can eat for life to try and prevent…

Hi, I would love to be in a support group for South Beach. I'm on my second week but I'm doing things a little differently this time. For one, I haven't even gotten on the scale. I didn't even get on it when I started. That has led me to quit in the past so now I'm just looking in the mirror and if my stomach is not flat,…

I am. I'm on my second week but I'm doing phase 2. This is my third time with it but it seems to work better than anything else I've tried.