South Beach Dieters......... Unite

[DVCkidsMOM]

Sheree:
I'm down 4.8# in one week IFF my new scale would have read the same number as my Dr's scale did last week. Not bad considering I've been sticking to Phase 1 fairly well. I'm expecting to cut back on SF candy and cheese when I can have fruit or whole grain (cook all night in crock pot whole grain) "cereal" as a snack, so as long as this doesn't cause an unreasonable "insulin response," then I should still lose as these items are lower in calories and fat that the SF candy and cheese per satisfies-me-serving. New scale also reads hydration level and I'm in the correct range, so hope not all #loss is water.
Thanks for asking

 

[sm4987]

Linda, I'm glad. 4 pounds is wonderful for the first week!!! The sf candy has sugar alcohols in it that slows down weight loss for many people. I know that it did for me, so I cut it out to less than once everytwo weeks and started making my own snacks and treats. It worked out well for me and as a quick snack sweetened cream cheese(I sweetened mine with sf davinci syrup, vanilla is my fav.) and heated tortillas (whether fried, or softly warmed with butter) makes an awesome snack!!!!

 

[SeeDisney]

Hi there. I've started the South Beach diet now for three days and didn't lose anything. It seems like I'm stuck on this weight due to I still nurse my baby once a day, at night.


Has anyone done the South Beach diet and nurse as little as I do. Sorry I just can't read every single post on this very popular thread.

Thanks. I'm still trying with this diet.

current -- 161 lbs

would like to be 141 --

I'm 5'9" frame.

I was 133 before baby # 4 was born.

 

[sm4987]

seedisney, I just wanted to welcome you. I hope someone can come back and answer your question. I don't know anything about nursing and sbd. Can you post a sampling of what you are eating? I also have another thead I'd like you to look at, but it's on my other computer. You might get your answer over there a whole lot quicker if none here has ever nursed and done SBD.

 

[SeeDisney]

Thanks SM,

Today, I had, two hard boiled eggs (1/3 of the yolk eaten though)

Coffee with some cream

Two turkey burgers

A big plate of salad with olive oil

Plain yogurt

Popcorn popped in canola oil

Lots and lots of water

Also, would you recommend joing the membership of Southbeach.com? Is it free? I read their intro several days ago and I'm planning on getting the South Beach Diet book at the library shortly.

Thanks!

 

[sm4987]

No, the forum is not free, you have to pay for the service.

Of what you ate today, I would say get rid of the popcorn, higher carb count, the yougurt, I don't think it's phase 1 friendly. Also, what did you eat the burger with? I hope it wasn't with bread or that you've had any bread at all. For the first two weeks, it is a no no. When you get the book from the library, it will tell you all the phase one acceptable foods. I think that some of the things you have been eating are wrecking your progress. Let me know if you need any more info or if you can't make it to the library, I'll try and post the phase 1 for you so that you can see what it's about.

 

[SeeDisney]

Uggh, I didn't know about the popcorn being a high carb count.

I should really get the book!!!!

Yes, my burger was plain, just pickles, no bread -- YUUMMMY!!

I remember you from one of the Community Board games

 

[sm4987]

That would be me!!! Here is the thread I was telling you about. They have put the list together for you!

http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthread.php?t=254313

Under meats to avoid, I must admit I didn't stay lean. I like that stuff to much and I lost the weight. His emphasis is on leaner meats and I couldn't do it all the time, but most of the time!!!! This will help you with a food list til you get the book.

 

[sm4987]

Eating Out-This might help you with the Fast Food from SBD

Wendy's™
Meat Items:
• Grilled Chicken Fillet—toss the bun. All other ingredients are permitted (lettuce, mayonnaise, mustard, onion, dill pickles, and tomato slice).
• Chili—may combine a small chili with a side salad as a meal. Both the shredded cheese and chili seasoning are permitted.
Garden Sensation® Salads:
• Caesar Side Salad—toss the bacon pieces and the home-style garlic croutons. All other ingredients are permitted (romaine, parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing).
• Side Salad—all ingredients are permitted (iceberg and romaine lettuce, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, red onions, and carrots).
• Chicken BLT—do not use the honey mustard dressing, bacon pieces, or garlic croutons. All other ingredients are permitted (iceberg lettuce, romaine, spring salad mix, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and diced chicken).
• Spring Mix Salad—do not use the honey roasted pecans; request the roasted almonds instead. Do not use the house vinaigrette dressing. All other ingredients are permitted (iceberg and romaine lettuce, spring salad mix, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, red onions, carrots, and cheddar cheese).
• Spinach Chicken Salad—do not use the bacon, croutons, and sweet and bacon salad dressing. All other ingredients are permitted (spinach, chicken, romaine, grape tomatoes, and eggs).
Salad Dressings:
• Blue cheese
• Creamy ranch
• Reduced fat, creamy ranch
• Caesar

Boston Market™
Meat Items:
• 1/4 white meat chicken, no skin or wing
• Skinless Rotisserie Turkey Breast
• Marinated Grilled Chicken
Veggies:
• Green Beans
• Steamed Vegetable Medley
• Fresh Steamed Broccoli - hold the Hollandaise Sauce
Salads:
• Caesar Side Salad—toss the croutons.
• Caesar Salad Entrée—toss the croutons and eat as main dish.
• Chunky Chicken Salad—eat as main dish.
• Marinated Chicken Caesar - hold the croutons! Ask for salad dressing on the side.
Desserts:
• Seasonal fresh fruit—refer to fruit listed for Phase 2.

Burger King™
• BK Veggie Burger Sandwich—toss the bun (and no ketchup). May eat with regular or low-fat mayonnaise, tomato slices, pickle slices, onion, and lettuce. Note: This is NOT a vegan product.
• Chicken WHOPPER Sandwich—toss the bun. May eat with regular or low-fat mayonnaise, tomato slices, pickle slices, and lettuce.
• Chicken Whopper JR Sandwich—toss the bun. May eat with regular or low-fat mayonnaise, tomato slices, pickle slices, and lettuce.
• Chili
• Chicken Caesar Salad—no croutons.
• Side Garden Salad
• Santa Fe Fire Grilled Chicken Baguette—toss the baguette.
• Grilled Chicken Caesar Club Baguette—toss the bun and bacon.
• Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich—enjoy 1/2 of the sourdough bun. May order with egg, ham, and cheese. No sausage or bacon!
• Fire Grilled Garden Salad - enjoy chicken or shrimp. Toss the Parmesan toast!
Sauces and Salad Dressings:
• Mayonnaise
• Reduced-fat mayonnaise
• Ranch dipping sauce
• Kraft Ranch Salad Dressing
• Signature Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing

Subway®
Salads:
• Ham
• Roast Beef
• Turkey Breast
• Roasted Chicken Breast
• Turkey Breast & Ham
• Veggie Delite®
• Subway Club®
• Tuna
• Subway Seafood & Crab®
Condiments & Vegetables:
• Vinegar
• Mustard
• Light Mayonnaise
• Olive Oil Blend
• Lettuce
• Tomato
• Onions
• Cucumbers
• Jalapeno Peppers
• Banana Peppers
Breakfast Foods:
• Cheese & Egg Omelet
• Ham & Egg Omelet
• Vegetable & Egg Omelet
Atkins®-Friendly Wraps:
• Enjoy the wrap in Phase 2, but choose fillings that are South Beach Diet™-friendly. (Be sure to check the amount of saturated fat so you don't overdo it.) You can use the lists of foods above as a guide.

Hardee's®
Breakfast Items (Order Individual Sides):
• Breakfast Ham
• Country Ham
• Scrambled Egg
• Folded Egg
Lunch and Dinner Selections: Currently nothing SBD-friendly
• The chicken in the Charbroiled Chicken Sandwich contains brown sugar
• The Roast Beef Sandwich selections have a whirl on them. A whirl is made from partially hydrogenated soybean oil.

McDonald's™
Sandwiches:
• Chicken McGrill®—toss the bun.
Salads:
• Grilled Chicken Bacon Ranch—toss the bacon bits.
• Bacon Ranch Salad (without chicken)—toss the bacon bits.
• Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
• Caesar Salad (without chicken)
• Grilled Chicken California Cobb—toss the bacon bits.
• California Cobb (without chicken)—toss the bacon bits.
• Side Salad—toss the croutons.
Salad Dressings:
• Newman's Own® Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing—use 1/2 package.
• Newman's Own® Light Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Newman's Own® Ranch Dressing—use 1/2 package.
• Light Mayonnaise
Breakfast Foods:
• The egg and Canadian bacon (found on the Egg McMuffin®) are allowed from the sandwich items.
• The Spanish Egg omelet without the bagel and sausage is allowed.
• Scrambled eggs
Beverages:
• Diet sodas
• Unsweetened iced tea
• 1 percent low-fat milk

In-N-Out Burger
• Not SBD-friendly except for the diet soda

Sonic
• Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich—toss the bun and order without the honey mustard dressing
• Toaster Sandwich—order the ham, egg and cheese and toss the Texas toast
• Grilled Chicken Wrap—toss the actual flour wrap and ask for the dressing on the side

Back Yard Burgers
• Savory Chicken Sandwich—toss the bun
• Blackened Chicken Sandwich—toss the bun
• Garden Veggie Sandwich (made with a Gardenburger®)—toss the bun
• Garden Fresh Salad
• Charbroiled Chicken Salad
• Blackened Chicken Salad
• SBD-friendly salad dressings: Ranch and fat-free Italian (only 3 grams of sugar per package)

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)®
• Original Recipe® chicken breast with skin removed
• Green Beans

Arby's®
Breakfast Items:
• Ham and Egg on Sourdough bread—Toss half the bread (Phase 2 only).
Salads:
• Garden Salad
• Grilled Chicken Salad
• Market Fresh® Turkey Club Salad—Toss the bacon.
• Market Fresh® Caesar Salad
• Market Fresh® Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
• Market Fresh® Caesar Side Salad
• Roast Chicken Salad
• Martha's Vineyard™—Leave off the diced apples (Phase 2 can enjoy) and dried cranberries. No Raspberry Vinaigrette Salad Dressing!
• Side Salad
Salad Dressings:
• Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
• Caesar Sandwich Sauce
• Santa Fe Ranch Dressing
• No Light Salad Dressings—Sugar content does not meet South Beach Diet™ guidelines.
Sandwiches:
• Market Fresh® Low Carbys™ Ultimate BLT Wrap—Leave off the pepper bacon and mayonnaise. Add your own mayonnaise.
• Market Fresh® Low Carbys™ Roast Turkey Ranch & Bacon Wrap—Leave off the cheese, pepper bacon, and ranch spread. Add your own condiments, such as Buttermilk Ranch Dressing or mayonnaise.
• Market Fresh® Low Carbys™ Southwest Chicken Wrap—Leave off the cheese (cheddar and Jack) and Santa Fe Ranch Sauce. Add your own condiments, such as Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, mayonnaise, or Santa Fe Ranch Sauce.
• Market Fresh® Low Carbys™ Chicken Caesar Wrap—Leave off the Caesar Sauce and add your own.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®
Breakfast:
Everyday Favorites (Phase 2 only)
• One Egg n' Bacon or Sausage—Order with a turkey sausage patty, reduced carbohydrate whole-wheat or sourdough toast, Promise margarine (trans-fat free), and low-sugar fruit spread.
• Eggstro'dnaire®—Order with reduced carbohydrate whole-wheat or sourdough toast. This platter has the added bonus of fresh orange wedge.
• One Egg n' Toast or Biscuits—Order with reduced carbohydrate whole-wheat or sourdough toast, Promise margarine, and low-sugar fruit spread.
• Oatmeal n' Topping—Order with pecans, fresh sliced bananas, and sugar-free syrup.
Phase 1 (Order as side plates)
• Eggs (1-2 to order)
• Eggstro'dnaire®
• Country Ham
• Turkey Sausage Patties
*Don't forget the side of tomato juice for your vegetable serving!
Lunch and Dinner:
Fancy Fixin's (all Phases)
• Grilled Sirloin Steak
• Lemon Pepper Grilled Trout
Country Dinner Plates
• Grilled Pork Chop
• Grilled Chicken Tenderloin
• Hickory Smoked Country Ham
• Farm-Raised Spicy Grilled Catfish Fillet
Suggested Vegetables n' Sides
• Country Green Beans
• Pinto Beans
• Turnip Greens
• Cabbage (when available)
• Tossed Salad
Salad Dressings on the side—Buttermilk, House-Cracked Peppercorn, Ranch, Apple Cider, and Olive.
Order all of the Lunch and Dinner features with Tossed Salad and suggested vegetables. Request that the corn muffins or biscuits not be brought to the table to avoid temptation!
Salads n' Such
• Oven Roasted Turkey Salad—hold the Colby cheese and sourdough croutons.
• Grilled Chicken Salad—hold the Colby cheese and sourdough croutons.
Salad Dressings on the side—Buttermilk, House-Cracked Peppercorn, Ranch, Apple Cider, and Olive.
Cracker Barrel Specialties
• Beans n' Greens—hold the corn muffins and relish.
• Bowl of Pinto Beans—hold the corn muffins.
• Bowl of Turnip Greens—hold the corn muffins.

Ruby Tuesday
Salad Bar:
Select items that are SBD-friendly, such as:
• Romaine and Iceberg Lettuce
• Tomatoes
• Red Onions
• Broccoli
• Cauliflower
• Red and Green Peppers
• Mushrooms
• Diced Eggs—These can be used as part of the protein for your meal. Shredded Carrots (Phase 2)
• Olives—These are listed as one of the good oils/fats on the Foods to Enjoy & Avoid.
Top with some olive oil and vinegar for the best choice to dress your salad. Other salad dressings, such as Caesar and ranch, may also be used.
As with many family-style restaurants, Ruby Tuesday is on the low-carb bandwagon and features low-carb fare. Low carb does not necessarily mean it is South Beach Diet™-friendly. The South Beach Diet™ features good carbs and good fats. Low carb can mean bad fat and high calorie. After carefully scrutinizing the low-carb menu, the following are safe bets for The South Beach Diet™:
Specialties:
• Veggie Platter
Steaks:
• Top Sirloin
• Petite Sirloin
Sides:
• Steamed Broccoli
• Sugar Snap Peas
• Sautéed Zucchini
• Spring Mix Salad

Starbucks
Good choices include:
• Regular or decaf drip coffee with a small amount of either skim/fat-free milk, 1%/low fat milk, or soy milk.
• Soy milk lattes
• Skim/fat-free milk lattes
• Skim/fat-free milk cappuccinos
• Any of the above flavored with sugar-free vanilla or sugar-free hazelnut syrup. Starbucks is anticipating expanding their selection of sugar-free syrups in the near future.

Baja Fresh
Best Salad Choices:
• Baja Ensalada - Chicken or shrimp. Request no tortilla chips or cheese. Enjoy the salsa verde.
• Fresh Mahi Mahi Ensalada - Request no cheese.
• Side Salad - Request no cheese.
Salad Dressings (order on the side):
• Olive Oil Vinaigrette
• Ranch
Sides:
• Guacamole - 3-ounce size. Enjoy as oil serving for the meal.
• Black or Pinto Beans - Only comes in 8-ounce serving. Enjoy half of the serving.

Blimpie®
Best Salad Choices:
• Chef Salad - no cheese
• You can create your own salad using South Beach-friendly ingredients
Meats & Cheeses:
• Ham
• Roast Beef
• Turkey Breast
• Tuna Salad
• Mexi Max - phase 2
• Vegi Max
• Cheese - All cheese is higher fat and should be enjoyed sparingly.
Toppings, Sauces & Dressings:
• Oil & Vinegar Topping
• Guacamole - use half serving
• Caesar
• Cracked Peppercorn
• Pesto Dressing
• GourMayo Wasabi Horseradish
• GourMayo Sun Dried Tomato
• GourMayo Chipotle Chili
• Red Hot Buffalo Sauce
Soup:
• Chili

Taco Bell®
Salads
• Fiesta Taco Salad™ - Order "Fresco Style" and upgrade to grilled chicken. Request the following ingredients left off the salad — beans, citrus salsa, and sour cream. Remember not to eat the shell!
• Taco Salad Express - Order "Fresco Style" and upgrade to grilled chicken. Request that the sour cream, beans, and chips be left off the salad.
Bowls
• Zesty Chicken Border Bowl® - Order "Fresco Style." Request that the following ingredients be left off — beans and rice. Use about half the zesty dressing that comes with the salad as your fat serving for the meal.

Chick-fil-A®
Breakfast Choices:
• Egg (comes plain and folded)
Classics:
• Chick-fil-A Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich - toss the bun and the honey roasted BBQ Sauce
Salads:
• Chick-fil-A Chargrilled Chicken Garden Salad
• Side Salad
Side Items:
• Fresh Fruit Cup (Phase 2) - toss the pineapple
Dressing & Sauces:
• Buttermilk Ranch Sauce
• Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
• Chik-fil-A Buffalo Sauce
• Caesar Dressing
• Blue Cheese Dressing
• Spicy Dressing

 

[Nicolepa]

Hi all! I just started SBD, on day 9 today. So far I have been able to lose 4 pounds. For me this is amazing. I started excercising in December and have done an hour weightlifting class 2-3x a week and walking 2-3x a week, consistently. I also cut out most desserts and my regular soda. Until last week I had not lost even 1/2 a pound. Things were fitting better, but not that much better! So frustrating.

So far I am really enjoying the diet. Although I lost 4 pounds the first 4-5 days and nothing since, but like I said anything is an improvement.

So I have one question. I cannot eat dairy. I can have a bit cooked into something, but nothing that is mainly dairy. So other than nuts and cheese sticks, what are good snacks (especially Phase 1)? I can't come up with anything easy other than nuts so I have been having them more than the 1x a day. I'm a SAHM to 2 young kids so easy snacks are a must or I will just skip them. (I don't mind something I can cook a bunch of and freeze.)

 

[spb999]

Welcome Nicolepa and congrats on the 4 lbs so far - that's great !

How about celery sticks? Or if you like other veggies cut up some cucumber, or red and green pepper strips ?

For a sweet treat, sugar free fudgicles or sugar free jello

 

[SeeDisney]

Thank you SM for the long post on the rest. and the link. Very very helpful.

A couple of times today I was burning and desiring a choc. chip cookie, it was driving me crazy.

I'd appreciate the advice on sugar free jello and fudge sicles cuz I'm going crazy for something sweet now.

I'm still nursing my baby once a day now and I know it's harder to lose weight while nursing, but I'm trying here.

 

[sm4987]

Sugar free jello is great! I ate it whenever I had a small sweet tooth in the beginning. Go moderate because the goal is to rid yourself of the the sweet cravings. I never did get into the fudge pops though! Try the jello, I think it will really, really help

 

[SeeDisney]

Sheeree,

Thanks for the advice on jello. Tonight during my kids' special storytime at the library, I'm getting the book South Beach to borrow. May I ask you now is Rice Cakes OK?? I see the carb. is around 7 grams. But I remember seeing on the website no rice for the first two weeks.

Also, I finally lost a pound. I started this diet Sunday, but I didn't know about the popcorn 'till Tuesday.

 

[spb999]

Hi SeeDisney - rice cakes are not ok during the first 2 weeks. The first 2 weeks are no carbs, not even the good ones (whole wheat,most fruit etc)
I'm not sure if rice cakes are ok in phase 2, I'd have to look into that (as I know for cooked rice brown rice is "good" and white rice is to be avoided)

If you like chocolate, the sugar free fudgicles really are good - and only 40 calories per stick

 

[sm4987]

I wouldn't eat the rice cakes. I think that would be a definate no no. It's not just the carb count, but the ingredients. Corn Syrup and those sugars that are in it. Sometimes just because it has a low carb count, the ingredients in it will mess you up big time!

 

[Nicolepa]

Day 10 and I'm finally down another 2 pounds. That makes 6 pounds for phase 1. Yesterday was a bad day food wise so I'm surprised to see the loss. I'm off to the store today to see what I can find in the way of snacks and treats.

 

[SeeDisney]

Thanks everyone.....I gotta get the book.


My initial research was from the southbeach.com website with limited info.

Double thanks.

 

[sap1227]

I am on South Beach (for the third time ), but the first 2 times I was breastfeeding and skipped Phase 1 totally. I am hoping that this time I will have a better future, since I am doing Phase 1. Today is day 5 and I am down 5.5 pounds and I feel great!!

I read on another site, to beat the "SouthBeachFlu" make sure you eat your nuts and add beans into your diet--so far it has worked and I feel GREAT!!! I was hoping to also start the Couch to 5K program this week, but I sprained my ankle on Saturday (I just did the Minnie Marathon, but I can not run a solid 30 mins straight, I want to do the Couch to 5K to get me there).

Christy

Here are a couple of dinner main course recipes (not our veggies) that we tried this week

Crockpot Sour Cream Salsa Chicken (I did not use the cornstarch)

4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1 package reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix
1 cup salsa
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup light sour cream

Spray the crockpot with cooking spray. Add the chicken breasts. Sprinkle with Taco Seasoning. Top with salsa. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

When ready to serve, remove the chicken from the pot. Place about 2 T cornstach in a small amount of water. Stir well. Stir the cornstarch mixture into salsa sauce. Stir in 1/4 cup of sour cream

We cooked some pork on the grill and then used the leftover pork as our topping on the pizza below

Zucchini Pizza crust

4 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup reduced fat cheddar (shredded)
1 cup part skim shredded mozzarella
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2-1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 -1 tsp italian seasoning
1 tsp salt

Squeeze the water out of the zucchini after you shred and measure it. mix above together, and put in 15X13 jelly roll pan sprayed with pam. bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Take out and add sugar free pizza sauce, and toppings of your choice. Bake at 350 for 30 more minutes. Let cool before slicing.

Make sure to really squeeze that zucchini!!!

Cheese Eggplant Bake - P1 (I have not made this yet and will probably serve it with chicken breasts)
Serves 4 to 6

1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut in slices
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup each red, green and yellow sweet peppers
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup canned dice tomatoes (check for 3 or less g of sugar)
1-cup tomato sauce (same as above)
1 package shredded mozzarella cheese

Place eggplant in a colander over a plate and sprinkle with salt.
Let stand 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat oven at 425 F.
Cover cookie sheet with aluminum paper. Spray with cooking oil.
Place eggplant slices in cookie sheet. Spray eggplant with cooking oil.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Flip over eggplant slices, spray with cooking oil and cook for another 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, brown meat until no longer pink.
In same skillet, sauté veggies, and add diced tomatoes. Set to simmer.
Remove eggplant from oven. Set aside.
Pour tomato sauce in bottom of 20qt baking dish.
Placed baked eggplant on top of tomato sauce.
Add beef and veggie mixture on top.
Cove and bake at 350F for 15 minutes.
Uncover and add shredded cheese and bake for 5 more minutes or until cheese melts and it's slightly browned.
Sprinkle with paprika before serving if you wish

 

[SeeDisney]

I'm happy to say that I lost 4 pounds since starting this SB diet on Tuesday. I feel good and my size 12 jeans that I'm wearing is baggy.