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

[sm4987]

johde, I'll be looking for your clippie!!! Have a great time

 

[maleficent1959]

Day 8...sick as a dog...someone please tell me that the M&Ms in my pantry for trick or treaters will not make me feel better.

 

[thotfulspot]

maleficent1959, the M&Ms in your pantry for trick or treaters will NOT make you feel better. Not only will you feel emotionally worse for not being in control, the sugar will give you the stomachache and headache of your life. Put down the bag and back slowly away from the pantry!

(And, why do you have them in the pantry at all this far away from Halloween? Make someone hide them until it's time to get them out -- they can't call out to you in their wispy little M&M voices if you don't know where they are.)

What you need is something to make you REALLY feel better. My recommendation, because it's my recommendation in all circumstances, including illness, insomnia, hangnails, and bad hair day, is to brew yourself a lovely mug of herbal tea sweetened with Splenda (or whatever other sugar substitute), tuck a cozy blanket around yourself, and have your DH prepare you some noodle-free, potato-free, rice-free chicken soup.

Look at you -- already showing results in 5 days!! That's super!! I can't wait to hear about your first weigh-in!

Welcome to the South Beach thread!! We're glad to have you!!

 

[thotfulspot]

Oh! And I almost forgot to mention the results of my own weigh-in, which are finally moving along in the right direction again! I had been a bit miffed with my scale for a number of weeks, as I had actually put back on several pounds -- from where, I have no real idea, but I have to cast a cold eye on the couscous I ate just before this all started. First I got horrible stomach pains, then the numbers started to slip upwards. I'm thinking that even though I had been eating other good carbs, such as old-fashioned oatmeal, high-fiber cereal, and flatbread, the couscous simply were too high-carb for my body to handle, and the weight gained was more water weight than anything else.

Anyway, as of this morning, I'm at close to an all-year low, and I've lost two pounds in the last two weeks! I'm less than half a pound from my next clippie, which is just as well, since I promised my son he could be present when I change my clippie.

I have a question -- does anyone find that chewing sugarless gum affects their weight loss at all? I ask because I've never been a gum chewer, but as part of my push to lose the new pounds and more, I cut out dark chocolate, which I had been eating daily (not in big amounts, but still). I had some Eclipse gum after meals as a treat, and I was shocked to see the carbs on the nutritional information, although I calmed down when I realized they were all from sugar alcohols. But I don't know if you can totally disregard the sugar alcohols, and so I turn to the expertise of my fellow Beachers. Any input?

Thanks!

 

[sm4987]

It effects it. I know that it effects mine. Not only that but it makes me want more sugar, lots more sugar. I haven't chewed gum in the last month and find that I'm doing much better. I'm glad that you are doing so well, keep up the great work.

 

[sm4987]

maleficent1959, they will not make you feel better. Just step away from the candy

 

[crz4mm2]

Malificent1959 (were you born in 59 ? Me too! What a great year )., Step away from the pantry. They will make you feel horrible. Horrible Horrible. Keep your eyes on the keyboard. Feel yourself in a trance. You will heed my words.... Candy is BAD it makes you feel BAD...
Now, wake up. Eat well and get that clippie!!
You can do it!!!!

Have a great week everyone.

Cathy

 

[crz4mm2]

I have lost about 14 # so far. I have been doing treadmill, but not much else for exercise (unless you count stripping wall paper and plastering walls!). I am having a problem with my waist. And fat around the belly. What can I do to help this go faster. I just know someone will say situps

Thanks.
Cathy

 

[sm4987]

Cathy, yes situps will help you Funny thing for me is that my waist went first. I started dropping inches off my waist like it was nothing. I was doing a lot of exercise though. Be patient, it will come off. I recall in the book that he said you may notice your waist losing first. It will come off.

 

[crz4mm2]

I really REALLY hate exercise. Really
I have lost 3" off the waist (9 weeks so guess that isn't that bad ) but the belly just seems to sit there... I am impatient! The weight loss is wonderful (or at least I think it is) but it is not the same body I had when I last weighed this ! LOL
Thanks.
I will keep working at it.

 

[thotfulspot]

OK, bye-bye gum! It did help me to get over the habit of nibbling on a bit of chocolate, and I'm not that fond of gum, so that won't be much of a sacrifice.

Cathy, I get the feeling that you're not all that fond of exercise? I've noticed myself that my stomach is noticably rounder than the rest of me, proportionately speaking. I know situps would make a world of difference, and I suppose I just have to roll up my sleeves and get to work on them. For sure, my body made a few changes after my pregnancies, and I didn't see them clearly until I got rid of the fat that was masking them. I think as I inch closer to goal, I need to work as much on toning as I have on weight loss.

I hear it helps to find something that you enjoy doing, so that you can stick with it, but I am on that road myself and in no position to offer any more than theoretical advice. Maybe we can encourage each other to add exercise to our days!

In weighing myself this morning, that last half pound said 'adios' and so I can finally claim my next clippie!! Not only that, my DS was here, so I was able to show him what a new clippie looks like, so that's at least two happy people in my home!!

 

[crz4mm2]

Yep, not at all fond of exercise!
I need to do something more except treadmill I guess.
I will 'think' about it awhile

Keep at it. Congrats on your clippie!!

 

[leanne2255]

Hi All!

Just wanted to check in before my trip this week-end. Still holding steady- no losses, no gains, but I'm OK with that. Trying to stay OP as much as possible, but having small lapses lately. After the lapses, I get right back on track again, and that's a good sign for me. I do not want to un-do the 30 lbs.

Looking forward to the FW Festival. My DH and I will share entrees to limit the caloric intake, and we plan to do a lot of walking. My hope is not to gain while I'm gone.

thotful spot- congrats on the scale moving. We'll see that new clippie any day.

crzmm2- WTG on the 14 lb loss. I'm with you on the belly fat. I hate sit-ups or any time of ab exercise. That's where all my weight is at. I know I should do something, but I just can't bear it. I'm working on my upper body right now with the bow-flex and figure I'll target the abs later.

I'll be back on the board after my trip and will fill you in on all the details. Have a great week everyone!

 

[maleficent1959]

Day 11. Thanks for so much support over the M&Ms. I'm pleased to say that I did not succumb to those little guys and their sweet siren calls. But I should probably be more careful to only buy Halloween candy that I don't like. Next year it's circus peanuts for everyone!

The last few days have been tough around my house. Two sons (4 and 1) and DH are all sick. The baby has been up repeatedly at night and my days have been filled with nursing them all. Meals have been spotty and yesterday I relied on mini-meals/large snacks that I could just grab easily to get me through the day. But I've been feeling great despite no sleep and my clothes are fitting much better. If it is possible to love an inanimate object I would have to say I love this plan.

DH has been incredibly supportive and eats many of the same meals with me. The only fly in the ointment has been my MIL. For some reason she has an aversion to people who either diet, are vegetarians or follow any kind of eating plan that isn't the same as hers (which is that everything is fair game). For whatever reason it really irritates her and she has made her displeasure and annoyance known. And she doesn't even cook any meals for us so I can't figure it out.

I just pointed out that with a family history of diabetes and hypoglycemia I think this is a smart step for me to take and left it at that. It still annoys her but that is her hang up, not mine.

I'm so glad I found this thread. Thanks so much to everyone.

 

[ZerasPride]

Hi guys!

I haven't been able to post for a while but I had to come and check on pals and report in. It sounds like you are all doing well!!!!

I've been staying OP, which after 10 months isn't all that difficult. I think I am finally seeing what they mean about this being a "way of life". It simply is just the way DH and I eat. Everyone in our family and circle of friends knows it and they are so proud of our progress that no one makes negative comments anymore. Well almost no one. I had one lady stop me last Sunday after service and give me a compliment on how "skinny" I'm getting. I thanked her. Then she proceeded to tell me that I shouldn't starve myself! What? We eat very well on this plan. I was surprised that she thinks I'm suffering and sacraficing to lose this weight. Nothing could be further from the the truth! I eat more fruits, veggies, lean meats, seafood and whole wheat pasta than I have ever eaten in my life. I'm never deprived or unsatisfied and it saddens me that she thinks this. Oh well.

I'm happy to report that I'm down another 1.5 pounds but I won't claim it until official weigh in day on Sunday so I hope it sticks. That means I weigh 197 pounds which is the lowest weight I have ever weighed in my adult life! Woohoo!!! I knew giving up the peanut butter and apple snacks and the no sugar added ice cream was just what I needed to get back on track and I was right.

maleficent1959 - great job on 11 days on the Beach! I can't believe how time has flown by for me and before you know it, you'll be celebrating your 1 year anniversary with this way of eating. I know what you mean about critical family members (who don't cook your meals for you, even!). My sister insists that "something" is wrong not eating "carbs". No matter how many times I tell her that I do eat carbs - just the good ones - it's like she doesn't hear me. Keep up the great work. The best is yet to come!!!!

leanne2255 - what a great job you are doing!!! Maintaining is just as important as losing sometimes. At least you're not gaining. I was in that cycle (and not cheating either, just overindulging) for a bit and it wasn't fun. Have a great time at the FW Festival!

crz4mm2 - it's so true that you have to find an exercise program that you love. I never thought I'd love exercising now I rarely miss a day unless, like yesterday, I'm sick. When I first started SBD back in December I was riding my exercise bike and not seeing all that much progress. Now that I've combined SBD with the Firm work outs, I'm just thrilled with my progress. I'm sure you'll find a routine that you enjoy.

thotfulspot - what a beautiful new clippie you have there! Congratulations!!!!

sm4987 - Hey there!! Like you, I lose weight off my waist like crazy. Even though I'm 197 pounds my waist measures something like 29.5 or 30 inches! Boy has working out with the Firm shaped me up!

 

[johde]

Well I'm finally claiming a new clippie 35 lb. I had been stalled about 1.5 lb short for over a week. Then yesterday it just disappeared. And I lost another .5 today. (I always wait till I get a second reading before changing my clippie). My brother is also on the SBD and he has had these stalls as well. I think sometime your body just needs to readjust after a certain amount of weight loss. Either that or it is water weight gain. I also notice as other have said my size shrinks more during those stalls.


ZerasPride- I agree that even after 2 months this is becoming a "way of life". Like you most people are very supportive and proud of my progress. They sometime make comments like "you must have such will power", or "it must be so tough for you". I know they are trying to complement me and take it for that.

This weekend is going to be a real test for me. The youth of our church is having a lock-in. From 7:00PM Friday till noon on Saturday. I am helping chaperone. Most everything they are planning on serving are not south beach friendly; Pizza, chips, s'mores, Pop, etc with French Toast for Breakfast. I have going to try to be fairly good. I have purchased Atkins Pizzas to pop in the microwave when they go after the pizza's, I am going to bring whole wheat bread to make the French toast out of, bringing my own diet pop so I know they have some, etc. The rest I am going to play by ear and practice moderation with the questionable foods. I have been doing well on at the Wednesday night suppers at church (only taking 1 small piece of whatever dissert, skipping the white bread etc.) and so far it hasn't knocked my off track yet.

 

[crz4mm2]

Can you tell me some about the Firm tapes?
Thanks.

 

[sm4987]

Go to www.firmdirect.com. THey have tons of information. It is a great mix of cardio and weight training. I find that I am slimmer now even though I weigh the same as I used to in high school, then I was 130 and a size 10 now I'm 130 and a size 4. The added muscle has really redefined my shape and I love the way that I look now. The instructers are great and easy to follow. The moves can get complicated. They give you the option to follow with weights or without it. I love the program and hae been exercising with them since February and I wouldn't have it any other way. Lisa (zeraspride) is also doing the firm and she has seen dramatic results with it.

 

[ZerasPride]

Hi guys!

I'm just checking in at the end of the week to report that the 1.5 pounds stayed off and took another pound with it. So that's 2.5 pounds gone for the week. This is the most I have lost in one week in over a month! Woohoo!! I've claimed my new beautiful 85 pound clippie too! Even though I have a terrible head cold, I feel just great with my progress this week after my stalls and even gains at some points over the past 4 weeks. Next week I'll do my measurements and report back with the inches and body fat lost.

johde - congratulations in losing 35 pounds! You must feel great!!! We are so proud of you. I totally agree about the stalls. I think our bodies just need a few weeks to adjust sometimes.

crz4mm2 - you can also get the Firm work out from Target or some sporting goods stores. That's where I got my Body Sculpting System 1 from. I have since added 4 more tapes to my collection and like Sheree mentioned, I got them from the firmdirect site; they have BSS1, BSS2 and BSS3, each is a little more advanced than the other so take into consideration your fitness level when chosing a system. These work outs are great at totally reshaping your body. I'm officially 196 pounds today and stand 5'1". I wear a size 14 and even have a pair of size 12 slacks that are starting to get baggy on me. I consider these slacks a fluke though but I love wearing them. I'm in a medium top and was wearing a size XXXL when I started Firming 10 months ago. If you start Firming, you will see visible results just like they say. We have a weekly Firm thread on WISH that you can check out for more encouragement. We would love to have you join us!

 

[marydmjj]

Hello,

I'm kind of new to this thread. I originally posted when I started SB in July. I stuck with it into Phase 2 and lost 14lbs. Then I slipped and quit completely. So, after gaining 4lbs, I'm back and ready to start fresh. I know this way of eating works for me. I just need to keep motivated and accountable. The motivation part for me is seeing the scale move and my clothes fit better. The accountability part will hopefully come from this thread. So, I just wanted to say hi and reintroduce myself.

See you on the beach!