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

[WeirdEyes]

Wow, Jerry!! That is quite an accomplishment. Good for you!!!

 

[sm4987]

yeah!!!

 

[ZerasPride]

Alright Jerry! You guys must feel so good about your progress! I want to thank you for your words of advice about the slowing weight loss. I work out 5 or 6 days per week and use weights. I haven't stalled (yet) but my weight loss has slowed. I will keep what you said about building a fat burner furnace (I like that phrase).

Famfab - I will get over to your journal and take a look.

 

[sm4987]

Well all. TOM is over and I just weighed in. I am now 10 pounds lighter. Now I need to change my clippie!!!

 

[famfab5]

JCJRSmith-
Wow, that's amazing! You are very fortunate to be doing this with your significant other. It is wonderful that you are both on the "same page" when it comes to eating habits and exercise.

K and K's Mommy-
It is nice to know I can have it if I have a late night craving. The ricotta cream with peanut butter and cocoa sounds just decadent enough for a valentine's treat.

Good news...Detox is over! I feel fabulous today...and I fit into a size 10 pair of jeans I bought a few days before I found out I was pregnant with my youngest. Three years later I can finally wear them again...tight but darn it they were ON!

A mom at ballet class tonight just came back from Disney. She said they had a ball. That just motivated me all the more! She knew all about the disboards...too funny plus we had a nice conversation about being obsessive planners and our Passporters. Can't wait to go!

E.

 

[JCJRSmith]

I hit the 25 pound mark today, so I took another clippie out of petty cash

 

[WeirdEyes]

Jerry, that is awesome....25 lbs!!!! Whoo Hoo!!!!

I'm excited to report this morning that I am FINALLY off of my plateau!!! I lost 1.5 lbs this week!!!! Yippie!!!!!!!!!!!! I am soooo joyful. Can you tell? LOL

 

[tlgoblue]

Congratulations to all you SBers! Things are looking pretty good on this thread. I wanted to add my little tidbit. While I am still up in the air about this working for me, (though I am feeling a bit better about things), my DD is just running with this. Last night we wnt out for dinner, ant she totally followed the plan. She did not have any rice or salad, and she has been really watching her carb intake, as much a any 11 year old can. (Today she said she is "going to have some cake, but it will be before gym, so it should be ok right?") Like I said, she is not really doing this whole hog, but just watching and observing and making some adjustments. She asked me this morning if I could pick her up a belt, as her blues are not staying up very well!!! This is a whole new problem for her. She is pretty happy about it, and I am happy for her. She more or less does phase 2 eating, but it is still a radical departure form the way her friends eat. She has been packing her lunch, instead of eating the school lunches, and is filling up on veggies before she heads for the meats, and cheeses. She really has been doing great, and if an 11 year old can swear off processed carbs, anyone can!

Keep the Faith!
Tracy

 

[ZerasPride]

What wonderful progress is going on with my fellow SBDers!!!

Jerry - Congratulations on your 25 pound loss! I told you that you'll be sport that gold clippie in no time. How is your wife doing on the program?

WeirdEyes - congrats to you too! 1.5 pounds is a great loss and you must be overjoyed to get off that plateau. Keep up the great work!

Tracy - your daughter's story is just so precious. It can be difficult to follow a new way of eating for adults who make a conscious effort to stick to a plan so to hear that an 11 year old is being successful just gives me a warm feeling inside. Tell her how proud we all of her!

I won't weigh in until Sunday morning but I am feeling good this week and hope to break the 240's. I haven't weighed in the 240's in years and years. I also have a little wooohoo. I have a pair of size 22 jeans that are slim cut (actually a size 20). I have never been able to get those darn things above my thighs. Now not only can I get them on I can button and zip them. I can't wear them out in public (I might get arrested for indecent exposure) but I am so proud that I can actually get them on and zip them up.

I hope everyone has a great Friday!

 

[Disney's Deluxe Princess]

Hi everyone! I just bought the book yesterday and plan to start sometime this week. I have a few questions about beverages during phase 1.

Is diet soda ok? I drink lots of water, but I think I will need a diet soda at least once a day. I can go caffine free if I need to, but would rather not.
The same goes for coffee. I only drink a couple of cups per week, but should I go without caffine? I haven't found much info about caffine yet in the book. Would it harm my results?

Thanks in advanced! I can't wait to get started on SBD. I first need to go grocery shopping for all that healthy food.

 

[sm4987]

I drink diet soda all the time. Diet Pepsi is my favorite followed closely by Diet Dr. Pepper. I don't drink coffee, but believe it is o.k. Just watch what you sweeten it with and the type of cream/milk. Good luck and check back in here often!

 

[ZerasPride]

HI SBDers!

I wanted to check in with my loss for the week. It's 1/2 pound bringing my total to 32 pounds. Not earth shattering by any means but as I posted on my journal, I am thrilled that I can fit into clothes in smaller sizes. I was wearing a pair of size 26 jeans when I started SBD on December 1, 2003. A girlfiriend of mine gave me a bunch of clothes today and I am happy to report that I can wear designer jeans in a size 20! I am also happy that the size 18 low rider jeans she gave me fit perfectly! I was kind of bummed out at the 1/2 pound loss but I must have lost inches this week (I am bad about measuring myself) because I can't believe I wore those size 18 jeans! I also was able to wear my size 14/16 jogging pants to a party Saturday night and got lots of compliments.

I just love SBD! Even if the scale doesn't seem to cooperate the way we want, something internal must be going on for me to be able to fit into these clothes.

Btw, I was able to stay on program at the party by: 1) making up my mind ahead of time to stay on program and 2) by being prepared with foods I know I could eat and that were tasty. I made my buffalo chicken tenders and cole slaw. I even brought my own lc cheesecake with me to eat while everyone munched on their sweets for dessert.

One final word about the party - even with a spread of all kinds of food (mac and cheese, fried chicken, greens, potato salad, sub sandwiches, chips and dip, etc) know what went first? My goodies! I was so surprised. I had ladies asking me for the recipes and in utter disbelief that they were eating foods that had not been made with refined or processed sugar or flour.

Have a nice evening all!

 

[tlgoblue]

Just checking in. "Official" weigh in was 144. Pretty slow going. Still, it's the quickest loss I've had in a while, without exercising like a fiend and starving myself. I think I'm going to start exercising like a fiend though I really need some cardio work, as I can see that I am losing some tone.

Lisa, nice job on the party! Anytime you show a loss after a party is like eating cake! (almost)

Welcome DDP! I personally have not had any problem consuming caffine. The book says you may want to see how it affects you, as it can cause carb cravings. If not, then it is ok for a bit of daily caffiene. Good luck!

Keep the Faith!
Tracy

 

[JCJRSmith]

I guess I am one of the lucky ones who isn't affected by caffiene causing cravings. Still, I have cut WAY down on my caffiene consumption. It used to be that I could go through a 2 liter bottle of Mountain Dew every day. My company has free fountain sodas for staff and students, and we have Mountain Dew there too. I thought I was in Mountain Dew heaven when I took this job. Now, I only drink diet sodas, and then usually with lunch only. I typically find myself reaching for a bottle of water first.

So what happened this weekend? Well last night, The Barenaked Ladies were in Hershey, and my 11 year old son is a big fan (as am I). We bought him tickets to the show for Christmas, and the boy and I went. What a show. Those guys are real showmen, and you can tell that they are having a barrel of laughs doing concerts. My only complaint was the lack of snacks that are South Beach friendly available at the venue. My son and I ended up having some popcorn. I was hoping the carbs wouldn't wind me up, and luckily they didn't. The good news is that I was down to 226 pounds this morning - only two pounds from my 30-pound clippie.

If you get a chance to see BNL - go to the show. You won't regret it.

In other news, yesterday I started to put our new Weider Crossbow Platinum gym together. I am really looking forward to putting this thing through its paces, as is my wife (even my son wants to try it out). More details later.

 

[sm4987]

Well good morning all. I stepped on the scale and I have lost a total of 14 pounds since starting. I too feel like I need to go back to working out. I am losing weight, but I have always had lots of muscle, and feel like I'm losing it. So today (if I feel better, been fighting a serious cold all weekend) I am gong to do some step aerobics and some tae-bo. Plus I am going to do some weight training. Encourage me to work out all!!! Have a good day.

 

[Dodie]

Just checking in. After two weeks in Phase One, I've lost 9 pounds. I was hoping for more, since my friend lost 15, but I understand that the official "line" is 8-12 pounds during the first two weeks.

I have been very good. No cheating. It was hard at first, but I'm amazed at how easy it's gotten. In fact, my Girl Scout Cookie order came in yesterday (that I made before starting SB) and those Thin Mints sat at my desk all day. I wasn't even (very) tempted! This is very exciting.

I'm going to slowly move into Phase Two, but not by much. I'd still like to have another week of fairly good weight loss. I think I'll be adding in one of the new "treats" per day (you know - strawberries, yogurt, bran cereal, etc.) No more than that for awhile.

 

[JCJRSmith]

For those South Beach dieters who are weight training, here is a pretty good Daily Dish:

8 Guidelines for Effective Weight Training
You don't have to be a bodybuilder to experience the benefits of weight training. By lifting weights for a mere 10 minutes a day, two to three days a week, you can increase your metabolism, improve your posture, gain strength, prevent osteoporosis, and relieve stress. Plus, muscle continues to burn calories long after you've left the gym.

Below are eight tips to help you achieve the most from your weight training session:

1. Every muscle has an opposing muscle—make sure you work both to insure a balanced tone.

2. Try not to lock your joints or overextend the muscles. If using free weights, remember to protect your back by bending your knees.

3. Challenge your muscles by trying different weight training exercises from time to time.

4. Adopt a slow and steady pace—it's not a race.

5. If you don't feel it, you're not working hard enough. Try lifting heavier weights or performing more repetitions.

6. Both quantity and quality matter. Do at least 8 to 15 repetitions of each move.

7. Before you try any gym equipment, ask someone to show you how to use it. Most gym-related injuries stem from improper equipment use.

8. A little is better than nothing. Do what you can at first, and then work up to more.

 

[sueg]

I think weight training is the best! I started very simply- using a book called something like -"Strong women live longer". It was premised on the idea that even elderly, nursing home residents derived great benefits from light weight lifting. My godmother died suddenly after falling & breaking her hip (or she fell because her hip broke) and I wanted to urge my mother to try strengthening her bones. I also resisted hormone replacement & was concerned about bone strength & looked to weight bearing exercise as an alternative. I started doing the nine basic moves in the book, using 1, 2 or three lb. weights & one ankle cuff. That was over two years ago and I'm now using 5, 7 & 10 lb. weight for FIRM tapes. It was hard at first, but its one of the best things that I've done for myself (aside from marrying DH & having DSs!) Now my biggest dilemma is how to pack my forty-four lbs. of weights & my fanny lifter/step for my March vacation at WDW.

 

[famfab5]

Dodie,

Congratulations on your loss during phase 1! That is tremendous...really it is! I know how you feel about wanting to lose. My friend lost lots and lots in her first three weeks so I just naturally assumed I would too. My loss has been slower but it is still significant but I had to get over the "hey, why didn't I lose what she did?" I had to take a step back and say "I worked really hard and wow, I've lost weight which really is a terrific accomplishment!"

Please keep us posted on how you are doing into phase 2. I have five more days of phase 1, starting to get nervous about adding things. I was also thinking about staying on phase 1 longer. I AM looking forward to some fruit though and maybe some of that light and fit yogurt people recommend.

Your doing wonderfully, Dodie!

E.

 

[JCJRSmith]

Remember folks - it isn't just the weight; it is the inches as well. If you are losing inches and maintaining weight, you are building lean muscle mass - that is a good thing.