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

[TinkerBelle_325]

Well, im floating on cloud 9 right now I"m on Day 4 of Phase I and I've lost 5 lbs, 2 inches off my waist and 1 1/2 inches off my hips. The hardest day for me was Day 2, i felt exhausted, weakened, constant headaches and crazy cravings. I still have the occassional twinge of "need" for a carb, but I'll drink a bottle of water and get busy studying for finals to ease the craving. This diet is very very do-able with wonderful results. Im shooting to lose 14lbs by May 12th (our trip to WDW ) Im sure that I can do this, my determination to lose weight has never been so high. Today I was able to fit easily and comfortably into 2 pairs of shorts that I could barely button up a week ago. I was also able to fit (albeit uncomfortably) into a pair of jeans that are my inspiration. I want to wear those suckers on the plane to Orlando I was a total South Beach Doubter when I decided to start, now Im a faithful believer and Beacher

 

[ktink]

Just wanted to drop in and say congrats to everyone doing so well. And today is a complete week of SB and I've lost 8 lbs. this week. I couldn't believe it. I could tell my clothes felt really well but didn't want to weigh until a full 7 days were up. Good luck everyone.

 

[sm4987]

I'm just going to give out a big to all of you losers!!!!!!!

I'm so happy and proud of all of you!!!!!!!!!

 

[zeke11]

Here's another upbeat post --

I lost my first 5 lbs! As you can see by my proudly displayed Dis Wish badge below

Today is Day 9 of Phase I and I'm going strong. Yesterday, I was getting discouraged and bored with the food, but reaching my first 5 lb goal (yes, I'm breaking it up into little pieces!) was a real boost for me.

I'm rewarding myself for each 5 lb. loss and my first reward is going to be a massage -- never had one, so I'm really looking forward to it!

Kris

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

Let's keep the upbeat posts coming!

I'm on Day 5 and today was my "official weigh in" (but ive been weighing myself nearly every day because each morning as I walk past the mirror i go "I look thinner...ok i'll just hop on and see if i am" hehe)

Anyways, it was also my official measurement day

I've gone from 192lbs to 185.5lbs - a 6.5lbs loss and I'm hoping to lose 6.5 more on Phase 1

My waist has gone from 37in. to 34in.
My hips have gone from 44.5in to 43in.
And my proudest accomplishment My under bust has gone from 38 back to 36!! I haven't been a 36 in 2 years!!

Congrats to everyone on their progress so far!

 

[spb999]

Way to go, Kris ! Keep it up !!

Multiple short term goals w/ rewards sounds good to me


Congrats Tinkerbelle_325 !

 

[wdw4life]

Lisa (Mymatisse)

I'm new to SBD but looking at what you ate looked fine to me. Except maybe for the pinto beans. I don't remember them being allowed in phase 1.

I just want to offer some encouragement and hugs I know how frustrating it is to feel like you're doing well and then not have the scale reflect that. In my second week of phase 1, I only lost 8 oz. A big disappointment. Just keep at it and take note of your measurments. That is a more accurate reflection of your weight loss than the scale anyway.

 

[WeirdEyes]

A BIG congratulations to you BIG LOSERS!!!!



I'm so proud of all of you!!!

It does make me miss the "early days" of SB.

 

[sm4987]

You all are really doing great!!!!!!!! Keep up the good work. Seeing each other lose weight and inches motivates us all!!!!!

 

[Mymatisse]

I'm officially into my second week..

The amount of weight I have lost is negligable (maybe a lb) but WOW, I can't believe i've done this for a week already. I just have to give myself some

Onto Week 2

 

[sm4987]

Lisa, congrats. I would like to suggest a tighter look at what you are eating. It might contain hidden carbs and suga. Just a hint if you are looking for a bigger loss.

 

[neverlandclub]

Well allright you guys! Everyone is hanging in there. Sorry not to be around for a while. So busy. I got my Mom to start Phase 1 on Monday, so far she is doing great. I did lose 5 lbs prior to my anniversary yesterday. We celebrated with an awesome steak dinner. We did have champagne, and a few little wafer crackers but otherwise no cheating. I feel really good. I know I can get off the next 5 and then 5 after that. I hope my Mom is encouraged by a big loss at the weeks end.

 

[sm4987]

Melissa, how wonderful for you. The good news just keeps on coming!!!!

 

[wdw4life]

Congrats to my fellow losers!

The last couple of days I feel that my pants are a little looser. I know come Monday I'll have a new clippie! I'm looking forward to when I can go buy a few new things in a smaller size. I'm hoping to be able to that by my birthday.

Have a great weekend everyone!

 

[sm4987]

wdw4life, I'm cheering you on!!! I'll let the bananna give a workout for ya

 

[johde]

Hi all. Everything is going well here. I think my latest stall (or more like a rollercoaster) is finally over. I touched it yesterday but I normally wait until I see it 2 days before I make an official change. I went paintballing for the first time this year yesterday. Boy are my legs sore. A friend of mine and I went out to a local field and played from about 10:30 til almost 5:00. This was the first time we had been to this field and there were alot of kneeling type bunkers. I held my own fairly well out there most of the day. Towards the end of the day though there were a couple of tournament players with expensive equipment that came. The one had a marker (politically correct name for a paintball gun) that he had modified so it shot about 30 balls a second. On a good day I can maybe shoot 5 or 6 balls a second. They tried to dominate the field. All in all it was a good day. If I would have tried to play like that last fall, I probably would have died. Losing this weight and exercising has really helped with my stamana and mobility.

 

[sm4987]

Jeremy, hope your stall is over. I've never went to play paintball, sounds fun!!! However, I'm not sure I want to try it!!!!

Everything is going well here. I have now been maintaining for 6 months and I feel wonderful about that. Losing the weight was hard, but maintaining takes just as much work. I am so happy that I've kept on track all this time.

 

[spb999]

Good news Jeremy - sounds like you had fun out there !

Keep it up Sheree !! All your hard work has paid off and will continue to pay off !

 

[Mymatisse]

Okay everyone.. after a pretty good week and a half on phase 1 I just went off yesterday. I'm not gonna say what I ate but it was a carb binge big time It wasn't even because I was particularly craving carbs either. I was just so bored of what I was eating that I got to the point where NOTHING on the dang list looked appetizing. Didn't help that I was TOTALLY PMS'ing too.. dang hormones!

Now that i've admitted it publically, i'm back on the wagon


My question is.. should I start my 2 weeks of phase one all over again?
Any thoughts?

Thanks!

 

[sm4987]

Lisa, I think that would be the best thing to do. You've got to rerid your body of those carbs. A binge is not a bad thing, the only thing you can do is get back on track as soon as possible.