South Beachers... I need your help, Please!

[r3ngels]

Hi Guys I have just started with south beach, yesterday. I have a few questions and would love your help.

1. I have had a headache for 2 days... did anyone have that?

2. I am craving carbs... not so much sugar (thanks to sf fudgicles and sf jello) when does that go away... if ever?

3. What kind of creamer can I put in my coffee. I have been using coffee mate and it has sugar in it. Do you just use milk or something else?

4. Any tips to make it through Phase 1?

Thanks so much, you guys make losing weight as fun as it can be.

 

[calena]

There are a lot of other South Beachers out there MUCH MORE experienced than I am, but here goes! (Try posting on the South Beach thread too!)
I had the headaches... they will pass. I just felt more lightheaded actually and weaker than usual.
I also craved bread. That too will pass... but it can be tough to last the two weeks. Just go to the South Beach thread and post. They will cheer you on!
I used skim milk in my coffee.
The other hints for Phase I is I kept almonds at work and string cheese as a snack. Also those little tomatoes. Another hint was I would eat a salad for breakfast with cheese or make the ricotta as my breakfast. I just could not do eggs all the time. I did make those spinach egg muffin things and they were nice because I could just pop one or two in the microwave. (Think I'll make a batch this weekend!). I did well on South Beach - lost almost 20 lbs but I strayed and put back on about five. Now I am back on Phase 1 and have lost two... so. IT WORKS!!!!!

 

[sm4987]

I had the headaches. It does take time. Sugar and carb withdrawl!!! GIve it another couple of days, it will pass.

The carb cravings are normal to. My opinionis to up the protein and that will help with it greatly. You don't have to do breakfast for breakfast. Make anything that you like. Get creative, it really helps!!!! There are a number of other boards that do low carb/sbd and they have great receipes.

I've been doing this for 2 years now, and it can be done!!!!

 

[r3ngels]

Thanks guys for your help...

My headaches are gone

I got some great recipes of the internet that I have been trying and they have been helping.

And I have lost 4 lbs.

Thanks again.