thinking of switching... any advice?

JenniferMary · 06-27-2005, 11:56 AM

Well, I've followed atkins and lost a lot of weight (30+ pounds) with more to go... lately I've been "cheating" with milk, small amounts of illegal treats, etc. I've been wanting to try South Beach but am afraid I'll gain or stall with the milk allowed, fruit allowed etc. even though I know it would suit my lifestyle better. I'd also love to lost 20+ pounds in the next 8-10 weeks. Is this sort of weight loss possible with South Beach? Any advice, or testimonials or experiences would be greatly appreciated!

zeraspride · 06-27-2005, 12:12 PM

I'm on South Beach and have been for the last year and a half. I love it! I enjoy eating a lot of the things you mentioned like milk and fruit. I also enjoy not counting carbs or calories or fat grams or anything else. I experienced some pretty dramatic weight loss during Phase 1 but I was eating terribly before I started the program and I was 100 pounds heavier but I lost 14 pounds the first two weeks.

Phase 1 is pretty much like Atkins induction - it's in Phase 2 that you add the "good" carbs back into your diet. Many people that have come over to SBD from Atkins skip Phase 1 because they have already cleaned out their system so to speak and just don't feel they need it. Since you have been eating some things you shouldn't, you probably want to do a clean Phase 1 (2 week period) and then move into Phase 2. I would recommend drinking tons of water, daily exercise and being realistic in what you expect to lose in the 8-10 week period. Do I think 20 pounds is possible? Yep, I sure do. If you commit to the program, don't cheat and get in plenty of exercise. I was losing 1 to 3.5 pounds per week during the early stages of Phase 2 and only now that I am getting close to goal has my weight loss slowed to a crawl.

I'm sure you'll get other helpful suggestions and testimonials. I hope this helps and we'd love to have you join us on the Beach!

JenniferMary · 06-27-2005, 12:23 PM

Wow! Thanks so much... I'm off to get the book right now! I appreciate your response!

zeraspride · 06-27-2005, 12:27 PM

JenniferMary - when you get started, let us know so we can support you! We have a great daily thread we would love to have you join! Just jump right in!

JenniferMary · 06-27-2005, 12:48 PM

Thanks! I'll do that! Just got back from Coles and bought the book. I am SO ready to do this! Thanks guys!

06-27-2005, 11:56 AM	#1
JenniferMary Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 129 Gallery: JenniferMary Stats: 245/238.5/160 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: August 29, 2006	thinking of switching... any advice? Well, I've followed atkins and lost a lot of weight (30+ pounds) with more to go... lately I've been "cheating" with milk, small amounts of illegal treats, etc. I've been wanting to try South Beach but am afraid I'll gain or stall with the milk allowed, fruit allowed etc. even though I know it would suit my lifestyle better. I'd also love to lost 20+ pounds in the next 8-10 weeks. Is this sort of weight loss possible with South Beach? Any advice, or testimonials or experiences would be greatly appreciated!

06-27-2005, 12:12 PM	#2
zeraspride Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,075 Gallery: zeraspride Stats: Highest 282.5 CW: 227.8 GW: 160 WOE: South Beach Start Date: 12/01/03 - restart 11/01/08 (down 6.2!)	I'm on South Beach and have been for the last year and a half. I love it! I enjoy eating a lot of the things you mentioned like milk and fruit. I also enjoy not counting carbs or calories or fat grams or anything else. I experienced some pretty dramatic weight loss during Phase 1 but I was eating terribly before I started the program and I was 100 pounds heavier but I lost 14 pounds the first two weeks. Phase 1 is pretty much like Atkins induction - it's in Phase 2 that you add the "good" carbs back into your diet. Many people that have come over to SBD from Atkins skip Phase 1 because they have already cleaned out their system so to speak and just don't feel they need it. Since you have been eating some things you shouldn't, you probably want to do a clean Phase 1 (2 week period) and then move into Phase 2. I would recommend drinking tons of water, daily exercise and being realistic in what you expect to lose in the 8-10 week period. Do I think 20 pounds is possible? Yep, I sure do. If you commit to the program, don't cheat and get in plenty of exercise. I was losing 1 to 3.5 pounds per week during the early stages of Phase 2 and only now that I am getting close to goal has my weight loss slowed to a crawl. I'm sure you'll get other helpful suggestions and testimonials. I hope this helps and we'd love to have you join us on the Beach! __________________ Lisa My story: Lost 109 pounds on SBD (2003); gained 60pounds back - restarted SBD 11/1/08 Minigoals: 207 199 174 GOAL: 160 What about now? What about today? What if you're making me all that I was meant to be? . . . Baby, before it's too late; What about now? Daughtry

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06-27-2005, 12:23 PM	#3
JenniferMary Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 129 Gallery: JenniferMary Stats: 245/238.5/160 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: August 29, 2006	Wow! Thanks so much... I'm off to get the book right now! I appreciate your response!

06-27-2005, 12:27 PM	#4
zeraspride Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,075 Gallery: zeraspride Stats: Highest 282.5 CW: 227.8 GW: 160 WOE: South Beach Start Date: 12/01/03 - restart 11/01/08 (down 6.2!)	JenniferMary - when you get started, let us know so we can support you! We have a great daily thread we would love to have you join! Just jump right in!

06-27-2005, 12:48 PM	#5
JenniferMary Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 129 Gallery: JenniferMary Stats: 245/238.5/160 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: August 29, 2006	Thanks! I'll do that! Just got back from Coles and bought the book. I am SO ready to do this! Thanks guys!