switching from Atkins to SB

LJ · 06-29-2005, 07:21 PM

Hiya,
I have been on and off Atkins for years now, and a week ago last Sunday I started Atkins induction, so I'm ten days into it, no cheats, ketosis...Great! I've lost a pant size. But maybe it's time to try something different where I can keep the weight off more easily for longer periods of time...maybe for good. I rollercoaster too much for Atkins, and I foresee going down the same road in a couple months and regaining it all back. Oh, and besides, my arm pits smell like cat spray when in ketosis- eeeeeww. Okay gross, sorry... trying to encourage myself to try SB.

I would like to lose a few more pant sizes, I have no scale as I threw mine out after getting obsessed with the numbers game, but I am guessing 15lbs is about what I would like to lose....at least.

So I got the book and started this morning....so far so good. Ketosis killed my appetite, but this afternoon I actually felt a hunger pang LOL...s'okay, felt kind of nice actually. I think this may be a better way of eating for me. I expect I may stop losing a little, or even gain a little while incorporating the different foods, but I am trying to keep the attitude that it WILL work in the long run.

After reading all the threads of those switching over from atkins I thought I might post and share my own experience. Hope its' a good one LOL.

Nice to meet everyone, LJ

hhhmom74 · 06-29-2005, 07:35 PM

I am planning on switching from Atkins to South Beach on Tuesday. I need to get groceries or I would start tomorrow. I have already read the book and am looking forward to getting started.

LJ · 06-29-2005, 11:21 PM

Hi Rachel! wow, you have done well on atkins.
Good luck shopping...I shopped this morning, it was hard not to look on the labels for carbs! Need a new mindset. I have bought only a few things so far mentioned in SB book. Like 1%milk to replace cream for my coffee. For a treat -riccotta lowfat cheese, cocoa and almond extract for a treat that was mentioned in book. "Laughing cow" cheese which was pricey but glad I did, omg, so yummy! I had some on celery, very creamy, delicious! Also got some turkey bacon to replace my regular bacon...it was just as good with eggs for breakfast....had to have three slices instead of two as suggested though

I'm struggling with replacing the cream in my coffee, but other than that day one is over and so far so good. Alisa

hhhmom74 · 06-30-2005, 05:39 AM

LJ: I know it is gonna be really tough not to just focus on the carb count. I'm a little worried about that. My brain has been focused on carbs from the last 3 years!! I have already switched to LC skim milk from LC 2% milk and some lower fat meats and low fat cottage cheese. What is laughing cow cheese?

mommeto3boyz · 06-30-2005, 06:14 AM

Laughing cow cheese the the best darn cheese ever. seriously. It's a soft cheese that comes in a cardboard whell and inside are like 8 little pie shaped wedges of the yummiest creamisrt cheese ever. i got my flavors in french onion and garlic and herb. This stiff is also great for roll ups for lunch 1 wedge will go a long way.

mommeto3boyz · 06-30-2005, 06:15 AM

btw I am having issues with switching to milk in my coffee it just isn't the same. I guess it is the secret way to get people off of coffee

LJ · 06-30-2005, 11:00 AM

Morning Racel and Leigh

Leigh...try the cheese! I only found one kind in my store, swiss, but I will look for the other varieties in another place I shop occassionally. So yummy. Oh, I found it in the deli section of the store, not with the regular dairy products.

I am having my first coffee of the morning, with cream. I know it's not allowed. If it keeps me from losing, I will adjust. I'm more addicted to my coffee and cream than to anything else in my diet!!!

I made the mistake of not eating dinner last night and then ate way to many almonds. I was upset about something and just could'nt stomach eating a meal. On atkins in ketosis I could've gotten away not eating w/o cravings kicking in... need to keep in mind BALANCE!

LJ

wendysmiling · 06-30-2005, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mommeto3boyz

btw I am having issues with switching to milk in my coffee it just isn't the same. I guess it is the secret way to get people off of coffee

Maybe this will help... maybe not. When I missed my cream I made my instant coffee with just milk (no water). It was better than a splash of milk in the coffee. If you don't like instant maybe if you made the coffee really strong and added it to a cup of milk?

I also make "frappacinos" from milk, davinci and instant coffee diluted with a tsp of water to keep the coffee crystals from floating around in it.
Just a thought......

5cats4me · 06-30-2005, 05:27 PM

Ohhhh- those frappacinos sound wonderful! Thanks!

moonstruck · 06-30-2005, 06:46 PM

Hi All,
I just went back to South Beach on Monday, after doing Weight Watchers for a few years - where I had great success. I lost about seven pounds in two weeks when I did it last summer. How much water do you all drink daily? I drink about a gallon a day.

hhhmom74 · 07-01-2005, 06:11 AM

moonstruck: I drink atleast 120 oz of water daily plus I drink iced green tea.

PUGLUVER · 07-03-2005, 05:25 PM

DOES ANYONE KNOW IF SOUTH BEACH A SITE YOU CAN GO TO LIKE THE LOW CARB SITES FOR IDEAS ON WHAT YOU CAN AND CANNOT EAT? MY DOCTOR RECOMMENDS ME TO DO ATKINS. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT I HAVE A VERY SLIGHT CASE OF INSULIN RESISTANCE....HE HAS JUST PUT ME ON TOPOMAX AS WELL TO HELP PUSH THE WEIGHT OFF. ANY SUGGESTIONS?????

HelloAgain · 07-05-2005, 03:05 PM

you can get everything you need to know about atkins from the official site:
atkins.com

You can get a great deal of information on South Beach (not all of it but a lot) here:
http://www.prevention.com/category/0...-0-0-0,00.html

edelweiss · 07-05-2005, 04:35 PM

Go to: Prevention.com

Theres is a discussion board - all South Beach for all different levels. Prevention was the first to back the South Beach, I believe. There's a lot of information there.

PUGLUVER · 07-05-2005, 06:16 PM

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP

brymic · 07-05-2005, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mommeto3boyz

btw I am having issues with switching to milk in my coffee it just isn't the same. I guess it is the secret way to get people off of coffee

I don't know how legal it is, but I use fat free half and half. I had no problem with losing weight and it tastes great.

06-29-2005, 07:21 PM	#1
LJ Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 161 Gallery: LJ Stats: 174.5/156/145 5ft2.5" WOE: low carb Start Date: RESTARTED 07/02/08	switching from Atkins to SB Hiya, I have been on and off Atkins for years now, and a week ago last Sunday I started Atkins induction, so I'm ten days into it, no cheats, ketosis...Great! I've lost a pant size. But maybe it's time to try something different where I can keep the weight off more easily for longer periods of time...maybe for good. I rollercoaster too much for Atkins, and I foresee going down the same road in a couple months and regaining it all back. Oh, and besides, my arm pits smell like cat spray when in ketosis- eeeeeww. Okay gross, sorry... trying to encourage myself to try SB. I would like to lose a few more pant sizes, I have no scale as I threw mine out after getting obsessed with the numbers game, but I am guessing 15lbs is about what I would like to lose....at least. So I got the book and started this morning....so far so good. Ketosis killed my appetite, but this afternoon I actually felt a hunger pang LOL...s'okay, felt kind of nice actually. I think this may be a better way of eating for me. I expect I may stop losing a little, or even gain a little while incorporating the different foods, but I am trying to keep the attitude that it WILL work in the long run. After reading all the threads of those switching over from atkins I thought I might post and share my own experience. Hope its' a good one LOL. Nice to meet everyone, LJ __________________ "Most people don't know there are angels whose only job is to make sure you don't get too comfortable & fall asleep & miss your life." Brian Andreas

07-03-2005, 05:25 PM	#12
PUGLUVER Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CHATTANOOGA TN Posts: 2 Gallery: PUGLUVER WOE: ATKINS---BEGINNER Start Date: 09/27/04	SOUTH BEACH DIET MENU LIST DOES ANYONE KNOW IF SOUTH BEACH A SITE YOU CAN GO TO LIKE THE LOW CARB SITES FOR IDEAS ON WHAT YOU CAN AND CANNOT EAT? MY DOCTOR RECOMMENDS ME TO DO ATKINS. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT I HAVE A VERY SLIGHT CASE OF INSULIN RESISTANCE....HE HAS JUST PUT ME ON TOPOMAX AS WELL TO HELP PUSH THE WEIGHT OFF. ANY SUGGESTIONS?????

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06-29-2005, 07:35 PM	#2
hhhmom74 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 14,188 Gallery: hhhmom74 Stats: 199.5/138/120 5'4" WOE: back to Atkins Start Date: 6/22/02 restarted 10/6/08	I am planning on switching from Atkins to South Beach on Tuesday. I need to get groceries or I would start tomorrow. I have already read the book and am looking forward to getting started.

06-29-2005, 11:21 PM	#3
LJ Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 161 Gallery: LJ Stats: 174.5/156/145 5ft2.5" WOE: low carb Start Date: RESTARTED 07/02/08	Hi Rachel! wow, you have done well on atkins. Good luck shopping...I shopped this morning, it was hard not to look on the labels for carbs! Need a new mindset. I have bought only a few things so far mentioned in SB book. Like 1%milk to replace cream for my coffee. For a treat -riccotta lowfat cheese, cocoa and almond extract for a treat that was mentioned in book. "Laughing cow" cheese which was pricey but glad I did, omg, so yummy! I had some on celery, very creamy, delicious! Also got some turkey bacon to replace my regular bacon...it was just as good with eggs for breakfast....had to have three slices instead of two as suggested though I'm struggling with replacing the cream in my coffee, but other than that day one is over and so far so good. Alisa

06-30-2005, 05:39 AM	#4
hhhmom74 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 14,188 Gallery: hhhmom74 Stats: 199.5/138/120 5'4" WOE: back to Atkins Start Date: 6/22/02 restarted 10/6/08	LJ: I know it is gonna be really tough not to just focus on the carb count. I'm a little worried about that. My brain has been focused on carbs from the last 3 years!! I have already switched to LC skim milk from LC 2% milk and some lower fat meats and low fat cottage cheese. What is laughing cow cheese?

06-30-2005, 06:14 AM	#5
mommeto3boyz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: playin on the texas gulf coast Posts: 160 Gallery: mommeto3boyz Stats: 237/187/150 5'6 WOE: Low carb and wheat free	Laughing cow cheese the the best darn cheese ever. seriously. It's a soft cheese that comes in a cardboard whell and inside are like 8 little pie shaped wedges of the yummiest creamisrt cheese ever. i got my flavors in french onion and garlic and herb. This stiff is also great for roll ups for lunch 1 wedge will go a long way.

06-30-2005, 06:15 AM	#6
mommeto3boyz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: playin on the texas gulf coast Posts: 160 Gallery: mommeto3boyz Stats: 237/187/150 5'6 WOE: Low carb and wheat free	btw I am having issues with switching to milk in my coffee it just isn't the same. I guess it is the secret way to get people off of coffee

06-30-2005, 11:00 AM	#7
LJ Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 161 Gallery: LJ Stats: 174.5/156/145 5ft2.5" WOE: low carb Start Date: RESTARTED 07/02/08	Morning Racel and Leigh Leigh...try the cheese! I only found one kind in my store, swiss, but I will look for the other varieties in another place I shop occassionally. So yummy. Oh, I found it in the deli section of the store, not with the regular dairy products. I am having my first coffee of the morning, with cream. I know it's not allowed. If it keeps me from losing, I will adjust. I'm more addicted to my coffee and cream than to anything else in my diet!!! I made the mistake of not eating dinner last night and then ate way to many almonds. I was upset about something and just could'nt stomach eating a meal. On atkins in ketosis I could've gotten away not eating w/o cravings kicking in... need to keep in mind BALANCE! LJ

06-30-2005, 05:27 PM	#9
5cats4me MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Land O' Lakes, FL Posts: 1,692 Gallery: 5cats4me Stats: 185/164/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 04	Ohhhh- those frappacinos sound wonderful! Thanks!

06-30-2005, 06:46 PM	#10
moonstruck lavender and lace Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,211 Gallery: moonstruck Stats: 202/202/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 11/28/08	Hi All, I just went back to South Beach on Monday, after doing Weight Watchers for a few years - where I had great success. I lost about seven pounds in two weeks when I did it last summer. How much water do you all drink daily? I drink about a gallon a day.

07-01-2005, 06:11 AM	#11
hhhmom74 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 14,188 Gallery: hhhmom74 Stats: 199.5/138/120 5'4" WOE: back to Atkins Start Date: 6/22/02 restarted 10/6/08	moonstruck: I drink atleast 120 oz of water daily plus I drink iced green tea.

07-05-2005, 03:05 PM	#13
HelloAgain Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MI Posts: 437 Gallery: HelloAgain Stats: 139/123/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Dec 1 03	you can get everything you need to know about atkins from the official site: atkins.com You can get a great deal of information on South Beach (not all of it but a lot) here: http://www.prevention.com/category/0...-0-0-0,00.html

07-05-2005, 04:35 PM	#14
edelweiss Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 147 Gallery: edelweiss Stats: 135/128/120 WOE: Basic Low Carb everything Start Date: approx. 1999	Go to: Prevention.com Theres is a discussion board - all South Beach for all different levels. Prevention was the first to back the South Beach, I believe. There's a lot of information there.

07-05-2005, 06:16 PM	#15
PUGLUVER Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CHATTANOOGA TN Posts: 2 Gallery: PUGLUVER WOE: ATKINS---BEGINNER Start Date: 09/27/04	THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP