Daily Dish for Monday 9/19

[Denise85]

Carolyn lost 43 pounds in four months!

To jump-start your week, The South Beach Diet™ Online is featuring Motivational Mondays — a day to celebrate those who are looking better, feeling better, and living better because of The South Beach Diet™!



Carolyn T., Lockhaven, PA

I've experienced weight fluctuations since my mid-30s, but it wasn't until the past year that I hit an all-time high. After losing my brother to a heart attack and watching my youngest child leave for Iraq with the U.S. Army Reserves, I had eaten my way to 232 pounds. The more I ate, the bigger I got and the more miserable I was.

Then, one day in late February of this year when I was shopping, I became so upset at my weight and appearance that I veered my cart over to the book section and leafed through a copy of Dr. Agatston's book. I stood reading in the aisle until I chose to buy the book instead of the goodies I had in my cart.

Phase 1 was difficult, but I made up my mind that I was worth at least a two-week commitment. The biggest challenge was planning. When the pounds started dropping off after just a few days, I was inspired to put in the effort! After the initial two weeks, I was 22 pounds lighter and my husband had lost several pounds as well. Friends kept telling me that I had so much willpower, but I simply did not have the same food cravings.

In four months, I've lost 43 pounds, and my husband has lost about 35. We never used to go anywhere without Rolaids and Tums before, but now our indigestion is gone. My skin is clearer, we sleep better, and the numbers from our blood tests and our blood pressure are both magnificent! I never imagined in my wildest dreams that a diet plan could have all these benefits. This is not a weight-loss diet, this is a life-renewing plan — and we feel wonderful!

[luvmyboyz]

Wow makes ya want to stick to the program!!