New to SB not to LC/Atkins

lowcarbprincess · 10-27-2005, 03:57 PM

Just another one converting from Atkins to Southbeach effective yesterday. 34 yr old stay at home mom of a 3 yr old daughter. I have done Atkins a ton of times and always sucessful but the 'one bite of cheat' would make me gain SO much as I stayed in induction the whole time PLUS its just not a way of life, its too hard to maintain that so here I am... I started just 'dieting' and mild working out last Oct. topping my weight at 230 lbs..I started Atkins (again, lol) in May and workout 3-5x a week from my home w/videos and am at 169 today. I am scared I will gain on SB because WOW the options on this way of life are INCREDIBLE!!! I would think it would be very much LESS likely to 'cheat' on this way as well and am SO very excited. I dont have the book but I know atkins so well im hoping I can read enough..I did buy the handbook though to keep me a little more 'knowledged' about it but I still dont know portion sizes/etc.. My goal is to get to 145 or even 135 IF possible or depending on how I feel..the last time I lost all this weight was on Atkins after my daughters birth I went down to 145 so we shall see... This bulletin board SB area is FANTASTIC (as was the atkins one, dont get me wrong) I just really feel like this is just perfect for me and my family's lifestyles! Just wanted to say hi and thank you for such wonderful posts and information!!!
Lisa
Plano TX
5'7
230/169/145

Shalbrihil · 10-27-2005, 04:43 PM

Lisa! Glad to have you with us. We'd love to help you if we can. There's tons of support here. This has been a lifestyle eating plan for me and I've lost 120 pounds. You can do it no problem. Join right in the beach is great!

rose1 · 10-27-2005, 04:45 PM

Lisa This is a great place to hang out. The stickies at the top of the page will help with portions, etc. Anytime you have a question, just ask. There are no dumb questions here.

Mel78 · 10-28-2005, 05:23 AM

Hi Lisa! I just started SBD this week as well. I gained lots of weight when pregnant wtih my daughter, and after her birth (2 years ago!!!) I didn't seem to lose any of it - even though we nurse. So, I've decided NOW is the time to get in shape - FOR HER!!! There is so much I want to do with her and for her and I want to be healthy.

I too am an Atkins convert, and think this WOL will much better suit our whole family. Less tempting to cheat, and I can make all of us the same things.

Welcome and happy beaching!!!

zeraspride · 10-28-2005, 06:00 AM

Here's another welcome to the Beach from one Lisa to another!

You will love it here. These ladies are so supportive just like the other LCF forums.

I can't believe the varities of foods that are available with this way of eating. I will be celebrating my 2 year anniversary in another month or so and I sometimes still can't believe I can eat this way, be so satisfied and still lose weight. I have lost 110 pounds with about 10-15 to go to get to my goal let's get these last few pounds off together!

redqueen · 10-28-2005, 08:45 AM

Lisa: Let me add my

to the bunch! We're always happy to see another new face on the BEACH! I am also a converted Atkid. I am so happy to have been coerced by my doctor into trying South Beach. It is great to eat like a "normal" person again! And it's working for me, which is the best benefit of all! I WILL be a HEALTHY person...and so will you!

Congratulations on your choice!

justmarvi · 10-28-2005, 08:51 AM

Lisa and congrats on your awesome weight loss! Very few things have a concrete portion size, be sure and check out the stickies. It's eat until satisfied but there is a general rule of thumb given.

We hope you enjoy SBD and we're here for support!

Marva

lowcarbprincess · 10-29-2005, 08:19 AM

WOW such warm and wonderful welcomes, thank you ALL of you!!! Where do you see the portion stickies? I only see a couple like on beans/milk-i'm not a milk drinker anyways... I just don't want to mess this up! I changed up an atkins recipe last night for dinner and will post it in a minute it was SOOOOOOOOOOOOO good! I Was SHOCKED what a fantastic dinner I had. No grease, no fatty atkins and SO satisfying and filling!! Thank you for your warm welcomes and I will be here reading always, lol!!
Lisa

rose1 · 10-29-2005, 08:52 AM

Hi, Lisa

There are no portion sizes except for a few things like beans and milk. It's eat until satisfied (not stuffed).

We don't have to weigh and measure and even have room for snacks. As long as you are eating on plan foods, you will be fine. Use the menu sticky to get an idea of meal plans and ,of course, ask any questions. Post your menus if you want to and people can give you feedback.

Emily's Mom

justmarvi · 10-29-2005, 09:06 AM

Lisa, this is about the best example that we have on the eating plan. Hope this helps!

How to Adapt Your Meal Plan Phase I

The South Beach Diet™ is designed so that you can easily swap meals and ingredients. If you don't like eggs for breakfast, have low-fat cottage cheese or lean meat instead. Not a fish lover? Then choose lean beef or poultry. In Phase 1 of the diet, you can eat as many proteins and vegetables as you like, plus fats like olive oil. Fruit and starches aren't allowed until Phase 2. Here's a look at some general eating guidelines. For specific food choices, check out the Phase 1 Foods to Enjoy & Avoid list.

BREAKFAST
Protein: Quantity is not limited. Start with a 2 oz. portion, eat slowly, go back for seconds if still hungry.

Vegetables: Minimum 1/2 cup or 6-8 oz. tomato or vegetable juice.

Fruit: None

Starch: None

Milk/Dairy: 2 cups allowed daily (including yogurt)

Fat: 1 tsp mayonnaise, trans-free margarine, or oil (optional)

SNACK
Snacks are required. Choose a protein, vegetable, fat-free plain yogurt, or nuts/seeds. A snack that combines protein (1 oz.) and vegetables is encouraged.

LUNCH
Protein: Quantity is not limited. Start with a 3 oz. portion, eat slowly, go back for seconds if still hungry.

Vegetables: Minimum 2 cups.
We encourage you to include a serving of beans (1/3-1/2 cup) as part of your vegetables.

Fruit: None

Starch: None

Milk/Dairy: 2 cups allowed daily (including yogurt)

Fat: 1 Tbsp mayonnaise, trans-free margarine or oil, or 2 Tbsp salad dressing

SNACK
Snacks are required. Choose a protein, vegetable, fat-free plain yogurt, or nuts/seeds. A snack that combines protein (1 oz.) and vegetables is encouraged.

DINNER
Protein: Quantity is not limited. Start with a 3 oz. portion, eat slowly, go back for seconds if still hungry.

Vegetables:Minimum 2 cups.
We encourage you to include a serving of beans (1/3-1/2 cup) as part of your vegetables.

Fruit: None

Starch: None

Milk/Dairy: 2 cups allowed daily (including yogurt)

Fat: 1 Tbsp mayonnaise, trans-free margarine or oil, or 2 Tbsp salad dressing

DESSERT / EVENING SNACK
Desserts are optional. Enjoy some of your Sweet Treat allowance, a dessert, or any of the snack choices.

SWEET TREATS
Sweet Treats are products that contain sugar alcohols. You can enjoy them throughout the day to satisfy your sweet tooth — just limit yourself to roughly 75 calories worth per day to avoid any GI distress.
See a list of Sweet Treat options here

BEVERAGES
Diet, decaffeinated, sugar-free drinks are not limited. You can enjoy caffeinated coffee or diet sodas with caffeine added, but limit to 1 - 2 servings per day.

moonstruck · 10-29-2005, 12:41 PM

Lisa! This is a great board. I have done Atkins before also and while I wasn't very successful - I have heard that it is dangerous and can't be done long term.

lowcarbprincess · 10-31-2005, 08:29 AM

Ok...here is a sample of kinda what I ate last week...
B- 2 hardboiled eggs white & yolk..is that ok? w/2 pcs of turkey bacon and a diet coke
(water the rest of the day-diet coke is my 'coffee' lol)
S-celery w/homemade hummus
L-salad w/hardboiled egg, green beans, onion, cherry tomatoes, ff cheese and SB caesar dressing
S-handful of pistachio nuts
D- 1/2 porkchop w/a green salad as up above..
(ff fudge pop for dessert)
Hows that?? Any advice would be great so I dont bomb this week lol!!
Lisa

justmarvi · 10-31-2005, 08:54 AM

Looks good Lisa! Hope you'll join us on our daily menu thread.

10-27-2005, 03:57 PM	#1
lowcarbprincess Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 179 Gallery: lowcarbprincess Stats: 250/178/145-ish WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 26, 2008	New to SB not to LC/Atkins Just another one converting from Atkins to Southbeach effective yesterday. 34 yr old stay at home mom of a 3 yr old daughter. I have done Atkins a ton of times and always sucessful but the 'one bite of cheat' would make me gain SO much as I stayed in induction the whole time PLUS its just not a way of life, its too hard to maintain that so here I am... I started just 'dieting' and mild working out last Oct. topping my weight at 230 lbs..I started Atkins (again, lol) in May and workout 3-5x a week from my home w/videos and am at 169 today. I am scared I will gain on SB because WOW the options on this way of life are INCREDIBLE!!! I would think it would be very much LESS likely to 'cheat' on this way as well and am SO very excited. I dont have the book but I know atkins so well im hoping I can read enough..I did buy the handbook though to keep me a little more 'knowledged' about it but I still dont know portion sizes/etc.. My goal is to get to 145 or even 135 IF possible or depending on how I feel..the last time I lost all this weight was on Atkins after my daughters birth I went down to 145 so we shall see... This bulletin board SB area is FANTASTIC (as was the atkins one, dont get me wrong) I just really feel like this is just perfect for me and my family's lifestyles! Just wanted to say hi and thank you for such wonderful posts and information!!! Lisa Plano TX 5'7 230/169/145

10-28-2005, 05:23 AM	#4
Mel78 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 9,137 Gallery: Mel78	Hi Lisa! I just started SBD this week as well. I gained lots of weight when pregnant wtih my daughter, and after her birth (2 years ago!!!) I didn't seem to lose any of it - even though we nurse. So, I've decided NOW is the time to get in shape - FOR HER!!! There is so much I want to do with her and for her and I want to be healthy. I too am an Atkins convert, and think this WOL will much better suit our whole family. Less tempting to cheat, and I can make all of us the same things. Welcome and happy beaching!!! __________________ Mel MMFM- September Challenge (Starter Thread Link) "IF YOU FAIL TO PLAN, YOU PLAN TO FAIL" **~~~~~~~~~~~~~**

10-28-2005, 06:00 AM	#5
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!)	Here's another welcome to the Beach from one Lisa to another! You will love it here. These ladies are so supportive just like the other LCF forums. I can't believe the varities of foods that are available with this way of eating. I will be celebrating my 2 year anniversary in another month or so and I sometimes still can't believe I can eat this way, be so satisfied and still lose weight. I have lost 110 pounds with about 10-15 to go to get to my goal let's get these last few pounds off together! __________________ 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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10-27-2005, 04:43 PM	#2
Shalbrihil MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: California Posts: 1,870 Gallery: Shalbrihil Stats: maintaining my loss since 2005 WOE: SBD Phase 3 Start Date: June 2003	Lisa! Glad to have you with us. We'd love to help you if we can. There's tons of support here. This has been a lifestyle eating plan for me and I've lost 120 pounds. You can do it no problem. Join right in the beach is great!

10-27-2005, 04:45 PM	#3
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,784 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian version of SB Start Date: June, 2005	Lisa This is a great place to hang out. The stickies at the top of the page will help with portions, etc. Anytime you have a question, just ask. There are no dumb questions here.

10-28-2005, 08:45 AM	#6
redqueen Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newcastle, CA Posts: 761 Gallery: redqueen Stats: 260/243/170 WOE: Stella Style Start Date: 12/28/06	Lisa: Let me add my to the bunch! We're always happy to see another new face on the BEACH! I am also a converted Atkid. I am so happy to have been coerced by my doctor into trying South Beach. It is great to eat like a "normal" person again! And it's working for me, which is the best benefit of all! I WILL be a HEALTHY person...and so will you! Congratulations on your choice!

10-28-2005, 08:51 AM	#7
justmarvi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,218 Gallery: justmarvi	Lisa and congrats on your awesome weight loss! Very few things have a concrete portion size, be sure and check out the stickies. It's eat until satisfied but there is a general rule of thumb given. We hope you enjoy SBD and we're here for support! Marva

10-29-2005, 08:19 AM	#8
lowcarbprincess Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 179 Gallery: lowcarbprincess Stats: 250/178/145-ish WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 26, 2008	WOW such warm and wonderful welcomes, thank you ALL of you!!! Where do you see the portion stickies? I only see a couple like on beans/milk-i'm not a milk drinker anyways... I just don't want to mess this up! I changed up an atkins recipe last night for dinner and will post it in a minute it was SOOOOOOOOOOOOO good! I Was SHOCKED what a fantastic dinner I had. No grease, no fatty atkins and SO satisfying and filling!! Thank you for your warm welcomes and I will be here reading always, lol!! Lisa

10-29-2005, 08:52 AM	#9
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,784 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian version of SB Start Date: June, 2005	Hi, Lisa There are no portion sizes except for a few things like beans and milk. It's eat until satisfied (not stuffed). We don't have to weigh and measure and even have room for snacks. As long as you are eating on plan foods, you will be fine. Use the menu sticky to get an idea of meal plans and ,of course, ask any questions. Post your menus if you want to and people can give you feedback. Emily's Mom

10-29-2005, 09:06 AM	#10
justmarvi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,218 Gallery: justmarvi	Lisa, this is about the best example that we have on the eating plan. Hope this helps! How to Adapt Your Meal Plan Phase I The South Beach Diet™ is designed so that you can easily swap meals and ingredients. If you don't like eggs for breakfast, have low-fat cottage cheese or lean meat instead. Not a fish lover? Then choose lean beef or poultry. In Phase 1 of the diet, you can eat as many proteins and vegetables as you like, plus fats like olive oil. Fruit and starches aren't allowed until Phase 2. Here's a look at some general eating guidelines. For specific food choices, check out the Phase 1 Foods to Enjoy & Avoid list. BREAKFAST Protein: Quantity is not limited. Start with a 2 oz. portion, eat slowly, go back for seconds if still hungry. Vegetables: Minimum 1/2 cup or 6-8 oz. tomato or vegetable juice. Fruit: None Starch: None Milk/Dairy: 2 cups allowed daily (including yogurt) Fat: 1 tsp mayonnaise, trans-free margarine, or oil (optional) SNACK Snacks are required. Choose a protein, vegetable, fat-free plain yogurt, or nuts/seeds. A snack that combines protein (1 oz.) and vegetables is encouraged. LUNCH Protein: Quantity is not limited. Start with a 3 oz. portion, eat slowly, go back for seconds if still hungry. Vegetables: Minimum 2 cups. We encourage you to include a serving of beans (1/3-1/2 cup) as part of your vegetables. Fruit: None Starch: None Milk/Dairy: 2 cups allowed daily (including yogurt) Fat: 1 Tbsp mayonnaise, trans-free margarine or oil, or 2 Tbsp salad dressing SNACK Snacks are required. Choose a protein, vegetable, fat-free plain yogurt, or nuts/seeds. A snack that combines protein (1 oz.) and vegetables is encouraged. DINNER Protein: Quantity is not limited. Start with a 3 oz. portion, eat slowly, go back for seconds if still hungry. Vegetables:Minimum 2 cups. We encourage you to include a serving of beans (1/3-1/2 cup) as part of your vegetables. Fruit: None Starch: None Milk/Dairy: 2 cups allowed daily (including yogurt) Fat: 1 Tbsp mayonnaise, trans-free margarine or oil, or 2 Tbsp salad dressing DESSERT / EVENING SNACK Desserts are optional. Enjoy some of your Sweet Treat allowance, a dessert, or any of the snack choices. SWEET TREATS Sweet Treats are products that contain sugar alcohols. You can enjoy them throughout the day to satisfy your sweet tooth — just limit yourself to roughly 75 calories worth per day to avoid any GI distress. See a list of Sweet Treat options here BEVERAGES Diet, decaffeinated, sugar-free drinks are not limited. You can enjoy caffeinated coffee or diet sodas with caffeine added, but limit to 1 - 2 servings per day.

10-29-2005, 12:41 PM	#11
moonstruck lavender and lace Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,209 Gallery: moonstruck Stats: 202/202/150 WOE: South Beach Start Date: 11/23/08	Lisa! This is a great board. I have done Atkins before also and while I wasn't very successful - I have heard that it is dangerous and can't be done long term.

10-31-2005, 08:29 AM	#12
lowcarbprincess Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 179 Gallery: lowcarbprincess Stats: 250/178/145-ish WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 26, 2008	Ok...here is a sample of kinda what I ate last week... B- 2 hardboiled eggs white & yolk..is that ok? w/2 pcs of turkey bacon and a diet coke (water the rest of the day-diet coke is my 'coffee' lol) S-celery w/homemade hummus L-salad w/hardboiled egg, green beans, onion, cherry tomatoes, ff cheese and SB caesar dressing S-handful of pistachio nuts D- 1/2 porkchop w/a green salad as up above.. (ff fudge pop for dessert) Hows that?? Any advice would be great so I dont bomb this week lol!! Lisa

10-31-2005, 08:54 AM	#13
justmarvi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,218 Gallery: justmarvi	Looks good Lisa! Hope you'll join us on our daily menu thread.