I'm new here!

beachchick · 03-11-2006, 12:06 PM

Hi all -
My name is Karen but I go by the name Beachchick. This is certainly NOT my name because I LOOK like a beachchick, it's just that I'm from NJ and the Jersey shore is my favorite place to be. I'll be starting South Beach again on Monday and if I'm successful, my username will be even more appropriate.I'm 41 years old and I'm happily married with three kids.I have twin girls and a boy.I have always had a weight problem. I've been less fat and more fat but I've always been fat! I have tried every diet on the planet and they all work for a WHILE. I need to make a serious lifestyle change. I tried South Beach once before with some success but I was never fully committed to it . I really hope this time will be different! I have been all over this site and am totally inspired! I think this time I can do it. I have never posted anything online before(I'm not even sure I'm doing it right), so please be patient with me! I'm reading the SB book and heading to the grocery store to stock up on my new healthy supplies. Thanks to everyone for this great site. I plan to be here often!

Patt3 · 03-11-2006, 12:20 PM

I Karen!

I am also starting SB on Monday! Switching from Atkins. I've been hanging around hee "learning": from all these great folks here! I have my weeks menu made up and my grocery list and I'm also heading out this weekend to shop. It's not a huge change for me from low carb, just have to get used to a lot less fat!

But boy am I looking forward to furit in a week or so! I'm only going to do Phase 1 for one week since I am already off sugar, flour and junk food. Good luck! I'll look for you here!

Shalbrihil · 03-11-2006, 02:55 PM

Karen! Glad to have you joining us.

anadday · 03-11-2006, 07:56 PM

redqueen · 03-12-2006, 08:20 AM

Hooray!! More new Beach Babes! That's what we like to see!

Welcome Karen! And Patt, I'm happy you're making the switch too! I can tell you that my first bite of an apple in years was heaven! You're both gonna love this way of life!!

stephanie34 · 03-12-2006, 09:16 AM

Welcome here everbody. I read daily but sometimes dont always have time to post. I am a beacher/atkins I do both depending if we go to dinner or not. atkins I can do better when we go out. But I love the beach I just have a hard time on the weekend I also workout like 12 hours a week...

blessedbeing · 03-12-2006, 10:06 AM

Hello Karen!

I'm not new to this site, but am new to posting here.

The first thing I really wanted once I switched from Atkins to South Beach was some old fashioned oatmeal and some whole wheat bagels! Oh my! I was in heaven!

Good luck!

t'ann · 03-12-2006, 12:21 PM

Karen!!! Good luck on your journey to a thinner you!

thediva · 03-12-2006, 04:56 PM

Hey Karen. Glad to have you joining us. I've been on SB since Feb 1 and doing well. Want you to know that on Monday we'll ALL be joining with YOU to get our week off to a great start!

jlv32 · 03-12-2006, 07:39 PM

Welcome and good luck! Keep us posted on your progress!

justmarvi · 03-12-2006, 10:17 PM

03-11-2006, 12:06 PM	#1
beachchick Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 182 Gallery: beachchick Stats: (290/235/200) 5'11" tight 22/16/14 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: March 13,2006	I'm new here! Hi all - My name is Karen but I go by the name Beachchick. This is certainly NOT my name because I LOOK like a beachchick, it's just that I'm from NJ and the Jersey shore is my favorite place to be. I'll be starting South Beach again on Monday and if I'm successful, my username will be even more appropriate.I'm 41 years old and I'm happily married with three kids.I have twin girls and a boy.I have always had a weight problem. I've been less fat and more fat but I've always been fat! I have tried every diet on the planet and they all work for a WHILE. I need to make a serious lifestyle change. I tried South Beach once before with some success but I was never fully committed to it . I really hope this time will be different! I have been all over this site and am totally inspired! I think this time I can do it. I have never posted anything online before(I'm not even sure I'm doing it right), so please be patient with me! I'm reading the SB book and heading to the grocery store to stock up on my new healthy supplies. Thanks to everyone for this great site. I plan to be here often!

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03-11-2006, 12:20 PM	#2
Patt3 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Up North Posts: 2,101 Gallery: Patt3 Stats: 158.5/157/150 WOE: South Beach/Low fat/low carb	I Karen! I am also starting SB on Monday! Switching from Atkins. I've been hanging around hee "learning": from all these great folks here! I have my weeks menu made up and my grocery list and I'm also heading out this weekend to shop. It's not a huge change for me from low carb, just have to get used to a lot less fat! But boy am I looking forward to furit in a week or so! I'm only going to do Phase 1 for one week since I am already off sugar, flour and junk food. Good luck! I'll look for you here!

03-11-2006, 02:55 PM	#3
Shalbrihil MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: California Posts: 1,875 Gallery: Shalbrihil Stats: maintaining my loss since 2005 WOE: SBD Phase 3 Start Date: June 2003	Karen! Glad to have you joining us.

03-11-2006, 07:56 PM	#4
anadday Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 907 Gallery: anadday Stats: working toward 135.... WOE: lots of chocolate to make choc breastmilk! Start Date: May 23 05/Sept 5 05/Feb 13 06/Jan 14 07

03-12-2006, 08:20 AM	#5
redqueen Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newcastle, CA Posts: 764 Gallery: redqueen Stats: 260/260/170 WOE: South Beach - Phase 1 Start Date: 11/30/08	Hooray!! More new Beach Babes! That's what we like to see! Welcome Karen! And Patt, I'm happy you're making the switch too! I can tell you that my first bite of an apple in years was heaven! You're both gonna love this way of life!!

03-12-2006, 09:16 AM	#6
stephanie34 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 2,608 Gallery: stephanie34 Stats: 230/188/148 WOE: glycemic load Start Date: 10-13-08	Welcome here everbody. I read daily but sometimes dont always have time to post. I am a beacher/atkins I do both depending if we go to dinner or not. atkins I can do better when we go out. But I love the beach I just have a hard time on the weekend I also workout like 12 hours a week...

03-12-2006, 10:06 AM	#7
blessedbeing Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 23 Gallery: blessedbeing WOE: My Own Thang	Hello Karen! I'm not new to this site, but am new to posting here. The first thing I really wanted once I switched from Atkins to South Beach was some old fashioned oatmeal and some whole wheat bagels! Oh my! I was in heaven! Good luck!

03-12-2006, 12:21 PM	#8
t'ann Margarita tart Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: arizona Posts: 16,921 Gallery: t'ann WOE: with silverware Start Date: 01-2006	Karen!!! Good luck on your journey to a thinner you!

03-12-2006, 04:56 PM	#9
thediva Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CA Paradise Posts: 511 Gallery: thediva Stats: 165/141/127, size14/8/4,6 WOE: Lowcarb Start Date: Feb 2006	Hey Karen. Glad to have you joining us. I've been on SB since Feb 1 and doing well. Want you to know that on Monday we'll ALL be joining with YOU to get our week off to a great start!

03-12-2006, 07:39 PM	#10
jlv32 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 176 Gallery: jlv32 Stats: 264/175/150 WOE: South Beach Start Date: January 1, 2006	Welcome and good luck! Keep us posted on your progress!

03-12-2006, 10:17 PM	#11
justmarvi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,218 Gallery: justmarvi