/\ South Beach Check-In, December 25th ~ December 31st /\

rose1 · 12-24-2006, 11:10 PM

Hello Everyone!

Welcome to the South Beach Check In, where Beachers gather for support, advice, and just to chat about the South Beach diet and life in general. Come on in and join us - whether you are brand new to the diet, switching from another plan, a long time poster, or a complete newbie, there is a place for you on this thread! We're very friendly and supportive, and we'll never 'jump' on you about anything, unless you ask our advice or opinion. You can post as little or as often as you like - anything goes!

I hope you all have a terrific week - Don't forget your water!

rose1 · 12-25-2006, 12:02 PM

vegasgirl81 · 12-26-2006, 10:45 AM

Good Morning! That is a beautiful picture! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. I am starting over on phase 1 today, so wish me luck. I got an excercise bike for christmas and plan on putting it to use every day. I haven't been good these last couple of weeks and have gained a few pounds, and they aren't gonna stay. lol.

JaneyDoe · 12-26-2006, 03:47 PM

Hi guys,

Mind If I join you? I am starting SB as of today. I've done low carb for about 5 years beginning with Atkins but kind of morphed into my own plan. The weight is creeping up so I want to get back on a structured plan again and SB seems perfect.

vegasgirl81 · 12-26-2006, 05:15 PM

I started SB today too. I kinda went off for the holidays. I also started with Atkins, but this way seemed better for me. Good Luck!!

rose1 · 12-26-2006, 08:11 PM

Janey and Hi again Vegasgirl. We had a small detour at our house and we will be tightening up again. It's amazing how fast the pounds can creep back, isn't it? Better to do it now than wait til New Years, right?

JaneyDoe · 12-27-2006, 07:00 AM

I started yesterday and was successful for day 1. It wasn't easy with all the goodies still hanging around. I need to get rid of the cookies/chips/honey baked ham

Thanks for the welcomes!

wendysmiling · 12-27-2006, 10:04 AM

Well I blew it for 2 days and now I'm just saying the heck with it and starting over with today as day 1.

My foot still hurts from dancing the other day, so maybe some parts of Callenetics I can do, I just can't put full weight on it. But I can exercise some of my other parts, eh?

I feel I have to say to the newbies there's lots of pumpkin on my SB plan. It's not supposed to be on Phase 1. SB considers it a Phase 2 starchy food. But in my opinion it's a squash, it's an Atkins induction veggie, and for only 40 cals for a 1/2 cup with no fat and 6 grams fiber....I'm going to eat it anyway. This is just my choice....not a true SB Phase 1 plan.

Today: S Beach, Day 1 (148 lbs)
BR: milk w/ coffee, 1/2c pumpkin w/ walnuts and 2tbl whipped cream.
LN: 1c Chicken Enchilada Soup
DN: 1c Pumpkin Sausage Soup
SN: Romaine w/ feta, walnuts & FF Blue Cheese dressing
SN: milk w/ coffee
SN: 1/2c pumpkin if I need another snack

32oz minimum water.

vegasgirl81 · 12-27-2006, 10:09 AM

Morning! I'm on day 2 and am down 1 lb. Yay!! Have a great day everyone!!

wendysmiling · 12-27-2006, 10:11 AM

I made Pumpkin Sausage Soup from the recipe room:
http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/recipe...cat/all/page/1

I used 1% milk instead of the cream and water, and used turkey sausage instead of Jimmy Dean Hot. It sounded weird, but is really, really good. There is one can of pumpkin in it, and it makes 8 cups of soup, so I think there is less than 1/4c pumpkin in each serving (20 cals). It's low fat, and doesn't taste like pumpkin at all. It just tastes good.

akmd65 · 12-27-2006, 11:34 AM

good morning everyone.

b:2 scrambled eggs w/ 1/2 cup diced tomato, coffee
sn: 1/2 cup cottage cheese, herbal tea
ln: lg. tossed salad w/ chopped red pepper and tomato, grilled chicken, 1 1/2 tbsp sb ranch dressing, iced tea
sn: 1 cup dannon nonfat plain yogurt w/ sf syrup, herbal tea
d: venison steak, tossed salad, 2 tbsp salad dressing, green beans, herbal tea
dessert: vanilla ricotta creme

have an amazing day!!!

brandy · 12-27-2006, 07:51 PM

well I haven't done to bad over the Holidays. I've stayed the same weight and I've worked out some. I'm so glad new years is coming it is one holiday that is easy to eat right.

akmd65 · 12-28-2006, 07:45 AM

good morning! I hope everyone is having a terrific holiday!

b-1/2 cup cottage cheese w/ diced cucumber and tomato, coffee
sn- 1 string cheese, herbal tea
l- 1 boca cheeseburger, tossed salad w/ chopped bell peppers, tomato and cucumber, 2 tbsp salad dressing, jello, iced tea
sn- 1 cup dannon nonfat plain yogurt, 2 tbsp sf syrup, herbal tea
d- south beach chili w/ shredded cheese and sour cream, tossed salad w/ chopped bell peppers, tomato and cucumber, 2 tbsp salad dressing, iced tea
dessert- chocolate ricotta creme

have an amazing day!!!

rose1 · 12-28-2006, 10:22 AM

Hi everyone. We're getting a late start this morning. We were out VERY late last night--went to see the Rockettes in Nashville. Thank goodness we don't have to work today. Have a great, beachy day.

Joycelyn · 12-28-2006, 10:59 AM

The lower-fat version of the pumpkin soup sounds wonderful! I keep hearing about this soup on this forum, so now I have to try it. Thanks for posting the link and telling us how you "de-fatted" it for South Beach.

I agree pumpkin should be on Phase 1. It is low calorie, high fiber and with a very low glycemic load. On Dr. David Ludwig's glycemic load food pyramid, it is considered a low starch veggie with no limitations.

I love pumpkin!

vegasgirl81 · 12-28-2006, 12:25 PM

Morning! I'm on day 3 and am down 3 lbs!!!!! I feel great! Hope everyone is having a great day!

rose1 · 12-28-2006, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vegasgirl81

Morning! I'm on day 3 and am down 3 lbs!!!!! I feel great! Hope everyone is having a great day!

WooHoo!

Keep it up.

brandy · 12-28-2006, 07:10 PM

Today went ok. I did my new dance video however I ate to cookies. I also skipped meals. So my goal for tomorrow is to eat all my meals, to work out, and NO CHEATING!!!!

wendysmiling · 12-29-2006, 09:02 AM

Thursday:
BR: Yogurt
SN: Milk w/ coffee
LN: Pumpkin Sausage soup, salad w/ 1/4c LF cottage cheese and FF blue Cheese dressing
SN: 2T peanut butter w/ 1/4c dry oats
DN: 2c cream of chicken soup
SN: 1/2c pumpkin w. margarine, walnuts, and whipped cream

wendysmiling · 12-29-2006, 09:09 AM

Friday - Phase 1, Day 3 (loss 1lb):
BR: NF yogurt sweetened w/ SF jello (lemon....yum!)
SN: Milk w/ coffee
LN: Pumpkin Sausage soup, salad w/ 1/4c LF cottage cheese and FF blue Cheese dressing
SN: 1/2 can tuna w/ LF mayo
DN: Pumpkin Sausage soup
SN: 1/2c pumpkin w. margarine, walnuts, and whipped cream

vegasgirl81 · 12-29-2006, 09:51 AM

Morning everybody! Day 4 of Phase 1, down 4 lbs. already!!! I am sooo excited!!
Have a great day everyone!!

wendysmiling · 12-29-2006, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vegasgirl81

Morning everybody! Day 4 of Phase 1, down 4 lbs. already!!! I am sooo excited!!
Have a great day everyone!!

Yippee!!!

rose1 · 12-31-2006, 10:02 AM

Good morning, everyone. Here we are, the last day of the old year. A time to reflect and a time to look forward. Happy New Year's Eve!

wendysmiling · 12-31-2006, 10:25 AM

5 days into SB Phase 1 and I got a 4 lb whoosh! This is HUGE for me because:

1. For the last 2 years I couldn't even eat LC (stomach disease affecting digestion of meat, veggies and fat). I take a med from overseas that is really helping me now.

2. I have Addison's disease and 2 years ago was put on cortisone pills (for life) and they make you gain weight. I didn't even know it would be possible for me to lose anything.... but I really wanted to try, and IT WORKED!!

OMGosh what a happy New Years Eve! I just wanna

vegasgirl81 · 12-31-2006, 10:48 AM

That's awesome Wendy!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am in the same spot, 6 days and 4lbs. !! I am soooo excited also!!!
Have a great New Years Eve!!!

rose1 · 12-31-2006, 10:57 AM

That's wonderful, Wendy. You're website is so full of information--very helpful. I'm amazed at how you are able to handle these problems.

12-24-2006, 11:10 PM	#1
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,931 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian version of SB Start Date: June, 2005	/\ South Beach Check-In, December 25th ~ December 31st /\ Hello Everyone! Welcome to the South Beach Check In, where Beachers gather for support, advice, and just to chat about the South Beach diet and life in general. Come on in and join us - whether you are brand new to the diet, switching from another plan, a long time poster, or a complete newbie, there is a place for you on this thread! We're very friendly and supportive, and we'll never 'jump' on you about anything, unless you ask our advice or opinion. You can post as little or as often as you like - anything goes! I hope you all have a terrific week - Don't forget your water! __________________ One of the SNARK Sisters - hitting goals right and left! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you're Knitting, you're not Eating! ~~~Proud Knitter For~~*~ The Ships Project- Supporting America's Troops Deployed in the War on Terror- One stitch at a time! http://www.theshipsproject.com

12-27-2006, 10:04 AM	#8
wendysmiling MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 2,496 Gallery: wendysmiling Stats: Lost 112, working on 49 lb re-gain. WOE: Plant Based Whole Foods	Well I blew it for 2 days and now I'm just saying the heck with it and starting over with today as day 1. My foot still hurts from dancing the other day, so maybe some parts of Callenetics I can do, I just can't put full weight on it. But I can exercise some of my other parts, eh? I feel I have to say to the newbies there's lots of pumpkin on my SB plan. It's not supposed to be on Phase 1. SB considers it a Phase 2 starchy food. But in my opinion it's a squash, it's an Atkins induction veggie, and for only 40 cals for a 1/2 cup with no fat and 6 grams fiber....I'm going to eat it anyway. This is just my choice....not a true SB Phase 1 plan. Today: S Beach, Day 1 (148 lbs) BR: milk w/ coffee, 1/2c pumpkin w/ walnuts and 2tbl whipped cream. LN: 1c Chicken Enchilada Soup DN: 1c Pumpkin Sausage Soup SN: Romaine w/ feta, walnuts & FF Blue Cheese dressing SN: milk w/ coffee SN: 1/2c pumpkin if I need another snack 32oz minimum water. __________________ 9/00 240lbs, 4/03-4/04 Atkins 180 lbs-160 lbs (-20), 5/04-11/04 South Beach 160 lbs-128lbs (-32) Total loss 112 lbs 11/25/08: 177 lbs176 175 174 173 172 171 170 169 168 167 166 165 164 163 162 161 160 159 158 157

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12-25-2006, 12:02 PM	#2
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,931 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian version of SB Start Date: June, 2005

12-26-2006, 10:45 AM	#3
vegasgirl81 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 80 Gallery: vegasgirl81 Stats: 135/135/115 WOE: South Beach Start Date: December 9, 2006	Good Morning! That is a beautiful picture! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. I am starting over on phase 1 today, so wish me luck. I got an excercise bike for christmas and plan on putting it to use every day. I haven't been good these last couple of weeks and have gained a few pounds, and they aren't gonna stay. lol.

12-26-2006, 03:47 PM	#4
JaneyDoe Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,426 Gallery: JaneyDoe Stats: down 17 WOE: Low Carb - restart 8/20/08 Start Date: 1-24-2002	Hi guys, Mind If I join you? I am starting SB as of today. I've done low carb for about 5 years beginning with Atkins but kind of morphed into my own plan. The weight is creeping up so I want to get back on a structured plan again and SB seems perfect.

12-26-2006, 05:15 PM	#5
vegasgirl81 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 80 Gallery: vegasgirl81 Stats: 135/135/115 WOE: South Beach Start Date: December 9, 2006	I started SB today too. I kinda went off for the holidays. I also started with Atkins, but this way seemed better for me. Good Luck!!

12-26-2006, 08:11 PM	#6
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,931 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian version of SB Start Date: June, 2005	Janey and Hi again Vegasgirl. We had a small detour at our house and we will be tightening up again. It's amazing how fast the pounds can creep back, isn't it? Better to do it now than wait til New Years, right?

12-27-2006, 07:00 AM	#7
JaneyDoe Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,426 Gallery: JaneyDoe Stats: down 17 WOE: Low Carb - restart 8/20/08 Start Date: 1-24-2002	I started yesterday and was successful for day 1. It wasn't easy with all the goodies still hanging around. I need to get rid of the cookies/chips/honey baked ham Thanks for the welcomes!

12-27-2006, 10:09 AM	#9
vegasgirl81 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 80 Gallery: vegasgirl81 Stats: 135/135/115 WOE: South Beach Start Date: December 9, 2006	Morning! I'm on day 2 and am down 1 lb. Yay!! Have a great day everyone!!

12-27-2006, 10:11 AM	#10
wendysmiling MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 2,496 Gallery: wendysmiling Stats: Lost 112, working on 49 lb re-gain. WOE: Plant Based Whole Foods	I made Pumpkin Sausage Soup from the recipe room: http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/recipe...cat/all/page/1 I used 1% milk instead of the cream and water, and used turkey sausage instead of Jimmy Dean Hot. It sounded weird, but is really, really good. There is one can of pumpkin in it, and it makes 8 cups of soup, so I think there is less than 1/4c pumpkin in each serving (20 cals). It's low fat, and doesn't taste like pumpkin at all. It just tastes good.

12-27-2006, 11:34 AM	#11
akmd65 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: South Jersey, but always a Texan Posts: 1,775 Gallery: akmd65 Stats: 4x to 4/6 in three years WOE: south beach - phase one	good morning everyone. b:2 scrambled eggs w/ 1/2 cup diced tomato, coffee sn: 1/2 cup cottage cheese, herbal tea ln: lg. tossed salad w/ chopped red pepper and tomato, grilled chicken, 1 1/2 tbsp sb ranch dressing, iced tea sn: 1 cup dannon nonfat plain yogurt w/ sf syrup, herbal tea d: venison steak, tossed salad, 2 tbsp salad dressing, green beans, herbal tea dessert: vanilla ricotta creme have an amazing day!!!

12-27-2006, 07:51 PM	#12
brandy Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 53 Gallery: brandy Stats: 250/235/120 WOE: south beach Start Date: 9-1-06	well I haven't done to bad over the Holidays. I've stayed the same weight and I've worked out some. I'm so glad new years is coming it is one holiday that is easy to eat right.

12-28-2006, 07:45 AM	#13
akmd65 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: South Jersey, but always a Texan Posts: 1,775 Gallery: akmd65 Stats: 4x to 4/6 in three years WOE: south beach - phase one	good morning! I hope everyone is having a terrific holiday! b-1/2 cup cottage cheese w/ diced cucumber and tomato, coffee sn- 1 string cheese, herbal tea l- 1 boca cheeseburger, tossed salad w/ chopped bell peppers, tomato and cucumber, 2 tbsp salad dressing, jello, iced tea sn- 1 cup dannon nonfat plain yogurt, 2 tbsp sf syrup, herbal tea d- south beach chili w/ shredded cheese and sour cream, tossed salad w/ chopped bell peppers, tomato and cucumber, 2 tbsp salad dressing, iced tea dessert- chocolate ricotta creme have an amazing day!!!

12-28-2006, 10:22 AM	#14
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,931 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian version of SB Start Date: June, 2005	Hi everyone. We're getting a late start this morning. We were out VERY late last night--went to see the Rockettes in Nashville. Thank goodness we don't have to work today. Have a great, beachy day.

12-28-2006, 10:59 AM	#15
Joycelyn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CA Lady Posts: 829 Gallery: Joycelyn Stats: 202/198.5/140 WOE: The Insulin Resistance Diet Start Date: September 2008	The lower-fat version of the pumpkin soup sounds wonderful! I keep hearing about this soup on this forum, so now I have to try it. Thanks for posting the link and telling us how you "de-fatted" it for South Beach. I agree pumpkin should be on Phase 1. It is low calorie, high fiber and with a very low glycemic load. On Dr. David Ludwig's glycemic load food pyramid, it is considered a low starch veggie with no limitations. I love pumpkin!

12-28-2006, 12:25 PM	#16
vegasgirl81 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 80 Gallery: vegasgirl81 Stats: 135/135/115 WOE: South Beach Start Date: December 9, 2006	Morning! I'm on day 3 and am down 3 lbs!!!!! I feel great! Hope everyone is having a great day!

12-28-2006, 07:10 PM	#18
brandy Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 53 Gallery: brandy Stats: 250/235/120 WOE: south beach Start Date: 9-1-06	Today went ok. I did my new dance video however I ate to cookies. I also skipped meals. So my goal for tomorrow is to eat all my meals, to work out, and NO CHEATING!!!!

12-29-2006, 09:02 AM	#19
wendysmiling MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 2,496 Gallery: wendysmiling Stats: Lost 112, working on 49 lb re-gain. WOE: Plant Based Whole Foods	Thursday: BR: Yogurt SN: Milk w/ coffee LN: Pumpkin Sausage soup, salad w/ 1/4c LF cottage cheese and FF blue Cheese dressing SN: 2T peanut butter w/ 1/4c dry oats DN: 2c cream of chicken soup SN: 1/2c pumpkin w. margarine, walnuts, and whipped cream

12-29-2006, 09:09 AM	#20
wendysmiling MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 2,496 Gallery: wendysmiling Stats: Lost 112, working on 49 lb re-gain. WOE: Plant Based Whole Foods	Friday - Phase 1, Day 3 (loss 1lb): BR: NF yogurt sweetened w/ SF jello (lemon....yum!) SN: Milk w/ coffee LN: Pumpkin Sausage soup, salad w/ 1/4c LF cottage cheese and FF blue Cheese dressing SN: 1/2 can tuna w/ LF mayo DN: Pumpkin Sausage soup SN: 1/2c pumpkin w. margarine, walnuts, and whipped cream

12-29-2006, 09:51 AM	#21
vegasgirl81 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 80 Gallery: vegasgirl81 Stats: 135/135/115 WOE: South Beach Start Date: December 9, 2006	Morning everybody! Day 4 of Phase 1, down 4 lbs. already!!! I am sooo excited!! Have a great day everyone!!

12-31-2006, 10:02 AM	#23
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,931 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian version of SB Start Date: June, 2005	Good morning, everyone. Here we are, the last day of the old year. A time to reflect and a time to look forward. Happy New Year's Eve!

12-31-2006, 10:25 AM	#24
wendysmiling MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 2,496 Gallery: wendysmiling Stats: Lost 112, working on 49 lb re-gain. WOE: Plant Based Whole Foods	5 days into SB Phase 1 and I got a 4 lb whoosh! This is HUGE for me because: 1. For the last 2 years I couldn't even eat LC (stomach disease affecting digestion of meat, veggies and fat). I take a med from overseas that is really helping me now. 2. I have Addison's disease and 2 years ago was put on cortisone pills (for life) and they make you gain weight. I didn't even know it would be possible for me to lose anything.... but I really wanted to try, and IT WORKED!! OMGosh what a happy New Years Eve! I just wanna

12-31-2006, 10:48 AM	#25
vegasgirl81 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 80 Gallery: vegasgirl81 Stats: 135/135/115 WOE: South Beach Start Date: December 9, 2006	That's awesome Wendy!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am in the same spot, 6 days and 4lbs. !! I am soooo excited also!!! Have a great New Years Eve!!!

12-31-2006, 10:57 AM	#26
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,931 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian version of SB Start Date: June, 2005	That's wonderful, Wendy. You're website is so full of information--very helpful. I'm amazed at how you are able to handle these problems.