south beachers, lay it on me...

BetsyAnn · 04-16-2007, 04:41 PM

had my yearly today and my doc told me to do South Beach and walk 30-60 mins a day. So tell me...what am I in for? Am I going to be hungry on this? Give me the lowdown!
Thanks!

JoSkids · 04-16-2007, 05:03 PM

Not a SB'er. But as with any new WOE, you are going to get the most in depth answers to your questions by reading the book.

BetsyAnn · 04-16-2007, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JoSkids

Not a SB'er. But as with any new WOE, you are going to get the most in depth answers to your questions by reading the book.

Yeah, I dont need to know HOW to do it...I just want the opinions of those who have done it/are doing it. Since my post was moved however, I doubt I will get any but those who are currently doing it...

rose1 · 04-16-2007, 05:28 PM

No, you won't be hungry if you follow the plan as written. You get plenty of good food and it is important to NOT let yourself get hungry. And IMHO, you will get the best advice from those who are currently in the trenches and are doing.

Hope you decide to join us.

LowCarbRachel · 04-16-2007, 05:45 PM

Hi, there! My doctor suggested SB to me, too, and I *love* it! I have been doing this for 10 days and am in Phase 1. I felt hungry the first couple of days and on my third day, I suddenly didn't really feel like eating (I am not sure why, either) I love the food choices, even on the first phase, and I also love: no cravings, good energy, better focus, sleeping better at night, and that I lost 6.1 pounds in my first week.

Study the food lists at the top of this board and make a plan for your meals. I'm not really into cooking, but it's not hard to make a couple of eggs for breakfast or to grill some lean protein for lunch/dinner and have it with a salad. I love it that Phase 1 includes 2 servings of fat free milk/yogurt a day and that we can also have a serving of nuts a day, including 2 TBSP of natural peanut butter. Oh yeah, and a fat free, sugar free latte from the coffee shop can count as a serving of milk. That makes me happy.

I am pretty new at this but love the program. And I've tried almost every diet out there.

Rachel

JillianDC · 04-16-2007, 05:47 PM

Betsy Ann: It's a fabulous plan and you won't be hungry if you do it by the book. It's the only plan I've ever been able to stick to and I'm very happy with the results. The first few days can be tough, but if you fight through them, you'll be amazed at how your cravings will disappear and it gets easier. You'll be eating good food and losing weight at the same time. If you decide to join us, come to the check-in thread for advice and support.

Jillian

BetsyAnn · 04-16-2007, 06:31 PM

thanks for the reassurance that this wont be "that" bad...

I will get ahold of the book tomorrow and hunker down for a day or two until I understand what to do. I agree with Joskids that it is always essential to read the book of whatever plan one is following. I have been off and on, (mostly off

), Atkins for the last 8 years. The "off" part has finally bitten me in the butt and now I no longer am at ease to goof off. It is time to be serious! I will be reading around here to get the inside scoop from you all too! Thanks again!

jandanoj · 04-16-2007, 07:29 PM

Hi, BetsyAnn,
I am new to this diet as of last week. Tomorrow will be my first weigh-in. I am finding the diet easy to follow because there is no weighing or measuring. I have been on MANY diets in my 56 years, but my doctor also recommended SB after my blood sugar came back "a little high", and my triglycerides are also high. I belong to a gym and have a personal trainer because of problems with sciatica and arthritis, so I am doing everything I can, finally, for my health. Believe me, if I can do this diet, ANYONE can. Good luck to you and come to the boards if you have any questions. These people are wonderful!

04-16-2007, 04:41 PM	#1
BetsyAnn MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Born and raised a Hoosier but temporarily On the banks of the Mississippi right between Tom and Huck Posts: 1,846 Gallery: BetsyAnn	south beachers, lay it on me... had my yearly today and my doc told me to do South Beach and walk 30-60 mins a day. So tell me...what am I in for? Am I going to be hungry on this? Give me the lowdown! Thanks!

04-16-2007, 06:31 PM	#7
BetsyAnn MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Born and raised a Hoosier but temporarily On the banks of the Mississippi right between Tom and Huck Posts: 1,846 Gallery: BetsyAnn	thanks for the reassurance that this wont be "that" bad... I will get ahold of the book tomorrow and hunker down for a day or two until I understand what to do. I agree with Joskids that it is always essential to read the book of whatever plan one is following. I have been off and on, (mostly off ), Atkins for the last 8 years. The "off" part has finally bitten me in the butt and now I no longer am at ease to goof off. It is time to be serious! I will be reading around here to get the inside scoop from you all too! Thanks again! __________________ aka betsann57 ----------------------------------------------------

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04-16-2007, 05:03 PM	#2
JoSkids Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 3,820 Gallery: JoSkids	Not a SB'er. But as with any new WOE, you are going to get the most in depth answers to your questions by reading the book.

04-16-2007, 05:28 PM	#4
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	No, you won't be hungry if you follow the plan as written. You get plenty of good food and it is important to NOT let yourself get hungry. And IMHO, you will get the best advice from those who are currently in the trenches and are doing. Hope you decide to join us.

04-16-2007, 05:45 PM	#5
LowCarbRachel Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Salt Lake Area Posts: 12,011 Gallery: LowCarbRachel Stats: size 4/6 (maintaining) WOE: eating healthy foods	Hi, there! My doctor suggested SB to me, too, and I love it! I have been doing this for 10 days and am in Phase 1. I felt hungry the first couple of days and on my third day, I suddenly didn't really feel like eating (I am not sure why, either) I love the food choices, even on the first phase, and I also love: no cravings, good energy, better focus, sleeping better at night, and that I lost 6.1 pounds in my first week. Study the food lists at the top of this board and make a plan for your meals. I'm not really into cooking, but it's not hard to make a couple of eggs for breakfast or to grill some lean protein for lunch/dinner and have it with a salad. I love it that Phase 1 includes 2 servings of fat free milk/yogurt a day and that we can also have a serving of nuts a day, including 2 TBSP of natural peanut butter. Oh yeah, and a fat free, sugar free latte from the coffee shop can count as a serving of milk. That makes me happy. I am pretty new at this but love the program. And I've tried almost every diet out there. Rachel

04-16-2007, 05:47 PM	#6
JillianDC Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 945 Gallery: JillianDC Stats: 190/138/135 WOE: LC/Exercise Start Date: January 2, 2007	Betsy Ann: It's a fabulous plan and you won't be hungry if you do it by the book. It's the only plan I've ever been able to stick to and I'm very happy with the results. The first few days can be tough, but if you fight through them, you'll be amazed at how your cravings will disappear and it gets easier. You'll be eating good food and losing weight at the same time. If you decide to join us, come to the check-in thread for advice and support. Jillian

04-16-2007, 07:29 PM	#8
jandanoj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 234 Gallery: jandanoj WOE: South Beach Start Date: Tuesday, April 10, 2007	Hi, BetsyAnn, I am new to this diet as of last week. Tomorrow will be my first weigh-in. I am finding the diet easy to follow because there is no weighing or measuring. I have been on MANY diets in my 56 years, but my doctor also recommended SB after my blood sugar came back "a little high", and my triglycerides are also high. I belong to a gym and have a personal trainer because of problems with sciatica and arthritis, so I am doing everything I can, finally, for my health. Believe me, if I can do this diet, ANYONE can. Good luck to you and come to the boards if you have any questions. These people are wonderful!