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longingtobelittle · 03-28-2008, 08:45 PM

Hi, I am Rachel. I am new to this board. I have about 64lbs to lose. I started on monday and have lost 9lbs already. Seems pretty fast. How long can I expect the weight to come off this fast. Dont get me wrong I am happy its going so fast but am sure it will slow down, I just want to prepare myself LOL

Here is my menu. any ideas on what I am doing good or bad would be appreciated. I am new to this woe also so I can use a lot of help lol

b- 2 eggs 2tbs red pepper 1 tbsp mushrooms 1 tbsp onion about 2 ounces sausage.

L- salad with 1/4 c chopped chicken breast 2tbsp salsa 2 tbsp reduced fat cheese.

D salad 2tbsp chopped onion 1/2 avacado with cumin 1/2 cup chopped chicken breast 3tbsp cheese

snack were 15 almonds, 2 string cheese

cant wait to get to know everyone
Rachel

Doitforyou4 · 03-28-2008, 09:07 PM

Welcome Rachel!! I'm Brittney

You will def find the help you need here! you should join us in the daily thread. It is where we post our menus and just stuff about our day. We all like to help each other out. I'm glad you decided to join us. Anyway my first question is what kind of sausage are you eating???? Everything else looks good. Congrats on your weight loss so far, but unfortunately after you leave phase 1 your weight loss should slow to a steady 1-2 pounds per week. which is really good. this way you can keep the way off, as much as we would like for it to come off really fast like phase 1, it is not healthy to lose so fast so it is important that after a while you move into phase 2. We will guide you through this . You can do it just stay strong!! Welcome again!

Brittney

Danipower714 · 03-29-2008, 07:36 AM

to the Beach Rachel!

Congratulations on losing 9 pounds! That is an excellent first week! You should expect the numbers to go down, as the first week of Phase 1 is when you will often lose water weight.

I have been on plan for 8 months and have lost 43 pounds so far. My loss was quickest during the first month and since then I have averaged losing about 1-2 pounds a week. Remember that South Beach is a lifestyle change and as Brittney pointed out, it is actually better to lose slowly as you are more apt to keep it off long term.

Please check-in with us at the Weekly thread for daily accountability and support!

Danipower714 · 03-29-2008, 07:40 AM

Forget to add, your menu looks good. I think one of the biggest reasons I have been successful on SB is the 6 small meals. That way, your metabolism is constantly moving and you do not put your body into starvation mode. As a former binge eater, this was especially helpful for me! Part-skim mozzarella string cheese is one of my favorites too.

ACT II · 03-29-2008, 09:54 AM

Rachel!

Slow and steady wins the race! P2 is where you will experience your greatest - though slowest - and most healthy weight loss... Remember, it took awhile to put the weight on and it may take a while to take it off.

Congrats on the 9 lbs so far! What an awesome motivation! Way to go!

Hope you join us in the daily thread...

SummyBee · 03-29-2008, 10:43 AM

Welcome! Awesome weight loss so far. Come join the daily thread. It's the best way to get to know all of us here!

cowboymom · 03-29-2008, 11:16 AM

Rachel! You're off to a great start! Don't get bummed when that slows down but enjoy seeing that progress, good job!

tinatina · 03-29-2008, 03:40 PM

Welcome! and great job on your losses so far!

03-28-2008, 08:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
longingtobelittle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 73 Gallery: longingtobelittle Stats: 228/212.4/155 5'9.5" WOE: SB Start Date: March 24,2008	New to the board Hi, I am Rachel. I am new to this board. I have about 64lbs to lose. I started on monday and have lost 9lbs already. Seems pretty fast. How long can I expect the weight to come off this fast. Dont get me wrong I am happy its going so fast but am sure it will slow down, I just want to prepare myself LOL Here is my menu. any ideas on what I am doing good or bad would be appreciated. I am new to this woe also so I can use a lot of help lol b- 2 eggs 2tbs red pepper 1 tbsp mushrooms 1 tbsp onion about 2 ounces sausage. L- salad with 1/4 c chopped chicken breast 2tbsp salsa 2 tbsp reduced fat cheese. D salad 2tbsp chopped onion 1/2 avacado with cumin 1/2 cup chopped chicken breast 3tbsp cheese snack were 15 almonds, 2 string cheese cant wait to get to know everyone Rachel

03-28-2008, 09:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Doitforyou4 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 470 Gallery: Doitforyou4 Stats: In shape... it feels great WOE: South Beach Baby!! Start Date: Nov. 5, 2007	Welcome Rachel!! I'm Brittney You will def find the help you need here! you should join us in the daily thread. It is where we post our menus and just stuff about our day. We all like to help each other out. I'm glad you decided to join us. Anyway my first question is what kind of sausage are you eating???? Everything else looks good. Congrats on your weight loss so far, but unfortunately after you leave phase 1 your weight loss should slow to a steady 1-2 pounds per week. which is really good. this way you can keep the way off, as much as we would like for it to come off really fast like phase 1, it is not healthy to lose so fast so it is important that after a while you move into phase 2. We will guide you through this . You can do it just stay strong!! Welcome again! Brittney __________________ Do it for you. Not for anyone else. Pain is weakness leaving the body! STAY MOTIVATED>> THINK OF YOUR GOALS!

03-29-2008, 07:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
Danipower714 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 666 Gallery: Danipower714 Stats: 2004-2005: 210+/185 Currently: 201/158.2/125 WOE: South Beach Start Date: 7/27/07	to the Beach Rachel! Congratulations on losing 9 pounds! That is an excellent first week! You should expect the numbers to go down, as the first week of Phase 1 is when you will often lose water weight. I have been on plan for 8 months and have lost 43 pounds so far. My loss was quickest during the first month and since then I have averaged losing about 1-2 pounds a week. Remember that South Beach is a lifestyle change and as Brittney pointed out, it is actually better to lose slowly as you are more apt to keep it off long term. Please check-in with us at the Weekly thread for daily accountability and support! __________________ Danielle, aka Dani Started as an 18W/XL ...now wearing 8's, 10's and M's! 9 hours Callanetics 10/10 Completed

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03-29-2008, 07:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
Danipower714 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 666 Gallery: Danipower714 Stats: 2004-2005: 210+/185 Currently: 201/158.2/125 WOE: South Beach Start Date: 7/27/07	Forget to add, your menu looks good. I think one of the biggest reasons I have been successful on SB is the 6 small meals. That way, your metabolism is constantly moving and you do not put your body into starvation mode. As a former binge eater, this was especially helpful for me! Part-skim mozzarella string cheese is one of my favorites too.

03-29-2008, 09:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
ACT II Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 98 Gallery: ACT II Stats: 258/238/145 WOE: South Beach Start Date: January 2008	Rachel! Slow and steady wins the race! P2 is where you will experience your greatest - though slowest - and most healthy weight loss... Remember, it took awhile to put the weight on and it may take a while to take it off. Congrats on the 9 lbs so far! What an awesome motivation! Way to go! Hope you join us in the daily thread...

03-29-2008, 10:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
SummyBee Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 219 Gallery: SummyBee Stats: 149/143/135 5'2 WOE: South Beach Start Date: Jan. 2008	Welcome! Awesome weight loss so far. Come join the daily thread. It's the best way to get to know all of us here!

03-29-2008, 11:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
cowboymom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 403 Gallery: cowboymom Stats: 190/163/125	Rachel! You're off to a great start! Don't get bummed when that slows down but enjoy seeing that progress, good job!

03-29-2008, 03:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
tinatina MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: WV Posts: 2,502 Gallery: tinatina Stats: 201/167/130 5'3" WOE: South Beach Start Date: June 4, 07	Welcome! and great job on your losses so far!