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[rose1]

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Welcome to the South Beach Forum and to the Weekly 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!

[Porkypine]

What a nice photo! I'm on day 3 of phase 1 now but I'm not weighing myself until Saturday. I do feel a whole lot better though. Last week I really overdid the junk food and I started to notice I was getting quite short of breath. Yesterday evening when I went for a run I noticed how much longer I could last, after only 2 days of SB! I hope this week starts off on a good note for eveyone else too.

[luisafernanda]

Hi folks,

Enjoyed my weekend way too much and as a result I am up 3.5 lbs. since last Thursday! It's from eating too many of the non-SB goodies I made for my guests but couldn't resist myself. I am going to try to do two clean weeks of phase 1 to get myself back on track, so I guess I will see everyone else who's doing phase 1 over on that thread.

Britt, congrats on the valedictorian. Hope you feel better real soon.

Welcome to all the newcomers! Seems like we have quite a few in the last several days.

Hi to all my buddies here and have a great on-plan week!

[tinatina]

aye aye aye! I was only gone for 2 days and this place was BOOMING!

Brit - congrats on the valedictorian thing! that's awesome! Not to get the medical thing straightened out!

Wiz - awesome job walking 35 miles this week!

Dani - size 10? I am sooo jelous! You go girl!

Jan - How are you doing? When is your surgery scheduled?

Nena - Did ya have a good time w/your friends this weekend?

zimasue & sweettooth & Mary & porkypine & winddancer -

Vero - A new bracket! You ROCK!

Rebecca -

Luisa - Just get back on plan, you CAN do it!

I had a busy busy busy weekend, I was not at home for most of it! DS had a scrimmage baseball game Saturday then we went to visit my mom. Then out to dinner and a movie.

Sunday I slept in til 10:30. I hardly ever get to do that but DD spent the night with my sister and DH and DS got up really early and went fishing. It was so nice! Then I went to the mall and did some shopping, didn't get home until almost 6 pm. The weekend totally went by too fast for sure!

Have a great SB days ladies!

[vfCookie]

My weekend was all over the place, but oh well. Weight is the same and that is my primary concern.

Menu -

B - cottage cheese
L - ww pasta with chicken breast, broccoli, & light cream cheese
D - grilled chicken salad

possible snack - twix cookie (NOT SB friendly, but it is in my desk and so I know myself and will probably finish it so that it will be gone. Other than that, a good day)

Back later for indies.

[winddancer2]

Good Morning

New to the site and looking forward too getting to know you. I have been a
beacher since last August and I'm looking forward to the new book,hope mine
arrives today.I'm up about a 1/2 lb this morning,had too many grains,more
then my bode can handle in one day....................

[Doitforyou4]

hello ladies. sounds like everyone is doing good.

well i'm going back to my doctor today. I will than get referred to a GI doctor. So yea. I really think i have IBS, so everything i've been eating the last few days isnt south beach but 1. i feel a whole lot better and 2. i'm still losing weight.. so i have to be doing something right. I only want to lose 6 more pounds. than i will be at maintenance.

well i will check in later

Britt

[helpingrachel]

Hi beachers!

Resurfacing after having surgery,Prom, 2 weddings, 2 trips out of town and a funeral. I have missed being connected, but needed to have a break. I started on Phase one and can't wait till the 3 days of eating lean and clean are under my belt. I haven't jumped on the scale at all as I am in my 12's still but am looking to see some changes in the next two weeks. I get my biospy results today from my wire lead surgery on Wednesday. I fainted after they put the wire in since they didn't tell me that I would not have any pain meds. Oh my goodness did it hurt!! then after being in surgery for 1hour 20mins, they sent me home with meds that I am allergic to . Anyhow, finally feeling like myself and taking my eating and exercising as top priority.

Have a good day and congrats on all the NSV and Scale victories that I am seeing!!!!

[wiz]

Good morning!

Well, here's the good news: At my brother's 40th b-day party, I saw most of my family members for the first time since Christmas. Which means I am ~23lbs lighter than the last time they saw me! And of course, they all noticed and congratulated me. It felt great

And on the negative side, I really did not stay OP at all this weekend. I was really enjoying being with my family and I was just not diligent. And ouch, the scale really showed it this morning. I had a great time, but oh boy, I have a lot of work to do

So Luisa, it looks like you and me are in the same boat again. I, too, gained 3 lbs. (Why does it take us 3 weeks to lose 3 lbs, but only 2 days of fun to gain it???) Hopefully by putting my nose to the grindstone on Phase 1 this week, those 3 lbs will come right off.

Rachel - So happy to see you back with us. I can't imagine all that you have been going through (some good, some painful) and being able to stay OP. It's great that you are in your 12s and hanging tough. Keeping my fingers crossed on those biopsy results...

Britt - Good luck at the Dr's today.

Rose - I ordered the new SB book, thanks for the advice.

Tina - I rarely sleep in either, but sometimes you just need to take it easy!

I have to say that when I woke up this morning and saw the rain, I just turned over and got an extra hour of sleep (instead of my 5-mile walk ) I was exhausted from too much fun this weekend (plus all the yardwork I did yesterday afternoon when I got home from Philadelphia.) No wonder I gained 3 pounds - no walking, too much food and wine. Yikes!

Winddancer and Porkypine - Welcome!!

Well, to all of you SB'ers - have a great OP week. And don't do what I did and fall off the SB wagon. I really cringed this morning when I saw my weight, it just wasn't worth 3 lbs of gain. I can deal with 1 lb over the weekend, but 3??? What was I thinking??

Later!

[LindseyLu]

I hit the 15lb mark on Saturday!!!! Yippee!

[luisafernanda]

Rachel, so glad to see you back! I've been wondering and worrying about you. Hope the results are A-OK and things get back to normal for you after all this!

Britt, keep us posted.

Wiz - seems like you and I are tethered together on this weight loss thing - we never get too far apart, LOL. C'mon, one of us has to get going in the right direction and drag the other one along!

Cookie, Tina

Winddancer, Porkypine

Gotta get back to work...

[twinmom]

Good morning everyone. Why are the weekends so hard to stay OP? I don't think I'm the only one who feels this way but I work so hard during the week to eat the right foods & then blow it with pizza & other carbs on the weekend. I'm up 1.2 lbs today. It is TOM so maybe next week will show a lose. I've been stuck at 166 for a few weeks now.

Brit - I agree with Wendy from another post. My sister would get sick after almost every meal & they finally determined it was her gall bladder. She had it removed a few years ago & has been fine ever since. Please make sure your doctor checks this out.

Rachel - Welcome back. You've been busy. Hope everything is ok with the doctor.

Todays Menu:
B - ricotta & NPB
S - 1/2 c. yogurt; 1/2 c. All Bran
L - lettuce, tomato, cucumber salad with can of tuna & 2 tbls dressing
S - LF cheese stick
D - shrimp & veges

[zimasue]

ok new week new goals up 1.5 pounds just as i thought so really gotta stick with it. everyone have a great day think positive!!!!

[helpingrachel]

Just got a call from my Dr. and my biopsy came back clear. Just some calisifcations that prompted the procedure.


i just watched Dr. A on the today show. Looking forward to the new book and I do want to try the exercise video.


Thanks Wis and Luisa for the good thoughts and I have missed you both!!

I am pumped to hit it hard for the next two weeks. Looks like I have lots of good company.

Blessings on your choices!!!

Great job on the losses!!!

[veronicka]

Hi ladies!

Been MIA this weekend because I have been BUSY! I still am actually, lol. Just checking in to say that I'm back to phase 1 tomorrow. Today I'm working on 4 essays, a group presentation, and some tutoring logs, so today will be phase 2, probably a SB pizza for lunch.

This weekend went ok. I had a planned off day on Saturday because we had friends over and grilled burgers and hotdogs. I was gonna buy the whole wheat buns that they sell at the grocery store, but our friend brought regular ones over, and so there really wasn't any point to me going to get the ww ones just for me.

I haven't jumped on the scale because of the weekend and also because I feel really bloated. I think TOM is near. I guess I'll get back on the scale for the weekend challenge on Friday.
I'm glad to see so many of us getting back into phase 1

Ok, gotta get back to my work. Have a great day everyone!
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[helpingrachel]

Thanks twinmom. I think we need to do a weekend challenge and have some new thoughts about the weekend. I am with you on being a good girl all week and then falling off the wagon on the weekend. (I love me a good glass of wine) Anyhow, I need to change and I think we could all come up with some good ideas not to fall off the wagon!!!

[zimasue]

everyone here is so motivated

[NenaP]

WOW,

The board is hoppin today.....

Ugh, the neighbors busted the major water line on our street yesterday, i cant take a shower until they fix it, or flush the toilet....There working on it now so it shouldn't be too much longer...Other than that not too much going on, i need to exercise today, I ate a ham sandwich for breakfast...i don't know what that was about...., well have a good monday ladies!

To all the newbies!


Nena

[Danipower714]

back Rachel! I'm in the same boat! Phase 1 buddies!

Wiz- I bet you felt awesome seeing your family thinner! It is a great feeling! I'm up 4 lbs. so I hear ya on the gain. I will be doing Phase 1 all week.

Twinmom- I agree...weekends are really tough. I think we are so good all week, it's almost like we feel that we are entitled to a few cheats. (which always add up)

Lindsey- Congrats on your loss!

Rose- Beautiful picture!!

and to those I missed!

Today so far:
B: cottage cheese, 2 pieces of turkey bacon
S: 15 almonds
L: salad w/grilled chicken
S: ?
D: ?
S: ?

[wendysmiling]

Lindsey

Hi Rachel and congrats.

Nena sorry about your water.

everyone else

I'm down 4 lbs since Sat. Still 4 above my siggy as I gained terrible from oinking sugar last week. Have a good day!

[sweet tooth 22]

Lindsey! Great job everyone else!

I have made it through one week of Phase 1 - woo hoo! Day 4 & 5 were tough. Had lots of cravings and felt hungry a lot even though I ate lots of lean protein. My body was just freaking out! Thanks to all of your support I made it through week 1. Last Monday the scale read 185 and this morning it read 176!!! I almost cried. Now, I must tell you, I weigh myself naked and even put my contacts in. Don't want the glasses adding any weight Thank you so much you guys. I couldn't have done it without all of your support and inspiration. A big to all of you and here's to another great week! You were right. After the initial shock, your body feels better, and even though sometimes it feels like it will never come, you do get there and it's a major relief. I'm now just trying to accept and get comfy with feeling just "satisfied" and not overly full Not there yet. It's a long road ahead, but thank goodness I have all of you to accompany me on it

Back to work for now...I'll see you later tonight. Have a great day!

Welcome all newbies

[NenaP]

Just checking in, Today has been alright so far, Lunch was a sf brownie my mom made.... and dinner was chicken and rice that wasn't OP...whoopsie.....anyways i hope everyones doing ok today, I'll be back later


Nena

[Danipower714]

Today's Menu Continued:
S: string cheese
D: Morningstar "chicken" patty, lc cole slaw
S: NSA fudgesicle

[veronicka]

Good morning ladies!

Busy finishing up some work for school. Won't be out till 830 tonight, blah!

Congrats to all you losers
Why do I find that funny every time?

Ok, BBL!

[helpingrachel]

Just stoppin in for a quick hi to all!! This thread is soooo motivating.

Headed to the inner city today to share lunch.

I am making curried chicken salad with roasted peanuts
and zippy potato salad. I have a back up plan for me.
Breakfast: 2 boiled eggs v-8
Lunch plain chicken salad on lettuce
mango iced tea

dinner: tuna salad with roasted red peppers,green beans and artichokes (sounds bizarre but I love this combo) veggie, tea

Off and running, hope everyone has a blessed day and op!!