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rose1 · 06-01-2008, 10:36 PM

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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!

rose1 · 06-01-2008, 10:38 PM

Moving this over from last weeks thread:

Quote:

Originally Posted by wendysmiling

Hope this doesn't get lost being the last day of the thread. I created this tonight and it was heavenly. Use a potato peeler and make "ribbons" of yellow squash and/or zucchini (or spag squash) instead of the pasta for P1.

Lemon Garlic Spaghetti w/ Roasted Red Pepper & Green Beans
Category: Main Dishes - Pasta

This recipe is suitable for: All Phases P1 (squash or zucchini instead of pasta)

Preparation Time: 5-10 mins minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:
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Whole wheat spaghetti
2 red peppers
A LOT of fresh green beans
1 Tbl minced garlic
1 lemon
extra virgin olive oil
sea salt
cracked pepper

Instructions:
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Put pasta water on to boil.
Steam the green beans for 5 minutes. Remove.
Cut the bell peppers into strips.
Coat the green beans and pepper strips in a little olive oil and garlic.
Place both on cookie sheet and broil until green beans are thin and browned. Remove.

Dressing: juice of 2 lemons, 2T olive oil, garlic, sea salt, pepper.

Mix green beans/peppers w/ hot spaghetti and toss with the lemon dressing. I added fresh squash ribbons during tossing (optional).

sweet tooth 22 · 06-02-2008, 12:15 AM

YUM! That looks so good. Thanks for sharing the recipe!!!

tinatina · 06-02-2008, 04:22 AM

quick

, need to get busy ALREADY!

wiz · 06-02-2008, 06:23 AM

Good morning SBeachers!

I know this may sound crazy, but I am so happy to be back home in NJ

As much as I enjoy international travel, there's nothing like sleeping in your own bed (especially with my adorable husband beside me

)

As I posted last week, I was really stressing over my lack of food choices while traveling. Although once I hit London, I did a lot better because I am way more familiar with where to eat for good food choices.

In any case, I actually lost 1 lb last week (who can figure??) for a total of 29 lbs and have FINALLY hit the 150s!! It's embarassing to admit, but I think it has been about 10 years since I last weighed this.

I did my 5-mile walk this morning and had an egg beater, RF cheese omelet this morning with some homemade salsa. It was great to get back to my routine. And that is actually the moral to my story! When traveling for work or pleasure, just try to do the best you can under the circumstances. But as soon as you are back in your normal environment - get back to SB basics as quickly as possible.

I hope all of you are well! Rose, thanks for posting the recipe from the end of last week's thread, I'm always looking for good veggie entrees...

Danipower714 · 06-02-2008, 06:27 AM

CONGRATS on the 150's WIZ!!!

Have a great day Beachers!

BBL!

twinmom · 06-02-2008, 07:25 AM

Wiz - Congrats on hitting the 150's. It's been more than 10 yrs for me too. I've got 8 lbs to go before I'm there. Just curious, what type of work do you do? It sounds exciting to be traveling so much.

I had a busy weekend. I went out for a much needed girls night out on Friday. Dinner, drinks & Sex In The City. Sunday I took my girls to the zoo. Between that, cleaning, Costco, & laundry I'm worn out today.

My weight hasn't gone up or down over the last few weeks. I went to the produce stand yesterday to stock up on fruits & veges for this week. I'm hoping to loose a few lbs before I have to get into a swim suit next weekend!

Hope everyone has a great week.

NenaP · 06-02-2008, 08:42 AM

Hey ladies,

This weekend went ok, saturday we ended up not going out for my graduation but we still went and saw Indiana jones, and ate at five guys, needless to say it wasn't Op, Sunday was OP, Still no callanetics

, starting to tick me off.

I have to clean and do laundry today,

Other than that I'm going into ultra No cheating phase,

I have three weeks until my party so i'm hoping i'll see a difference, I'm gonna do some weight lifting and some other exercises, I've been weighing 127lbs this past week, i haven't been eating all my meals and they haven't been nutritious, Things have been crazy, I hope that i can lose some more, And mostly tone up.

Have a Good Week Beachers

Nena

luisafernanda · 06-02-2008, 02:21 PM

Hi everyone,

I've been having computer problems (AGAIN! GRRRR!

). Weird stuff happening, not completely fixed yet but at least functioning.

WIZ!! GREAT job, especially while you were travelling! Congrats! I am about a pound behind you again, as the scale hasn't moved much in the last couple weeks (at least not in the right direction

). I am hoping the challenge will get me on the right track again.

I've tried to up my walking lately. Did 7 miles on Sat. and 5+ today. My son went with me and got some great photos. It was just beautiful today, so I'd like to share a few of them with you. These are after the end of the footpath, following the dirt/gravel road that goes to the reservoir (so Melrose, if you're reading, this is what is at the end of the path!).

Don't know if I'll make it there tomorrow, because I have a very full day, but I will try for at least some exercise!

Nena, Twinmom, Tina, Rose, Sweet tooth, Wendy, Dani, Vero (how's it going?), Turtle, and everyone I missed

NenaP · 06-02-2008, 02:57 PM

Got my callanetics today!!

Just did my first hour, I could barley walk after, I like it though...

Today:
B:Back to nature fruit and grain apple bar/ glass skim milk
S:None
L: Apple Bean Salad, sf peach tea
S: 2 peices dark chocolate
D: Spinach Dip
S:??

rainbowlaserdragon · 06-02-2008, 03:18 PM

I have a question about loose skin and feeling flabby.

Before I started losing weight, my skin was tight and behind it was fat, but it felt firm. Now, I'm feeling a bit looser and flabby (almost the opposite of what you would expect). Will my skin catch up? Has anyone else noticed this?

Since I have already laid it all out there.....

Anyone got suggestions for a good sports bra?

tinatina · 06-02-2008, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NenaP

Got my callanetics today!!
Just did my first hour, I could barley walk after, I like it though...

Today:
B:Back to nature fruit and grain apple bar/ glass skim milk
S:None
L: Apple Bean Salad, sf peach tea
S: 2 peices dark chocolate
D: Spinach Dip
S:??

it's about time!

tinatina · 06-02-2008, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rainbowlaserdragon

I have a question about loose skin and feeling flabby.

Before I started losing weight, my skin was tight and behind it was fat, but it felt firm. Now, I'm feeling a bit looser and flabby (almost the opposite of what you would expect). Will my skin catch up? Has anyone else noticed this?

Since I have already laid it all out there.....

Anyone got suggestions for a good sports bra?

No sports bra suggestions, but the skin thing sounds like you are getting ready to have a good weight loss!

wendysmiling · 06-02-2008, 06:06 PM

It depends on your body, age and physical activity level. I believe exercise helps, but you will need to see how you feel at goal. I'm in my 40's and lost over 100 lbs. my bod faired pretty well except I have a skin apron and need tummy tuck. My arms and thighs are ok... not prefect, but I'm ok with it. I exercised a lot. I got a bra that fits tight. I have a large chest. I wear 2 bras sometimes. You might ask on the main forum or the exercise forum about a good sports bra.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rainbowlaserdragon

I have a question about loose skin and feeling flabby.

Before I started losing weight, my skin was tight and behind it was fat, but it felt firm. Now, I'm feeling a bit looser and flabby (almost the opposite of what you would expect). Will my skin catch up? Has anyone else noticed this?

Since I have already laid it all out there.....

Anyone got suggestions for a good sports bra?

NenaP · 06-02-2008, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinatina

it's about time!

I know right!??

rose1 · 06-02-2008, 07:38 PM

Checking in. Work is murderous. I get home so tired I can hardly stay awake.

Food today was fine:

Protein drink

2 grillers, baby carrots, grape tomatoes, DD's version of ranch dressing

few bites of fruit salad, few pecans, string cheese

Green bean salad: browned tofu cubes, baby green beans, diced fresh tomato, green onions, oriental dressing

2 coffees, enough water

rose1 · 06-02-2008, 07:50 PM

Welcome home, Wiz. You have such a great job. I would love to travel like you do.

Twinmom, holding steady for a few weeks isn't bad. Keep going.

Nena, hooray, your Callanetics arrived. You're gonna love it.

Luisafernanda, what beautiful scenery. How uplifting it must be to walk in such surroundings.

Anne, you might be experiencing what we refer to as jiggly-puff. You get mushy in spots, then have a whoosh. Seriously, your skin can recover given enough time and care. Try dry brushing. It works wonders.

Wendy. Did you see we moved your recipe over. That one is too good to lose track of.

Nite all.

tinatina · 06-03-2008, 04:05 AM

Good Morning beach babes!

Another busy day in the works!

I walked about 20 minutes during lunchtime yesterday and 25 minutes on the treadmill last night. No walking on the treadmill tonight cause DS has a baseball game AND my neice is graduating from 8th grade.

yesterdays menu:
b - 2 eggs, zuchinni bread (the recipe I posted last week)
s - pecans
l - lean burger w/ff cheese, cauli w/lf sour cream and lf cream cheese
s - more cauli, shredded chicken w/picante sause
d - egg cream

BBL!

wendysmiling · 06-03-2008, 04:39 AM

Hi Rose. Thank you!

wiz · 06-03-2008, 06:02 AM

Good morning SBeachers!!

Another beautiful day here at the Jersey shore and I got my 5-mile walk in. I've noticed that since I've dropped some weight, I've also shaved about 5 minutes off my walking time (unless, of course, I meet one of my pals on the boardwalk and stop to chat

)

OK, I know I really shouldn't weigh in every day, but after being away from my scale for a week - I get kind of attached to it when I get home

So in any case, I was shocked to see another pound come off today!! (Although I have been doing Phase 1 since I stepped off the plane...) I reached 30 lbs off!

When I started SB back on Jan 2, I said that 30 lbs was my original goal - but somewhere along the line I realized that I could do better than that (hence my new target, which is 43 lbs off - putting me squarely in the middle of what someone my height should weigh). Not only am I sure I can hit that goal, but darn it - I'm going to keep this weight off!!

Thanks to everyone for such great advice, support, humor!! Together we are stronger and more focused.

Luisa - What beautiful photos! Your terrain is so different from where I live, it just looks stunning.

Rose - Sorry to hear that work is such a killer right now. The stress just can be overwhelming - and of course, that used to be a trigger for me to overeat

But it sure looks like your menu is right on target, good for you to stay OP even when life is crazy. I would love to get your DD's ranch dressing recipe.

Tina - You are always one busy woman!!

Nena - Glad you got your Callanetics...I was starting to think you were going to have to re-order

Wendy - Every time I think about you losing 100 lbs, it amazes me. What a great thing you did for yourself.

Rainbow - I can't say my sports bras are good ones, but my favorite one is by Hanes. I'm pretty sure I bought it at Kohls. I agree with Wendy that you want a nice, snug fit - no room for jiggling, if you know what I mean!!

Twinmom - You asked what I do, I am a global sales director for a telecom equipment maker and my team supports all of the international service providers doing business here in the US. I've been in telecom 20 years, some days it seems hard to believe I'm still employed because there have been tremendous downsizings in our field. But I'm hanging on for now!

OK, back to work!!

FLMomof3 · 06-03-2008, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NenaP

Got my callanetics today!!

Just did my first hour, I could barley walk after, I like it though.

how do you feel today??

Danipower714 · 06-03-2008, 07:16 AM

Morning everyone!

I was down .6 this morning

Now to keep going down, down, DOWN!

Luisa- beautiful pictures! Where in Spain do you live?

Anne- that has happened to me while losing. You tend to get soft and then firm up again after losing some more weight. I agree w/Rose, dry brushing works well!

Wiz- Congrats on 30 lbs. down!

Have a great OP day everyone!

Danipower714 · 06-03-2008, 07:17 AM

Nena- Welcome to the Wonderful World of Callanetics!

Glad you finally got yours!

FLMomof3 · 06-03-2008, 07:31 AM

Twinmom I am hanging in there with you....keep up the good work!!

Nena how are you feeling today after your 1st session of Callanetics? I am still thinking about purchasing it.

Luisafernanda WOW what a beautiful place to take long walks!!!

Rose What is dry brushing?

Tina I made the yellow squash with the parm cheese and came out great, thanks for sharing your wonderful recipes!!

I hope that everyone else is having a great day!!!

yesterdays menu -

b - protein shake
s - hard boiled egg
l - turkey meatloaf & fresh green beans
s - swiss cheese & almonds
d - crockpot 15 bean soup & yellow squash

todays menu -

b - 2 hard boiled eggs & coffee
s - celery & hummus
l - turkey meatloaf & fresh green beans
s - cottage cheese
d - crockpot 15 bean soup

batty · 06-03-2008, 08:03 AM

Hi just wanted to check in with ya.I'm still walking and I can tell a big diff.This challenge has helped me so much.My Gd had some cheese puffs yesterday and i would have loved one and didn't touch not one.this is like the third time thats happened and I fought the urge.Ya'll are doing great and I love the pictures.Looks like the perfect place to walk.Have a great day.

06-01-2008, 10:36 PM	#1
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,358 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian version of SB Start Date: June, 2005	**/+\ South Beach Check-In, June 2nd ~ June 8th /+\** ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~* 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! __________________ 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

06-02-2008, 06:23 AM	#5
wiz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pt. Pleasant, NJ Posts: 305 Gallery: wiz WOE: South Beach Start Date: 1/2/2008	Good morning SBeachers! I know this may sound crazy, but I am so happy to be back home in NJ As much as I enjoy international travel, there's nothing like sleeping in your own bed (especially with my adorable husband beside me ) As I posted last week, I was really stressing over my lack of food choices while traveling. Although once I hit London, I did a lot better because I am way more familiar with where to eat for good food choices. In any case, I actually lost 1 lb last week (who can figure??) for a total of 29 lbs and have FINALLY hit the 150s!! It's embarassing to admit, but I think it has been about 10 years since I last weighed this. I did my 5-mile walk this morning and had an egg beater, RF cheese omelet this morning with some homemade salsa. It was great to get back to my routine. And that is actually the moral to my story! When traveling for work or pleasure, just try to do the best you can under the circumstances. But as soon as you are back in your normal environment - get back to SB basics as quickly as possible. I hope all of you are well! Rose, thanks for posting the recipe from the end of last week's thread, I'm always looking for good veggie entrees... __________________ Cleo's Midyear Resolution Challenge - Team 6 Carbarellas!! - 15 lbs is my goal/14 down/1 to go

06-02-2008, 08:42 AM	#8
NenaP Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Panama City FL Posts: 403 Gallery: NenaP WOE: South Beach Start Date: March 1st 2008	Hey ladies, This weekend went ok, saturday we ended up not going out for my graduation but we still went and saw Indiana jones, and ate at five guys, needless to say it wasn't Op, Sunday was OP, Still no callanetics , starting to tick me off. I have to clean and do laundry today, Other than that I'm going into ultra No cheating phase, I have three weeks until my party so i'm hoping i'll see a difference, I'm gonna do some weight lifting and some other exercises, I've been weighing 127lbs this past week, i haven't been eating all my meals and they haven't been nutritious, Things have been crazy, I hope that i can lose some more, And mostly tone up. Have a Good Week Beachers Nena Last edited by NenaP : 06-02-2008 at 08:44 AM.

06-02-2008, 02:21 PM	#9
luisafernanda Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Spain Posts: 401 Gallery: luisafernanda WOE: South Beach Start Date: Jan. 2, 2008	Hi everyone, I've been having computer problems (AGAIN! GRRRR! ). Weird stuff happening, not completely fixed yet but at least functioning. WIZ!! GREAT job, especially while you were travelling! Congrats! I am about a pound behind you again, as the scale hasn't moved much in the last couple weeks (at least not in the right direction ). I am hoping the challenge will get me on the right track again. I've tried to up my walking lately. Did 7 miles on Sat. and 5+ today. My son went with me and got some great photos. It was just beautiful today, so I'd like to share a few of them with you. These are after the end of the footpath, following the dirt/gravel road that goes to the reservoir (so Melrose, if you're reading, this is what is at the end of the path!). Don't know if I'll make it there tomorrow, because I have a very full day, but I will try for at least some exercise! Nena, Twinmom, Tina, Rose, Sweet tooth, Wendy, Dani, Vero (how's it going?), Turtle, and everyone I missed __________________ Mid-Year Resolution Challenge: 30 pounds to lose / 7.9 lost / 22.1 pounds to go

06-03-2008, 07:31 AM	#24
FLMomof3 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 22 Gallery: FLMomof3 WOE: South Beach Start Date: May 2008 (2nd time)	Twinmom I am hanging in there with you....keep up the good work!! Nena how are you feeling today after your 1st session of Callanetics? I am still thinking about purchasing it. Luisafernanda WOW what a beautiful place to take long walks!!! Rose What is dry brushing? Tina I made the yellow squash with the parm cheese and came out great, thanks for sharing your wonderful recipes!! I hope that everyone else is having a great day!!! yesterdays menu - b - protein shake s - hard boiled egg l - turkey meatloaf & fresh green beans s - swiss cheese & almonds d - crockpot 15 bean soup & yellow squash todays menu - b - 2 hard boiled eggs & coffee s - celery & hummus l - turkey meatloaf & fresh green beans s - cottage cheese d - crockpot 15 bean soup __________________ Kim - Miami, Florida Loving being a mom to 3 beautiful girls!! Happily married to a Firefighter

06-02-2008, 12:15 AM	#3
sweet tooth 22 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 24 Gallery: sweet tooth 22 Stats: 185/172/125 5'2 WOE: South Beach Start Date: 4/21/08	YUM! That looks so good. Thanks for sharing the recipe!!!

06-02-2008, 04:22 AM	#4
tinatina Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: WV Posts: 3,991 Gallery: tinatina Stats: 210/198/130 5'3.5" WOE: South Beach Start Date: Sept. 15, 2008	quick , need to get busy ALREADY!

06-02-2008, 06:27 AM	#6
Danipower714 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,117 Gallery: Danipower714 Stats: 210/155/135 WOE: South Beach Start Date: One year and counting on the BEACH!	CONGRATS on the 150's WIZ!!! Have a great day Beachers! BBL!

06-02-2008, 07:25 AM	#7
twinmom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MO Posts: 115 Gallery: twinmom Stats: 190/166/150 WOE: SB Start Date: 7/31/07; again 3/31/08	Wiz - Congrats on hitting the 150's. It's been more than 10 yrs for me too. I've got 8 lbs to go before I'm there. Just curious, what type of work do you do? It sounds exciting to be traveling so much. I had a busy weekend. I went out for a much needed girls night out on Friday. Dinner, drinks & Sex In The City. Sunday I took my girls to the zoo. Between that, cleaning, Costco, & laundry I'm worn out today. My weight hasn't gone up or down over the last few weeks. I went to the produce stand yesterday to stock up on fruits & veges for this week. I'm hoping to loose a few lbs before I have to get into a swim suit next weekend! Hope everyone has a great week.

06-02-2008, 02:57 PM	#10
NenaP Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Panama City FL Posts: 403 Gallery: NenaP WOE: South Beach Start Date: March 1st 2008	Got my callanetics today!! Just did my first hour, I could barley walk after, I like it though... Today: B:Back to nature fruit and grain apple bar/ glass skim milk S:None L: Apple Bean Salad, sf peach tea S: 2 peices dark chocolate D: Spinach Dip S:??

06-02-2008, 03:18 PM	#11
rainbowlaserdragon Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 151 Blog Entries: 8 Gallery: rainbowlaserdragon Stats: 179/146/132 WOE: low carb - beachkins Start Date: 05/13/2008	I have a question about loose skin and feeling flabby. Before I started losing weight, my skin was tight and behind it was fat, but it felt firm. Now, I'm feeling a bit looser and flabby (almost the opposite of what you would expect). Will my skin catch up? Has anyone else noticed this? Since I have already laid it all out there..... Anyone got suggestions for a good sports bra?

06-02-2008, 07:38 PM	#16
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,358 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian version of SB Start Date: June, 2005	Checking in. Work is murderous. I get home so tired I can hardly stay awake. Food today was fine: Protein drink 2 grillers, baby carrots, grape tomatoes, DD's version of ranch dressing few bites of fruit salad, few pecans, string cheese Green bean salad: browned tofu cubes, baby green beans, diced fresh tomato, green onions, oriental dressing 2 coffees, enough water

06-02-2008, 07:50 PM	#17
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,358 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian version of SB Start Date: June, 2005	Welcome home, Wiz. You have such a great job. I would love to travel like you do. Twinmom, holding steady for a few weeks isn't bad. Keep going. Nena, hooray, your Callanetics arrived. You're gonna love it. Luisafernanda, what beautiful scenery. How uplifting it must be to walk in such surroundings. Anne, you might be experiencing what we refer to as jiggly-puff. You get mushy in spots, then have a whoosh. Seriously, your skin can recover given enough time and care. Try dry brushing. It works wonders. Wendy. Did you see we moved your recipe over. That one is too good to lose track of. Nite all.

06-03-2008, 04:05 AM	#18
tinatina Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: WV Posts: 3,991 Gallery: tinatina Stats: 210/198/130 5'3.5" WOE: South Beach Start Date: Sept. 15, 2008	Good Morning beach babes! Another busy day in the works! I walked about 20 minutes during lunchtime yesterday and 25 minutes on the treadmill last night. No walking on the treadmill tonight cause DS has a baseball game AND my neice is graduating from 8th grade. yesterdays menu: b - 2 eggs, zuchinni bread (the recipe I posted last week) s - pecans l - lean burger w/ff cheese, cauli w/lf sour cream and lf cream cheese s - more cauli, shredded chicken w/picante sause d - egg cream BBL!

06-03-2008, 04:39 AM	#19
wendysmiling MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 2,458 Gallery: wendysmiling Stats: Lost 112, working on 49 lb re-gain. WOE: Plant Based Whole Foods	Hi Rose. Thank you!

06-03-2008, 06:02 AM	#20
wiz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pt. Pleasant, NJ Posts: 305 Gallery: wiz WOE: South Beach Start Date: 1/2/2008	Good morning SBeachers!! Another beautiful day here at the Jersey shore and I got my 5-mile walk in. I've noticed that since I've dropped some weight, I've also shaved about 5 minutes off my walking time (unless, of course, I meet one of my pals on the boardwalk and stop to chat ) OK, I know I really shouldn't weigh in every day, but after being away from my scale for a week - I get kind of attached to it when I get home So in any case, I was shocked to see another pound come off today!! (Although I have been doing Phase 1 since I stepped off the plane...) I reached 30 lbs off! When I started SB back on Jan 2, I said that 30 lbs was my original goal - but somewhere along the line I realized that I could do better than that (hence my new target, which is 43 lbs off - putting me squarely in the middle of what someone my height should weigh). Not only am I sure I can hit that goal, but darn it - I'm going to keep this weight off!! Thanks to everyone for such great advice, support, humor!! Together we are stronger and more focused. Luisa - What beautiful photos! Your terrain is so different from where I live, it just looks stunning. Rose - Sorry to hear that work is such a killer right now. The stress just can be overwhelming - and of course, that used to be a trigger for me to overeat But it sure looks like your menu is right on target, good for you to stay OP even when life is crazy. I would love to get your DD's ranch dressing recipe. Tina - You are always one busy woman!! Nena - Glad you got your Callanetics...I was starting to think you were going to have to re-order Wendy - Every time I think about you losing 100 lbs, it amazes me. What a great thing you did for yourself. Rainbow - I can't say my sports bras are good ones, but my favorite one is by Hanes. I'm pretty sure I bought it at Kohls. I agree with Wendy that you want a nice, snug fit - no room for jiggling, if you know what I mean!! Twinmom - You asked what I do, I am a global sales director for a telecom equipment maker and my team supports all of the international service providers doing business here in the US. I've been in telecom 20 years, some days it seems hard to believe I'm still employed because there have been tremendous downsizings in our field. But I'm hanging on for now! OK, back to work!!

06-03-2008, 07:16 AM	#22
Danipower714 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,117 Gallery: Danipower714 Stats: 210/155/135 WOE: South Beach Start Date: One year and counting on the BEACH!	Morning everyone! I was down .6 this morning Now to keep going down, down, DOWN! Luisa- beautiful pictures! Where in Spain do you live? Anne- that has happened to me while losing. You tend to get soft and then firm up again after losing some more weight. I agree w/Rose, dry brushing works well! Wiz- Congrats on 30 lbs. down! Have a great OP day everyone!

06-03-2008, 07:17 AM	#23
Danipower714 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,117 Gallery: Danipower714 Stats: 210/155/135 WOE: South Beach Start Date: One year and counting on the BEACH!	Nena- Welcome to the Wonderful World of Callanetics! Glad you finally got yours!

06-03-2008, 08:03 AM	#25
batty Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tenn. Posts: 165 Gallery: batty Stats: 193/180/140 WOE: south beach Start Date: 5/5/08	Hi just wanted to check in with ya.I'm still walking and I can tell a big diff.This challenge has helped me so much.My Gd had some cheese puffs yesterday and i would have loved one and didn't touch not one.this is like the third time thats happened and I fought the urge.Ya'll are doing great and I love the pictures.Looks like the perfect place to walk.Have a great day.