I have just started the SBD today. It was really expensive to make the first shopping trip, but I am looking forward to seeing results. I bought the book, rather than signing up for the website. I've already eaten more today than I normall do.
[Hi all! I am in my third week of phase one on the SBD. The first week I lost 3 pounds, the second week I lost 5 more. I weigh in every Wednesday and look forward to it each week. I love this eating plan, it has proven to be perfect for me. I have diabetes so it is also very healthy for me. I didn't find the plan to be too expensive. I am eating a lot of fish and seafood, salads, eggs and protein foods.
Good luck to you - keep us posted on your progress.
It probably seemed expensive since I had to buy lots of things I didn't have on hand. It goes get cheaper when you only have to buy meat, dairy, and vegetables.
It has been very good for me. For the first two weeks I didn't have any cravings - the past week though with Halloween and such I have been tempted by sweets a bit but haven't given in to them. The carbs have been no problem at all. I just have to keep my mind in the right place and know that losing weight is what I really want. I have a long way to go. My stats are:
SW: 315
CW: 270 (as of last wednesday)
GW: 170
I'm 5 - 8 and going to be 40 on the 12th!!!!
It is a bit more expensive as I eat differently than the rest of my family. I still have three daughters at home and their dad and they don't like all the fish and seafood ect. So fixing two meals a night was a hassle at first, I have adjusted to that. I can usually find good buys on the foods I need though.
Seeing the scale go down every week is a real motivator!!! I haven't been exercising at all, I wanted to do the first two weeks sans exercise then do the next to with working out at the gym - just haven't had the time to get to the gym yet!!!! Hopefully will start that next week and then I should see a change in the loss.
Good luck to you - and please keep us posted on your progress and view of the SBD.
Honeydews,
That is amazing! Your family must be so proud of you!
I love this board today for the same reason I fell in love with it the first time I registered (I lost my password and all my previous posts so I feel like I'm starting from scratch ); the members are so supportive. Everyone needs support when making life-changing decisions such as WOE, etc. We can all do it together...each person makes us all the more stronger!!!
I wasn't able to get into the site yesterday to reply! I hope it was a great day for you. I've survived two days of the SBD, and they haven't been too hard. I am not hungry at all, although I feel like I am eating really heavy and wish I had more fiber. I am sure that will get easier!
Hello all! Well I had my weigh in last night and over the past week I lost..............................nothin g!!!!!! So dissapointing, but it could be water or something. I'm not giving up - eating this way really makes me feel better and I feel lighter too! I am taking a three day "me" weekend, leaving tonight for the ocean all by myself. I'm turning 40 next week and want to take some time for myself to celebrate.
Thanks for sharing your progress, Honeydews. I guess if we're looking for a healthy lifestyle, one week isn't a huge deal in retrospect. At least you didn't gain any weight, and you have that awesome vacation to look forward to! I hope you have a great time and enjoy some awesome time by yourself. That can be so envigorating, especially when you're taking good care of yourself already. Happy birthday!
Have a great vacation and birthday Honeydews! And don't worry about not losing anything last week - scales don't mean a thing! As long as you feel good, that's all that matters!
Thank you for the support! I had a great weekend on my own - well, I did meet a new friend but that made it all the better - I'm a bad girl
When I got home last sunday my mother was in the hospital, I spent the last 28 hours with her and watched her leave this world. I didn't weigh in on Wednesday and it's been a blur since then. Went to Oregon and placed her next to dad. I did "cheat" a little with a chinese dinner with my three sisters and brother.
Ah well..................my pants are getting to big so that is a good sign. I will check in with you all Thursday after I weigh in.
Take care and thanks again!!!!
HONEYDEWS/DEWSHONEY
Sounds like things have been crazy for you. Very sorry to hear about your monther.
Keep up taking care of yourself! I hope you're able to get some rest in this hard time.
I'll keep your family in my prayers.
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Originally Posted by HONEYDEWS
Thank you for the support! I had a great weekend on my own - well, I did meet a new friend but that made it all the better - I'm a bad girl
When I got home last sunday my mother was in the hospital, I spent the last 28 hours with her and watched her leave this world. I didn't weigh in on Wednesday and it's been a blur since then. Went to Oregon and placed her next to dad. I did "cheat" a little with a chinese dinner with my three sisters and brother.
Ah well..................my pants are getting to big so that is a good sign. I will check in with you all Thursday after I weigh in.
Take care and thanks again!!!!
HONEYDEWS/DEWSHONEY
Honeydews,
I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo proud of you for goin for it!!!!!
I am on my 3rd day and my pants are getting looser. I was reading your post on sweets for halloween. I must tell you guys that the lifesavers delites caramel are soooooooo yummy!!!!! You feel like you're piggin out on candy and there is no sugar in it. It has helped my cravings a lot!
Last edited by gailmac123; 11-17-2003 at 09:02 PM.
Good for you for starting! That's great. Isn't it nice to have close that fit?
I know that the book said you can have hard candy as long as it doesn't top 75 calories a day. Thanks for the good suggestion about the delites!
Best of luck!
I just started phase two today. It was really weird to shop and not worry about the carbs as much. I had the oatmeal and strawberries this morning. That was really yummy! I hope I still loose weight.
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Originally Posted by gailmac123
Honeydews,
I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo proud of you for goin for it!!!!!
I am on my 3rd day and my pants are getting looser. I was reading your post on sweets for halloween. I must tell you guys that the lifesavers delites caramel are soooooooo yummy!!!!! You feel like you're piggin out on candy and there is no sugar in it. It has helped my cravings a lot!
South Beach Diet 
Started today! 
Thanks for the encouragement 
Thanks for the update! 
); the members are so supportive. Everyone needs support when making life-changing decisions such as WOE, etc. We can all do it together...each person makes us all the more stronger!!!
I hope you have a great time and enjoy some awesome time by yourself. That can be so envigorating, especially when you're taking good care of yourself already. Happy birthday! 
