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Hey Everyone!
I am starting the South Beach Diet tomorrow and, after reading some other journals, thought this was a great place for helpful hints and support! Great job by the way!
I am 28 years old, 5'5", and weigh 153 lbs. At my max, I was over 180 (several years ago) and minimum adult weight was around 140 (within the last two years). Although I was quite happy at 140, I would like to get to 120 and stay within the 115 to 130 range. As I approach 130, I may change my ideal weight as I don't care to be too thin. I have been blessed by my family with hips and a chest, so I am not sure what weight is going to be good for me.
My biggest problem on this diet is going to be knowing what to cook. If anyone has good phase one recipes for me, I would REALLY appreciate the help! I love all kinds of food (Italian, Indian, Portuguese, american, everything), can't get enough spice, and the only things I really can't stand are chewy seafood (i.e. squid and octopus), mayonnaise and licorice or anise, so I am fairly flexible. I don't care for fish, but I make myself eat it anyway, diet or not, for the health benefits. I have the book, and saw many recipes there, but not all of the are that appealing to me, or seem very difficult to prepare. I would like some variety and simplicity if possile!
Good luck to everybody and I'll let you know how I am doing!
Savanna :wink: |
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Wed Jun 02, 2004 5:15 pm |
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| paola
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Now on week 3, with no cravings or slipups, the secret for me (and the man) is at least two vegetables at every meal, including breakfast. It's kind of strange, but satisfying: for example, sauteed broccoli with garlic & a very small amount of olive oil, warmed up in the morning, and sliced tomato, cucumber, bell peper on the plate with a small portion of lowfat cheese (goat or mozzarella), or a couple of tablespoons of hummus. It's a lot of vegetables, a lot of fiber, lasts easily until snack or lunchtime.
We've been cooking broccoli, string beans, cauliflower, asparagus by steaming, dressing with vinaigrette, taking two portions cold to the office for lunch (add a can of tuna, leftover chicken breast, canned salmon, cold broiled fish, etc. for protein). The tomatoes from the farmer's market are as satisfying as fruit, and we've also been doing rhubarb (w/ splenda), and lots of sf jello for desserts/snacks.
Good luck with it -- try the middle eastern style breakfast (you can always add a little whole wheat pita bread for P2). Paola |
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Wed Jun 02, 2004 7:48 pm |
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| UTnat
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| best of luck! you have found the right place savanna. i am only a day 2 so i am a new starter too. i'm not much of a cook, so i also go for simplicity. however, i am determined to follow some of the recipes just to gain more food prep experience and have more of a variety. definitely check out the other forums, the recipes and food one especially. you can run a search in order to better find your food interests. drink lots of water! and keep us posted. : ) |
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Wed Jun 02, 2004 8:50 pm |
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| savvy
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Okey Dokey...
I am on Day One and so far, so good (hee-hee it isn't even lunchtime yet!!!). So far, I have only had coffee...I know-I know...you are supposed to EAT all of your meals and snacks, but the simple fact is I went out to dinner with family last night and then snacked on raisinettes and soda pop (a last ditch effort to enjoy the sinful pleasures before banishng them for good) while watching a film and am a little queezy today. Preparing my menu for the next few days has helped my appetite a bit, though, and I am going to have a snack shortly of raw broccoli and FF string cheese stick with a bottle of water, then go to the market to grociery shop (I never liked going hngry and now is not the time to start I think).
I only have three days' menu prepared, but have a grociery list for a week or so of items that will endure the test of time before preparation. While the menu I have so far looks great, I am a bit concerned about dinner tomorrow (Friday) night as plans have been made to go to a local Italian Bistro for dinner. What items are ok on the menu? I know they tend to use sugars in tomato sauces and cream is definately a no-no...hwat about a salad? I am going to check out some restaurant dressing options on other boards to see what works, but hopefully salad will not be my only choice when I go out to eat!! :roll: I'm sure with time I'll start getting the hang of making good, satisfying choices.
Good luck to me. While I am out, I am going to apply for two jobs. I am home for the summer, and need to find work through October.november. One is in a bakery...I don't know if that is good or bad. I've worked in one before and got totally sick of breads and sweet treats, but inhaled tons of sugar (powdered)...I'm sure that makes some difference...I am also going to Crunch tonight to join so I have a gym to go to!! Hopefully they have Yoga! :)
M'Kay.. 8) Remember to always wear your sunscreen on the beach!
Beany
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Thu Jun 03, 2004 2:50 pm |
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| savvy
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It is Day 2 and things are going well. I realize how much I am not a list person with this diet, though. While I had prepared a menu for the week. I have already strayed...but not cheated. It appears as though I may be one of those people who just has basic combinations and randomly use them daily. I got busy this morning and didn't have a snack. I am sure my breakfast covered it. I had two poached eggs with spinach sauteed in EVOO with onion and ground black pepper, a slice of FF Mesquite Smoked Turkey and two fresh tomatoe slices with decaf coffee. Lunch will be simple broiled meat with steamed veg, and similar for dinner with cucumbers for snack. I am not really diving into the jellos and other "desserts" yet as I have not been feeling a craving for sweets. I figure they will be all the better after several days of nothing when I really start desiring sugar and carbs.
I joined a gym last night and really enjoyed the workout. unfortunately, I am in the middle of nowhere North Georgia, so it is a trek to work out. Last night became a three and a half hour deal! That is a real deterant. Luckily, I have a workout buddy who is motivated to help drag me down there! Another bad aspect of the gym is the scale!!!! It was more than my scale here at home (I was afraid it would be). I WILL be positive, though, and look at it as further reinforcement that I am doing the RIGHT thing by changing my lifestyle and loosing this last bit of weight that I wasn't able to get rid off before!!!
SO this means new goal! Now I want to drop 38 lbs. I have set up a mini awards system for myself...because I know what motivates me...presents :D It isn't anything huge, but at 10, 15, 20, etc...I get a non food related treat.
Ok, enjoy your day!!!![/i][/b] |
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Fri Jun 04, 2004 4:02 pm |
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| savvy
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So, it has been almost a week and I seem to be dropping a bit. Since I had a difference between scales at the gym and home, I've decided just to use one so there isn't constant variation. According to my scales, I have dropped a few pounds, so that is comforting. The Beach seems to be working.
I am getting a bit tired of cooking and the folks around aren't much help. Everyone wants to give me their two cents about other diets and why can't I have this when they can have that and such. Oh well, in the end, I will drop my weight and keep it off and they will, well, hopefully do the same! But I will be healthier!! It would be nice if someone was doing the diet with me so we could share ideas and woes, though. I watch my roomie chow down on Raisenettes and stay a size 3/4!!! Drives me crazy. I just try to turn the energy into the diet rather than get discouraged or cheat, I'll start looking at new recipes or something.
If I could find some sort of job to occupy my time, it would be even easier. I have put in so many applications and sent out so many resumes, but it seems no one is hiring. The only offeres i have received have been been from far abroad, and I really want to spend the summer home.
153/148/120 and counting... |
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Tue Jun 08, 2004 5:48 pm |
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| berylayn
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Keep it up savvy!! It sounds like you have had a good first week. I have similar weight loss goals as you. This past winter I was at 155. When I was in college my weight stay right around 140 - 145. At my highest I have weighed around 160. Right now I am around150. I would love to be around 130 - 135. But I always seem to hit a wall right around 140 and the scale will not budge. I am hoping SB helps me go beyond this. Right now I am only on Day 3 of P1. I have not gotten on a scale yet. I might tomorrow.
I am currently looking for simple recipes as well. Tonight I made some black bean chili for dinner which was really good. I just took a can on black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and a chili seasoning packet put the ingredients in a pot and followed the cooking directions on the back. Dinner was ready in 15 min.
Good for you for excercising too. I try to workout 4 -5 times a week. But these past 2 weeks I have been sick and have done been as dilligent.
Keep up the great job! I love these boards, there is such encouragement and so many ideas! |
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Tue Jun 08, 2004 10:21 pm |
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| savvy
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...but I am still at it!!
After following the diet for two weeks now, I can definately see why it is recommended that you no remain on Phase One any longer. For me it hasn't been cravings as much as difficulty maintaining the enthusiasm for food preparation. Being a person who thrives on simplicity and convenience AND flavor and varety, I have been slacking the last couple of days with the steaming of veggies (more because of the slicing and dicing!!) and such. I'm still hanging in there, but I wish it was with lovely meals like I prepared in the beginning. :roll:
I am staying on Phase One at least through the weekend, when I leave for Ottawa to visit my friend, then I am going to stay as close as possible without disrupting the household with my "special" needs.
Thanks for your comments and try the French Silk Pie! It is awesome after going without sweets!!
2oz unsweet baker choc
2/3 cup Splenda
1/2 cup CBINB
1 tsp vanilla flavoring
2 Eggs (or egg substitute if you wish)
whip butter and Splenda together while melting choc cubes in double broiler. when the choc is ready, temper it into the butter and sweetener, then add eggs and vanilla and whip. bake in a small casserole dish on 400 for 20-25 minutes. my recipe recommended chilling the pie, but my test subjects have found the pie to be best served warm with cold cool whip on the side! mine made about four servings. Keep in mind, it has a bit of an odd consistency, but it's still scrumptious!
Thanks for the Eggplant Parmesan Recipe on the recipe page!! It was incredible and perfect for a weekend dinner party!! Everyone raved and I had leftovers for both of us for two days!!!
8) Savanna
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