How do I get started?

bt · Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:38 pm

ami wrote: Getting Started: Five Things to Remember

Whether you're getting ready to begin Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet or you've been following the plan for a while, truly learning the principles of this lifestyle — and incorporating them into your own meal plans and exercise routines — will help ensure your success. We've created this printable list for your reference. Hang it on your refrigerator for times when you'd like a reminder of the key elements and goals of the South Beach Diet. Then take a quick glance to refresh your memory.

The doctor-designed South Beach Diet focuses on selecting the right carbs (such as whole-grain breads, beans, and high-fiber fruits) and fats (like those from oily fish, nuts, and extra-virgin olive oil).
You don't have to count calories or measure out portion sizes. Instead, you'll eat satisfying portions of wholesome foods, like lean proteins, colorful veggies, delicious fruits, and low-fat dairy products.
The South Beach Diet is flexible and easily accommodates individual tastes and needs. You can substitute the suggested meals with other choices that you prefer, develop your own menus with your family's favorite meals, or plan meals using the easy tools available on The South Beach Diet Online. Just keep to the principles!
The South Beach Diet is a long-term lifestyle, not a fad diet. This weight-healthy plan teaches you to make healthier eating choices and encourages regular physical activity — lessons you can use for the long haul.
Weight loss is only one of the many benefits of the South Beach Diet. The program has been shown to help lower the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes by lowering total cholesterol, reducing unhealthy triglycerides (another blood fat), and regulating blood sugar levels. By adopting this weight-healthy lifestyle, you'll be on your way to living a longer life! Hi, I want to start the program. How do you post and ask ? here? and read others posts? thanks. hope you see this

RedRox · Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:51 pm

Hi bt! I split your post out from the end of Ami's thread as I am trying to keep that one clean with only the daily dish postings in it, and you will get more visibility for this kind of post by making a "new topic" than replying to an existing thread.

Best way to start is to read the book that started it all! :) The South Beach Diet by Dr. Arthur Agatston. Should be available in any library if you don't want to buy it. A newer version comes out at the end of the month anyway.

Best way to start here is to read the FAQ sticky thread at the top of the P1 forum (or follow the one at the top of this one that also has a link to the P1 FAQ thread. Be sure to find the links to the current P1 foods list and the meal planning template thread (how to adapt your meal plan). Those two resources will help you identify what you can eat and how much and when you should eat.

Posting and reading other's posts is a good thing too! :) When you want to create a new top level topic as the first poster, use the "new topic" button. When you want to reply to someone else's post, use the "reply" button!

good luck!

bt · Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:14 pm

you were very helpful. Thanks so much


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