My First Day!

[susiebroomy63]

Well, I finally reached 90kg (200lbs) and realised, enough! So, I Googled diets and found this one, and now I am on my way. My goal is to be 75- 80kg, a weight that I found to be manageble. I am working on each meal at a time, one step at a time, and I know I will find success. I would really like to do this with someone else, anyone interested??? Cheers, Sue

[RedRox]

There are some folks who are just starting out posting in the P1 forum here. So you might want to find that forum and fellow newbies to join in with there! Also be sure to find the P1 foods to enjoy list and menu planning guidelines linked into the P1 FAQ topic near the top of the P1 forum. And in the main SBD forum (first one on the list from the Board Index link), there is a topic near the top "For Our European Friends" which is mostly for our UK friends, but might have some tips you can use depending on where you are. Good luck!

[susiebroomy63]

Many thanks for the info RedRox - I will have a look around at the different posts - I'm not really a European - I am from Australia - but hey, we always take on others as "our own".

[rayisready]

Hi Susie - I just started on 7/21 and have lost almost 4 lbs. Thanks for the encouragement you gave on my other post. I like your $1 per pound idea - My motivation is actually wanting to go on a Caribbean vacation next year. I love the tropics, but I know I won't enjoy the trip if I'm so big and self-conscious. Have you ever tried SB before? I tried it once a few years ago, but never got past Phase 1 - I had headaches and shakiness (now I know it's b/c I wasn't eating enough vegs).

[susiebroomy63]

Hi Ray,

How exciting, a trip to the Caribbean - sensational!

I have never been on SB before, however, I have been on something similar a quite a few years back. I have put on 30 lbs in about 3 years - sheesh! 10lbs a year! My biggest problem has been not eating. I mostly have breakfast, but ofen skip lunch, would never drink water (no time for the toilet), then eat a huge meal at dinner time - not good!

I am also going on a holida,y to Queensland - a warm place with plenty of sunshine! I too know what you mean about feeling big and self conscious - but now, I have changed my mindset, I am proud of what I am doing and I know that I will be looking sensational soon!

Remember, always keep your eye on the prize!

[susiebroomy63]

Day 4 and I weighed myself, WOOOHOOO .... I have lost 4.5 pounds!! So very, very happy!!

Hubby has now decided to join me - it will be great because we are the same weight and I have a very competitive spirit - so I simply have to beat him! Also, a lot easier to plan meals for 2 rather than 1. Hubby was quite shocked to hear I was the same weight as him, but I am glad to "come clean" and admit it.

Bring it on!!!!

[rayisready]

Awesome results so far, Susie! Glad to hear your husband is now on the plan with you. It is a bit easier when you don't have to watch your spouse eating the "bad" foods. My husband just left for work in Alaska, but he's starting Phase I when he gets back. I have one more day to go on Phase I and I am so glad!

[susiebroomy63]

I must say how much I love this WOE! I am now up to D7 and love the feeling of not being bogged down by carbs. I have much more energy and my skin is looking sensational with all the water I am drinking - something I never did before.

Tomorrow is "weigh-in day" - I can't wait - hoping for the best birthday present - weight loss!!

[susiebroomy63]

Wooohoooo.... just weighed in - W1, P1 - 6.6lbs!!!!!!! So very, very happy! I am doing it!

[rayisready]

Yay for you on your mega W1 weight loss!

[susiebroomy63]

Thanks, Ray.

Now looking forward to weighing in tomorrow - W2 - P1.