Re: started the south beach diet today, wish me luck...

good luck, the first couple of days were the hardest, but it gets easier, the book really helps, they even have a list of things that you are and are not permitted, i photcopied it and hung it on my fridge....

Re: started the south beach diet today, wish me luck...

Yeah as long as you can push through the first 3 days, you'll be fine. The beginning was tough for me because I felt weak and a little shaky (I'm such a carb addict) but now it's like nothing.

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WOW thanks girls, I am going to try and stick to it, I am very determined now that I only have 30 days!! so I will give it a try.
If you have any suggestions as to your favorites, please let me know. I cant wait to leave work today so that I can go and pick up the SB book from FSIL~~

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I spent an hour and a half at the gym yesterday. A 45 minute weight class then a 45 minute step class. It's hard to find the time to keep doing that but I am going to try!! Only 75 days until the big day and I can only put off my first fitting for so long!

Re: started the south beach diet today, wish me luck...

Good luck... i also keep putting off my fitting.

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I have been totally avoiding the scale. I am so afraid of disappointment even though I have been really good eating and exercise. I think I am going to have to get myself off phase one though. I feel fine but let's just say my body isn't working properly without the fruit.

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I just started my 2nd week in Phase 2 and I have to admit I'm having some issues trying to incorporate carbs. I've been ok as far as bread is concerned but I think pasta is my downfall (even though it is whole wheat!) so I'll have to try and stay away from it for now, until my body gets used to having carbs everyday again. Altogether I had lost 8lbs but then recently gained about 1.5 back probably due to overdoing it on the pasta.

How's everyone else been doing as of late??

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I have to agree, I lost 8 as well, and have gained back 1.5 io think i was so excited that i could have carbs again, i probably ate a lil too many of them. i actually just started phase 1 again to loose another 8 before the wedding, ive almost gotten through day 1 again and this time it seems easier.

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From reading the forums at southbeachdietguide.com, it sounds like gaining weight in Phase 2 isn't that uncommon. I'm still trying to stick with it because so many people have had such great success on it.

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do they tell you the best time of day to eat your carbs? I am not familiar with this diet.
The best time to have carbs is after a workout. The rest of the day, jus thave veggies!

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From what I have read, they don not say when to eat your carbs, I eat mine early in the day and try not to eat any carbs in the evening. But, yes, carbs are great after a workout!!!

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anyone else really tired being on the diet? I just started yesterday with my FH and both of us are really tired.

Re: started the south beach diet today, wish me luck...

yes, i was too, carbs are what give you energy, so i was pretty tired for the first 2 weeks, but as soon as you go to phase 2 and reintroduce carbs back into your diet, i was better. good luck

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Is there a modified way to do it? Obviously, I won't lose as much as quickly, but I HAVE to have my coffee in the morning or I will gave a massive headache...

Do you guys follow the 2 weeks to the letter or use it as a guide? I'm not too sure about drinking V8 in the morning, unless it's in a bloody mary!!!!

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Been on South Beach for 1 week and 3 days...so far I've lost 7 lbs!!!!

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Is there a modified way to do it? Obviously, I won't lose as much as quickly, but I HAVE to have my coffee in the morning or I will gave a massive headache...

Do you guys follow the 2 weeks to the letter or use it as a guide? I'm not too sure about drinking V8 in the morning, unless it's in a bloody mary!!!!

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Unless I'm doing this wrong, I drink my coffee every morning. Just use skim milk and no sugar (splenda or equal is fine). You also have to limit coffee intake to I believe 2 cups. So far so good!

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I definitely did not follow it to the letter. In fact, I didn't follow the meal plan at all really and still lost 8 lbs the first two weeks. I can only stomach eggs when I'm in the mood for them (which isn't too often) and the diet suggests you eat them almost everyday. I substituted other forms of protein instead. There is a list of 'Foods to Enjoy' in the book and I followed that.

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I lost 20 lbs on South Beach Diet...I started at the end of February and weigh 20 lbs less today...Im also going back on phase 1 starting today to drop another 15lbs! I went from a size 10 to an in between 6-8...Size 4 here I come!!!!!!!!!! By the way, this is THE BEST diet I have even been on!

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i'm almost finished with my third week on phase 1 and i've lost 10 lbs! i love this diet.

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good luck!!! keep us posted on how it goes!

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I have a few more questions.....

I tried the Equal thin for my coffee and it wasn't that bad, BUT...

Can you eat regular eggs or whites instead of that egg substitute? That stuff is kinda gross if you ask me......

What do you eat for breakfast if not eggs? I have a protein shake that I love and it only has 3g of carbs....

I know I should really follow a little better, but a girl's gotta live right!?!?!?!?