Thank You Thank You Thank You!!!

Wow, I think this is a really great idea. I don't follow SB, I follow Atkins -- I'm not really into the fat restriction myself. But I also understand that this is a merely personal choice. My plan is right for me and other peoples plans are just as right for them.

I work closely with a group of people who are on SB. They are doing quite well and are very happy with their choice in plans. We talk quite a bit about our WOE's and share tips, successes and recipes. I've noticed, especially in the earlier phases, SB and Atkins are more similar than different. Many of our recipes are compatible with just a slight change in ingredients.

I have a feeling you are making a lot of people very happy with this new sub-forum. I think SBer's and people on other plans can learn a lot from each other and offer a lot of support. Thanks!

I just wanted to thank this LC Forum Team for allowing us to try a new approach while still being able to be a part of this forum. I enjoy it here and have for a long while.I need the support of this fine group of folks and as long as you will have me here I'd love to stay.I know we support and help those who may fall off the LC wagon and think everyone should have the support they need while trying to make positive changes in their WOE.

I understand what you are saying about the sat. fat issue and have no problem with anyone saying what they believe at any time.

Thanks Again to a wonderful team,
Linda

I didn't realize SB was controversial. I buzzed through the book at my mother in laws, and I thought, this is basically Atkins at one of the intermediate levels. Even Atkins says you have to lower your fat intake as you increase carbs. And some people do find they have more trouble controlling cravings when saturated fat is high. This is definitely a YMMV. I wish everyone on SB the best of luck and will lurk here to see your successes!

Hi All,

Thanks for the well wishes for us "Beachers" Nina. I do believe you are right.What you stated in how you see the SB WOE is exactly how I looked at it.I was on Atkins over 3 yrs. and was struggling with gains and stalls.I read Atkins again and he said if you are truly stalled to try another plan but just stay on A PLAN. I did FF for a few months but it is restrictive and not easy to do unless you stay home most of the time.When I started reading about SB it was,to me,a happy medium between the 2. I lost 6.5 now since last Tues. and it was just the kicker I needed.

Tonight is buffet at the Horshoe Casino and I'm confident that I'll make good choices.This will be a first for me.I have no cravings and vowed to keep it that way.Nothing worse than being nagged at by voice in your head telling you what to eat all day. I'd give in to the cravings to shut the voice up and he'd invite his family to nag me...never ended!

Hope you all have a great day...
Linda

Yay! I'm happy to see that this forum has finally started! I think you have made a good choice here. Your comments about saturated fat were just right - people should read all the information they can get and make their own decisions. I think that the jury is still out on this issue.

Hi Zandria,

Great to see you here.I think a lot of us landed at the thread called "anyone doing the South beach diet" so come visit there,too.I am hoping we all settle into one for now so it does not get too time consuming to find everyone.I'm on week 2 of induction (10 days behind me) and I've lost 6.5 with 12.5 to go to my lowest.I do not miss the cravings at all...it helps me to make better choices when I'm out.

Have a wonderful weekend.
Linda

Hi there.

I'm very new to this whole forum and would like to know what everyone thinks about the South Beach Diet. I haven't read the book. Does anyone know the main facets of the plan?

Thanks

My S.O. ordered the SB diet book recently, and is anxious to get started, as she's bored silly of atkins. I won't be able to follow her, as I love beef and mayo and things like that. I will be keeping an eye on this forum to see how you all are doing, and perhaps, I MAY be swayed to try it.
Glad to have found this forum.

Hi all,
I just borrowed the book from a friend of mine. We are doing the Atkins,but we thought we would check this one out too and see if we could combine it a little.
I'm glad there is a forum on this.
I do like some of the receipies.

Hi PilotGal and sassy,

Thanks for the visit and feel free to just lurk or to join in anytime.The more the merrier and the more support.

I am still in week 3 and down 8 lbs. with 10 to go to my first goal (the lowest I had been in yrs. but then gained some back) I'm noticing a huge difference in many things,esp. my waistline and legs and my pants are much baggier than just an 8# loss so it definitely helps you lose inches. I also notice that even though we eat more carbs on this and no cravings.I have had cereal,fruit,milk,etc....no cravings.I belive that the reason for that is that I am eating the right carbs...low on the glycemic index scales and all of them have loads of fiber.

I do hope we can continue with posts here n this forum.Things are getting a bit scattered throughout but I just hunt all f my felow beachers down...LOL Hope you all have a great day....

Linda

Hi LInda and thanks for the welcome. I was reading the book yesterday during my lunch hour and really undecided. I didn't like half of the food suggested in the induction. I can't have sea food. hate cottage cheese. I will look thru it more.
My main problem is for breakfast and lunch. right now,I'm eating a sausage egg and cheese without the biscuit and for lunch it has been salads,which you do get tired of.

Hi all, I'm just in to my 2nd week of SB and I'm down 8 lbs. so far. I've enjoyed the variety of recipes and love that I can still have my steak (I have modified my portions). My husband is doing it with me and although he doesn't have very much to lose, he's a big support. My problem will be when I start adding grains, etc. I have celiac disease, which is an allergy to gluten which is found in rye, barley, wheat,etc. Oats are still iffy but there have been some very successful studies in Finland which shows that Oats may be okay for celiac adults. Anyway, my concern is getting the fiber in my diet. I do eat a lot of veggies, but can only eat so much in a day. I'll be limiting my potato content (hardest job). My gluten-free bread is very high in the glycemic index which is not a good thing. Any suggestions for fiber would be welcoming. I'm still trying to figure out this forum, but will figure it out eventually.

oops.. posted this as new thread by mistake...
been doing pretty good following the SBD recipes for Stage 1... but when we (hubby and I ) started phase 2 we ran into a problem... snow and ice storm and supply of good foods limited.... But we will get through 2 days and pray the roads are better tomorrow.... He has lost a bunch in phase 1 but he's very active... me.... not as much but can't complain.... will stick with it until I reach my goal..

Hi PJG,

I took the liberty of looking into your grain problems as a celiac.I typed into google- whole grains+gluten free and came up with the link below.I think the answer may be in this article to help you out.If not,you could type the same into google and you will find there is much more info to be read.I think Bob's red mill also has breads for you.Hope this helps and have a good day.

http://www.coeliac.com.au/AWOH%20Wh...r%20Summary.htm

Linda