Tue, Apr-26-11, 07:37
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Attitude is a Choice
Posts: 30,111
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Plan: No sugar, flour, wheat
Stats: 228.4/209.0/170
BF:stl/too/mch
Progress: 33%
Location: NYC
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Originally Posted by rachele75
I am starting South Beach today. I have been going back and forth trying to choose between SB and Atkins. My goal is to find a new WOE that will become lifestyle change for me. It seems to me as if SB is something I will be able to follow long term, with Atkins being a bit too strict. However, I know I will become frustrated if I don't see some early initial weight loss. I am not looking for a miracle diet, nor do I expect to shed tons of weight right away. But I would definitely like to see some initial results to help keep me motivated.
What were your results like in Phase One? Have you tried both Atkins and SB? Why do you prefer SB?? Any advice and/or encouragement is greatly accepted!
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8gk has given you some good points.
I will tell you that ou can expect to lose 10% of your total loss in phase I. For you that'd be about 2 lbs.
If you haven't already, do read the book. We have the food lists and meal plan guides right here and if/when they are followed, it is a key to success on SB.
Stay away from processed meats and other packaged foods. Keep your hard cheese intake to a max of 4 ozs per day and count that in with your 2 cup dairy daily totals. Get in all your veggies! Drink all your water!
Keep asking pointed questions and you'll get answers.
I've been following this plan since I started back in 2004, so 7 yrs now. I've made this a lifestyle change!!
Good Luck!
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