WELCOME! South Beach Diet Thread -- Good Carbs, Good Fats
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THURSDAY is Voluntary Weigh-ins
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Cardiologist Dr. Agaston's diet for healthier hearts resulted in weightloss.
Healthy carbs ~ Healthy fats ~ Lean meats ~ Low-fat dairy.
Your body deserves it!
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PHASE 1 -- 2 Week Intro
(Bootcamp - hang in there! Just 2weeks :D)
LINK 1 Foods To Enjoy
LINK 2 Foods To Avoid
LINK 3 Model Menu
LINK 4 Tips
PHASE 2 -- Weightloss
LINK 5 Foods To Reintroduce
LINK 6 Foods To Eat Rarely
LINK 7 Model Menu
LINK 8 How To Reintroduce Carbs
PHASE 3 -- Maintance
LINK 9 A Lifestyle Change
HEALTHY VS UNHEALTHY
LINK 10 FATS
LINK 11 CARBS
LINK 12 FIBER
DINING OUT & ONLINE RECIPE COLLECTIONS
LINK 56 DINING OUT & RECIPES
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Happy Belated Birthday Ozma!!!!!! And congrats on your 134 : )
Ice, I have totally failed you : ( I have been cheating EVERY day since last Friday : ( Yesterday I was 136.6 and this morning, 2 scales have confirmed that I'm 138.6 lbs!!!!! What the heck?!?! 2 lbs over night? :'( I know it must be water retention or something...but still. And it's my TOM...so maybe that has something to do with it. Tonight I'm sitting down w/ the hubby and we are making a plan...which includes going to the gym EVERY day!!! It's so hard w/ the hoidays though...it seems like I have a function every single night. UGH!!!! I'm not giving up though - promise!!! : )
Sarah, don't feel bad about 1.5 gain...I'm still beating you at a full 2 lbs!! I'm really glad you're in good spirits though - it really helps me to see that : )
Jayne, are you ready to remove your female organs like I am?? This darn TOM and weight gain is just NOT working for me!!! I'm glad you only saw a .4 gain though. That's for sure water weight and hopefully when you weigh today you'll see something much lower!!
Well, it's Friday and I'm VERY happy about that!!! I'm also excited to make a new weight loss plan for me. 115 lbs - here I come!!!!!
*loves*
Inlove, don't worry about it, I've been sneaking little bites of things I shouldn't too. So we both need to work on that. Hopefully your plan with the hubby works. Going to the gym everyday might be tough, try to get a rest day or two in so you don't burn out.
I finally got back in the gym last night. I was so proud of myself. I almost didn't go cause I was SOOO tired; I fell asleep during the 10min break from class...drooling over my arm and all... (class is 2 and a half hours long). Luckily, my husband is in the same class so he woke me up before I embarassed myself too much...lol. Woke up this morning to 134 (yay!!)...hopefully it sticks.
Give up my female organs, Inlove? I just entered puberty this year! I hadnt had a period for ages when I was in the 300s-400s. Didnt show up until March this year and then not monthly until about the summer so thinking I need to get one of those pamphlets - "You're Becoming A Woman" :P. Plus its the one time I can depend on weightloss, well the week after, that is but still I just look at it as the anticipation period, even if it involves a bump up. Granted Ive had the occassional hunger issues but not like some get it but getting back on track is setting you up for a rebound loss!
Wishing you all the support Ice got with her hubby on board. I know - the holidays, tough timing but what also the best time to avoid probably the worst weight gain periods.
Youve every right to be proud, Ice - overcoming the mental of being so sleepy and doing it anyway. The gym doesnt give instant payoffs but what a deserving reward for you to wake up at 134. All your focus, your going to be pushing past that too! Funny about you class nap! Ive been living on blinks, staying up until early morn and still getting up in the morning. Last night, I was particularly groggy and completely forgot about my nightly walk until like 10:30. I did go, in the dark dark but it was wonderful - private with everyone probably heading to bed, very peaceful walk.
The walk though was a serious freeze here in TX. I layered up but did a striptease on my second lap carrying the layers into the house. So cold inside, I soon had most of them back on.
Sarah, dont underestimatie the effect of weight and 'just need to go'. Maybe not an issue for those who are regular. I go several days and by the time I go, Im sprinting for the scale LOL! This morn was my lucky one and so hit the scale and was down to 244.2 from yesterday. BTW the beagles are adorable and what a change in size through the photos already. Your daughter squishing them is so cute and love your other daughter with the one - theyre almost sharing the same expression.
Long winded post - I just cant get on as much as I used to with work so busy.
Still freezy cold outside and in - finally something to keep me off the scale. TOM, I dont need to be on it anyway but normally cant help myself. No fun weighin in wearing half a closet of clothes layers.
Im such a procrastinator. All summer, was going to drag out my mini grill to do chicken breasts. Now that the warmth is gone and 1-1/2 lbs chicken breast pak defrosting wondering how weird it would be shivering outside over a grill. I really appreciate flame cooked meat, with its carcinogens and all.
Ive always avoided white meat before so not sure how the less fatty chicken will take to grilling. I use John Soules which is preseasoned but they must do something else because it cooks up moister than regular. Not a cook but learned to pull it as soon as the centers arent raw to prevent it from drying at all.
My daughter was here last night, loading songs to my ipod which was still in the packaging from 2 years ago. Im so technically impaired, I cant even use other's cell phones. Already walking faster with the cold, finally shaved time off my walk - hoping the music helps with that although Ive no pressure but it is fun to arrive beating time.
Happy Belated Birthday Ozma!
Sun- My sister said it was getting colder in TX, she hates the weather,she said it went from being HOT to COLD....LOL
I agree music does help with walking, it also helps you to pick up the pace, because you find you want to walk to the tempo of the music.
I am retaining water again but it will be gone by next week and I am keeping Thanksgiving pretty low sodium for me so shouldnt be too bad.
Is everyone ready for the Holidays?
Hope you all are having a good weekend!
A 242.4 snuck on my scale this morning - would like to see that again soon (like tomorrow!) but even just above will be nice. Got FREE sneakers yesterday (and far better than the wallymart ones I planned to get). My ex feet are just smaller than mine and he had a pair he hadnt worn that were just a bit bigger than his others, perfect for my feet. Nike and those normally overpriced ones - granted he got them cheap but I got them cheaper (free).
Kiki brought over her WII. We had spent the night at walmart and I wasnt up to even standing but tried it out and she plans to get whatever that fitness one is called with the mat. Im kind of her 'health/weight' focus person. Granted she still eats mostly junk but she is picking up on the activity thing as something for us to share and has managed to lose some weight (although she would never admit to trying) because I see it how her clothes fit.
Wobbley, as I created my ipod list I highlighted the fastest songs with that idea in mind. Good luck dropping the water and Im with you on thanksgiving's meal!
Original Post by sun123:
A 242.4 snuck on my scale this morning - would like to see that again soon (like tomorrow!) but even just above will be nice.
240.2 this morny!! My Dec 1 goal is 240 so thinking with flucuations (which havent been as bad this last week), I can feel more positive about hanging onto and achieving that. Course I could shoot lower but thats 4.4 loss since Thursday so trying to keep it realistic. This is definitely the reinforcement I needed going into Thanksgiving to stay clean. Nothing wrong with those enjoying the one day but I have no time room with my aggressive Feb 6 dress goal.
Sending positive loss thoughts to you all with your efforts.
Good morning all:) Had a pretty good weekend; even got in some time at the gym and now my legs are hurting in a good way. I did my first 5k loop, mostly running, but walking here and there. My goal is to be able to compete in the Tropical 5k in January.
Took little bites of the hubby's pasta on Sunday; it was heavenly, but I know I have to stop if I want to get below 134. Working on eating clean and drinking lots of water for the next few days, as I MIGHT be cheating on Thanksgiving.
Congrats, Sun! 240.2 is great, I'm sure you'll meet that Feb dress goal.
Good morning everyone!! My weekend was okay ..... I had company but I didnt over eat but maintained. Finally getting to the doctor for thyroid tests again plus suspecting a bladder infection. Hope its not another kidney stone wanting to pass. At least a bladder infection can be fixed with antibiotics. the kidney stone has to pass on its own and that means pain killer city. Ill be sleeping for the next couple of days. Holiday plans are getting crazy and everyone wants me there on christmas day. So the question is who do I want to piss off by choosing the other person. AHHHH!!! This is the only thing I hate about holidays.
Im splitting up thanksgiving between two houses so I know what you mean about choosing because only one could be dinner and the other an appearance. Thankful not to be home alone though. Ive heard about those kidney stones pain. I know Ive had urinary track infections and every one has been screaming painful. Strange to be 'wishing' you a bladder infection but considering the alternative of a stone, let hope its just meds solution you need. Is your thyroid test to check your status or checking on results of your taking meds for it?
Ice, the Tropical 5k sounds like a great thing to work towards, especially how you can achieved a 5 mile (awesome!). Since you already ran most of it, assuming you working towards even more time of it running. You play this eating right like and you may not even notice (or barely) the one day thanksgiving if you cheat (course not all cheats are created equal but seeing your motivation, thinking you'll do great if even if you do).
Learned both Turkey day meals are completely covered so no food prep from me. I was thinking how I could simply bring a non-food item for the host.
Thank you all for the birthday wishes!!! I didn't do too badly, I ended up having a fried banana piece, but it was quite delicious and did not lead to more cheating.
I FINALLY BROKE MY PLATEAU!!! I'm down to 132.4 and not only that but I went pant shopping because I was completely frustrated with nothing fitting properly and I wanted something to hold me over until I got to my goal. To my unending delight, I apparently fit into a size 6!!!!!
I had pulled a bunch of 8's fully expecting to get one of those and I realized that they were all much to big on me, which completely shocked me.
On the down side, I seem to have injured my foot while running yesterday. Everyone is telling me to take it easy and not go running for a few days, but I get really antsy when I don't run. =( I don't want to make it worse, but the thought of not running for a whole week is really depressing me.
The diet part is going really good. I don't even think about it anymore. I find myself eating small portions, getting full faster and not craving any of the bad things. I make small exceptions for things like turkey sausage, but I figure as long as I keep exercising and following the rules I will continue to lose weight. I am wondering what I will do over thanksgiving. I am supposed to be making it so it is going to be extra hard to avoid all that food. Especially if I wont be exercising....ugh!
I am determined not to lose my progress though. Yay!
Congrats Ozma! You have some serious will power, eating only one piece of fried banana...those things are delicious. I can definitely relate with getting frustrated cause nothing fits. I've taken to wearing the same 2 pairs of pants to work for the past week and a half cause my "skinny pants" don't fit... thinking about buying some new pants too...
Did another 5k loop yesterday and worked legs after. Didn't weigh this morning cause I thought I was running late; I figure my numbers might go up cause I'll be gaining muscle...we'll see.
Good luck everyone!
I woke very early this morning, still tired but with yesterdays surprising scale had to weigh. 241.2 a slight increase. Decided not to stay up and 2 hours later at 7:30 awoke to 240.8. Sleep is a weird thing. I have stayed up past 3am several times recently and before bed am always at a high weight only to wake later to awake to my normal wake-up low one. Ive heard about the food thing beng behind the morning lows but since I dont go the bathroom but every few days, am convinced (at least with me) its the sleep.
Good to hear you again made 5k, Ice. SO impressive!! I was wondering about the weight / muscle thing, hoping it wouldnt be discouraging on you as its a 'good' gain and muscle development isnt only healthy but flattering. The after thanksgiving sales may be opportunity to check out new pants.
Ozam, thanks for the 'catch up' and congrats on kicking that plateaus butt!! Woo Hoo!! When I had the foot blister got so bad, I feared not wearing my heels for Thanksgiving I felt the same about taking a break from my walk. Its a sucky dilemma. Consider that your shortening your time not running by not allowing the injury to get worse. What a rewarding pants shopping experience that sounded like - you earned it!
Holy toledo, Batman - 239.0 (yup, point zero). Five thirty weighin. Couldve gone back to sleep like in my last post but didnt want to push my luck. If thats not incentive to keep the brakes on tomorrow, I dont know what is but christmas and Feb dress are feeling like a reality.
Yesterday, had my first eye exam. What a jerk LOL! I knew arriving after he listening to him talk to his receptionist (who was darling on the phone, probably the what it took to work for him). Anyway, Im squeemish about eyes. For example, I cant stand those charts showing parts of the eyes or if someone rubs there eyes and you see below their eyeball. Even those exam gadgets that come right to your eyes so wasnt looking forward to that and didnt bother explaining since the doc was such a twit.
"I have low blood pressure"
"I asked about your family history"
"Oh shut up - if I knew, Id have told you" (I said in my head).
So Ive a prescription and with bifocals, soon wont be switching between different strength cheapy eyeglasses. Didnt know about the dilation drops but got them so couldnt drive home. I was in my new heels, testing them out pre-thanksigiving. Took the opportunity to shop the surrounding stores and after 2 hours was feeling it. Granted they are more forgiving than others Id tried on - medium heel and strap across the foot so less work not to hold them on my foot HERE. Im going out today to track down another back up pair.
Good luck everyone eating today as tomorrow weighin and Thanksgiving loom.
Good morning everyone - and Happy Thanksgiving Eve!! : )
I've been a little MIA lately due to cheating and evil scale reports : ( I'm not giving up though!!!!
Mega Congrats to Jayne and Ozma for the great #'s!!!
Ice, keep up the good work on your running!!! I'm sure you're losing lbs even though you're gaining muscle : )
I will write back starting on Monday - which is also my 1 year wedding anniversary!! And yes, we will be eating CAKE on that day : )
Happy 1yr anniversary inlove, which Im betting you are (in love)! What a special day - enjoy your cake :D. The holiday and Monday will pass and we will be here to help you back on board.
Hi everyone, hope you're ready for Thanksgiving. Congrats on that 239, Sun. Those shoes are cute.
I've been super tired these past few days, I think I'm fighting off the flu or something. Didn't go to the gym after class last night cause my friend from out of town is visiting for the Thanksgiving weekend. We're going to be a lot of shopping, eating and partying (hopefully).
Still taking bites of things I shouldn't, but I guess it's better than cheating all out. I'm back to 136 (per the scale at the doctor yesterday) and it seems like I'm gonna be stuck here for a while cause there's definitely gonna some cheating starting tomorrow.
Happy Thanksgiving:)
Seems early to be weighin in but since Ive been up for over two hours, might as well - 339.4. Considering I had such a slooow month October despite being insistant that it would be my good month before the holidays and cheating twice, so partly my fault (partly?), its great to have seen numbers moving.
Guys, hoping your off to a great holiday! Ice, with your holiday cheats wishing you some some tasty Thanksgiving treats and know you'll be returning back on course. Good luck with your dinner today Ozma and your foot recovery. See you inlove after your anniversary and enjoy the celebration! Sarah, know your out there and hoping the family enjoys turkey day together. Rachel, Ive not forgotten you! Briana, know your busy but would love to hear whats up with you!
Gobble gobble!
I lucked out with the shoes, Ice. I prefer rounded toe, heel is only medium and that strap keeps them easily on my foot without my edema ankles being an issue. Plus the other ones were painful before even leaving the store - at least these I managed most of the day in (although I was limping by night time).
Anyone on the beach? Sure is spooky quiet around here. Crazy day yesterday. Burned my counter top, discovered toaster broken, made three thanksgiving visits, spent the late night shopping walmart (in heels, not sure I'll ever adjust to them). I simply had turkey and carrots and a slice of yam (which was the only other innocent thing on the table of many foods). All else was casseroled, cheesed and carbed out. Passed on some amazing looking stuff but didnt feel at all deprived.
Miserable gloomy rain today. Not sure if the stores will busy still. Made arrangements to go shopping but will check in to see if they are still up to it in this. Havent "walked" this week. Well, walked but in my heels trying them out daily for yesterday's runaround. Wont walk tonight if I end up shopping but if not, this may be my first "rain" laps.
Weighed in 239.9 and despite a fraction from 240, with three days feeling the 240s behind me. So how did your thanksgivings go?
Hey Sun, you are right, it's super quiet around here. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.
I ended cooking all day yesterday, so my first and only meal was Thanksgiving dinner. I did cheat (had apple pie, ice cream, and a few other carb-filled sides) but I don't feel too bad about it cause I went to the gym today and worked it off;)
I cheated again today... just had pizza and juice... so I'm definitely hitting the gym again today.
Hope I can get back on track soon, cause I was still 136 today, need to get rid of those last 9 pounds...
