SOUTH BEACH DIET SUCCESS!!!

[Kramer1]

Hi everyone. This is my first time post, although I've been reading other posts for a while. I've been a Cathe-exerciser for years, can't say enough good about her fitness tapes! Okay - I have finally had success losing my last ten lbs. with the low-carb diet, believe it or not. I was not a believer because I eat very healthy anyway )90% of the time). Well, my husband and I are doing the South Beach Diet - we're following it just about exactly to the letter for maximum results. I've lost 6 lbs. in 9 days! The first 5 days I lost 5 lbs. It BLEW ME AWAY! I didnt even exercise that hard. He's also lost a few lbs but he doesnt have much to lose so I dont care about him (just kidding).

So, after exercising 5-6 days per week and eating "good", I was just maintaining at 132 (i'm only 5'2"). So, I'm now at 126 and haven't seen that number in years!!!!!! I'm going for 122!! The book is worth the buck ($18) - for two weeks you have a strict diet - no breads, pasta, potatoes, carrots, fruit, candies. You eat a lot of different veggies, eggs, any lean meats. If you have any questions, please post. Good luck!

[scm]

That sounds amazing! It is completely no carbs? For 14 straight days? Not even on the weekends? I ask that because my husband used to participate in bodybuilding shows and his diet was strict, but on the weekends he would go off it. Sounds tough, really tough. How is your energy level?


Susan C.M.

[Kramer1]

Hi Susan. No its not a no-carb, its low-carb or a right-carb diet. My energy level is pretty good. Working out with no problem. You have to eat VERY often. Usually eggs/veggies in a.m. with like a v-8, (my husband has pure o.j. even though fruit isnt allowed). Usually you eat your snacks such as: turkey rollup on boston lettuce with an amazing cilantro mayo made with soy sauce/garlic - excellent, other snacks are string cheese/celery stick, cottage cheese with cherry tomatoes, etc. Lunch can be tuna with greens/low-carb dressing. Also we made gazpacho (or low-carb soup). Your biggest thing is look at the carbs on whatever youre making! My husband is a big starch fan so its been hard on him with NO BREAD OR CEREAL. We're on day 12 tomorrow and we've been very good. I have to admit I've had a few M&M's but, better to have 10-12 once a week rather than packages every night! You can treat yourself to steak or lobster tail, any seafood. We've had orange roughy first time - loved it (and we dont like most fish!) So, we've found lots of great new recipes. We're going skiing this weekend for a few days and we know we'll be eating cereal and fruit at this lodge, but we actually cant wait to have cereal - yeah! Eggs get to you after a while, but we're hanging in there. So, just figure you have to adjust it or "tweak" it a LITTLE to make it through these first two weeks. Dont know what the Phase II two weeks will bring, but will keep you posted. It's not quite as tough as it sounds - you get to eat all the time, and the food choices are actually very good. The only thing you might get tired of (and they do say that it is a strict 2-weeks) is the eggs and the "salads". I was trying to find low-carb baked goods to take skiing cuz our friend brings all these cookies/brownies. I finally found them on the Jenny Craig website - and made choc. chip cookies, cinnamon-apple muffins and a cheddar-jack cheese ball - this should last our friends for the weekend!!
Hope this helps, and I sure hope my weight stays off, and continues!! Feels so good!

[scm]

Thanks so much for sharing this! I love eggs and seafood, but I think the no breads would be difficult. This time of year I need to eat warmer foods like soup. If I can find enough recipes for low carb I think I'll try this diet plan. Have a great time skiing and keep me posted on Phase II.

Susan C.M.

[jojocpa]

Thanks for sharing. I have been on the diet for 3 days and I am starving. Were you hungry in Phase 1?

JoJo

[Kramer1]

Well, not exactly starving. Are you going by the book?? Because it tells you everything you are supposed to eat. I know one of those breakfasts said two quiche cups which was real lame. You need three, plus your v-8 juice. I usually eat breakfast at 7:30 and eat my snack at about 10ish. As long as you stick to the usual things they tell you to eat, the cheese, even sugar-free jello. I get the convenient packed kind - very portable. Don't starve whatever you do - I know my husband was a bit hungry on the diet a couple days in, and the book says dont starve so I would tell him to eat more of whatever he needed to be filled up. Of course, he was used to his breads and his mashed potatoes. I kind of like eating without the potatoes and breads because I d feeling like I over-ate and was stuffed. Let me know how you make out. Just came back from 3-day skiing and had to improvise somewhat. Of course, I'm starting the 2nd two weeks and Phase II so I'm supposed to start adding in things like strawberries, yogurt.. So we'll keep you posted. All I can say is I did about 30 runs per day downhill skiing, I better have burnt up enough calories!!!
Signed - Tired Legs Tonight!!

[Kramer1]

Hi. I'm checking in just to let you know that I did gain 2 lbs. back out of the 6 so far. It didn't help my husband's b-day we went out to dinner, and then I was modifying the diet even though I want to start Phase II which re-introduces some fruit, some bread items. I think I just put too many on one day (along with my glass of white wine/night). Then, I just screwed up my back, going to my chiropractor in 15 minutes - cant wait!! Then I can start exercising again. I think when I start to do the plank work it really taxes my back, so I'm going to try to work a little at a time on my core region because I know its soooooo important. Does anybody else have problems with the plank work?? So now anyway with this diet, I bought the food for starting Phase II, but I'm also going to try to be more strict like Phase I to try to get those other 2 lbs. off. It felt wonderful - I feeling pudgy!! Happy Friday everybody!!

[runathon]

I tried this for 4 days and was very hungry and very weak. I did feel lighter, however. But, due to my intense workouts, I stopped it. I am certain it must work, but I need my energy.



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[Kramer1]

Hi. That's too bad it didn't work for you. I'm sure it won't be for everyone. My husband and I went about 10-11 days and then LIFE got in the way, and we kind of modified the diet. We were supposed to go to Phase II but we took a week off (didnt try to!!) and a couple of lbs. came back, but I think it was because we had too many of the bad carbs, so we've backed up to the Phase I week 2 diet, but WE ARE MODIFYING SOMEWHAT. Like, I love peanut butter for the "energy". So, I think if you dont eat a lot of starches - potatoes, pasta and breads, you'll be okay actually. But, it is a lot of work to eat all day long and I can see if you dont eat everything on the diet, you will be hungry. Good luck with your workouts!

[Stacy-MN]

Hi:

I have been finally consistent with my working out schedule and now need to firm up my diet plan. Can you please give me more information about this diet? Also how did you do without fruits?

Thanks,
Stacy