just wondered if anyone else was on the South Beach diet?

My Husband wants to try this diet after we get back from vaction in Sept. I have the book just have not read it as of yet. I'm waiting so that i have something to read in the car on the way there. What can you tell me abt it & how is it different then Atkins? I also see your from Grand Rapids, I live just north of you between Rockford & Cedar Springs.

Don’t give up on the diet – it can sometimes take time to get the results that you want , but remember that it didn’t take you overnight to get this way – and it will take longer than overnight to fix the problem! But it works!!!! Stick with it!!! xx

tbaker- I love the diet.. so far, so good. I don't actually weigh myself (we don't have a scale) but I can feel some pounds have shed already. (I'm on Day 10 now!!)

The book is excellant and will give you very good insight about why carbs are fattening and what carbs are good & bad.

I haven't found a huge simularity with Atkins. It's very similiar.
Here's an article that may help...
http://www.courier-journal.com/feat...h0731-3743.html

Just started on the South Beach diet a few days ago, after I returned from vacation. I'm not even half-way through the book yet, but I've got a pretty good grasp of how it's supposed to work. Not sure if I'm "ketosing" yet, but I've been dealing with some annoying headaches lately, and also feel very fatigued. I'm also feeling a little depressed and irritable. Even vigorous exercise has not seemed to help how I feel. This has not been easy to deal with, with my busy schedule & everything, including caring for my 16-month old daughter and constantly dealing with pressure from my husband to do this or do that. I've been wanting to lose weight for four years now, but too many things seemed to get in the way, plus I love my beer & wine (which I really miss in phase 1)! I finally just got so fed up with not looking like I did when I was in my 20s, and I feel like I'm always dreading running into people I haven't seen in years. I'm finally gonna do it - and this time I'm not going to let anything get in my way! The South Beach diet is actually pretty easy to follow so far - I'm not going to weigh myself right away, though, as I'm afraid I'll get discouraged too easily. I hope it is working for you - I'll be anxious to hear!

I haven't weighed myself at all really. I'm wondering why I haven't lost more weight though! I've completely switched my diet to "good" foods, so I figured the pounds would shed.

Today is my 15th day but I think I will lean more toward the "induction" phaze for now.

It works wonderfully!

Sounds like it's working well! I've just completed my first week on the SBD, and finally I'm starting to feel better, although I could still use a little help with the constipation I've been suffering. I haven't weighed myself yet, but (even though nobody else would be able to tell yet ) I could swear my clothes looked & felt different on me today. I really, really hope this works for me, cuz I really want to show everyone out there that I can do it! My best to all beachers out there!

That's good to know!! Thanks!!

I'm finally starting to really really know it's working well!

I bought the book yesterday and skimmed through it. I love my fruits but I think I can last two weeks on SBD.

My question:
I read no sugars in Phase 1, does that also mean artificial sweeteners?
I usually have a can or two a day of Diet Rite (caffeine free w/splenda)
I searched the forums and internet and can't find out if diet soda is okay during Phase 1.

I also read "unsalted" almonds or nuts as a snack during Phase 1 is okay. My problem is I only like snacking on salted sunflower seeds. I'm hoping that won't effect anything as long as I keep my water intake high.

Thanks,
Ang

Ang,
I am so glad to find people who are doing SB!
I had the same question about sunflower seeds. I decided nuts and seeds are probably the same, so I ate them and I had a good loss after the first 2 weeks so they're probably okay.
I don't remember what he says about diet soda and art. sweeteners during phase 1, I'll have to check. I remember having a couple diet sodas in the beginning.
I love the flexibility of SB, especially the fruit, though I stick to the lowest carb choices like strawberries.
Good luck!
-J

I am in GR too! wow!

I have heard of SOuth Beach diet and always wanted to know what it was myself! good luck to you!

Hi Banana! Been drinking tons of water each day, plus eating plenty of greens, including broccoli, plus taking the Metamucil, without much relief. I tried an apple yesterday, now that I'm in phase 2, but didn't have much luck. Maybe I'll try a little popcorn or grapes - that's always done the trick in the past. Thanks for your support!

Wow! Look at the people in my thread!!

Nice to see some fellow SBD!!! I love this diet. But I'm running out of originality. But I'm sticking to it!!

No~I did not get a scale yet. Maybe tonight when we go "back-to-school" shopping! So yeah, I still do not know exactly how much weight I have lost. I don't think a lot. But I really don't know.

Oh and... I drink Diet Pop. Diet Vanilla pop is soo good.

Glad to see this thread on SB. The book has been interesting, so we're trying it. My fiance is on it with me. Although he only has about 5-10 to lose, it's good to have a buddy. And now, I feel like I've found about a zillion buddies. And I need +zillion.