Hi Everyone,

I am a devote Atkins fan but have been in a stall for awhile so I am giving SB a try. My dad started two weeks ago and lost 12.5lbs the first 2 weeks. I am not expecting such results but am hoping to blast off at leat 5 or so. I am sticking to the plan to a "T" but finding the prep time is killing me. Atkins is much easier and you can basically whip up a meal in no time. SB is more involed with food prep but so far so good. I feel like something is happening as my rings are doing the all mightly twirl and undergarments are getting looser. I may be nuts but I swear, the "joey pouch" seems to be a teeny tiny bit smaller. May be my imagination but who knows. I won't weigh till Monday so we shall see.

Any tips or ideas any cares to share. All is welcome!

Susan, How much weight have you lost so far?

I was also on Atkins, but after Christmas I couldn't get back in the groove, I decided to try SBD. I've been on it for 3 days.

Hanging in there! Lost 2lbs first week. Don't know what I have done this week as next weigh in is Monday. I may switch back to Atkins. I am having a hard time eating all the veggies on SB but I do like it.

Joey Pouch?

Abdominal fat.

Suz,
Can I ask you why you decided to do the south beach instead of Atkins?Is there a big diffence in the food,calories,carbs?

You have lost a great amount of weight on Atkins.....good for you.

cygirl,
This thread is over a year old and I doubt that the person who started it is even here any longer.

Sorry!

thanx Judy,
I didnt even look.How did that post get bumped up

We can thank Lobstergal for that!!

Yup. It's my fault. LOL!! I ever even looked at the date when I posted.

Happy Easter everyone.

10 lashes for you Lobstergal!! just kidding

Oh Bad Lobster!!

Bad perhaps but lovely with melted butter.

Hi all.
I'm 47. A non-smoker as of 4 mos ago. Went from a size 2, 111lbs to a very snug 6 and 123lbs. Desperate to lose the weight. I've been a starch eater all my adult life and have never had a problem w/weight. HOWEVER, since quitting smoking, I can't seem to lose the weight. For Lent I gave up pasta, bread and potatoes and still didn't lose. Don't eat much meat. I'm at a lose. Any ideas????? I've heard you lose on the Atkins, but as soon as you stop you gain it right back! Any truth to that?


Thank you !!!!!

I think Lobster should answer this one