South Beach Diet Bandsters???

[BabyGotBack 0]

I want to do South Beach. I need to learn more about it though. Do I need the book or can you guys educate me?

I posted all you need at the beginning of the thread. Just added some of my favorite sample menus!

Let me know if you have any questions!!!

[BabyGotBack 0]

Thanks Audree, once again for posting the SB diet right here for all of us to join in.

It says we can have nuts in Phase 1. I love peanuts in the shell. I bought a 5lb bag at costco and I can finish that bag really quickly. I have a new bag that I never opened because of the surgery.

Don't we have to limit portions of anything on South Beach? I know with the band, it will help us limit our portions. Because of always being an overeater, I don't even know what the right portion of nuts even is.

Also, what about low fat mayo? I am thinking of bring deviled eggs to the pot luck I will be going to.

I bet you will really be surprised when you finally do weigh. You have to have dropped a good amount of lbs because your calorie intake has been less than 1,000 most of the time!

I just revised the list after looking at my notes that I have. You can have 15-20 of nuts a day, regular mayo.

I love me some deviled eggs. Man posting these menus made me hungry!!

Oh yeah, go back and check out the sample menus I just added!!!!:hungry:

[BabyGotBack 0]

Sorry, I just skimmed through the posts to comment. Is the whole plan here?

Yes! Just go to the beginning of the post. I just revised it and added some yummy sample menus!!!

I can't wait until Saturday,my first day of solids! I have been on liquids for 3 weeks!!!!:faint:

[ser123 0]

Hey Audree,

Here I am all geared up to join you in the Susan Beach Diet. How do we do this thing? Just post every day about what we are eating, how we are doing? Are you going to weigh in once a week, or measure once a month?

Any thoughts on how you are going to run this show?

[BabyGotBack 0]

Hey Audree,

Here I am all geared up to join you in the Susan Beach Diet. How do we do this thing? Just post every day about what we are eating, how we are doing? Are you going to weigh in once a week, or measure once a month?

Any thoughts on how you are going to run this show?

Well, I am going to post my menu daily, calories, protien, Water, supplements, exercise, mood,etc.

Not everyone has to do it daily if they don't want to. Some people may want to check in every few days or once a week. I will have a place to keep track of everyone's weight loss too. I think I will measure myself 1 every two weeks or so.

I finally weighed myself. My husband really wanted to know! I started pre op at 190, surgery date at 186 and tonight I am 175!!!! 15 pounds in 4 weeks!!! I wonder if I will weigh less in the morning??? Here I go with the scale!!!:faint:

[desertmom 297]

hi

thing about south beach....what does portion size for Protein look like?Fish for instance?Salad?How many deviled eggs per day/week?I've been on Atkins forever and I am now so carb sensitive I gain weight looking at carbs...want to change but is scared of eating too much (with Atkins I can eat quite a lot..)

O,I must mention my band doesnt restrict me (long story..its not working really but I still need to lose about 40 pounds)I can eat quite large portions...

Any input from the beach?

[ser123 0]

Audree,

LOL, I hear you about the scale! I am on that sucker 3 times a day. Congratulations! It is amazing isn't it?

I think I will post my calorie intake, my Protein, fat and carbs and Water every day since I track that off of Sparkpeople like someone suggested.

[BabyGotBack 0]

hi

thing about south beach....what does portion size for Protein look like?Fish for instance?Salad?How many deviled eggs per day/week?I've been on Atkins forever and I am now so carb sensitive I gain weight looking at carbs...want to change but is scared of eating too much (with Atkins I can eat quite a lot..)

O,I must mention my band doesnt restrict me (long story..its not working really but I still need to lose about 40 pounds)I can eat quite large portions...

Any input from the beach?

This should answer all your questions!!!

30 Things You Need to Know About The South BeacH

The South Beach Diet -- despite sometimes being referred to as one -- is in fact not a low-carb diet plan.

1. The South Beach Diet is based on eating the right carbohydrates (i.e. "good carbs") and fats.
   
2. Eventually, you will be satisfied without eating the carbs you normally do, as your body adjusts to the good carbs you are eating.
   
3. It is completely acceptable and recommended on The South Beach Diet to eat until you are fully satisfied.
   
4. The first two weeks of The South Beach Diet are called Phase 1.
   
5. Phase 1 is the strictest part of The South Beach Diet and provides the fewest allowable foods as compared to the other two Phases.
   
6. The purpose of Phase 1 of The South Beach Diet is to adjust the way your body reacts to sugar and starches.
   
7. You will lose the most weight during Phase 1 (up to 14 pounds), especially belly fat.
   
8. During Phase 1 you will not be eating bread, rice, potatoes or Pasta.
   
9. The first few days of Phase 1 are the most difficult part of this diet.
   
10. Baked goods, sweets, and fruits are completely off-limits during Phase 1 as well.
    
11. Alcohol of any kind is not allowed during Phase 1.
    
12. During these two weeks you'll be eating high-fiber foods such as vegetables and salads, as well as fish, meat, chicken, eggs, non-fat yogurt, low-fat cheese, and nuts.
    
13. The South Beach Diet allows you six meals a day: three main meals, two Snacks, and one dessert.
    
14. You'll find a variety of recipes in the book, such as Marinated Flank Steak, but you don't have to cook to follow the plan.
    
15. The science behind this diet is the Glycemic Index, which measures how a food impacts your blood sugar.
    
16. Since salads and vegetables are naturally low on the Glycemic Index, you can consume virtually unlimited amounts of them on this plan.
    
17. After Phase 1, those powerful cravings for candy, baked goods and "bad carbs" like white bread will be a thing of the past.
    
18. Eventually, you can eat anything you want and still be considered on the program.
    
19. If you feel hungry during Phase 1, increase the amounts of allowable foods you are eating.<SCRIPT>zSB(3,3)</SCRIPT>
    
20. Eliminating "bad carbs" from your diet is a way for this diet to give your bloodstream a fresh start, free of those insulin-spiking starches and sweets.
    
21. You can quell your sweet tooth: sugar-free Gelatin such as pre-packaged sugar-free Jello cups are an easy and recommended dessert during Phase 1.
    
22. Dr. Agatston provides recipes for a number of Phase 1 Desserts that use reduced-fat ricotta cheese.< /strong> (This really curbed my appetite, so I ate it as a Breakfast and evening snack most of the time)
    
23. Obese individuals may choose to stay on Phase 1 for longer than two weeks.
    
24. Most people should advance to Phase 2 after two weeks to prevent getting burned out.
    
25. Phase 2 is much more liberal than Phase 1.
    
26. You will return previously "forbidden" foods such as whole grain breads, fruits, and sweet potatoes back into your diet (albeit a little bit at a time) during Phase 2.
    
27. Weight loss will slow down significantly during Phase 2.
    
28. Phase 3 is the maintenance Phase of The South Beach Diet. You can add any foods you wish unless you find that you are gaining weight.
    
29. You can start over in Phase 1 again if you see you are gaining weight during Phase 3.
    
30. You can start over in Phase 1 again if you see you are gaining weight during Phase 3.

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[BabyGotBack 0]

Audree,

LOL, I hear you about the scale! I am on that sucker 3 times a day. Congratulations! It is amazing isn't it?

I think I will post my calorie intake, my Protein, fat and carbs and Water every day since I track that off of Sparkpeople like someone suggested.

I was so floored!!!! I have never in my life been so successful!!! And this time I get to keep it!!! I will maintain with the help of my Bandy!!!

I lost 2 more when I weighed in the morning!!:clap2:

[skyeblu79 0]

So, from reading the description there is no counting of carbs? You just eat the foods allowed? Correct?

[BabyGotBack 0]

So, from reading the description there is no counting of carbs? You just eat the foods allowed? Correct?

YUP!!!! That is why it is so easy! I loved doing the South Beach, but my portions were just too big! I'd lose initially, but then you have to eat less when you weigh less. The problem too is I'd inhale my food and not chew!

[skyeblu79 0]

YUP!!!! That is why it is so easy! I loved doing the South Beach, but my portions were just too big! I'd lose initially, but then you have to eat less when you weigh less. The problem too is I'd inhale my food and not chew!

Cool, that sounds a lot better than Atkins...Thanks:)

[BabyGotBack 0]

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[ser123 0]

Well I slimed this morning. I didn't PB but I slimed.... and it is slimy.

I really thought I was going to be okay because I was eating slow and everything. But in the morning I guess I am tighter than I think I am. So I am going to just eat oatmeal or a Protein shake I think.

[BabyGotBack 0]

Well I slimed this morning. I didn't PB but I slimed.... and it is slimy.

I really thought I was going to be okay because I was eating slow and everything. But in the morning I guess I am tighter than I think I am. So I am going to just eat oatmeal or a Protein shake I think.

Was today your first day of solids like me?

I guess I will start with some hot coffee. I don't want to PB or slime!

Today is my first day of South Beach!

So, I will be posting later on!!!