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my2boyz · 12-28-2006, 04:07 PM

Day 4 for me and 3 pounds are gone! I know it's just water weight right now but you have to get rid of that first and hey...I'm all for anything that lets me button that top button on my jeans and still feel comfortable!

As for the pop question...I drink Diet Rite...I also still drink my coffee and I have decaf iced tea with Splenda. I need to look for some of that sugar free chocolate though!

chloeandj · 12-28-2006, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by my2boyz

Day 4 for me and 3 pounds are gone! I know it's just water weight right now but you have to get rid of that first and hey...I'm all for anything that lets me button that top button on my jeans and still feel comfortable!

As for the pop question...I drink Diet Rite...I also still drink my coffee and I have decaf iced tea with Splenda. I need to look for some of that sugar free chocolate though!

MMMM, chocolate with almonds is my favorite. Look in the diabetic aisle at the drug store. There's a bunch to choose from. You subtract the sugar alcohols to get the net carb count.

I love Diet Rite! It seems so sweet it's like having a regular pepsi.

chloeandj · 12-28-2006, 08:16 PM

Also, I tried the cinnamon bun atkins bars with a cup of coffee. I actually kind of liked it. I don't usually like the atkins bars.

my2boyz · 12-31-2006, 09:29 AM

O.k...I just wanted to see if this thread motivated anyone else enough to join in?? It's been pretty quiet...come on...speak up! I'm still losing...5 pounds so far and I feel pretty good! I'm moving on to goal #2!

Shadow · 12-31-2006, 11:27 AM

I will join when I get back home from vacation,promise.I think I have gained 10 pounds in a week. Good luck and keep it up girls.

chloeandj · 12-31-2006, 01:03 PM

4 pounds lost

bren · 12-31-2006, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by chloeandj

You'll have to drink DIET. SOrry, but no sugar. You can buy sugar free chocolate that tastes really good, it gets me through my cravings.

One note of caution about sugar free chocolates and candies...some people don't react well to the sugar alcohols in them. They can cause bloating and gas and diarrhea in some people so I'd recommend that you try a few before stocking up on sugar free candies. I used to get terrible cramps from many sugar alcohols but my boyfriend didn't so keep that in mind because it can be EXTREMELY uncomfortable

My boyfriend and I went on the SouthBeach Diet in 2003 and I lost about 15lbs. I'd say that for the most part I kept if off but my weight still fluctuates 5-7lbs. He lost it fast but gained most of it back. My problem is that I have a sweet tooth and I missed fruits and my sweets--especially ice cream. There are sugar free ice creams but they just didn't taste the same to me

.It wasn't too difficult eating low carb. I was skeptical at first because I ALWAYS CRAVE sugar and everything I read said that you won't crave sugars. Someone recommended not to give in during the first 3 days--I totally agree with that. You just need to get over the hump and then it's smooth sailing. I liked south beach vs. atkins because not only are you eating low carb, but you are eating healthier fats too. They recommend canadian bacon or turkey bacon rather than real bacon and low fat cheeses rather than the real stuff (if you can actually tolerate low fat cheese).

Dana Carpender has really good low carb cookbooks--her first one was 500 low carb recipes. South Beach diet (the blue book) also has some tasty recipes. There should also be a TON online given the low carb craze of recent years. Let me know if anyone needs recipes because I have about 12 low carb cookbooks.

sorry for the long post--i got carried away

good luck to everyone

chloeandj · 12-31-2006, 02:18 PM

I just want to share my exciting news!!

I actually got a tear in my eye about this. LOL

I just took my wedding ring off. That may not seem like a big deal BUT...I haven't been able to do that FOR 5 YEARS!!! Seriously, during my 2nd pregnancy i gained so much weight that I couldn't get it off and I havent since, my little boy is 5 years old...I'm embarassed, I have never admitted that to anyone.

And now my finger is WARPED!! LOL I'm going to leave my ring off for a few days to let it breathe

bren · 12-31-2006, 02:20 PM

Congratulations!!! You Go Girl

red98vett · 12-31-2006, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by chloeandj

I just want to share my exciting news!!

I actually got a tear in my eye about this. LOL

I just took my wedding ring off. That may not seem like a big deal BUT...I haven't been able to do that FOR 5 YEARS!!! Seriously, during my 2nd pregnancy i gained so much weight that I couldn't get it off and I havent since, my little boy is 5 years old...I'm embarassed, I have never admitted that to anyone.

And now my finger is WARPED!! LOL I'm going to leave my ring off for a few days to let it breathe

WAY TO GO GIRL !! What a great way to start the new year

Breny · 01-01-2007, 07:18 AM

Ok so I've been ready recipes and meal plans for Atkins and South Beach. Do you have to follow these meal plans or can you just eat low carb and get the same effect. Half of these meals I've never even heard of!

Breny · 01-01-2007, 07:56 AM

Few more questions...what about milk, ceral, salt , and Miracle whip?

Breny · 01-01-2007, 09:04 AM

I thought of another one! Pickles???? I LOVE dill pickles...I see cucumbers are ok, so I assume I can have my pickles???

chloeandj · 01-01-2007, 09:09 AM

No cereal or milk. They do have low carb versions of both. Like soy milk and soy chocolate milk and they have low carb cereal too, but it's also very soy tasting. I don't care for either but I know some do like it.

For Atkins you do not have to follow any recipes at all. It can be as easy as just boiling chicken. The only rule is keep the carb count low.

For the South Beach Diet, I have no idea.

When reading labels to learn about carbs, you can subtract dietary fiber and also any sugar alcohols.

chloeandj · 01-01-2007, 09:11 AM

Salt is ok, I don't know about Miracle whip. Mayonnaise is fine.

Pickles and cucumbers are fine. A good way to determine what veggies are ok is the color. You can have any green veggie. Some are higher in carbs than others though. Carrots are high, potatoes are absolutely too high. Tomatoes should be in moderation.

12-31-2006, 02:18 PM	#83
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	I just want to share my exciting news!! I actually got a tear in my eye about this. LOL I just took my wedding ring off. That may not seem like a big deal BUT...I haven't been able to do that FOR 5 YEARS!!! Seriously, during my 2nd pregnancy i gained so much weight that I couldn't get it off and I havent since, my little boy is 5 years old...I'm embarassed, I have never admitted that to anyone. And now my finger is WARPED!! LOL I'm going to leave my ring off for a few days to let it breathe Last edited by chloeandj; 12-31-2006 at 02:21 PM.

12-31-2006, 02:20 PM	#84
bren Slave to Max 'n Abbie Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,529	Congratulations!!! You Go Girl __________________ Brenda, Max & Abbie

01-01-2007, 07:18 AM	#86
Breny My Tiny Treasures Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: . Posts: 11,790 Blog Entries: 3	Ok so I've been ready recipes and meal plans for Atkins and South Beach. Do you have to follow these meal plans or can you just eat low carb and get the same effect. Half of these meals I've never even heard of! __________________ http://Brenysbabies.com

01-01-2007, 07:56 AM	#87
Breny My Tiny Treasures Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: . Posts: 11,790 Blog Entries: 3	Few more questions...what about milk, ceral, salt , and Miracle whip? __________________ http://Brenysbabies.com

01-01-2007, 09:04 AM	#88
Breny My Tiny Treasures Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: . Posts: 11,790 Blog Entries: 3	I thought of another one! Pickles???? I LOVE dill pickles...I see cucumbers are ok, so I assume I can have my pickles??? __________________ http://Brenysbabies.com

12-28-2006, 04:07 PM	#76
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :) Posts: 5,219	Day 4 for me and 3 pounds are gone! I know it's just water weight right now but you have to get rid of that first and hey...I'm all for anything that lets me button that top button on my jeans and still feel comfortable! As for the pop question...I drink Diet Rite...I also still drink my coffee and I have decaf iced tea with Splenda. I need to look for some of that sugar free chocolate though!

12-28-2006, 08:16 PM	#78
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	Also, I tried the cinnamon bun atkins bars with a cup of coffee. I actually kind of liked it. I don't usually like the atkins bars.

12-31-2006, 09:29 AM	#79
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :) Posts: 5,219	O.k...I just wanted to see if this thread motivated anyone else enough to join in?? It's been pretty quiet...come on...speak up! I'm still losing...5 pounds so far and I feel pretty good! I'm moving on to goal #2!

12-31-2006, 11:27 AM	#80
Shadow No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 5,368	I will join when I get back home from vacation,promise.I think I have gained 10 pounds in a week. Good luck and keep it up girls.

12-31-2006, 01:03 PM	#81
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	4 pounds lost

01-01-2007, 09:09 AM	#89
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	No cereal or milk. They do have low carb versions of both. Like soy milk and soy chocolate milk and they have low carb cereal too, but it's also very soy tasting. I don't care for either but I know some do like it. For Atkins you do not have to follow any recipes at all. It can be as easy as just boiling chicken. The only rule is keep the carb count low. For the South Beach Diet, I have no idea. When reading labels to learn about carbs, you can subtract dietary fiber and also any sugar alcohols.

01-01-2007, 09:11 AM	#90
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	Salt is ok, I don't know about Miracle whip. Mayonnaise is fine. Pickles and cucumbers are fine. A good way to determine what veggies are ok is the color. You can have any green veggie. Some are higher in carbs than others though. Carrots are high, potatoes are absolutely too high. Tomatoes should be in moderation.