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Dawgcrazee · 04-21-2007, 06:40 AM

Hi Guys and Gals,
I have been having personal and physical problems lately. One of them is irregular heart rhythms. My cardiologist has strongly suggested that I give up caffeine, nicotine, and get on the South Beach Diet. So,....., I was wondering if any of ya'll have had any experience with it? Maybe simple recipes? or just any thoughts on it ?

Thanks in advance,
Teri

chloeandj · 04-21-2007, 08:07 AM

I am not totally familiar with South Beach guidelines but I do know that it is low carb. I have been doing low carb since october and have been very successful at weight loss. I have found a low carb substitute for just about anythin I crave....accept rice!!

LOL But I've survived without it

I don't really do recipes as our diet is very simple and we eat mostly whole unprocessed foods. Like chicken and veggies for dinner, Strawberries and whipped cream for dessert, Egg & veggies omelet for breakfast, tuna salad for lunch. We use guacamole and ranch dip to flavor a lot of things.

They have really great tortillas made by Mission that are so much like the real thing that my kids haven't even noticed the switch. I use these for lots of things like fajitas or I make them into chips with salsa.

Good luck! My husband also does low carb and he has lowered his blood pressure and his diabetes went away. I've lost 50 + pounds and it's been a life changing experience for the both of us.

Nikki+2 · 04-21-2007, 08:33 AM

My husband and I did it and the only thing I didn't like was it included an absurd (to me) amount of veggies. It was something like a cup in the morning and 2 c at lunch and 2 c at dinner- and you HAVE to eat that amount- no skimping. I love salads and veggies but it was really hard for me to eat so many.

Gracie2006 · 04-21-2007, 10:13 AM

South Beach is not really a low carb diet, at least not in the way that Atkins is. It does allow a moderate amount of complex carbs, especially after you get into the second phase. I was not on it for very long so I can't tell you if it was helpful to weight loss or not.

JESSY_RN2B · 04-21-2007, 03:50 PM

I say give it a try.......not all plans work for eveyone. Maybe this one is the right for you!!

Yorkiedaze · 04-21-2007, 08:53 PM

I can't drink anything unless it's decaffeinated and I find I feel terrific and full of energy by eating fresh raw or steamed veggies and different fruits.

red98vett · 04-22-2007, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dawgcrazee

Hi Guys and Gals,
I have been having personal and physical problems lately. One of them is irregular heart rhythms. My cardiologist has strongly suggested that I give up caffeine, nicotine, and get on the South Beach Diet. So,....., I was wondering if any of ya'll have had any experience with it? Maybe simple recipes? or just any thoughts on it ?

Thanks in advance,
Teri

I haven't done the SB Diet but want to wish you the best - that's scary to hear and good luck to you. You know they sell them in the frozen food section - I don't konw if that's the same as the actual diet but nothing is easier than that !!

and Nikki+2...Veggies in the morning ? I love them to but for breakfast ??

That's just a little TOO healthy lol -

yorkiepip · 04-22-2007, 05:36 AM

I have heard of this diet but never tried it (but have treid every other diet going lol) if you get any more info id be interested in trying it too!

PuppyLovinNurse · 04-22-2007, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

I haven't done the SB Diet but want to wish you the best - that's scary to hear and good luck to you. You know they sell them in the frozen food section - I don't konw if that's the same as the actual diet but nothing is easier than that !!

and Nikki+2...Veggies in the morning ? I love them to but for breakfast ??

That's just a little TOO healthy lol -

I think she probably means fruits/veggies?? I couldn't imagine veggies in the AM unless it was in an omelette, but still no way I could do a cup in a omelette haha! And I'm a veggie FREAK!

Punkin&Piper · 04-22-2007, 03:15 PM

I've heard its really good. I know some of their pre made burritos and stuff are very good

Nikki+2 · 04-23-2007, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by PuppyLovinNurse

I think she probably means fruits/veggies?? I couldn't imagine veggies in the AM unless it was in an omelette, but still no way I could do a cup in a omelette haha! And I'm a veggie FREAK!

Nope- no fruit during phase 1. I did things like spinach or broccoli omelets but it was really hard to get the full amount of veggies for me. My husband drank V8 for his morning veggies.

PuppyLovinNurse · 04-23-2007, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikki+2

Nope- no fruit during phase 1. I did things like spinach or broccoli omelets but it was really hard to get the full amount of veggies for me. My husband drank V8 for his morning veggies.

Holy moly!!!

BLECH V8!!!

Nikki+2 · 04-23-2007, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by PuppyLovinNurse

Holy moly!!!

BLECH V8!!!

I second that! Can't do the V8!

04-21-2007, 06:40 AM	#1
Dawgcrazee YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 465	South Beach Diet?????? Hi Guys and Gals, I have been having personal and physical problems lately. One of them is irregular heart rhythms. My cardiologist has strongly suggested that I give up caffeine, nicotine, and get on the South Beach Diet. So,....., I was wondering if any of ya'll have had any experience with it? Maybe simple recipes? or just any thoughts on it ? Thanks in advance, Teri __________________ Phipps' Pretty Pooches Rockwell, NC 28138

04-21-2007, 08:33 AM	#3
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 7,373	My husband and I did it and the only thing I didn't like was it included an absurd (to me) amount of veggies. It was something like a cup in the morning and 2 c at lunch and 2 c at dinner- and you HAVE to eat that amount- no skimping. I love salads and veggies but it was really hard for me to eat so many. __________________ "If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." — St. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226

04-21-2007, 10:13 AM	#4
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	South Beach is not really a low carb diet, at least not in the way that Atkins is. It does allow a moderate amount of complex carbs, especially after you get into the second phase. I was not on it for very long so I can't tell you if it was helpful to weight loss or not. __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.

04-21-2007, 03:50 PM	#5
JESSY_RN2B Owned by 3 furballs Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,581	I say give it a try.......not all plans work for eveyone. Maybe this one is the right for you!! __________________ Bobbi Yorkietalk http://www.dogster.com/dogs/395435 And now........little Aja too! http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/23776545

04-22-2007, 05:36 AM	#8
yorkiepip Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brittany France Posts: 2,420	I have heard of this diet but never tried it (but have treid every other diet going lol) if you get any more info id be interested in trying it too! __________________ Anne, Pippa, Jake Woody

04-21-2007, 08:07 AM	#2
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	I am not totally familiar with South Beach guidelines but I do know that it is low carb. I have been doing low carb since october and have been very successful at weight loss. I have found a low carb substitute for just about anythin I crave....accept rice!! LOL But I've survived without it I don't really do recipes as our diet is very simple and we eat mostly whole unprocessed foods. Like chicken and veggies for dinner, Strawberries and whipped cream for dessert, Egg & veggies omelet for breakfast, tuna salad for lunch. We use guacamole and ranch dip to flavor a lot of things. They have really great tortillas made by Mission that are so much like the real thing that my kids haven't even noticed the switch. I use these for lots of things like fajitas or I make them into chips with salsa. Good luck! My husband also does low carb and he has lowered his blood pressure and his diabetes went away. I've lost 50 + pounds and it's been a life changing experience for the both of us.

04-21-2007, 08:53 PM	#6
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	I can't drink anything unless it's decaffeinated and I find I feel terrific and full of energy by eating fresh raw or steamed veggies and different fruits.

04-22-2007, 03:15 PM	#10
Punkin&Piper Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 1,088	I've heard its really good. I know some of their pre made burritos and stuff are very good __________________ Laura Punkin and Piper