Originally Posted by yorkiegirl83 (Post 1379762)

I started the 6 Day Body Makeover on Tuesday, and already lost 4.5 lbs. WOW. I know it's likely all water weight, but my body was definitely telling me I needed to make a change. My day goes something like this:

Breakfast - 3 egg whites, 1/2 grapefruit
3 hours later- 1 cup greens, 2 oz chicken, fish, or turkey
Lunch- 1/2 cup brown rice, 1/3 cup veggies, 3 oz chicken, fish, or turkey
3 hours later- 1 cup greens, 2 oz protein
Dinner- 1/2 cup brown rice, 3 oz lean protein, 1/2 cup veggies
3 hours later- Optional 1/2 cup berries or grapefruit

This is for 6-10 days then you can add in extra carbs, ect. It is sooo hard, I have to say. No salt, no oil, nothing.. it's rough. I think I am modifying it a bit, so that I'm eating plain oatmeal in the morning, and possibly an apple with peanut butter (all natural), for a snack. But, I am super happy with the results so far and I haven't even gotten to work out yet!

I was in the ER all day monday with a ruptured ovarian cyst. Not fun at all. But I'm feeling better today and can't wait to go on a long walk :)

Originally Posted by ARCHIE (Post 1379732)

Way to go girl. Be proud of yourself you cetainly have worked hard.
It stinks when you reach a plateau but hang in there because it will
start to drop again. I am hoping to get my cholesterol down now
that I am finally serious about it. The drugs scare me to death.
I really don't eat much but I guess what I am eating just is not
the right thing. Keep up the good work because your worth it:)

I just read in a magazine, after my walk, that Barilla put out a multigrain
pasta and it's angelhair. That's sound's like it might be just the thing
to mix with regular pasta for those of us who can't eat the whole wheat
pasta.

Let's pick a day for weigh in.

Originally Posted by Izzy Princess (Post 1379480)

OK - I'm in - I lost 35 pounds already since January. That was my New Year's Resolution that this would be the year for "ME". I have that last stubborn 7 pounds to go and I pretty much follow what AngelWorks has done. I am seeing a nutrionist and I do 6 small meals a day - protein, fiber, low-fat and water. (started out at 1400 calories now down to 1300 to lose the weight).

Fiber is key - at least 35g of fiber a day and protein - those two make you feel fuller longer.

Soy shakes in the evening - to help curb those munchy TV nights.

Exercise - I work out 3-4 times a week (yes - tough - I work - but I have to - this is the only way to lose weight besides watching those calories go in your mouth). I do cardio (rebound class), Pilates, Mat Pilates and Yoga. I also have stuff at home for those times come winter I can't make it to the gym - I invested in a Total Gym and a home rebounder and weights.

It's a lifestyle change but I was never heavy - always thin - until I hit my 40s and then it all changed..lol.

Keep healthy snacks in your car, purse, work - fiber/protein bars are great - Southbeach is great (especially their bars and pizza).

Get yourself a George Foreman grill if you don't have one and start grilling chicken - if you have Market Day (schools/churches) in your area - start to get their Tilapia (fish) that you can bake in your oven...yum..all fast and easy..also those steamed veggies by Birds Eye that you nuke in the microwave works fast...Trader Joes has loads of their turkey items that are just yummy....Whole Foods if you are lucky to have one of those in your area is another great place to shop healthy.

Cut out some sugar not all - just watch. Portion control - very important.

OK - that's it for now - I could go on and on...I just hit a plateau this past month and I can't get to that last 7 pounds gone by Xmas...my trainer at the Y told me to try a spinning class to jump start me again...I'll try that and see what happens.

Let's all get healthy - oh - and my cholesterol went down 60 points even with an egg a day!! (eggs are best protein - hardboiled and easy to take to work). trigylcerides went down to normal again - all is good now in that area.

This is a great idea - our own support system!!:thumbup: :D
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Originally Posted by girlybella (Post 1379786)

Is this a book or is there any print material on this diet? I have never heard of it before. Do you weigh your meat/fish on a food scale to make sure you are eating the 3 ounces? Sounds like something I could do.....
Sorry to hear about your ER visit, hope you get better soon!


I used to eat according to the South Beach Diet and loast 30+ lbs last year, never gained any of the weight back, except for when I went on my honeymoon!

Originally Posted by adorame (Post 1380595)

Baby carrots and fat free dip (if you want it) are good snack to munch on.Veggies are good for you! Also crystal light has these little packs that you can add to your bottle water, I have tried the peach and it was tasty, I only do one a day as a treat. I am having a hard time giving up my coffee tho, I do use 8 continent light instead of milk and I do not add sugar so I shouldn't feel too guilty with drinking it.;)

Originally Posted by Superstarkba (Post 1379134)

I am def in. I want to loose 5 lbs. I am only drinking water. I am going to start back walking. I do 200 crunches a day, and I am looking for a work out to get the fat off my hips. I tried the crunches on the side, but it doesn't seem to work. Any suggestions for that would be great!

Originally Posted by simonandhallie (Post 1380628)

Belly Dancing! I have a video that I do 3-4 times a week and it works parts of your hips you never realized you had :) And it's fun too! I've been doing the same video for a few years and just love it, I never seem to get bored with it.

You are all doing GREAT!!! I've been doing Weight Watchers since my mom is a lifetime member she provided me with all the info and I have found it to be really easy for me. I also walk 2-3 miles with Simon everyday :)