Hi I'm new here and have just started SBD.

Is anyone else here following SBD and want to share experiences?

thanks

Hi Jackie. I have followed the south beach diet for quite a long time now. Over 3 years off and on. Let me know if you have any questions. I will do my best to answer them. Good luck to you.

Hi Tasha

I don't have any specific questions but it would just be nice to know that there's someone around here who can help if I need it.

I'm on my last day of phase 1. On Thursday I had lost 1.5 kg so I'm pleased with that. I have a regular support group meeting on Thursdays so that will be my weigh-in day.

I don't particularly feel starved of anything although this week is hard as I have my in-laws visiting and they like us to eat out with them every evening. Last night I thought I was playing it safe with a halumi salad - the salad being mainly lettuce, grilled peppers, pine nuts and halumi cheese but it had a pesto dressing with it which was very rich. I felt so sick the whole evening and I could still taste it this morning. It's amazing how one week on the program can curb those tastes.

Any idea what I should have in a chinese restaurant? It's a meat only restaurant - no fish of any kind.

thanks

I can tell you that when I go to the chinese restaurant here, I get the sauteed mushrooms, green beans and I eat Shrimp. If yours doesn't have any shrimp, you can try for some chicken as long as it isn't breaded. Ours also has a grill where you can pick the type of meat you want and they cook it for you. A steak, Chicken breast....I hope you can find something there to stay on plan. good luck to you.

Hi Tasha

Thanks for the suggestions and encouragement.

I've beenon the sbd since Sept. 25, 2007, I'm on phase 2 and just love it.

Hi Kimberly

great weight loss
i fell off yesterday - i was put in a foul mood and fell for the comfort food and had pasta and some of the kids left over pizza. i was so upset with myself but more than that i really noticed how it affected my body

i was lethargic all afternoon and my ankles swelled up which is something i haven't had since starting sbd. i managed to get back on track by last night and we went out for dinner with my inlaws and i had salmon and salad. i was pleased that i hadn't fallen completely and managed to pick myself back up immediately.

i agree with you - it's a great plan.