a few questions from a atkid...

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a few questions from a atkid...
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Wed, 10-08-2003 - 8:16pm
hi. I am a visiting atkid. I come in peace!! lol...

I am looking into the SBD to see if it might be a better option for a friend of mine who wants to start low carbing but doesn't want to have to count carbs. I personally don't mind counting them... I like the structure for myself. But am I right in assuming that you don't count them on SBD? I know the first two weeks in nearly identical to atkins in terms of what you can eat... what I am wondering is whether or not the rate of loss tends to slow down dramatically after those first two weeks, and what seems to be an average weekly loss (or monthly, if that makes more sense to answer)? She has about 50 lbs to lose, and is hoping to do it as quickly as possible (aren't we all?). :)

What can you eat in the first two weeks, and then what gets added after that,and when?

I am REALLY not looking to start any debates about one plan versus the other, just looking for some general info about people's experiences with SBD. I don't have the time or money for the book, is there a website with more info on exactly how the plan works?

And, why is it called "South Beach"? I have been wondering that for a while.

Thanks for any info you can give.

-Jess (tortura)

Atkid since June 2003

196/170ish/140 or whatever feels right :)

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Wed, 10-08-2003 - 8:28pm
Hello ----

there is a post under the ones for October 7th under general discussion --- you have to hit the more button --- anway it says info for Phase 1 ----- there is a link to a website that gives the allowed list of foods for phase 1. I believe there is also an area in

the Prevention website that explains more of it to. There is always the Southbeach diet website --- which does cost to join. 29.99 for 6 weeks then 6.95/mo. after.

It is called South Beach Diet because it is named after a beach in Miami from where the Dr. practices.

Mainly --- you eat lean meats, all the vegetables you want that are on the list (the non-starchy types), nuts - in limited amounts, some fats -- olive oil, canola oil, lite dressings and mayonnaise and a little full fat --- but mayonnaise made like with canola oil or olive oil -- not the regular. You can also have beans. I think the biggest diff is the fact that vegetables/beans are unlimited, you can have more nuts and the fats are limited and the meats are supposed to be lean cuts and no skin on chicken. You can also have like veggie burgers and that stuff as long as they are low in carbs.

Phase 2 you can add back in healthy carbs such as oatmeal, fruit, whole grain bread & pastas, brown rice, etc. HOWEVER, you have to do it slowly -- like one type at a time

and build up to however many that keeps you satisfied and feeling good. Every person is different on how they react to certain carbs and how many they need. Phase 2 is kind of experimenting :)

I am on phase 2, I lost 11 lbs in phase 1, so far I have lost 2 lbs in phase 2 after 2 weeks. I like this woe better for ME because I was on Atkins a while back and lost very minimal weight and I was pooped with no energy whatsoever. The fact that with this woe I added back in some good carbs --- probably more than you would on ATkins, allows me to be able to work out and have energy to keep up my life. This is only what works for me,

I am not knocking Atkins as I know it works for a lot of people.

I hope this helps a little

Ellen

 

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Registered: 05-24-2003
Wed, 10-08-2003 - 8:41pm
thanks, Ellen, that's fantastic information! I will check out the post you mentioned. :)