Chubby Buddies Needed

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Registered: 11-08-2003
Chubby Buddies Needed
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Sat, 11-08-2003 - 6:59am
Hello Everyone,

I'm new to SBD... this is my first week. I need to lose about 60-65lbs. (a lot) and am looking for others to make friends with, send support, and share recipes with. I love cooking and I'm an avid exerciser. However, I was having trouble losing weight from exercise alone. I decided to give SBD a try and hope it will change my WOE and my life. Are there any diet tips that anyone can offer? I've had no problem giving up rice, pasta, bread, and potatoes. But goodness I sure do miss my sweets and pastries. I've followed phase one exactly and can't wait to go to phase two so I can have milk and fruit again.

Has anyone lost a lot of weight on this diet? I'm a little worried about the no calorie restriction... I've been eating only good carbs and no sugar. I hope that even without the calorie counting this diet will still work. I eat until I'm satisfied but should I watch my portions more carefully? Can anyone recommend a good salad dressing? I don't like vinagrettes very much. Thanks for any advice possible.

Angel

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Registered: 03-31-2003
Mon, 11-10-2003 - 12:37pm
Today is my first day and I also have around 60 or 70 pounds to lose. I am looking forward to not just the pounds but my cravings too.

Denise

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Registered: 11-16-2003
Sun, 11-16-2003 - 2:58pm
Today is my first day. I was just surfing around the internet when I saw this posting. Currently my BMI is 30.7, i want to get under 30 ASAP! Hopefully I can achieve this during the first two weeks of this program. I have about as much weight to lose as you! I currently weigh 220, which is somewhat disguised by my 5'11" quite large frame. I currently wear a size 16 and would like to be down to a 12 and would like to weigh around 150-160. About four years ago I was this small and the combination of college and stress has ballooned my weight by 60 pounds. Hopefully this diet will work and that I stick with it. Thanks for the many comments and inspirations!
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Registered: 11-08-2003
Sun, 11-16-2003 - 7:11pm
Welcome Jerinbrown and Denise,

The support and encouragement at this board is amazing. So is the advice and information given. I have been on SBD for 9 days and I have already lost 7lbs, after my first week. The first couple days are difficult, each person experiences different withdrawals (for me it was sweets). But if you stick with it you will lose weight and control your cravings for bad carbs and sweets. Just stick to the phase 1 foods to enjoy list and drink lots of water. On this diet you also have to cut down on caffine. I know like it sounds like a lot to cut out at one time. But phase 1 is only two weeks. In phase 2 you can slowly introduce "good" carbs and dairy back into your diet. After you see or feel the difference.. it will encourage you more and strengthen your will-power. Good luck.. we're here for you!

Always a Chubby Buddie,

Angel

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Thu, 12-04-2003 - 7:56pm
Hi everyone, I would love some support. I am on day 15 of Phase I, I lost 12 pounds in the first two weeks. Then Thanksgiving hit and I didn't really overeat and gained 2 pounds and had a huge headache from eating stuffing (I didn't have potatoes) Then since then I have not cheated at all and have not lost I even gained another pound or two. I started at 220 and went to 208 then up to 210, 211 and 212. Today I was down a pound. I've still kept it up but anyone got any advice how to start the downward spiral again. I did start exercising again last week. I go 3-4 times per week. I do feel like my wrists are smaller, etc.

I have never had to lose so much weight so it gets alittle to much. I would like to lose 53 pounds. Any advice is appreciated!

Take care all

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Thu, 12-04-2003 - 8:24pm

Don't let it get you down.

       

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Thu, 12-04-2003 - 11:14pm
Believe me I understand! I also gained about 4lbs from Thanksgiving.. well all the leftovers anyway. Afterward I went back to phase 1. So far I've lost the the Thanksgiving weight but I'm plateauing. I agree with Cathy.. our bodies are just adjusting. Make sure you keep up the exercise and drink enough water! I would also recommend that you start phase 2 soon. That might also cause you to lose weight. There are a lot of factors to consider when it comes to weight. So sometimes you have to concentrate on how good you feel and how loose the clothes are! Good luck and please keep us posted on how you are doing.

Angel

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Fri, 12-05-2003 - 12:00am
Hi RK,

Just keep at it. I can relate with both a large weight loss goal (83 pounds), and with gaining a few pounds that wouldn't go away. For me, I hadn't overeaten or had any bad carbs, but I wasn't drinking enough water, and was skipping snacks due to busyness. Hang in there, and just keep at it. Drink lots of extra water, think forward instead of back at the holiday meals, and it will continue to come off. It finally broke for me, too, and now I'm a couple pounds down from where I was before it started to creep up.

You're doing really great!! You've lost a lot of weight, and that's so great. The holidays are difficult, but thankfully they are just once a year. Be patient with yourself, and keep up the great work. Even if you get sidetracked a couple of times during this crazy month, you're still ahead of the game come January 1st!!

Hugs,

Jill K.

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Registered: 03-28-2003
Fri, 12-05-2003 - 2:16am
Angel,

I believe you posted to me earlier regarding the chubby buddies! Sorry I didn't respond but I am a new working mom and haven't really figured out how to budget my time!! I would love to be your buddy if you are still interested. I have approximately 75 pounds to lose and have been on the SBD for 4 days now and so far so good! The scale says I am 5 pounds down.

Well let me know and good luck either way!! Off to the Beach!

Heidi

heidi

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Fri, 12-05-2003 - 3:07am
Hello Heidi,

Sure I'll be your buddy! No problem about getting back to me. I'm always here lurking if you need support just write me. Way to go on the weight loss! Keep up with it and I'm sure you'll do great!

Angel

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Registered: 12-05-2003
Fri, 12-05-2003 - 8:56am
Hola I'd like to be your buddie.

Please write to me at loni_3@yahoo.com so we can start sharing and writing about the diet and ideas and plans

thanks'

lonita