Support Group Update and a few ideas

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Support Group Update and a few ideas
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Wed, 11-19-2003 - 4:57pm
Members of the South Beach Support Group here at work are now on their first week of Phase II. Being part of a support group is very advantageous. None of us have really been hungry and we've all been fairly successful. Most everyone agrees, this is NOT that difficult.

OK, results from phase I:

...weight loss from 7-12 pounds. I lost the least at 7 pounds. However, my approach was different that the rest. I increased my weight lifting and walking/running by 50% during Phase I and I worked out 6-7 days/week. I know I've lost inches in my waistline because I'm having trouble keeping my pants from slipping down. I must have added a little more muscle because my weight loss has plateaued. No problem, I like the dietary changes and fat loss rather than pounds is my focus anyway. Everyone else is doing great and are happy with the way things are going. Our Group's Link Page is at: http://www.freelink.org/sbdiet

Here are a couple of ideas:

(1) I purchased a Cuisinart Frozen Dessert Maker from Amazon.com. I also purchased a book with recipes for making sugar-free, frozen desserts (sorbets, Italian ice, etc) and low-fat frozen yogurt.

(2) Did you enjoy shaved ice (snow cones) as a kid? Well, I'm thinking of ordering a shaved ice machine (they're inexpensive). Sugar-free syrups in bountiful flavors are also available now. So what we are talking about here is ice with sugar-free flavoring that tastes wonderful. PS: The kids will love it too! Here is a link to one supplier:

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/usshavedice/

Darrell

aka BIG D







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Wed, 11-19-2003 - 5:13pm
Hey Big D!

Maggie  

"Success is a journey, not a destination"

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Wed, 11-19-2003 - 8:27pm
Hey congratulations to you and your group on making it through Phase 1 so successfully.

What are your plans on starting Phase 2? Are you all going to add back a bit of good carbs?

Ellen

 

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Wed, 11-19-2003 - 11:00pm
As the leader of the support group, my counsel has always been "common sense, apply the principles and don't work for this plan, let it work for you". In other words, I refuse to be in bondage to a checklist but will use sound judgement based on what I've learned from studying the logic behind the method. If you make any plan difficult to adopt as a life changing philosophy, you won't be successful.

Each member of the group is free to adopt whatever they wish. They have all come to me and asked "can I have this or that?" and my response is always the same: ask yourself these questions "(1) Is this food rich in carbs? (2) If so, are the carbs in the consistency that will reach the bloodstream quickly or gradually (glycemic index)? (3) How much will you consume (glycemic load)?" My advice is to avoid or minimize sugar (of any kind), bread or pasta made from white flour, white potatos, and processed (instant) grains such as instant rice and oatmeal. If you eat these foods, know that you must limit the intake of them and increase your intake of the good carbs, good proteins, and good fats to satify your appetite. If you do OCCASIONALLY indulge, don't consider yourself a failure unless you fail to immediately get back on the plan. I'm teaching members of the group to learn how to adapt their behavior to the science not try to memorize some cookie cutter approach that will, in my opinion, ultimately lead to failure. Aerobic exercise and strength training must also be a part of your plan or you are missing the boat!

I've found that by adopting this approach, the people feel the plan is less a burden and are happy with it. Plus, they are seeing results. We may not reach our goals as quickly as those who take it to the extremes but we will eventually get there AND we'll still be applying the principles this time next year when others, who have grown weary from the burdensome plan to which they have subjected themselves, have fallen by the wayside.

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Thu, 11-20-2003 - 9:33am
A Georgia Peach on the Beach. Now, life just doesn't get any better than that unless, of course, I'm on the beach too : )

BIG D

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Registered: 08-08-2003
Thu, 11-20-2003 - 12:53pm

You big flirt!

Maggie  

"Success is a journey, not a destination"