It's been a looooonnnng time...
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| Fri, 03-07-2008 - 11:14am |
But, I am coming back to the beach. I lurked about and occasionally posted her, gosh, maybe 4 years ago? Lost about 15 lbs in two months. Then, got tired of thinking about how I ate. I did ok for a while, then went through two pregnancies and after this last one, man, something with my metabolism happened. Or I got lazier. At any rate, I've put on about 45 lbs in the last 4 or 5 years, and change has got to come.
I tried the calorie counting and exercise thing last summer. It kind of worked. I lost about 12 whole lbs. But it was SO SO much work constantly counting and feeling guilty about going over calories because I was hungry, etc... I hated counting. Hated it.
My mom and most of her family is diabetic, and I know that I am heading down that path if I don't make some serious changes. And it's funny that I've made this decision in the last few days, and of course now am not feeling well. I am scheduling today with my DR to get some blood work for both diabetes/insulin resistance and thyroid issues checked. But my hunger/eating has flipped to ravenous the last 2 days and I feel constantly weak and shakey. So tired of feeling ill. Can't wait to be free again!
I am starting either Sunday or Monday with phase 1, but I could use some help with trying to gear up. I know what to eat, but the shopping overwhelms me. It's so hard to change shopping habits. My DH is completely behind my changing the way I cook for all of us, but I do need to have a few things on hand that he and my son and daughter (she's only 2.5) can have for lunches and snacks here and there. Not BAD stuff though. My DH and son are also overweight. As a family we need to do better. But as their mom/wife, it's hard to just impose a totally new way of eating, like a little mini-hitler. You know?
So, help please with some planning till I get on track. I've definitely re-read all of the just starting threads over the last few days. And I do love the SBD recipes. But still I am having trouble with this? So silly. ;)
(oh, and working full time and cooking these meals? I LOVE to cook (duh. Total cook and foodie, which explains weight issues) but after work I just hate time consuming, labor intensive recipes. )
Thanks for any help and I am looking forward to getting back on track and getting to know everyone!
(ps. Just previewed my message. My dd is almost 3! See my siggie and how long it's been since I've been to ivillage!? LOL. I need to do something about that mess for sure! Though she sure was a cutie)



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I just wanted to say Welcome back to South Beach! I too am a "come back kid". I did SB in 2005 and just came back after putting on a few lbs. This time I plan on not veering off the path. I am still on P1 (this is day 10 for me). It sure feels good to be back at the beach. I think you will love it.
I also feel much better about feeding the family more healthy. Even though I have always fed them pretty well...just like Shannon stated....but now its even healthier with our SB friendly dinners. Everyone will learn to love it, Just don't give up when they don't like some things at first, it will just take time for their tastebuds to adjust but when they do they will like it and be happy that thy are eating healthier. And you will be happier that you are doing your family such a great favor by setting them up to eat better for life.
Way to go and getting back on track! Keep us updated on your success.
Nicol
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