Back on the Beach

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Registered: 06-09-2007
Back on the Beach
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Sat, 06-09-2007 - 9:48am

Wish me luck...I'm starting Phase 1 today.

I was on the SBD about 1.5 years ago and lost about 25 pounds. I'm convinced that it got me to a healthy weight to get pregnant (which I was really hoping for at the time).
I am now the mom of a beautiful 7 month old (almost) daughter and I really need to lose weight and get back into shape.

I am 5'2" and currently weigh 187 lbs. My final goal weight is 130 lbs, but my first step is to get down to 160. I have a long way to go, but it is very important for me that I get there. I want to be as healthy as possible for my sake as well as my family's. I will also be more diligent about excerise (treadmill and Tae Bo) beginning today.

I found this board to be very helpful the last time I was on SBD, so I look forward to checking in here periodically. Good luck to everyone on reaching their goals!

Lily

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Sat, 06-09-2007 - 10:19am
Welcome back, Lily!
Good luck and keep us posted on how you're doing.
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Sat, 06-09-2007 - 1:19pm

Hi Lily! Welcome back to South Beach. My starting stats were almost exactly the same as yours - I'm somewhere between 5'2" and 5'3" and I started at 183lbs.

When I first saw your screen name I thought "wow - MUST be a big Harry fan", but then it looks like it actually IS your name! Are people constantly commenting on it?

















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Registered: 04-01-2005
Sat, 06-09-2007 - 8:11pm

Hi Lily and welcome back! Good luck as you get started and check in with any questions and/or updates.


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Sat, 06-09-2007 - 11:22pm

Actually, MichaelAnn, it isn't my real name--and I am a huge Harry Potter fan (can't wait until next month). I just use it is a pseudonym on the web because I am uncomfortable sharing personal details on the internet.

Let me tell you that I have read your story, etc. and you are such an inspiration. I just really have to lose this weight now--because my health is really suffering. I have high blood pressure that is medicated, was previously diagnosed with PCOS (prior to my pregnancy--I have a clomid baby), and I am hypothyroid (due to a near-total thyroidectomy). I have never been thin (since puberty), but I am really at my maximum weight now.

I'm 37 years old and enough is enough. I'm so sick of being overweight and not being able to find anything to wear, etc. I just hope that my willpower stays strong--that has always been my downfall.

Thanks to everyone for the welcome and the encouragement! So far, so good...

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Registered: 06-18-2006
Sun, 06-10-2007 - 6:37am

Hi Lily, and welcome!

I think it's easiest if you are in a situation where you can literally empty the cabinets and fridge of any non-SB food that you might find remotely tempting. Then, if you want to cheat/ treat yourself, you have to make a special trip to do it, so you might find it easier to find something else to satisfy your desire for a certain food. There are tons of legal substitutes for things, so if you find there is something you are especially missing, post a question and I'm sure someone will have a suggestion.

I look forward to seeing you around!

Deb

 
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Registered: 10-04-2006
Sun, 06-10-2007 - 4:27pm

Gottcha! I can't wait for next month either. I'm really upset though that I realized I agreed to go on a "girls weekend" with a few of the PTA mom's at school the weekend Deathly Hallows comes out! Ugh! I have been seriously considering cancelling - but I don't get many chances for a weekend away to "party" without the kids, so I guess I will just have to settle for starting it Monday after I get back. Though I know dh will have read it by then - I'm worried he is gonna call me over the weekend, tell me something big from it and spoil it for me!

I never thought I had the "will power" either. Before starting SB I didn't even go ONE day without eating something considered junk food. Seriously. I think the longest I ever made it on a "diet" was like 1 or 2 meals - not even full days. It was just that I never, ever felt deprived or hungry on South Beach so it was so easy to stick with it. I was able to find a healthy, acceptable substitute for almost every food I loved. So I've never felt like I am missing out on anything.

















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