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| Mon, 01-28-2008 - 9:46pm |
My name is Glenda and I am single, 46 years old, and feel I have been overweight forever. I am in Canada, and that raises a few challenges with South Beach, because some of the products mentioned in the book and in the recipes , and on line don't always exist in the grocery stores here.
A few years back I bought the Original South Beach Diet Book. I was at my highest weight ever, over 250lbs. I followed the diet mainly on my own and made it down to 186 at my lowest point, I joined a gym, bought new clothes, and felt fantastic, but the weight loss stalled. At that point I had a room mate who cooked and purchased most of the food, much of which were not on the plan. On this health kick, I quit smoking. It was my 2 year anniversary on New Years Day. Unfortunately this also added about an extra 20lbs, putting me back at 214 after the holidays this year.
I have tried a few times over the last 2 yrs to get back on track, but I have always failed. But this time I have more determination. I have been in my own condo for the last 6 months, and I think it's time to get serious. The mortgage payments mean I need to keep my grocery costs in check to some degree, but I want to get back into my summer wardrobe.
Today was the end of my first week on phase 1. Unfortunately the loss was minimal, 2lbs. This was better then when I weighed myself on Saturday, to see the scale at the same spot. When I had originally succeeded on the diet, I still had cream in my coffee, and it seemed to be so easy and to work so quickly. I haven't had the dreaded headache this time, and I wish I would get it because that was always a sign that it was working.
So today I moved to double milk in my coffee, and I also walked down seven flights of stairs this morning, and back up them after work. I work Monday to Friday, and have to pack a lunch and snacks. The foods that eat seem to be the same all the time. Here is what I had today.
Breakfast- Egg and Sausage Cups. ( I make a supply for the week so I have a quick breakfast on phase 1)|
Morning Snack- low fat cheese string and spicy v8 Juice
Lunch- large salad with greens, red pepper, red onion,celery, low fat cheese with chicken strips. I use Paul Newmans balsamic dressing. The nutrition facts show that the regular has less sugar then the low fat, and it is available in my regular grocery store.
Dinner - Steak with mushrooms, cauliflower and a small salad.
For my sweet treat I have Jello no sugar added pudding snacks. 60 Calories but now that I look at the ingredients this may not be my best choice.
Please let me know what you think so far. I would also like some suggestions from other Canadians on the board to see what products they use. The Sweet treats and snacks can pose a problem.
Should I be worried about the minimal loss and lack of headache?
I have ready the boards before, but haven't posted in the last couple of years anyway. Any suggestions, and encouragement will be greatly appreciated.

Hi, Glenda and welcome to the board!
Welcome, Glenda!
Just adding in my "welcome" -- you do sound determined, which is a huge first step, eh??! (sorry, had to get that little Canadian thing in there, LOL)