New and have questions

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Registered: 11-18-2004
New and have questions
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Tue, 11-29-2005 - 4:33pm
Hello all. My name is Shannon and I need to lose 100+lbs. I am 28 yrs old, just had my second child, and am 5'11 298 lbs. When I had my baby he weighed 9lbs 8oz and had trouble stabilizing his blood sugar. I had tested for diabetes in my 6th month and it was negative but judging from some of my symptoms post childbirth, I knew something was up. I went to the doc and sure enough, it looked as if I had developed the onset of type 2 diabetes. He has suggested that I start the South Beach diet and I was wondering how many of you have tried it and does it work??? I'm hoping to get a handle on my health for the sake of my 2 children. I would love any advice you all could give me and just wanted to introduce myself to the board. Thank you and I look forward to getting to know you!
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Registered: 11-28-2005
Tue, 11-29-2005 - 4:40pm
Hello Shannon! Just wanted to say wishing you good luck on the south beach diet plan and hopefully it will help you with your type II diabetes. I have never been on the south beach diet plan but just wanted to give you some support in this new path that you will have to take.
Take Care!
Tyson
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Registered: 10-09-2004
Tue, 11-29-2005 - 10:40pm

Hi Shannon -

I was on Adkins for a few weeks and lost 30 pounds...then i got off and lost that "golden one shot" oppourtunity (sp)....look into that...it means that you only get one shot at losing that inital weight...and it is suppose to be the one time you can lose a lot. There were several posts to that subject either here or on the Adkins site here at IVillage.

Now I have gained all my weight back...and for three days I have been feeling dizzy and not well at all...

SussieQ
313/313/ 150

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-01-2003
Wed, 11-30-2005 - 3:37am

Welcome to the board Shannon. If I ever decide to go on a formal diet, I think it will be South beach. I noticed that cutting carbs really helps my weight loss. And I think South beach is better than going to something drastic like Atkins. For me, cutting all carbs seems crazy (although I know it works). South beach also stresses vegetables & dairy & good carbs, thus promotes healthy food choices, which for me makes sense more than other diets. Anyways, enough rambling. Good luck!

Mary
247/214/165

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-26-2005
Thu, 12-01-2005 - 5:03pm
Hi Shannon. I'm no use to you on the diabetes/south beach diet issue, but wanted to drop a line and welcome you to the group. I'll help where I can :)
iVillage Member
Registered: 11-04-2003
Fri, 12-02-2005 - 6:42pm

I just wanted to throw out a quick welcome to you!

 
iVillage Member
Registered: 11-18-2004
Mon, 12-05-2005 - 7:20pm
I just want to say "thank you" for all your responses. I have started Walk Away the Pounds and am going to give this South Beach thing a try. I feel like I'm doing this for so many good reasons and hopefully I will be successful. So my goal weight at 5"11 at this time is 175. Wish me luck =)!!!!