hey there... anyone out there on (or have you tried - or have friends on...) the south beach diet? if so, let me know how that worked out or is working out for you... kinda curious about it.... might go buy the book today...
i just signed up for the online version about 2 minutes ago... so, i guess i should expect to drop 40 pounds by next friday, right? ;P
actually i signed up for the plan... but will start fresh on monday (as all diets begin on... since i am not supposed to have alcohol in phase 1... and i am going out this weekend...)
PHASE 1: The Strict Phase
Recommended for: Anyone starting the diet, or anyone in another phase of the diet who is experiencing setbacks.
How long it lasts: Two weeks, generally.
(nice that thanksgiving falls under the strict phase timeline... *sigh*)
How much weight you will lose: 8 to 13 pounds.
What you’ll eat: Chicken, turkey, fish, vegetables, eggs, cheese, nuts.
(okay... good. turkey day will be okay if i just pile on the bird...)
What you won’t eat: Bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, baked goods, fruit, cake, cookies, alcohol, beer.
(um... no potatoes? no mashed to accompany my turkey? no bread to make turkey sammiches on? no baked apple pie? eh.... no alcohol... how the hell am i gonna get through the holidays with family without alcohol!? **mom, that was a joke... said only for comic purposes)
What will happen: You’ll banish your cravings for sugars and starches and reduce belly fat.
yeah, the sugars i don't really crave... it's the chips and salty potatoey goodness types of things that scream out, "Erin!!! Over here!!"
