Vicki
Administrator
  
Age : 40
Joined : 12 Oct 2006
Posts : 2934
Localisation : Chesapeake Beach, Maryland
|  Subject: Re: I'm thinking of joining WW....  Sat 26 May 2007, 9:19 pm | |
| Cheapy - I had this one first Bodytronics ProStep Dual Step Counter
but I dropped it in the toilet and ruined it then when I went to order a new one they had this one Bodytronics ProCal Calorie Pedometer at buy one get one free.
Kim - I love South Beach but it is a lifestyle change as with any other program. If you do go off you will gain weight back if not careful. Phase 1 last 2 weeks and is the toughest. This time around I haven't had any problems but my first time around I had a tough time. I have been researching and collecting recipes for some time. I am also the moderator on the Christian South Beach Diet forum on yahoo (not very active though people dont like posting). I completed week 1 of Phase 1 as of tonight so in the morning I will weigh. I think I lost 4-5 pounds this week. I have a ton of info if you need to know more. But here is an example of Phase 1-
How to adapt your meal plan - Phase 1
The South Beach Diet™ is designed so that you can easily swap meals
and ingredients. If you don't like eggs for breakfast, have low-fat
cottage cheese or lean meat instead. Not a fish lover? Then choose
lean beef or poultry. In Phase 1 of the diet, you can eat as many
proteins and vegetables as you like, plus fats like olive oil. Fruit
and starches aren't allowed until Phase 2. Here's a look at some
general eating guidelines. For specific food choices, check out the
Phase 1 Foods to Enjoy & Avoid list.
BREAKFAST
Protein: Quantity is not limited.
Vegetables: Minimum 1/2 cup.
Fruit: None
Starch: None
Milk/Dairy: 2 cups allowed daily (including yogurt)
Fat: 1 tsp mayonnaise or oil (optional)
SNACK
Snacks are required. Choose a protein, vegetable, fat-free plain
yogurt, or nuts/seeds.
LUNCH
Protein: Quantity is not limited.
Vegetables: Minimum 2 cups.
Fruit: None
Starch: None
Milk/Dairy: 2 cups allowed daily (including yogurt)
Fat: 1 Tbsp mayonnaise or oil
SNACK
Snacks are required. Choose a protein, vegetable, fat-free plain
yogurt, or nuts/seeds.
DINNER
Protein: Quantity is not limited.
Vegetables: Minimum 2 cups.
Fruit: None
Starch: None
Milk/Dairy: 2 cups allowed daily (including yogurt)
Fat: 1 Tbsp mayonnaise or oil
DESSERT
Enjoy a Sweet Treat or any of the snack choices.
BEVERAGES
Diet, decaffeinated, sugar-free drinks are not limited. You can
enjoy caffeinated coffee or diet sodas with caffeine added, but
limit to 1 - 2 servings per day.
_________________
Vicki
[/url] |
|
