Weight loss - Week 2

[Dolly Sunshine]

4 pounds.

[wantrealmeaning]

I didn't get chance to post on this thread yesterday. I've lost 4lbs, 31lbs to go.
Could anydody tell me if I'd be ok to stay on phase 1 of the diet for 3-4 weeks? I don't have the book. I really don't mind it and I'm enjoying the healthy veggies, salad and fish.


want

[TiredofHiding]

I stay mostly on Phase 1. I very rarely have any sort of carb - especially white flour based things.
I don't know what the limit is but I figure I'll indulge in some fruit when I feel like it.

I have lost 37 pounds and have probably 40 - 50 to go still so being in Phase 1 as long as I can stand it is the best option for me.

[memarcie]

Here's a link I got via email today that gives a quick overview of foods to eat.

Grocery Shopping Secrets

[wantrealmeaning]

Thanks,
I think I might stay on phase 1 for four to six weeks then, I really don't mind it, plus I think it's helping with AL cravings.

Tired, 37lbs is fantastic, how long has it taken you to lose all that, if you don't mind me asking?

Memarcie, I've had a quick look at that link and saved it in my favs, looks really good, it's gonna be a great help.

thanks again
want

[TiredofHiding]

Thanks Want - it really hasn't taken that long for the bulk of it. Let me explain . . .

I was (I'll be honest - why not?) 261 in late October and lost about 5 pounds through November just by cutting back (stress had gone down at work). I was 255 the Monday after Thanksgiving and started South Beaching. I wasn't really serious and was still drinking.
I was 249 on January 1, and got serious about stopping drinking and following the diet. I am 224 today and have been floating around that number for about a month now so 25 pounds in about 3 months really and then playing around.

I share all that so you can see I did lose quickly when I was following the plan and not drinking. i wasn't even really exercising. I've been dabbling with Al again and not being as strict and can't break out of the 223 - 225 range. Back at it and go for the next big number. I can't wait to be in Onederland hopefully at some point this summer.

Going out to garden for some exercise.

[wantrealmeaning]

Tired,
thanks so much for sharing, you've done remarkably well and inspired me.
I've been on the south beach for 8 days and AF for 15. I haven't been doing any exercise, but have been doing a hell of a lot of spring cleaning and gardening. My plan is to carry on AF, stay on phase 1 for about 6 weeks and start getting into some exercise.

I wish you loads of luck for you're next big number.
Please, please don't let AL take away all your hard work and effort, you've done so well .

take care
want