Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I'm planning on starting it tomorrow . Two friends at work are on it and swear by it . I don't "do" diets (I usually try to lose weight just by eating less and exercising more) but I'm going to have a go at this one. Anybody else ever been on it? Any advice or experiences gratefully received . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I really like Tesco Diets. Managed to lose 10lbs on it. (put it all on again but that was me & not the diet). Good interesting recipes, not boring & repititious. Lots of variety.Good luck Ax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I've not tried it - Weight Watchers worked for me, but I think the main reason it worked was that I was doing it with lots of work mates so we supported each other. So you may find the South Beach diet works well for you if you are doing it with your work mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 It looks similar to the GI diet. I find the GI really easy and have had sucess with it Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Must admit ive never done a diet and i live by the rule that if you have a bit of what you fancy every now and then and the rest of the time eat sensibly you'll be ok Good look with the South Beach one - let us know how you get along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 What is the South Beach diet? Sorry, I'm being quite slow today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Is that the "Atkins Light" diet? Big limit on carbs and lots of fresh veg and fish? I lost 5 stone on Weigh"Ooops, word censored!"chers and have put 4 back on!! Over a course of 4 years though....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 Read all about it here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 It looks good I'm very tempted to join you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I have been on this diet for the last 2 months and have lost 12lbs I really like it because i don't feel hungry and the weight comes off slowly..........By cutting out sugar and simple carbs. you don't have cravings so i find it easier to not eat junk between meals.....Good luck with it i hope it works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share Posted May 31, 2009 DebsL, please do . It would be great to have a "diet pal" . I got the books off the internet (both for £10) - the cookbook looks really good, the actual diet book hasn't arrived yet. Nicola, I'm really pleased to hear that . Most people I've mentioned it to have never heard of it . Well done losing 12lbs - I hope I can do that well! Had a freshly laid egg, scrambled with a little dill and smoked salmon for breakfast today . Oh, and I went for a 2 1/2 mile run (slow but didn't stop & walk at all!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 OK ANH I'll join you! I'm considering signing up online, but don't know yet, but thats an easy way to get the materials! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Good luck ANH, I am sure you will do really well . I hadn't heard of the south beach diet to be honest. Let us know how it goes. I've been on slimfast for 1 month and lost 18lbs I know Slimfast isnt for everyone but it has worked wonders for me. I am also drinking 2 litres of water every day - I cannot emphasise enough how drinking lots of water really helps when you are slimming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 My daughter does the South Beach diet - it is really sensible and works well. She doesn't feel hungry. The first two weeks routine really works and is a great kick start. There is a good cookbook as well - you should fine one in Amazon Marketplace , GreenMetropolis or Abebooks. I didn't stick to it as it isn't as easy if you're vegetarian but now that i eat the meat we've produced I might give it a go. My big problem is that our potatoes are just ready to start harvesting........and i didn't put all that work in to watch others eat them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 I have actually got the cookbook, Lesley and it looks really good (we've already had Coconut Chicken which even the fussy teenagers loved ). I got both books for £10 . Day 2 and going well . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Do you have the names of those books ANH? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 The 2nd one just arrived today so I'll PM you the ISBNs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 I've lost 1 1/2 pounds (since Sunday) . It's a start . Would you believe I have no eggs . I need one egg for breakfast each day and I've not had one for 2 days . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 The 2nd one just arrived today so I'll PM you the ISBNs . Could you send them to me too ANH? I'm interested in this. Congrats on the weight loss so far! Although I'm not getting any eggs either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 I've PM'd you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Great news about the weight loss ANH I have ordered the books, so fingers crossed I'll be joining you by the weekend. Chick Vic, great if you do too! Interesting though that you aren't getting any eggs My Sarah-Jane has gone 6 days without laying, which I am now putting down to the heat. OH suggested that maybe we should dunk her belly in cold water, as if it works for broodies it might work for a hot chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 Well, that's Week One over and it was really easy . Didn't crave anything naughty (even when the family had fish & chips and strawberries and meringues ). I shouldn't really be standing on the scales every day, I know, but it looks like I've lost 5lbs already (although it does fluctuate day to day ) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Well Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Well done ANH!! I am going to start the South Beach diet as soon as my exams are over! I am really excited!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 Nearly at the end of week three and have lost roughly half a stone . Finding it really easy to stick to. I've started having small amounts of carbohydrates (bran flakes for breakfast) but still avoiding bread, pasta, rice & sugar. Seems like it worked for Stephen Fry too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
