New Girl on the Block

[chubzee]

Hi my name is Kim and I have from the Midwest. Personally I think the SBD is th best diet in the Universe! In 2006 I started the SBD and lost 25pounds in 6 months. I maintained my weight for almost two years. September of Last year I quit smoking (cold turkey) and slowly the weight has came back from Replacing food for a smoke. Yes ..I gained all 25 pound back...
So...I am almost over the urge for a smoke and thought I would start back on the SBD. I know it works! Actually to me it is not a diet....(after Phase I).
It is just a healthier way of eating.
I am happy I came across this forum. Looking forward to meeting everyone and making lots of friends!
Have a great day.

[dls]

Awesome to see another person return to successful SB diet. I'm in the same boat. Started SB 18 months ago and lost 24 pounds in 4 months - over past 14 months gained 11 back so I'm back to get rid of those 11 pounds.

SB only way of eating that has EVER WORKED for me.

So, give us some idea of what lessons you have learned from your first time around. Any tricks we can use? For example, I got SB flu really bad first time through and this time will be eating 2 cups yogurt and at least 1/2 cup beans daily. I'm on day 5 and no SB flu yet. Only slipped up twice with minor slip-ups so far and have lost 3 pounds.
????: South Beach Diet Forums http://www.southbeachdietbulletinboard.com/introduction-forum-just-say-hello/1829-new-girl-block.html

What are your goals? Your stats?

Also, post menus so I can steal good ideas. I love looking at menus and check in at least daily for encouragement.

Have a great day!

[chubzee]

First I want to lose that 25 pounds I gained since I quit smoking, plus another 10 pounds. Total 35 pounds. My goal is to weigh 115 pounds by September 27 this of this year . I will have been quit 1 year! I think that would be an awesome celebration ! ! ! You know.....Celebrating my 1 year quit and my 35 pound weight loss! Thanks for your reply !

[dls]

If you can quit smoking you can survive P1! (I quit 8 years ago.) Congratulations on your healthy changes in life. Sounds like you are doing great.

[Tiny T]

Welcome, welcome...great to have you here...how are you doing so far? Being good???

We're here if ya need us!