Hello

[SGrossi]

I just wanted to introduce myself. Im getting ready to start SB I have done some reading and it looks fairly easy. Im very excited to get started just have to go shopping.

[Tiny T]

First off...WELCOME!....great to have you here and so eager to start!

Here is a 'quick shopping list' for phase 1...it might help if your going to the store...
· A lot of eggs
· Turkey and Canadian bacon
· Sugar free Jell-O
· Lettuce & whatever else you want in your salads
· Salad dressing (3 g. of sugar or less/serving)
· Veggies (no carrots, no potatoes, no corn, no beets..you know the drill!)
????: South Beach Diet Forums http://www.southbeachdietbulletinboard.com/introduction-forum-just-say-hello/2035-hello.html
· Chicken breast, lean beef, fish, pork...whatever meat you like
· Nuts
· LF string & shredded cheeses (I love Feta too!)
· Part-skim ricotta cheese
· Splenda or other sugar substitute
· V8/Tomato juice (V8 offers a “high fiber” brand now!)

This is what I started with and if you always have at least a few of these things around, you'll always have something to eat...stock this stuff and you'll be set to go my friend!

IMO...rule #1....eat EVERY 3 hours, even if your not hungry!...you have to in order to burn stored fat...simple as that.

Again, welcome...glad to have you here and can't wait to read of your success!!!
:Welcome:

[SGrossi]

Thank you for the advise tiny T Is splenda the best sugar substitute?

[Tiny T]

IMO...yes...simply because it tastes the best.

I buy the 'kroger' brand of splenda and it's good too...

[RedRox]

And despite the negative internet warnings and fear mongering sites you may run across, sites based on real science so far have indicated that it is reasonably safe. Some people still do experience some negative reactions to it though. (headaches most commonly it seems.)

Here's a site I like from a public watchdog type group, the center for science in the public interest, that reviews the current thinking on all current food additives, not just sweeteners, but you can look up the main sweeteners out there from the list (saccarhin, aspartame, acesulfame potassium, and sucralose/splenda for the most part. Also includes some of the more natural sweeteners like stevia, fructose and the various polyols (aka "sugar alcohols") such as malitol, sorbitol, xylitol, etc.

Food Additives ~ CSPI’s Food Safety

all things in moderation is a good general rule of thumb whichever way you go! learning to enjoy foods in their natural state is often a better way to go!

[SGrossi]

Have you tried the south beach?

[RedRox]

yes you could say that!

"Try not. Do or do not, there is no try..." Yoda

[Tiny T]

Originally Posted by SGrossi

I just wanted to introduce myself. Im getting ready to start SB I have done some reading and it looks fairly easy. Im very excited to get started just have to go shopping.

Just wondering how the shopping trip went, and if you got started okay?

Keep us posted! We'd love to hear from ya!

[SGrossi]

Ok so I have been doing this for 4 days now I must say though im really tired anything to prevent this? I have not had any sweet cravings which im really surprised. I have been doing the 2 week plan from his new book I really like the peanutbutter with the ricotta and vanilla yum. Does anyone know of any good sites that have receipes? I have lost 1lb. But I do need help with feeling really dragged out.:Sleepy:

[tom]

Any problems with sleep?
Did you also quit coffee/caffiene?
How is your water intake?
How is your exercise?

Originally Posted by SGrossi

Ok so I have been doing this for 4 days now I must say though im really tired anything to prevent this? I have not had any sweet cravings which im really surprised. I have been doing the 2 week plan from his new book I really like the peanutbutter with the ricotta and vanilla yum. Does anyone know of any good sites that have receipes? I have lost 1lb. But I do need help with feeling really dragged out.:Sleepy: