Hoping to change my life...

[tink101]

Hello all, I wanted to stop in & say Hi. I am looking forward to getting to know you through this board and hope that I can provide encouragement to others and have you be my cheerleader too! I have a long way to go, but I need to make severe changes for myself, my family and to set strong example for my kids. Overall I'd like to lose approximately 80 pounds and get back to my former self. I'm more concerned with a healthy, functioning body than a number on the scale. My big problem is that I always think "tomorrow" and put things off. I justify my failures and really, just ignore my problem. OK, NO MORE~! The time to make my change is now, I am 43 years old and am wasting my life. I need to undo some damage & a year from now, want to say that "I'm in the best shape of my life!". I know I can do it, I just have to put in the work.

Sooo, I'm starting PH1 today. This morning I had 1/2 cup V8, 2 eggs scrambled w/ 4 pepper strips, 7 mushrooms & 3 zucchini slices. I think that is OK, can someone give me feedback? I joined fitday.com & calculated my BK. It showed 236 calories; 18.3 g P, 14.8 g CB and 12.9 g fat. I am really full, amazingly. Wondering about how many carbs are OK or should I not worry about that?
????: South Beach Diet Forums http://www.southbeachdietbulletinboard.com/introduction-forum-just-say-hello/5744-hoping-change-my-life.html

Another question, what about things like Crystal Light powders or Splenda? I use Splenda for my tea.

Thanks for listening - I hope everyone out there has a great day!

[logmyloss.com]

Welcome to the board! It looks like your food choices for breakfast were great. You asked about Crystal Light powders or Splenda. This is a topic that will get you a lot of varied responses. There is nothing wrong on the SBD using these products. Some people try to avoid them because they aren't natural. Others try to avoid them because there is some evidence that artificial sweeteners will slow your weight loss. I encourage you to drink water when you can, but if you choose to use Crystal Light powders or drink tea with Splenda, I won't fault you a bit. I do the same on occasion.

Good luck to you! This is a great lifestyle for those who choose to live it.