Let me try again...

[Kestrelle]

I thought I had successfully posted an intro, but I can't find it.....sorry if it's out there somewhere, and this is repetition.
????: South Beach Diet Forums http://www.southbeachdietbulletinboard.com/introduction-forum-just-say-hello/5831-let-me-try-again.html

I'm new to South Beach, but have successfully lost weight several times in my life, first with low-fat, then with Atkins, and most recently with Weight Watchers. I'd like to try something sensible that will take the weight off and KEEP it off in a sustainable way. I'm hoping South Beach is that way.

I'm almost 48 years old, female, and I have struggled with my weight my entire life. I am not sure what I weigh right now (too scared to get on the scale!) but I think it's about 220 (I'm 5'6") and so I need to lose about 70 pounds. I'm very motivated, tired of hurting and being tired all the time!

I know that my love of carbs (particularly bread and pasta) has been detrimental in my attempts to maintain a healthy weight, so I'm better off without them!

I've been on SB for three days now, and so far so good. I'm looking forward to participating in this on-line community, and sharing knowledge, support, and recipes.

[RedRox]

Welcome and best wishes! I think the meal model and foods list sticky topics in each of the phase specific forums here (P1 and P2 esp.) really help put things together in a coherent way. Other than that, enjoy the adventure and feel free to post any questions you have along the way!