NEW

[Guest guest]

Hi Betty and welcome. Why don't you start by telling us a little

bit about yourself - your location; your age; your profession; your

hobbies; your present meds; etc.

Just rattle on.........you have lots of Afib company here!

Ellen

NSR on Dofetilide/Tikosyn

NSR = Normal Sinus Rhthym

*************************

> I just found this group yesterday. )snip) Maybe someone could

respond and give me a little help to get started. Thanks Betty

**************************

[Guest guest]

Hi Betty and welcome. Why don't you start by telling us a little

bit about yourself - your location; your age; your profession; your

hobbies; your present meds; etc.

Just rattle on.........you have lots of Afib company here!

Ellen

NSR on Dofetilide/Tikosyn

NSR = Normal Sinus Rhthym

*************************

> I just found this group yesterday. )snip) Maybe someone could

respond and give me a little help to get started. Thanks Betty

**************************

[Guest guest]

Hi Betty and welcome. Why don't you start by telling us a little

bit about yourself - your location; your age; your profession; your

hobbies; your present meds; etc.

Just rattle on.........you have lots of Afib company here!

Ellen

NSR on Dofetilide/Tikosyn

NSR = Normal Sinus Rhthym

*************************

> I just found this group yesterday. )snip) Maybe someone could

respond and give me a little help to get started. Thanks Betty

**************************

[Guest guest]

HI --Good luck to you both! You can drink 1% or skim milk. The original book says no to milk, but the new research changed that. There are some good recipes here--go back through old messages for some. I think the best thing to do is get rid of anything in your house that you will be tempted to eat that you shouldn't. Then make grocery shopping an adventure. Stock up on veggies, string cheese, chicken breasts, and eggs. Have fun with it. Be forewarned: you will probably feel lousy at some point, maybe dizzy, get a headache. You are going into "withdrawal" so to speak, getting over the carb addiction. It passes so don't worry. There are lots of great people at this site, so if you need advice, just ask! Deb

New

Hello! My name is , and my husband and I have decided to start the South Beach Diet next week.

We both want to lose a significant amount of weight, but we want to do it the *right* way (no fad diets here) Also, I have PCOS and am insulin resistant. Traditional "low-carb" diets (like Atkins) did not appeal to me *at all*. I was drawn to the SBD because I feel it will teach me about making the right choices with foods.

Any words of wisdom as I approach my first week? Does anybody have any good cookbook ideas, or websites, with recipes? This will be all new for us. We have been such a carb-couple.

What is the verdict for milk in Phase I? I am a milk-a-holic.

Also, is SBD safe for those who are pregnant, or trying to get pregnant? My husband and I have been trying to conceive for almost 3 years. We are hoping this diet will help, but I also wanted to see if SBD is considered 'safe' for being pg.

I look forward to getting to know all of you!

ton, SCReminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones-and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this WOE please read "The South Beach Diet" by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8

[Guest guest]

Welcome !

Vie

[Guest guest]

Welcome !

Vie

[Guest guest]

This is NOT a LOW CARB diet. It's about eating GOOD carbs and GOOD

FATS!! Forget the FAT and CARB counting. Eat only the foods on the

list and you can't go wrong.

Have you read the book? The answers for your questions are there. It

explains the answers for all of your questions.

The most glaring thing that I see about your menu for a day is that

you don't eat before NOON and not nearly enough until later in the

day. You MUST eat a breakfast that includes at least 1/2 of

vegetables. You MUST eat your snacks, especially on Phase I. You

MUST eat at least 2 cups of veggies for lunch AND dinner something

else that seems to be totally lacking in your menu.

Of course, IF you had read the book, you'd already KNOW this stuff.

IF you HAVE read the book, looks like you had better read it again.

> 'Ey everyone. I'm new to this group and to the concept of cutting

> back carbs. Previously I was doing a lot of calorie and fat

> monitoring, ensuring I never consumed more than 30g of fat a day

> (which would be about 30% daily requirement for a 2,000 calorie

> diet). It seemed to work great at first. I am certain I've gained

> muscle mass, but I'm still having problems with the extra weight

> coming off...soooo...I thought I'd give the low-carb lifestyle a

> try, while still -hopefully- staying low-fat as well. My biggest

> hurdle is overcoming my late night snack, which consisted of a

glass

> of NesQuik (skim milk) and a bowl of cereal (nothing over 5g of

> fat). I am certain I can go without both, however, I'm a little

lost

> when it comes to snack things to replace them. My meal-plan, if

you

> could call it that, is really having a snack in the morning, light

> dinner (usually consisting of salad and meat of some sort), and a

> snack at night. I'm not really big on breakfast, and don't really

> feel 'hungry' except during dinner. I have been doing moderate

> excercise, alternating between sit-ups and push-ups, running (for

a

> mile), and walking (for about 4 miles).

>

> At any rate, I do have some questions that perhaps others can

answer

> to help ease my concerns. Previously I cut back -severely- on

> cheeses, because of the fat content, and always consumed light or

> fat-free dressing. I've never been a fan of red meat, so I've

always

> consumed a lot of poultry and seafood. My question is this...my

> daily menu stays the same, pretty much, and that's fine...no

> problems, but I'm wondering if it's adhering to the Phase 1 plan.

> Here's my plan, for now (can't wait to add strawberries/watermelon

> back into my morning snack regimen):

>

> Noon Snack

> 1 slice luncheon turkey breast (1g carb/.5g fat)

> 2 slice luncheon chicken breast (1g carb/1g fat)

> 1 slice american cheese (1g carb/7g fat)

> 1 light lemonade (2g carb/0g fat)

>

> Dinner (5pm or so)

> Romaine or Iceburg lettuce (3-6g carb/0g fat)

> 1/4 cup sharp cheddar shredded cheese (1g carb/9g fat)

> 1/4 cup mozarella shredded cheese (1g carb/5g fat)

> 1 1/2 diced chicken or turkey breast (1-2g carb/10g fat)

> 2 tbsp dressing (1g carb/13g fat)

> -- Occasionally I'll have a serving of broccoli or green beans

with

> dinner as well

>

> Nightly Snack - Same as dinner, really, but smaller portion

(10:30pm

> or so, keeping in mind I do not go to bed until 4 am)

> Romaine or Iceburg lettuce (3g carb/0g fat)

> 1/4 cup mozarella shredded cheese (1g carb/5g fat)

> 1 diced chicken or turkey breast (1g carb/5-7g fat)

> 2 tbsp dressing (1g carb/13g fat)

> 1 large glass of Skim/Fat-Free Milk (12g carb/0g fat)

>

> So there it is. Do I need to add anything? I was concerned about

all

> the cheese thanks to my 'low-fat' mentality. I'm also concerned

> about the salad dressing... should I be seeking low-fat/fat-free

> dressing that has roughly the same carb content, or is that

> overkill? The dressing I use now is -really- good, but again, the

> higher fat-content bothers me. Also, should I eliminate the glass

of

> milk per night? I'm also hesitant to add nuts into my diet given

> their high level of fat. With the above meal plan, should I see

> results quickly?

>

> Finally, I'm a huge fan of fajitas and was wondering if anyone

knew

> of a substitute for tortillas so that I can continue to enjoy them.

>

> Any help is appreciated.

>

> - Tyler

[Guest guest]

This is NOT a LOW CARB diet. It's about eating GOOD carbs and GOOD

FATS!! Forget the FAT and CARB counting. Eat only the foods on the

list and you can't go wrong.

Have you read the book? The answers for your questions are there. It

explains the answers for all of your questions.

The most glaring thing that I see about your menu for a day is that

you don't eat before NOON and not nearly enough until later in the

day. You MUST eat a breakfast that includes at least 1/2 of

vegetables. You MUST eat your snacks, especially on Phase I. You

MUST eat at least 2 cups of veggies for lunch AND dinner something

else that seems to be totally lacking in your menu.

Of course, IF you had read the book, you'd already KNOW this stuff.

IF you HAVE read the book, looks like you had better read it again.

> 'Ey everyone. I'm new to this group and to the concept of cutting

> back carbs. Previously I was doing a lot of calorie and fat

> monitoring, ensuring I never consumed more than 30g of fat a day

> (which would be about 30% daily requirement for a 2,000 calorie

> diet). It seemed to work great at first. I am certain I've gained

> muscle mass, but I'm still having problems with the extra weight

> coming off...soooo...I thought I'd give the low-carb lifestyle a

> try, while still -hopefully- staying low-fat as well. My biggest

> hurdle is overcoming my late night snack, which consisted of a

glass

> of NesQuik (skim milk) and a bowl of cereal (nothing over 5g of

> fat). I am certain I can go without both, however, I'm a little

lost

> when it comes to snack things to replace them. My meal-plan, if

you

> could call it that, is really having a snack in the morning, light

> dinner (usually consisting of salad and meat of some sort), and a

> snack at night. I'm not really big on breakfast, and don't really

> feel 'hungry' except during dinner. I have been doing moderate

> excercise, alternating between sit-ups and push-ups, running (for

a

> mile), and walking (for about 4 miles).

>

> At any rate, I do have some questions that perhaps others can

answer

> to help ease my concerns. Previously I cut back -severely- on

> cheeses, because of the fat content, and always consumed light or

> fat-free dressing. I've never been a fan of red meat, so I've

always

> consumed a lot of poultry and seafood. My question is this...my

> daily menu stays the same, pretty much, and that's fine...no

> problems, but I'm wondering if it's adhering to the Phase 1 plan.

> Here's my plan, for now (can't wait to add strawberries/watermelon

> back into my morning snack regimen):

>

> Noon Snack

> 1 slice luncheon turkey breast (1g carb/.5g fat)

> 2 slice luncheon chicken breast (1g carb/1g fat)

> 1 slice american cheese (1g carb/7g fat)

> 1 light lemonade (2g carb/0g fat)

>

> Dinner (5pm or so)

> Romaine or Iceburg lettuce (3-6g carb/0g fat)

> 1/4 cup sharp cheddar shredded cheese (1g carb/9g fat)

> 1/4 cup mozarella shredded cheese (1g carb/5g fat)

> 1 1/2 diced chicken or turkey breast (1-2g carb/10g fat)

> 2 tbsp dressing (1g carb/13g fat)

> -- Occasionally I'll have a serving of broccoli or green beans

with

> dinner as well

>

> Nightly Snack - Same as dinner, really, but smaller portion

(10:30pm

> or so, keeping in mind I do not go to bed until 4 am)

> Romaine or Iceburg lettuce (3g carb/0g fat)

> 1/4 cup mozarella shredded cheese (1g carb/5g fat)

> 1 diced chicken or turkey breast (1g carb/5-7g fat)

> 2 tbsp dressing (1g carb/13g fat)

> 1 large glass of Skim/Fat-Free Milk (12g carb/0g fat)

>

> So there it is. Do I need to add anything? I was concerned about

all

> the cheese thanks to my 'low-fat' mentality. I'm also concerned

> about the salad dressing... should I be seeking low-fat/fat-free

> dressing that has roughly the same carb content, or is that

> overkill? The dressing I use now is -really- good, but again, the

> higher fat-content bothers me. Also, should I eliminate the glass

of

> milk per night? I'm also hesitant to add nuts into my diet given

> their high level of fat. With the above meal plan, should I see

> results quickly?

>

> Finally, I'm a huge fan of fajitas and was wondering if anyone

knew

> of a substitute for tortillas so that I can continue to enjoy them.

>

> Any help is appreciated.

>

> - Tyler

[Guest guest]

This is NOT a LOW CARB diet. It's about eating GOOD carbs and GOOD

FATS!! Forget the FAT and CARB counting. Eat only the foods on the

list and you can't go wrong.

Have you read the book? The answers for your questions are there. It

explains the answers for all of your questions.

The most glaring thing that I see about your menu for a day is that

you don't eat before NOON and not nearly enough until later in the

day. You MUST eat a breakfast that includes at least 1/2 of

vegetables. You MUST eat your snacks, especially on Phase I. You

MUST eat at least 2 cups of veggies for lunch AND dinner something

else that seems to be totally lacking in your menu.

Of course, IF you had read the book, you'd already KNOW this stuff.

IF you HAVE read the book, looks like you had better read it again.

> 'Ey everyone. I'm new to this group and to the concept of cutting

> back carbs. Previously I was doing a lot of calorie and fat

> monitoring, ensuring I never consumed more than 30g of fat a day

> (which would be about 30% daily requirement for a 2,000 calorie

> diet). It seemed to work great at first. I am certain I've gained

> muscle mass, but I'm still having problems with the extra weight

> coming off...soooo...I thought I'd give the low-carb lifestyle a

> try, while still -hopefully- staying low-fat as well. My biggest

> hurdle is overcoming my late night snack, which consisted of a

glass

> of NesQuik (skim milk) and a bowl of cereal (nothing over 5g of

> fat). I am certain I can go without both, however, I'm a little

lost

> when it comes to snack things to replace them. My meal-plan, if

you

> could call it that, is really having a snack in the morning, light

> dinner (usually consisting of salad and meat of some sort), and a

> snack at night. I'm not really big on breakfast, and don't really

> feel 'hungry' except during dinner. I have been doing moderate

> excercise, alternating between sit-ups and push-ups, running (for

a

> mile), and walking (for about 4 miles).

>

> At any rate, I do have some questions that perhaps others can

answer

> to help ease my concerns. Previously I cut back -severely- on

> cheeses, because of the fat content, and always consumed light or

> fat-free dressing. I've never been a fan of red meat, so I've

always

> consumed a lot of poultry and seafood. My question is this...my

> daily menu stays the same, pretty much, and that's fine...no

> problems, but I'm wondering if it's adhering to the Phase 1 plan.

> Here's my plan, for now (can't wait to add strawberries/watermelon

> back into my morning snack regimen):

>

> Noon Snack

> 1 slice luncheon turkey breast (1g carb/.5g fat)

> 2 slice luncheon chicken breast (1g carb/1g fat)

> 1 slice american cheese (1g carb/7g fat)

> 1 light lemonade (2g carb/0g fat)

>

> Dinner (5pm or so)

> Romaine or Iceburg lettuce (3-6g carb/0g fat)

> 1/4 cup sharp cheddar shredded cheese (1g carb/9g fat)

> 1/4 cup mozarella shredded cheese (1g carb/5g fat)

> 1 1/2 diced chicken or turkey breast (1-2g carb/10g fat)

> 2 tbsp dressing (1g carb/13g fat)

> -- Occasionally I'll have a serving of broccoli or green beans

with

> dinner as well

>

> Nightly Snack - Same as dinner, really, but smaller portion

(10:30pm

> or so, keeping in mind I do not go to bed until 4 am)

> Romaine or Iceburg lettuce (3g carb/0g fat)

> 1/4 cup mozarella shredded cheese (1g carb/5g fat)

> 1 diced chicken or turkey breast (1g carb/5-7g fat)

> 2 tbsp dressing (1g carb/13g fat)

> 1 large glass of Skim/Fat-Free Milk (12g carb/0g fat)

>

> So there it is. Do I need to add anything? I was concerned about

all

> the cheese thanks to my 'low-fat' mentality. I'm also concerned

> about the salad dressing... should I be seeking low-fat/fat-free

> dressing that has roughly the same carb content, or is that

> overkill? The dressing I use now is -really- good, but again, the

> higher fat-content bothers me. Also, should I eliminate the glass

of

> milk per night? I'm also hesitant to add nuts into my diet given

> their high level of fat. With the above meal plan, should I see

> results quickly?

>

> Finally, I'm a huge fan of fajitas and was wondering if anyone

knew

> of a substitute for tortillas so that I can continue to enjoy them.

>

> Any help is appreciated.

>

> - Tyler

[Guest guest]

Tyler..

I, like you, come from a background of usually just looking at fats.

It was tough at first to adjust to South Beach. But, now... it is

such freedom!

Do you have a copy of the approved foods list? (the updated one?) If

so, then you are good to go ! Just eat! Don't worry about how much,

unless it is listed. Only a few things are restricted. Eat until

full, but not stuffed. Eat slowly, that will help too. Be sure to

drink your water!

Does your light lemonade have artificial sweetener? Just make sure

it does not have any sugar in it.

As for the Nesquick... is it the powder that you mix into skim milk?

Does it have sugar in it? If it has sugar... then, it does not fit

in with South Beach. The skim milk is OK... 2 cups per day. If you

can find a sugar free Nesquick powder (not loaded with fat)... then

you are good to go! As for the cereal... that will have to wait

until Phase 2. And, once you get to Phase 2, it needs to be cereal

that is at least 5g of fiber, and made with whole grains (nothing

enriched)

Have you had a chance to read the book at all? It might answer some

good questions. The main thing with South Beach... it is all about

good carbs and good fats. You don't need to calorie count, or count

fat grams particularly.

Be wary of some of the 'low-carb' products. They often are just

processed and full of fats. Look for fresh products, whole grains

(phase 2), fresh fruits, veggies, etc.

With cheese... be sure to buy low-fat/part skim varities. I believe

it is a rule to stay under 6g of fat per serving. I *love* Laughing

Cow Lite.

Watch the watermelon... it should be eaten in limited amounts due to

the sugar content. It is high on the GI index... but, low on the

glycemic load... so, a bit of it as a treat won't hurt. But, not

every day. If you have not yet gotten 'Good Carbs, Good Fats Guide',

you might want to do so. I will list most foods you can think of,

and tell you how they fit with South Beach.

As far as fats... avoid all transfats. These are the fats listed as

hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated in the ingredients. ALso,

with salad dressing... stay under 3g of sugars. OFten, the lowfat

and especially fat-free varieties have TONS of sugar in them to make

them taste better. Dr. Agatson actually recommends sticking with

full-fat versions except for dairy products. (because full fat often

does not have as much sugar) But, when I say fullfat... still, watch

the transfats.

You don't need to count the carbs at all, since this is not a low-

carb diet. I think that is the biggest misconception about South

Beach.

Once you are on Phase 2... you can have whole wheat products. As for

your fajitas that you love, you could have whole wheat tortillas!

YUM! Whole wheat bread is awesome, too. But, that is for Phase 2.

I don't know if you are eating enough food in your day. What time do

you wake up, if you go to bed at 4am? If noon is your morning, then

that is like your breakfast. I know you like to eat the same things

every day. But, this can stall weight loss. Sometimes, adding new

things to eat can help this.

Nuts might have fat... but, it is *good* fat. Fat that helps your

cholesterol! Natural peanut butter, pistachios.. good! There is a

limit of how much you eat per day, but it is good fat. That will be

the biggest hurdle for you, I think... is to view fats as good and

bad. Not as all bad, because there are very good fats out there!

Olive oil is awesome.

I think you definitely need to eat more. Maybe add egg to your

salad? A lean cut of mean along with it? Make sure you get 5

servings of veggies per day. PLus, it really is recommended to not

go beyond 3 hours or so between eating to avoid messing with blood

sugars.

I don't know if this helped, or added more confusion. Once you

change your way of thinking, I think you will enjoy. Try to forget

about the counting, and worrying about fat grams.

I eat full fat dressing... I eat lowfat cheese.. I have 2 cups of 1%

milk per day... I eat natural peanut butter (2 TBSP a day) or I have

pistachios (30 of them).... and I have lost 29 pounds in 9 weeks. I

am eating food I love, and eating plenty of it! And, I am losing.

My lunch is celery with natural peanut butter, grape tomatoes with a

bit of ranch dressing, 1 piece of bread with ham, lowfat cheese and

mayo, 1 apple and Diet Dr. Pepper. I get in 2 servings of veggies

for my lunch meal! (I am Phase 2, obviously) My breakfast was an

omelet with egg/Egg beaters and a whole bunch of veggies, lowfat

cheese as well. PLus, 2 pieces of Canadian Bacon and a glass of

milk. Snack this morning... Laughing Cow Cheese.

Food is a good thing. Not eating enough variety can cause issues

with weight loss. Try to 'tweak' things up a bit, and see how it

goes. If it is too tough.. this eating plan might not work for you.

But, that's OK! Everybody has to find what works for them.

Hope this helps some...

> 'Ey everyone. I'm new to this group and to the concept of cutting

> back carbs.

[Guest guest]

Tyler..

I, like you, come from a background of usually just looking at fats.

It was tough at first to adjust to South Beach. But, now... it is

such freedom!

Do you have a copy of the approved foods list? (the updated one?) If

so, then you are good to go ! Just eat! Don't worry about how much,

unless it is listed. Only a few things are restricted. Eat until

full, but not stuffed. Eat slowly, that will help too. Be sure to

drink your water!

Does your light lemonade have artificial sweetener? Just make sure

it does not have any sugar in it.

As for the Nesquick... is it the powder that you mix into skim milk?

Does it have sugar in it? If it has sugar... then, it does not fit

in with South Beach. The skim milk is OK... 2 cups per day. If you

can find a sugar free Nesquick powder (not loaded with fat)... then

you are good to go! As for the cereal... that will have to wait

until Phase 2. And, once you get to Phase 2, it needs to be cereal

that is at least 5g of fiber, and made with whole grains (nothing

enriched)

Have you had a chance to read the book at all? It might answer some

good questions. The main thing with South Beach... it is all about

good carbs and good fats. You don't need to calorie count, or count

fat grams particularly.

Be wary of some of the 'low-carb' products. They often are just

processed and full of fats. Look for fresh products, whole grains

(phase 2), fresh fruits, veggies, etc.

With cheese... be sure to buy low-fat/part skim varities. I believe

it is a rule to stay under 6g of fat per serving. I *love* Laughing

Cow Lite.

Watch the watermelon... it should be eaten in limited amounts due to

the sugar content. It is high on the GI index... but, low on the

glycemic load... so, a bit of it as a treat won't hurt. But, not

every day. If you have not yet gotten 'Good Carbs, Good Fats Guide',

you might want to do so. I will list most foods you can think of,

and tell you how they fit with South Beach.

As far as fats... avoid all transfats. These are the fats listed as

hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated in the ingredients. ALso,

with salad dressing... stay under 3g of sugars. OFten, the lowfat

and especially fat-free varieties have TONS of sugar in them to make

them taste better. Dr. Agatson actually recommends sticking with

full-fat versions except for dairy products. (because full fat often

does not have as much sugar) But, when I say fullfat... still, watch

the transfats.

You don't need to count the carbs at all, since this is not a low-

carb diet. I think that is the biggest misconception about South

Beach.

Once you are on Phase 2... you can have whole wheat products. As for

your fajitas that you love, you could have whole wheat tortillas!

YUM! Whole wheat bread is awesome, too. But, that is for Phase 2.

I don't know if you are eating enough food in your day. What time do

you wake up, if you go to bed at 4am? If noon is your morning, then

that is like your breakfast. I know you like to eat the same things

every day. But, this can stall weight loss. Sometimes, adding new

things to eat can help this.

Nuts might have fat... but, it is *good* fat. Fat that helps your

cholesterol! Natural peanut butter, pistachios.. good! There is a

limit of how much you eat per day, but it is good fat. That will be

the biggest hurdle for you, I think... is to view fats as good and

bad. Not as all bad, because there are very good fats out there!

Olive oil is awesome.

I think you definitely need to eat more. Maybe add egg to your

salad? A lean cut of mean along with it? Make sure you get 5

servings of veggies per day. PLus, it really is recommended to not

go beyond 3 hours or so between eating to avoid messing with blood

sugars.

I don't know if this helped, or added more confusion. Once you

change your way of thinking, I think you will enjoy. Try to forget

about the counting, and worrying about fat grams.

I eat full fat dressing... I eat lowfat cheese.. I have 2 cups of 1%

milk per day... I eat natural peanut butter (2 TBSP a day) or I have

pistachios (30 of them).... and I have lost 29 pounds in 9 weeks. I

am eating food I love, and eating plenty of it! And, I am losing.

My lunch is celery with natural peanut butter, grape tomatoes with a

bit of ranch dressing, 1 piece of bread with ham, lowfat cheese and

mayo, 1 apple and Diet Dr. Pepper. I get in 2 servings of veggies

for my lunch meal! (I am Phase 2, obviously) My breakfast was an

omelet with egg/Egg beaters and a whole bunch of veggies, lowfat

cheese as well. PLus, 2 pieces of Canadian Bacon and a glass of

milk. Snack this morning... Laughing Cow Cheese.

Food is a good thing. Not eating enough variety can cause issues

with weight loss. Try to 'tweak' things up a bit, and see how it

goes. If it is too tough.. this eating plan might not work for you.

But, that's OK! Everybody has to find what works for them.

Hope this helps some...

> 'Ey everyone. I'm new to this group and to the concept of cutting

> back carbs.

[Guest guest]

Ugh. You know, I joined this group to get insight about this diet

and decide if it was right for me after seeing it on Food Network

(which -stated- the diet emphasized low carb, especially during the

first 2 weeks...You can say it's not a low carb diet all you want,

but what's the first thing that's severely cut down during Phase 1?

Bingo...carbs. Therefore, it's easy to see where someone would get

the notion it's a low-carb diet). I did not join just to be

patronized or criticized about reading a book--which is how this

reply came off to me, especially the latter of your reply, which I

found extremely rude. ly, if this is the kind of attitude I can

expect for seeking advice (as I stated, I have a low-fat mentality

towards foods), I've no desire to continue being here.

Thanks

-Ty

South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right , " lexigrandma1 "

<cscifers@p...> wrote:

> This is NOT a LOW CARB diet. It's about eating GOOD carbs and GOOD

> FATS!! Forget the FAT and CARB counting. Eat only the foods on the

> list and you can't go wrong.

>

> Have you read the book? The answers for your questions are there.

It

> explains the answers for all of your questions.

>

> The most glaring thing that I see about your menu for a day is

that

> you don't eat before NOON and not nearly enough until later in the

> day. You MUST eat a breakfast that includes at least 1/2 of

> vegetables. You MUST eat your snacks, especially on Phase I. You

> MUST eat at least 2 cups of veggies for lunch AND dinner something

> else that seems to be totally lacking in your menu.

>

> Of course, IF you had read the book, you'd already KNOW this

stuff.

> IF you HAVE read the book, looks like you had better read it again.

>

>

>

>

> > 'Ey everyone. I'm new to this group and to the concept of

cutting

> > back carbs. Previously I was doing a lot of calorie and fat

> > monitoring, ensuring I never consumed more than 30g of fat a day

> > (which would be about 30% daily requirement for a 2,000 calorie

> > diet). It seemed to work great at first. I am certain I've

gained

> > muscle mass, but I'm still having problems with the extra weight

> > coming off...soooo...I thought I'd give the low-carb lifestyle a

> > try, while still -hopefully- staying low-fat as well. My biggest

> > hurdle is overcoming my late night snack, which consisted of a

> glass

> > of NesQuik (skim milk) and a bowl of cereal (nothing over 5g of

> > fat). I am certain I can go without both, however, I'm a little

> lost

> > when it comes to snack things to replace them. My meal-plan, if

> you

> > could call it that, is really having a snack in the morning,

light

> > dinner (usually consisting of salad and meat of some sort), and

a

> > snack at night. I'm not really big on breakfast, and don't

really

> > feel 'hungry' except during dinner. I have been doing moderate

> > excercise, alternating between sit-ups and push-ups, running

(for

> a

> > mile), and walking (for about 4 miles).

> >

> > At any rate, I do have some questions that perhaps others can

> answer

> > to help ease my concerns. Previously I cut back -severely- on

> > cheeses, because of the fat content, and always consumed light

or

> > fat-free dressing. I've never been a fan of red meat, so I've

> always

> > consumed a lot of poultry and seafood. My question is this...my

> > daily menu stays the same, pretty much, and that's fine...no

> > problems, but I'm wondering if it's adhering to the Phase 1

plan.

> > Here's my plan, for now (can't wait to add

strawberries/watermelon

> > back into my morning snack regimen):

> >

> > Noon Snack

> > 1 slice luncheon turkey breast (1g carb/.5g fat)

> > 2 slice luncheon chicken breast (1g carb/1g fat)

> > 1 slice american cheese (1g carb/7g fat)

> > 1 light lemonade (2g carb/0g fat)

> >

> > Dinner (5pm or so)

> > Romaine or Iceburg lettuce (3-6g carb/0g fat)

> > 1/4 cup sharp cheddar shredded cheese (1g carb/9g fat)

> > 1/4 cup mozarella shredded cheese (1g carb/5g fat)

> > 1 1/2 diced chicken or turkey breast (1-2g carb/10g fat)

> > 2 tbsp dressing (1g carb/13g fat)

> > -- Occasionally I'll have a serving of broccoli or green beans

> with

> > dinner as well

> >

> > Nightly Snack - Same as dinner, really, but smaller portion

> (10:30pm

> > or so, keeping in mind I do not go to bed until 4 am)

> > Romaine or Iceburg lettuce (3g carb/0g fat)

> > 1/4 cup mozarella shredded cheese (1g carb/5g fat)

> > 1 diced chicken or turkey breast (1g carb/5-7g fat)

> > 2 tbsp dressing (1g carb/13g fat)

> > 1 large glass of Skim/Fat-Free Milk (12g carb/0g fat)

> >

> > So there it is. Do I need to add anything? I was concerned about

> all

> > the cheese thanks to my 'low-fat' mentality. I'm also concerned

> > about the salad dressing... should I be seeking low-fat/fat-free

> > dressing that has roughly the same carb content, or is that

> > overkill? The dressing I use now is -really- good, but again,

the

> > higher fat-content bothers me. Also, should I eliminate the

glass

> of

> > milk per night? I'm also hesitant to add nuts into my diet given

> > their high level of fat. With the above meal plan, should I see

> > results quickly?

> >

> > Finally, I'm a huge fan of fajitas and was wondering if anyone

> knew

> > of a substitute for tortillas so that I can continue to enjoy

them.

> >

> > Any help is appreciated.

> >

> > - Tyler

[Guest guest]

Ugh. You know, I joined this group to get insight about this diet

and decide if it was right for me after seeing it on Food Network

(which -stated- the diet emphasized low carb, especially during the

first 2 weeks...You can say it's not a low carb diet all you want,

but what's the first thing that's severely cut down during Phase 1?

Bingo...carbs. Therefore, it's easy to see where someone would get

the notion it's a low-carb diet). I did not join just to be

patronized or criticized about reading a book--which is how this

reply came off to me, especially the latter of your reply, which I

found extremely rude. ly, if this is the kind of attitude I can

expect for seeking advice (as I stated, I have a low-fat mentality

towards foods), I've no desire to continue being here.

Thanks

-Ty

South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right , " lexigrandma1 "

<cscifers@p...> wrote:

> This is NOT a LOW CARB diet. It's about eating GOOD carbs and GOOD

> FATS!! Forget the FAT and CARB counting. Eat only the foods on the

> list and you can't go wrong.

>

> Have you read the book? The answers for your questions are there.

It

> explains the answers for all of your questions.

>

> The most glaring thing that I see about your menu for a day is

that

> you don't eat before NOON and not nearly enough until later in the

> day. You MUST eat a breakfast that includes at least 1/2 of

> vegetables. You MUST eat your snacks, especially on Phase I. You

> MUST eat at least 2 cups of veggies for lunch AND dinner something

> else that seems to be totally lacking in your menu.

>

> Of course, IF you had read the book, you'd already KNOW this

stuff.

> IF you HAVE read the book, looks like you had better read it again.

>

>

>

>

> > 'Ey everyone. I'm new to this group and to the concept of

cutting

> > back carbs. Previously I was doing a lot of calorie and fat

> > monitoring, ensuring I never consumed more than 30g of fat a day

> > (which would be about 30% daily requirement for a 2,000 calorie

> > diet). It seemed to work great at first. I am certain I've

gained

> > muscle mass, but I'm still having problems with the extra weight

> > coming off...soooo...I thought I'd give the low-carb lifestyle a

> > try, while still -hopefully- staying low-fat as well. My biggest

> > hurdle is overcoming my late night snack, which consisted of a

> glass

> > of NesQuik (skim milk) and a bowl of cereal (nothing over 5g of

> > fat). I am certain I can go without both, however, I'm a little

> lost

> > when it comes to snack things to replace them. My meal-plan, if

> you

> > could call it that, is really having a snack in the morning,

light

> > dinner (usually consisting of salad and meat of some sort), and

a

> > snack at night. I'm not really big on breakfast, and don't

really

> > feel 'hungry' except during dinner. I have been doing moderate

> > excercise, alternating between sit-ups and push-ups, running

(for

> a

> > mile), and walking (for about 4 miles).

> >

> > At any rate, I do have some questions that perhaps others can

> answer

> > to help ease my concerns. Previously I cut back -severely- on

> > cheeses, because of the fat content, and always consumed light

or

> > fat-free dressing. I've never been a fan of red meat, so I've

> always

> > consumed a lot of poultry and seafood. My question is this...my

> > daily menu stays the same, pretty much, and that's fine...no

> > problems, but I'm wondering if it's adhering to the Phase 1

plan.

> > Here's my plan, for now (can't wait to add

strawberries/watermelon

> > back into my morning snack regimen):

> >

> > Noon Snack

> > 1 slice luncheon turkey breast (1g carb/.5g fat)

> > 2 slice luncheon chicken breast (1g carb/1g fat)

> > 1 slice american cheese (1g carb/7g fat)

> > 1 light lemonade (2g carb/0g fat)

> >

> > Dinner (5pm or so)

> > Romaine or Iceburg lettuce (3-6g carb/0g fat)

> > 1/4 cup sharp cheddar shredded cheese (1g carb/9g fat)

> > 1/4 cup mozarella shredded cheese (1g carb/5g fat)

> > 1 1/2 diced chicken or turkey breast (1-2g carb/10g fat)

> > 2 tbsp dressing (1g carb/13g fat)

> > -- Occasionally I'll have a serving of broccoli or green beans

> with

> > dinner as well

> >

> > Nightly Snack - Same as dinner, really, but smaller portion

> (10:30pm

> > or so, keeping in mind I do not go to bed until 4 am)

> > Romaine or Iceburg lettuce (3g carb/0g fat)

> > 1/4 cup mozarella shredded cheese (1g carb/5g fat)

> > 1 diced chicken or turkey breast (1g carb/5-7g fat)

> > 2 tbsp dressing (1g carb/13g fat)

> > 1 large glass of Skim/Fat-Free Milk (12g carb/0g fat)

> >

> > So there it is. Do I need to add anything? I was concerned about

> all

> > the cheese thanks to my 'low-fat' mentality. I'm also concerned

> > about the salad dressing... should I be seeking low-fat/fat-free

> > dressing that has roughly the same carb content, or is that

> > overkill? The dressing I use now is -really- good, but again,

the

> > higher fat-content bothers me. Also, should I eliminate the

glass

> of

> > milk per night? I'm also hesitant to add nuts into my diet given

> > their high level of fat. With the above meal plan, should I see

> > results quickly?

> >

> > Finally, I'm a huge fan of fajitas and was wondering if anyone

> knew

> > of a substitute for tortillas so that I can continue to enjoy

them.

> >

> > Any help is appreciated.

> >

> > - Tyler

[Guest guest]

Thank you very much for your reply, . I really appreciate

it and the advice you've provided me (I printed it out, even). I'll

see if I can shake the 'low-fat' mentality and make sure I read the

sugar content of the current foods I'm eating, as well as diversify

a little. Kind of hard regarding breakfast, since I'm not a fan of

eggs (including egg substitute). I'll tweak things based on your

advice and see how it works for me for the first 4 weeks or so...if

I lose anything, I'll know it works I guess. Heh. Thanks again for

your advice! =)

- Ty

> > 'Ey everyone. I'm new to this group and to the concept of

cutting

> > back carbs.

[Guest guest]

Thank you very much for your reply, . I really appreciate

it and the advice you've provided me (I printed it out, even). I'll

see if I can shake the 'low-fat' mentality and make sure I read the

sugar content of the current foods I'm eating, as well as diversify

a little. Kind of hard regarding breakfast, since I'm not a fan of

eggs (including egg substitute). I'll tweak things based on your

advice and see how it works for me for the first 4 weeks or so...if

I lose anything, I'll know it works I guess. Heh. Thanks again for

your advice! =)

- Ty

> > 'Ey everyone. I'm new to this group and to the concept of

cutting

> > back carbs.

[Guest guest]

Thank you very much for your reply, . I really appreciate

it and the advice you've provided me (I printed it out, even). I'll

see if I can shake the 'low-fat' mentality and make sure I read the

sugar content of the current foods I'm eating, as well as diversify

a little. Kind of hard regarding breakfast, since I'm not a fan of

eggs (including egg substitute). I'll tweak things based on your

advice and see how it works for me for the first 4 weeks or so...if

I lose anything, I'll know it works I guess. Heh. Thanks again for

your advice! =)

- Ty

> > 'Ey everyone. I'm new to this group and to the concept of

cutting

> > back carbs.

[Guest guest]

Hi there Tyler. I read that e-mail you were referring to and it did seem rather harsh. I hope the person who wrote that, did not mean it that way. Anyway, you can feel assured that I understand where you are coming from. I thought it was a low carb diet too. I had been on Atkins at one time and it seemed similar at first (don't yell at me, I know better now). Anyway, I hope we can feel free to share our feelings, questions, misgivings with this group, because that is also the reason I joined. We all need support or we wouldn't be here, right. I hope you don't leave the group, I am sure there is a lot to be learned from this great group. I am on my third day here and have learned quite a bit already.

Hang in there,

Stacie in Texas

Re: New

Ugh. You know, I joined this group to get insight about this diet and decide if it was right for me after seeing it on Food Network (which -stated- the diet emphasized low carb, especially during the first 2 weeks...You can say it's not a low carb diet all you want, but what's the first thing that's severely cut down during Phase 1? Bingo...carbs. Therefore, it's easy to see where someone would get the notion it's a low-carb diet). I did not join just to be patronized or criticized about reading a book--which is how this reply came off to me, especially the latter of your reply, which I found extremely rude. ly, if this is the kind of attitude I can expect for seeking advice (as I stated, I have a low-fat mentality towards foods), I've no desire to continue being here.Thanks-TySouth-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right , "lexigrandma1" <cscifers@p...> wrote:> This is NOT a LOW CARB diet. It's about eating GOOD carbs and GOOD > FATS!! Forget the FAT and CARB counting. Eat only the foods on the > list and you can't go wrong.> > Have you read the book? The answers for your questions are there. It > explains the answers for all of your questions.> > The most glaring thing that I see about your menu for a day is that > you don't eat before NOON and not nearly enough until later in the > day. You MUST eat a breakfast that includes at least 1/2 of > vegetables. You MUST eat your snacks, especially on Phase I. You > MUST eat at least 2 cups of veggies for lunch AND dinner something > else that seems to be totally lacking in your menu.> > Of course, IF you had read the book, you'd already KNOW this stuff. > IF you HAVE read the book, looks like you had better read it again.> > > > > > 'Ey everyone. I'm new to this group and to the concept of cutting > > back carbs. Previously I was doing a lot of calorie and fat > > monitoring, ensuring I never consumed more than 30g of fat a day > > (which would be about 30% daily requirement for a 2,000 calorie > > diet). It seemed to work great at first. I am certain I've gained > > muscle mass, but I'm still having problems with the extra weight > > coming off...soooo...I thought I'd give the low-carb lifestyle a > > try, while still -hopefully- staying low-fat as well. My biggest > > hurdle is overcoming my late night snack, which consisted of a > glass > > of NesQuik (skim milk) and a bowl of cereal (nothing over 5g of > > fat). I am certain I can go without both, however, I'm a little > lost > > when it comes to snack things to replace them. My meal-plan, if > you > > could call it that, is really having a snack in the morning, light > > dinner (usually consisting of salad and meat of some sort), and a > > snack at night. I'm not really big on breakfast, and don't really > > feel 'hungry' except during dinner. I have been doing moderate > > excercise, alternating between sit-ups and push-ups, running (for > a > > mile), and walking (for about 4 miles).> > > > At any rate, I do have some questions that perhaps others can > answer > > to help ease my concerns. Previously I cut back -severely- on > > cheeses, because of the fat content, and always consumed light or > > fat-free dressing. I've never been a fan of red meat, so I've > always > > consumed a lot of poultry and seafood. My question is this...my > > daily menu stays the same, pretty much, and that's fine...no > > problems, but I'm wondering if it's adhering to the Phase 1 plan. > > Here's my plan, for now (can't wait to add strawberries/watermelon > > back into my morning snack regimen):> > > > Noon Snack> > 1 slice luncheon turkey breast (1g carb/.5g fat)> > 2 slice luncheon chicken breast (1g carb/1g fat)> > 1 slice american cheese (1g carb/7g fat)> > 1 light lemonade (2g carb/0g fat)> > > > Dinner (5pm or so)> > Romaine or Iceburg lettuce (3-6g carb/0g fat)> > 1/4 cup sharp cheddar shredded cheese (1g carb/9g fat)> > 1/4 cup mozarella shredded cheese (1g carb/5g fat)> > 1 1/2 diced chicken or turkey breast (1-2g carb/10g fat)> > 2 tbsp dressing (1g carb/13g fat)> > -- Occasionally I'll have a serving of broccoli or green beans > with > > dinner as well> > > > Nightly Snack - Same as dinner, really, but smaller portion > (10:30pm > > or so, keeping in mind I do not go to bed until 4 am)> > Romaine or Iceburg lettuce (3g carb/0g fat)> > 1/4 cup mozarella shredded cheese (1g carb/5g fat)> > 1 diced chicken or turkey breast (1g carb/5-7g fat)> > 2 tbsp dressing (1g carb/13g fat)> > 1 large glass of Skim/Fat-Free Milk (12g carb/0g fat)> > > > So there it is. Do I need to add anything? I was concerned about > all > > the cheese thanks to my 'low-fat' mentality. I'm also concerned > > about the salad dressing... should I be seeking low-fat/fat-free > > dressing that has roughly the same carb content, or is that > > overkill? The dressing I use now is -really- good, but again, the > > higher fat-content bothers me. Also, should I eliminate the glass > of > > milk per night? I'm also hesitant to add nuts into my diet given > > their high level of fat. With the above meal plan, should I see > > results quickly?> > > > Finally, I'm a huge fan of fajitas and was wondering if anyone > knew > > of a substitute for tortillas so that I can continue to enjoy them.> > > > Any help is appreciated.> > > > - TylerReminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones-and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this WOE please read "The South Beach Diet" by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8

[Guest guest]

Hi there Tyler. I read that e-mail you were referring to and it did seem rather harsh. I hope the person who wrote that, did not mean it that way. Anyway, you can feel assured that I understand where you are coming from. I thought it was a low carb diet too. I had been on Atkins at one time and it seemed similar at first (don't yell at me, I know better now). Anyway, I hope we can feel free to share our feelings, questions, misgivings with this group, because that is also the reason I joined. We all need support or we wouldn't be here, right. I hope you don't leave the group, I am sure there is a lot to be learned from this great group. I am on my third day here and have learned quite a bit already.

Hang in there,

Stacie in Texas

Re: New

Ugh. You know, I joined this group to get insight about this diet and decide if it was right for me after seeing it on Food Network (which -stated- the diet emphasized low carb, especially during the first 2 weeks...You can say it's not a low carb diet all you want, but what's the first thing that's severely cut down during Phase 1? Bingo...carbs. Therefore, it's easy to see where someone would get the notion it's a low-carb diet). I did not join just to be patronized or criticized about reading a book--which is how this reply came off to me, especially the latter of your reply, which I found extremely rude. ly, if this is the kind of attitude I can expect for seeking advice (as I stated, I have a low-fat mentality towards foods), I've no desire to continue being here.Thanks-TySouth-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right , "lexigrandma1" <cscifers@p...> wrote:> This is NOT a LOW CARB diet. It's about eating GOOD carbs and GOOD > FATS!! Forget the FAT and CARB counting. Eat only the foods on the > list and you can't go wrong.> > Have you read the book? The answers for your questions are there. It > explains the answers for all of your questions.> > The most glaring thing that I see about your menu for a day is that > you don't eat before NOON and not nearly enough until later in the > day. You MUST eat a breakfast that includes at least 1/2 of > vegetables. You MUST eat your snacks, especially on Phase I. You > MUST eat at least 2 cups of veggies for lunch AND dinner something > else that seems to be totally lacking in your menu.> > Of course, IF you had read the book, you'd already KNOW this stuff. > IF you HAVE read the book, looks like you had better read it again.> > > > > > 'Ey everyone. I'm new to this group and to the concept of cutting > > back carbs. Previously I was doing a lot of calorie and fat > > monitoring, ensuring I never consumed more than 30g of fat a day > > (which would be about 30% daily requirement for a 2,000 calorie > > diet). It seemed to work great at first. I am certain I've gained > > muscle mass, but I'm still having problems with the extra weight > > coming off...soooo...I thought I'd give the low-carb lifestyle a > > try, while still -hopefully- staying low-fat as well. My biggest > > hurdle is overcoming my late night snack, which consisted of a > glass > > of NesQuik (skim milk) and a bowl of cereal (nothing over 5g of > > fat). I am certain I can go without both, however, I'm a little > lost > > when it comes to snack things to replace them. My meal-plan, if > you > > could call it that, is really having a snack in the morning, light > > dinner (usually consisting of salad and meat of some sort), and a > > snack at night. I'm not really big on breakfast, and don't really > > feel 'hungry' except during dinner. I have been doing moderate > > excercise, alternating between sit-ups and push-ups, running (for > a > > mile), and walking (for about 4 miles).> > > > At any rate, I do have some questions that perhaps others can > answer > > to help ease my concerns. Previously I cut back -severely- on > > cheeses, because of the fat content, and always consumed light or > > fat-free dressing. I've never been a fan of red meat, so I've > always > > consumed a lot of poultry and seafood. My question is this...my > > daily menu stays the same, pretty much, and that's fine...no > > problems, but I'm wondering if it's adhering to the Phase 1 plan. > > Here's my plan, for now (can't wait to add strawberries/watermelon > > back into my morning snack regimen):> > > > Noon Snack> > 1 slice luncheon turkey breast (1g carb/.5g fat)> > 2 slice luncheon chicken breast (1g carb/1g fat)> > 1 slice american cheese (1g carb/7g fat)> > 1 light lemonade (2g carb/0g fat)> > > > Dinner (5pm or so)> > Romaine or Iceburg lettuce (3-6g carb/0g fat)> > 1/4 cup sharp cheddar shredded cheese (1g carb/9g fat)> > 1/4 cup mozarella shredded cheese (1g carb/5g fat)> > 1 1/2 diced chicken or turkey breast (1-2g carb/10g fat)> > 2 tbsp dressing (1g carb/13g fat)> > -- Occasionally I'll have a serving of broccoli or green beans > with > > dinner as well> > > > Nightly Snack - Same as dinner, really, but smaller portion > (10:30pm > > or so, keeping in mind I do not go to bed until 4 am)> > Romaine or Iceburg lettuce (3g carb/0g fat)> > 1/4 cup mozarella shredded cheese (1g carb/5g fat)> > 1 diced chicken or turkey breast (1g carb/5-7g fat)> > 2 tbsp dressing (1g carb/13g fat)> > 1 large glass of Skim/Fat-Free Milk (12g carb/0g fat)> > > > So there it is. Do I need to add anything? I was concerned about > all > > the cheese thanks to my 'low-fat' mentality. I'm also concerned > > about the salad dressing... should I be seeking low-fat/fat-free > > dressing that has roughly the same carb content, or is that > > overkill? The dressing I use now is -really- good, but again, the > > higher fat-content bothers me. Also, should I eliminate the glass > of > > milk per night? I'm also hesitant to add nuts into my diet given > > their high level of fat. With the above meal plan, should I see > > results quickly?> > > > Finally, I'm a huge fan of fajitas and was wondering if anyone > knew > > of a substitute for tortillas so that I can continue to enjoy them.> > > > Any help is appreciated.> > > > - TylerReminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones-and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this WOE please read "The South Beach Diet" by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8

[Guest guest]

Hi there Tyler. I read that e-mail you were referring to and it did seem rather harsh. I hope the person who wrote that, did not mean it that way. Anyway, you can feel assured that I understand where you are coming from. I thought it was a low carb diet too. I had been on Atkins at one time and it seemed similar at first (don't yell at me, I know better now). Anyway, I hope we can feel free to share our feelings, questions, misgivings with this group, because that is also the reason I joined. We all need support or we wouldn't be here, right. I hope you don't leave the group, I am sure there is a lot to be learned from this great group. I am on my third day here and have learned quite a bit already.

Hang in there,

Stacie in Texas

Re: New

Ugh. You know, I joined this group to get insight about this diet and decide if it was right for me after seeing it on Food Network (which -stated- the diet emphasized low carb, especially during the first 2 weeks...You can say it's not a low carb diet all you want, but what's the first thing that's severely cut down during Phase 1? Bingo...carbs. Therefore, it's easy to see where someone would get the notion it's a low-carb diet). I did not join just to be patronized or criticized about reading a book--which is how this reply came off to me, especially the latter of your reply, which I found extremely rude. ly, if this is the kind of attitude I can expect for seeking advice (as I stated, I have a low-fat mentality towards foods), I've no desire to continue being here.Thanks-TySouth-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right , "lexigrandma1" <cscifers@p...> wrote:> This is NOT a LOW CARB diet. It's about eating GOOD carbs and GOOD > FATS!! Forget the FAT and CARB counting. Eat only the foods on the > list and you can't go wrong.> > Have you read the book? The answers for your questions are there. It > explains the answers for all of your questions.> > The most glaring thing that I see about your menu for a day is that > you don't eat before NOON and not nearly enough until later in the > day. You MUST eat a breakfast that includes at least 1/2 of > vegetables. You MUST eat your snacks, especially on Phase I. You > MUST eat at least 2 cups of veggies for lunch AND dinner something > else that seems to be totally lacking in your menu.> > Of course, IF you had read the book, you'd already KNOW this stuff. > IF you HAVE read the book, looks like you had better read it again.> > > > > > 'Ey everyone. I'm new to this group and to the concept of cutting > > back carbs. Previously I was doing a lot of calorie and fat > > monitoring, ensuring I never consumed more than 30g of fat a day > > (which would be about 30% daily requirement for a 2,000 calorie > > diet). It seemed to work great at first. I am certain I've gained > > muscle mass, but I'm still having problems with the extra weight > > coming off...soooo...I thought I'd give the low-carb lifestyle a > > try, while still -hopefully- staying low-fat as well. My biggest > > hurdle is overcoming my late night snack, which consisted of a > glass > > of NesQuik (skim milk) and a bowl of cereal (nothing over 5g of > > fat). I am certain I can go without both, however, I'm a little > lost > > when it comes to snack things to replace them. My meal-plan, if > you > > could call it that, is really having a snack in the morning, light > > dinner (usually consisting of salad and meat of some sort), and a > > snack at night. I'm not really big on breakfast, and don't really > > feel 'hungry' except during dinner. I have been doing moderate > > excercise, alternating between sit-ups and push-ups, running (for > a > > mile), and walking (for about 4 miles).> > > > At any rate, I do have some questions that perhaps others can > answer > > to help ease my concerns. Previously I cut back -severely- on > > cheeses, because of the fat content, and always consumed light or > > fat-free dressing. I've never been a fan of red meat, so I've > always > > consumed a lot of poultry and seafood. My question is this...my > > daily menu stays the same, pretty much, and that's fine...no > > problems, but I'm wondering if it's adhering to the Phase 1 plan. > > Here's my plan, for now (can't wait to add strawberries/watermelon > > back into my morning snack regimen):> > > > Noon Snack> > 1 slice luncheon turkey breast (1g carb/.5g fat)> > 2 slice luncheon chicken breast (1g carb/1g fat)> > 1 slice american cheese (1g carb/7g fat)> > 1 light lemonade (2g carb/0g fat)> > > > Dinner (5pm or so)> > Romaine or Iceburg lettuce (3-6g carb/0g fat)> > 1/4 cup sharp cheddar shredded cheese (1g carb/9g fat)> > 1/4 cup mozarella shredded cheese (1g carb/5g fat)> > 1 1/2 diced chicken or turkey breast (1-2g carb/10g fat)> > 2 tbsp dressing (1g carb/13g fat)> > -- Occasionally I'll have a serving of broccoli or green beans > with > > dinner as well> > > > Nightly Snack - Same as dinner, really, but smaller portion > (10:30pm > > or so, keeping in mind I do not go to bed until 4 am)> > Romaine or Iceburg lettuce (3g carb/0g fat)> > 1/4 cup mozarella shredded cheese (1g carb/5g fat)> > 1 diced chicken or turkey breast (1g carb/5-7g fat)> > 2 tbsp dressing (1g carb/13g fat)> > 1 large glass of Skim/Fat-Free Milk (12g carb/0g fat)> > > > So there it is. Do I need to add anything? I was concerned about > all > > the cheese thanks to my 'low-fat' mentality. I'm also concerned > > about the salad dressing... should I be seeking low-fat/fat-free > > dressing that has roughly the same carb content, or is that > > overkill? The dressing I use now is -really- good, but again, the > > higher fat-content bothers me. Also, should I eliminate the glass > of > > milk per night? I'm also hesitant to add nuts into my diet given > > their high level of fat. With the above meal plan, should I see > > results quickly?> > > > Finally, I'm a huge fan of fajitas and was wondering if anyone > knew > > of a substitute for tortillas so that I can continue to enjoy them.> > > > Any help is appreciated.> > > > - TylerReminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones-and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this WOE please read "The South Beach Diet" by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8

[Guest guest]

I’m sorry you got

such a harsh reply to your first message! Mostly this is a supportive list. I *would* recommend you read the book but I’d

say it a lot nicer J

>You can say it's not a

low carb diet all you want,

but what's the first thing that's severely cut down during Phase 1?

Bingo...carbs.

I just wanted to address

this. The first thing that’s cut down in phase 1 is *certain* carbs,

yes, but not *all* carbs. You can eat as many carbs

as you want, you just can’t eat high glycemic

index ones. For example, on the induction phase of Atkins, a true low carb diet, you have to count carbs

and kept to 20 grams a day. In phase 1 of SBD you do not have to count carbs and you do not have to keep to a certain amount. Beans

are a good example. They are pretty high in carbs but

you can eat all you want on SBD because they are good carbs.

One serving of kidney beans has about 19 grams of carbs

which would be just about it for a low carb diet!

With SBD, you can take that half cup of kidney beans and plop them in a huge taco

salad (sans the rice), have some sugar snap peas for a snack, broccoli at

dinner, etc.

A lot of people do get

confused and think SBD is supposed to be low carb or

is Atkins light, or something, lol! Just stick to the

low end of the glycemic index and then you can eat as

many carbs as you like J

[Guest guest]

You wrote a very good and informative letter. Thank you.

(I love the Laughing Cow cheese too but it's really hard to find in my area)

ette

[Guest guest]

You wrote a very good and informative letter. Thank you.

(I love the Laughing Cow cheese too but it's really hard to find in my area)

ette

[Guest guest]

You wrote a very good and informative letter. Thank you.

(I love the Laughing Cow cheese too but it's really hard to find in my area)

ette

[Guest guest]

Welcome Tyler. The thing I think is best about SBD is that it is based on

the glycemic index rather than just " low carb " . My nurse

practitioner/teacher gives it the thumbs up as one of the best for that

reason. I feel really good on it, have more energy and think more clearly

and I feel getting the glycemic index balanced has a lot to do with that!

ette

[Guest guest]

It's not unreasonable to want to check out the stuff before plunking

down that amount of money on a book. I also understand what it's like to

try to break out of the " low-Fat " Mentality towards foods.

I can understand how people would think that this is a low-carb diet

based on looking at the fact that it appears to be cutting out " carbs " .

The difference is your not cutting out carbs really, just the ones that

turn to sugar fastest in your system like refrained white bread, White

rice, white potatoes. The reason your cutting out all that stuff the

first two weeks is to break the cravings. After that you start

introducing back into your diet the good carbs like wild or brown rice,

sweet potatoes or yams, and fruits.

Everything has some sort of carbs in it. it's just the way their

digested.

Terri B.

Trowa Barton wrote:

> Ugh. You know, I joined this group to get insight about this diet

> and decide if it was right for me after seeing it on Food Network

> (which -stated- the diet emphasized low carb, especially during the

> first 2 weeks...You can say it's not a low carb diet all you want,

> but what's the first thing that's severely cut down during Phase 1?

> Bingo...carbs. Therefore, it's easy to see where someone would get

> the notion it's a low-carb diet). I did not join just to be

> patronized or criticized about reading a book--which is how this

> reply came off to me, especially the latter of your reply, which I

> found extremely rude. ly, if this is the kind of attitude I can

> expect for seeking advice (as I stated, I have a low-fat mentality

> towards foods), I've no desire to continue being here.

>

> Thanks

>

> -Ty

>

>