trying out the south beach diet

one of my more successful attempts at losing weight was when i did the atkins diet while working out at the gym for 3 hours a day. i had just gotten out of a really horrible marriage and i was desperate to lose all the weight i had gained when i was depressed. a complete revamp was in order, and i had all the determination i needed to succeed.

and succeed i did.

my determination is not as great now, i'm very happy with who i am and what i do. i'm in a fabulous relationship with a good man who loves me and tries his best to make me happy. but i still want to lose weight because i know i have to.

so i'm going to try the south beach diet. i've heard of countless people who have lost weight on it. i will start on this next week, because i still have enough grocery items to last me a week. but i resolve to have only salads in the evening.

this is the first phase (grabbed from their website):


Phase 1, the shortest Phase, lasts for just two weeks and is designed to eliminate cravings for sugar and refined starches - and to jump-start your weight loss. The purpose of Phase 1 is to stabilize blood sugar (which minimizes cravings), making it ideal for people who are prediabetic or diabetic, as well as for those who need to lose a lot of weight.

The focus of this two-week period is on eating plenty of nutrient-dense, fiber-rich (and guaranteed delicious!) foods that satisfy your appetite. Your meals include lean protein, such as fish and other seafood; skinless white-meat poultry, and lean cuts of beef (vegetarians can enjoy meat substitutes, tofu, and beans); high-fiber veggies; reduced-fat cheeses; eggs; low-fat dairy; and healthy, unsaturated fats, such as those found in avocados, nuts and seeds, and extra-virgin olive and canola oils.

During Phase 1, you'll fill up on dishes like Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Spinach and Goat Cheese, Seared Pecan Salmon With Lentils, Garlic and Soy Grilled Pork Chops, and more.

The South Beach Diet encourages snacking, so you'll also get to choose two tasty snacks each day, like Spicy Nut Mix, reduced-fat cheese, and veggies with our zesty Peanut Dip. Plus, you'll dine on delicious desserts (every day!), including Chilled Espresso Custard, Heavenly Lemon Mousse, and our famed Ricotta Crème. With all the options - from gourmet meals to on-the-go snacks to quick weeknight dinners - you won't feel hungry or deprived!