THE DIET THREAD #02

Whatever happened to Jed?

 

I think he would be called a "hit and run" or worse, "troll", in the Versions Room. Maybe he forgot about us?

 

Re: South Beach Diet

Saggy and Tater, I went back to give my opinion of the South Beach Diet and couldn't find the thread. Ed told me it was moved here.

The diet really works and we stayed on it faithfully for a month, but then vacation and houseguests during the summer worked havoc with our diet plan (and other plans, too. ).

We plan to start over on Phase I again next week to get back on the program. Ed has stayed on low carb, but I haven't.

Saggy, if you are used to a lot of carbs, the first two weeks will be rough, but after doing without the "white stuff" (bread, potatoes, rice, pasta) and all sweets and fruits, one actually does not crave them any more.

I eat bunnless hamburgers and if I eat a sandwich, I use low carb, low calorie bread.

I tend to count calories and watch the fat and carb content of my meals.

I certainly have not had the success that Tater has. GOOD JOB, Tater!

 

Nope, not a hit and runner--I'm still here. I stopped posting because the group's interest in the subject seemed to have died. But I guess it's time to jump back in and give my .02 worth. When you ask if any weight loss plan "works", be sure that you ask two questions: Is this a way of eating that I can follow *forever*? And, secondly, will I not only end up thin, but *healthy* and thin? --Jed

 

Re: South Beach Diet

Here's a post I made on the Healthy Eating Lifestyle Plan Support thread:

I read a library copy of "The South Beach Diet". (I don't care for the title, because diets don't work, but healthy eating lifestyles do.) To give my opinion of the book, I think the overall premise is good. For those who haven't read it, the diet is based on the idea that high-glycemic carbohydrates, those that rate higher than 55 on the glycemic scale, or bad carbs, such as white bread and white rice, lead to weight gain. The diet thus recommends that dieters consume more low-glycemic carbs, or good carbs, such as whole grains and vegetables, which take longer to break down, expend more energy as they break down, and don't lead to empty cravings.

The book in a nutshell: Eat good carbohydrates and good fats; don't eat bad carbohydrates and bad fats. That's good advice and it fits pretty well with my approach of eating whole, natural, God-made food. (Unfortunately, there's not much emphasis on exercise.) I think the SBD a good place to start--just take it one day at a time and one choice at a time. --Jed

 

Hiya Jed! I knew ya was still looking in from time to time! It's really good to see you again; you're a great encourager!

 

I'm wondering something. What happens first you lose the weight or inches? I've been told the inches go first then you see the weight come off.

The reason i'm asking this is i've been riding a mountain bike for the past 2 weeks between 1 and 2 1/2 miles a day. I'm wondering if that is enough or should I kick it up a notch your opinion would be greatly appriciated

 

I wish I knew how to ride a bike. But...at least my legs still work! Sorry, I don't know the answer to your question.

 

Whew, I'm wanting to work up that much but i'm huffin and puffin with just the 2 1/2 miles. Today I took a break because on saturday i'm going to be taking all my girls to a trail that is 2 miles long. It's a lot of fun for us and we can spend time together mother and daughters kind of thing.

 

For riding, I would think the time you spend would be important as well. It takes me 45 minutes to ride 5 miles, (its hilly) and I think you need to have your heart rate up for at least 30 minutes -but it is debatable. But I know for me, I have actually gained weight while losing inches, due to exercising.

I think its great you are being active!! Kepp it up!!

 

I have a pair of shorts that were always tight on me. I put them on the other day and they were very loose. I was like what is going on. So I stepped on the scale and found I had lost a total of 10 lbs in the month I have been dieting . Esh, But they were so much looser. I'm talking at least a size or two. You would think that would result in some lbs reduction but nope.

I am trying to be active. It's getting easier ... I started walking the first two weeks then I took up bike riding (I don't like being slow LOL I had to get moving faster )

 

Exercise does help with weight loss because you burn calories as you work out, raise your metabolism for a good while after exercise, build muscles (muscle burns more calories than fat), and your appetite is suppressed for a considerable time after exercise. Also, you can lose some inches!

Everyone, should get in some daily exercise. However, even though exercise is indispensable for better health and fitness, remember that what you chose to eat plays a much greater role in weight loss than exercise. Exercise is nowhere near as effective for weight loss as limiting your caloric intake. For example, you'll have to bicycle for an hour to offset the calories in one slice of apple pie...even more if it's pecan. --Jed

 

I didn't like walking. It took to long to go a distance. And, it was hard to keep up a brisk pace. At least with my bike I can catch my breath riding down hill. Going back UPHILL is the sucking wind way.

I've found that my girls LOVE to ride thier bikes around the park we live in. It's a safe place so we ride our bikes up to the playground and back again. The weather is cool and just beautiful

 

Thanks Sue...I didn't think of that.
Rich

 

You all pray for me this week. I am going to the Y to fill out forms for finical aid to join, they have a program called Ready to be Fit where they will help set up a personalize program and a personal trainer every 3 weeks for the 12 week program. I have always hated excerise, but I am so ready now, I've been walking early every morning and feel I need more now.