Quote Originally Posted by Lucky 13 View Post
Hi Ladies.
I went on South Beach and lost 20 pounds ( I had reached 175 prior to the operation). I can't fathom going on South Beach while I am riding 2-3 times a week to work.
Anyone else have the peri-menopausal metabolism and belly blues?

Lucky 13
I just got caught up on this thread- yes I am turning 50 in Dec and yes I have the belly blues. With all the exercise, crunches, scrunches and whatever else have you, I just tell people "I have a 6 pack under there somewhere! "

I started Southbeach the middle of September and I LOVE it. It is NOT low carb, Atkins is low carb. SB is somewhat for the first 2 weeks but even then if I was riding my bike longer than a hour I ate some bread before I went to keep the glycogen stores up.
SB is about keeping your glycemic levels stable (similar to a diabetic diet)
It basically cuts out sugars and processed grains.
Now my belly fat is reducing along w/ the rest of me,(fifteen lbs less to pull up a hill since the middle of september) I sleep better at night and have more energy during the day. AND have absolutely no sugar cravings which is the best part!