Eating for Life

[SouthernBelle]

I went from 155 to my current 124 (at the dr. this morning) on SBD. I still eat that way. No matter what way you eat, losing weight is still calories in, calories out. & it's not linear. But I think South Beach is a healthy way to eat. For higher levels of exercise, I still eat that way, just add more grains and dairy.

[snowtulip]

BMo3 - THanks for the recommendation! Hitting the bookstore!

[crazycanuck]

Just a note to any down under ladies thinking about purchasing the book...may i just remind you it's not been changed to suit the diets of us souther hemisphere folks..

I purchased the book moons ago but didn't bother looking at all the items before leaving the store. Poeeey.. I really want a buffalo burger yummmyyyy...Enchiladas for breakfast though?

Oh..apples & cinnamon...

c

[kelownagirl]

OTG - I totally agree on eating snacks. That is huge for me. I have a small morning snack with the kids and a snack after school. That way, I am not starving at meal time so I am more likely to make something appropriate, and eat less of it. Also, planning ahead, figuring out one or two standard breakfast/lunch meals and having the same thing every day, and then trying to eat lighter at dinner. When I am dying for sweets, I'll drink coffee or tea with sugar or have a small piece of dark chocolate.

I've tried SB and the Zone (low carb) diets. I find it's easiest to stick to calorie counting and eating healthy foods that I like and that I'm used to. Works better for me than trying to change so many things at once.