My South Beach Diet Experiment – The Beginning
I haven’t been very active on this blog lately, one reason being that I’ve been writing another blog. I wanted to keep it private, since I was not sure whether I’d actually stick to it. Yes, I tried a diet for the first time in my life (if you don’t count the feeble attempt at the Cabbage soup diet that everyone was trying some years ago. That lasted just a day), and actually finished a successful Phase 1. So now I can safely share my experience with everyone. I know there are plenty of people out there who struggle with their weight every day, so hopefully this would give someone enough motivation to do something about it. Since it gets tough to maintain two blogs, I am just going to republish all those posts here, and back-date these posts, since its been two weeks since I started this diet.
It happened slowly, but steadily! When I first came to United States exactly 11 years ago, I was thin. I was the type of thin where old ladies would get concerned about my health. They would advice me to eat better. But the fact was that I was healthy. AND I ate whatever I wanted whenever I felt like. Thinking about calories and fat was not something I ever had to do! I was blessed with a great metabolic system, I guess! Or at least that’s what I thought!
But over the years, that changed. I went from a size 4 to size 6 to size 8 to size 10. Then I started working out and I went back to size 4. I went back and forth between 4 and 6 a lot, mostly settling down at 6. I got bored with the gym routine and stopped working out completely about 4 years ago. It was also the time when we really got into eating out a lot. Suddenly we were trying out all the new restaurants in town.
Then two years ago I started this blog. Now that is the surest way to put on a few pounds. I was spending so much time around food, researching about it, trying out new stuff and also spending so much time online looking at the delicious goodies that others have displayed on their blogs. So it was just a matter of time before the waistline started expanding steadily. Before I knew it I was going past size 6 and onto 8 so quickly.
Lately I am not that comfortable in my size 8 jeans. My anatomy is such that all the fat goes to my lower body. So buying jeans and pants has always been an issue for me, but I couldn’t get myself to buy a size 10. I had to do something, and fast! I could hear the warning bells ringing. I really want to start going to the gym again, but I have been coming up with one excuse after the other for so long, I think realistically I can’t rely on exercise to get me to where I want, since I won’t be sticking to it. That is when I thought of going on a diet.
I have never been on a diet. I hate being hungry, that is the worst sensation in the world! I get very bitchy and angry when I am hungry, and then I get unbelievable headaches and I am good for nothing in that stage. But after reading about the South Beach diet, it looks like an ideal diet for people like me. You get to eat 5 times a day, so there are not many chances of getting really hungry. Also the first two weeks seems to be the hardest, after that it gets somewhat easier. Even though I love my rice and pasta and potatoes, I don’t think it will be hard to avoid these for two weeks. I have some friends who had success with the South Beach diet, I have seen it working. So the confidence factor is pretty high, this has all the makings of being a success. Now it’s all up to me! Wish me luck!
To me, the first step for starting any new venture is shopping. A diet is no different! So as soon as I decided to go on the diet, I got in the car and drove to Barnes & Noble.
The South Beach Diet – The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss. $14.95 or the paperback.
This one is the bible. It explains how Dr. Agatston came up with the diet and a lot of insights into how this works and success stories by “real” dieters. Even though it reads like the script of an infomercial, it does get you motivated. Most importantly, this book has the meal plan for the different phases.
The South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook with 200 recipes that can be prepared in under 30-Minutes. $27.95.
This one really doesn’t look like a diet cookbook. It has some mouthwatering recipes and some delicious looking pictures. The first book itself has a bunch of recipes, so this was not really necessary, but what the heck! I am such a sucker for cookbooks, I had to add this one to the collection! And 30 minutes or less, why not?
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Sig, I was surprised to see the word on this blog. And congrats on the 2 week completion.
I follow a semi South Beach diet of sorts. I don’t completely cut out the carbs but reduce it quiet a bit and eat a lot of beans. I am not heavy per se but the if the fat around the belly had to go, the carbs had to be cut.
Good Luck! with the diet and keep us posted.
oh my god! i have been thinking of taking up a diet and blogging about it too! in fact, i started on something, but its my own program, not following a book. guess this would be more consistent.. cant wait to see what happens
My anatomy is such that all the fat goes to my lower body.
That is so me. Actually when I was overweight, I looked more proportionate than I do now. I look like a human-sized pear now and I have such a hard time trying to buy pants that fit me.
Good luck with the diet Sig – I might take it up too. Keep us posted on the outcome.
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now this is something just up my alley!! sounds soooo familiar!! but i will wait till after christmas!! good luck sweetheart….size 8 or not, you are sensational!!
i am soo happy i found ur blog . i am planning to start the south beach diet in the nxt 15 days. i am happy to see the recipes you have put up.
Hi,
I found your blog when i googl’d indian food in south beach diet…hope you have accomplished your goal by now. I am going to start my diet in a week and i guess your blog& posts are going to get me really motivated to do this. Thnx for putting this out.
Fam
Hi
Do you know if coconut is allowed in first/second phase.
Thanks
Yes, in moderation. Use light coconut milk if using the canned milk.
Good luck with your SBD program!
Thank You . Your blog is really good and inspiring too. I am amazed at how regular you are with your updates
Hey,
I found ur blog when i googled Indian south beach diet recipes too….
and it’s awesome…please put up more recipes and diet plans on how u r managing every week…
I am a eggitarain,plannin to go on the diet from tomorrow..i hope it works out for me like it did for u…
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