40 pounds lost (updated first post with new picture)

SteveVernon · **Posted:** Sun Mar 30, 2008 4:45 am

Congrats to you, Hellolost. I've managed to whittle off about 40 pounds since August and am hoping that the springtime will bring me more opportunity to get out and up and moving around and maybe I'll shave a few more off.

It feels great.

Hellolost · **Joined:** Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:58 am **Posts:** 2120

ttzuma · **Joined:** Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:15 pm **Posts:** 13517

SteveVernon · **Posted:** Sun Mar 30, 2008 3:20 pm

Hellolost · **Joined:** Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:58 am **Posts:** 2120

gcgirl · **Posted:** Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:26 am

Hellolost · **Joined:** Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:58 am **Posts:** 2120

Laurel in Ely · **Posted:** Tue Apr 08, 2008 2:12 pm

Way to go!!! Cheers!

ttzuma · **Joined:** Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:15 pm **Posts:** 13517

SteveVernon · **Posted:** Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:45 pm

Compare this snapshot to the author's photo in Plague Monkey Spam.

Down from Size 38 jeans to Size 34 jeans, since August.

Laurel in Ely · **Posted:** Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:46 pm

Wow Steve, you look fantastic!

ttzuma · **Joined:** Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:15 pm **Posts:** 13517

You are looking GREAT! Congrats!

SteveVernon · **Posted:** Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:51 pm

Seeings as I'll be 50 years old, this August, I am pretty pleased.

ttzuma · **Joined:** Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:15 pm **Posts:** 13517

You've inspired me! I need to lose about 16 pounds, and I start tonight!

Tt

Laurel in Ely · **Posted:** Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:53 pm

Well Steve, you definitely don't look your age.

Laurel in Ely · **Posted:** Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:54 pm

Very cool Tt... keep us posted on your progress.

SteveVernon · **Posted:** Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:08 pm

ttzuma · **Joined:** Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:15 pm **Posts:** 13517

Hellolost · **Joined:** Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:58 am **Posts:** 2120

WOO HOO I have finally reached 40 pounds lost!!!

DGM · **Posted:** Fri Apr 11, 2008 2:46 pm

How long did it take in total, Hello?

cid · **Joined:** Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:17 pm **Posts:** 66

Congratulations Hellolost!

Hellolost · **Joined:** Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:58 am **Posts:** 2120

Well I started my diet last April. Then in November through March I maintained my weight and I just restarted my diet two weeks ago. So I guess a year. But I figure that it took me years to get fat... it will take me a while to get skinny. Hmmm if you don't count the 5 months of not losing it has taken me 7 months

DGM · **Posted:** Fri Apr 11, 2008 5:08 pm

We're ordering pizza tonight, because on Monday, we're trying South Beach. Wish us luck.

Hellolost · **Joined:** Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:58 am **Posts:** 2120

Good luck! The first two weeks suck but after that it is a cakewalk!

DGM · **Posted:** Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:16 pm

I think the hardest part will be trying to come up with different recipes each day. I'm not all that imaginative when it comes to eating healthy.

VictorV · **Posted:** Fri Apr 11, 2008 10:20 pm

Congrats!

Craig Cook · **Joined:** Fri Mar 14, 2008 4:25 pm **Posts:** 5637

Congrats Hellolost and Steve!

My diet plans have consisted of eating salads with dinner each day. Don't know if it will help, but it can't hurt.

Kellie told me the other day that I "wasn't as toned as I used to be."

DGM · **Posted:** Fri Apr 11, 2008 10:47 pm

Get used to it, man.

Hellolost · **Joined:** Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:58 am **Posts:** 2120

http://www.southbeach-diet-plan.com/for ... um.php?f=5

LOTS of recipes!! Phase 1 recipes only for the first two weeks though.

How to adapt your meal plan - Phase 1
The South Beach Diet™ is designed so that you can easily swap meals and ingredients. If you don't like eggs for breakfast, have low-fat cottage cheese or lean meat instead. Not a fish lover? Then choose lean beef or poultry. In Phase 1 of the diet, you can eat as many proteins and vegetables as you like, plus fats like olive oil. Fruit and starches aren't allowed until Phase 2. Here's a look at some general eating guidelines. For specific food choices, check out the Phase 1 Foods to Enjoy and Avoid list.

BREAKFAST
Protein: Quantity is not limited. Start with a 2 oz. portion, eat slowly, go back for seconds if still hungry.
Vegetables: Minimum 1/2 cup or 6-8 oz. tomato or vegetable juice.
Fruit: NONE
Starch: NONE
Milk/Dairy: 2 cups allowed daily (including yogurt)
Fat: 1 tsp mayonnaise, trans-free margarine, or oil (optional)

SNACK: Snacks are required. Choose a protein, vegetable, fat-free plain yogurt, or nuts/seeds. A snack that combines protein (1 oz.) and vegetables is encouraged.

LUNCH
Protein: Quantity is not limited. Start with a 3 oz. portion, eat slowly, go back for seconds if still hungry.
Vegetables: Minimum 2 cups. We encourage you to include a serving of beans (1/3-1/2 cup) as part of your vegetables.
Fruit: NONE
Starch: NONE
Milk/Dairy: 2 cups allowed daily (including yogurt)
Fat: 1 Tbsp mayonnaise, trans-free margarine or oil, or 2 Tbsp salad dressing

SNACK: Snacks are required. Choose a protein, vegetable, fat-free plain yogurt, or nuts/seeds. A snack that combines protein (1 oz.) and vegetables is encouraged.

DINNER
Protein: Quantity is not limited. Start with a 3 oz. portion, eat slowly, go back for seconds if still hungry.
Vegetables: Minimum 2 cups. We encourage you to include a serving of beans (1/3-1/2 cup) as part of your vegetables.
Fruit: NONE
Starch: NONE
Milk/Dairy: 2 cups allowed daily (including yogurt)
Fat: 1 Tbsp mayonnaise, trans-free margarine or oil, or 2 Tbsp salad dressing

DESSERT / EVENING SNACK: Desserts are optional. Enjoy a Sweet Treat or any of the snack choices.

BEVERAGES: Diet, decaffeinated, sugar-free drinks are not limited. You can enjoy caffeinated coffee or diet sodas with caffeine added, but limit to 1 - 2 servings per day.

HorrorWorld · **Joined:** Wed Dec 31, 1969 8:00 pm **Posts:** 1024

40 pounds lost (updated first post with new picture)

Who is online