Back to the Beach

So we’re making changes around here, huh? Well, the first one is going back to the beach…The South Beach Diet. I’ve found there is no way I can eat bread, cake, sweets, pasta, etc. in moderation. My body has EXTREMELY STRONG cravings for them all day long which means I’m always hungry. I’m sure it has something to do with insulin, but what do I know about Biology? (haha! My degree is in Biology.)

So I’ve finally given up and accepted that my only option to live a “normal” life is to get the sugar out of my system. I keep thinking of how much better I felt when I wasn’t hungry all the time and didn’t think about food 24/7. I’m not an emotional eater- I just NEVER feel full. Anyone else with me on this?

So I started Phase 1 of South Beach yesterday. I’ve decided to keep a log of what I eat during the next 2 weeks because on South Beach anytime you eat a significant amount of food that is “off plan” you return to Phase 1 to get the sugar back out of your system. So I want to have a set menu that I can return to easily. Btw, did I mention how much I love that you don’t have to count portion sizes or calories on SBD? And if you are hungry at night you are encouraged to have a snack! That makes me happy.

Disclaimer: I am NOT doing SBD exactly by the book. I’m doing what works for me. So don’t follow along with me thinking this is what the diet says. Read the book for yourself and find what works for you. No need to tell me what I’m doing “wrong” either. I already know, thanks. J

Breakfast- 2 eggs scrambled with smoked ham and reduced fat cheese. Cup of milk.

Snack- pickles
Lunch- hamburger patties with reduced fat blue cheese, flavored water
Snack- carrot
Dinner- Sonny’s salad with pulled pork, unsweet tea
Snack- peanuts, reduced fat Swiss cheese, cocoa almonds

Oh the cravings! I had to tell myself no at least 10 times yesterday when I would randomly crave something sweet. Wendy’s commercials were especially hard for some reason. THEN not 30 minutes after telling GBD I was back on SBD he suggested to TT7 “Why don’t we go to the store and get everything to make homemade sundaes?” Agggh! Dude, work with me. It was so funny we both laughed for a while on that one. I adore that goofy dude.

But I survived Day 1 and the entire family even walked for 30 minutes! I’d say we’re off to a pretty good start.