I am going to take this banding journey and combine the South Beach diet. Just see it as just "1 more tool' to use on your lapband journey.

The more tools you use the better!

The bandster rules and the South Beach diet go hand in hand.

Anyone interesed can just sign up! I will be starting up on Saturday!

But anyone can jump in anytime!

It can also be a place of being accountable daily. I am the kind of person who does better when I know I have to be accountable somewhere! How bout you? I also do better having a structured program. I am sure there are others out there like me!!

Please tell us a little about yourself, your goals, stats, etc.

OFFICIALL WEIGH IN DAY WILL BE FRIDAYS! :funscale: Now our scale will say nice things to us!!!

See you on the beach!!!

Audree

I actually need to restart. I went off and didn't get back on. I eat mostly South Beach but have had croutons in my salad and some small quantities of rice. I gained 2 pounds and I am pretty sure it is water, but if I don't show is off tomorrow, I am restarting for sure!!!

Now who is with me???

Happy Easter to everyone. Haven't been on for awhile, hope everyone is doing good. I have lost 6# in the last month so I hope this means I'm back to losing again. Well hope to hear from you soon and wondering how everone else is doing.

I go for my 2nd fill tomorrow and I really hope that makes a difference. I have been banded for over 3 months now but haven't lost anything the last 2 months. This fill better do something!

I go on Wednesday!!!!

I am ready to start losing again!!

What is PB?

It's productive burp. It's when food gets stuck and basically you either throw up, or you burp and food comes with it. It's horrible when food gets stuck. It's painful. I don't even get why it happens. I thought the food was supposed to stay in "the pouch" and not go through the band, but sometimes my first bite I have something get stuck. I HATE it. It teaches you to really chew very well, and wait to you see how it goes down before taking the next bite.

I went back to the banster rules of hard protein first then veggies and am down 2 pounds!!!

Anyone want to start again!!!

You Just Read My Mind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi,

I am refocusing and using the South Beach principles to help me get back on track. I know it is essentially how I should be eating on a regular basis. I had gotten into the habit of eating "soft" foods as well as chips and crap that would go down easily. That would explain the 3 month plateau I am on. I was thinking of getting a fill, but I am going to give this a go instead. I want to see if Phase 1 will get me "detoxed" and refocused.

Anyone else out there want to do the same???

I do basically eat the south beach way. The only carbs I have is a little bit of fruit. I am still not losing. I am going to get another fill.

Hi Denise,

I am sorry you are still not losing. That is frustrating. I am really hoping that this will be what jumpstarts my weightloss. I have not been eating very well the past few months and developed some terrible habits like my every other day potato chips and nightly peppermint patties.

I hope you find what works for you. Keep me posted!

Can you eat shrimp and chicken Baby?

i just started also, i've done south beach in the past and it helped with my cravings. i have also been on a 3 month plataue, and it's all because of my eating, soft food, junk food. i gain and lose the same 5# and it is so aggravating. does anyone remember how long it takes you to start losing? I can't remember. nilsa shrimp is low in carbs and so is chicken.

Linadu,

I have been doing SB for a week and after battling the same 3 lbs since April, I am now down about 7 pounds. IN A WEEK!!!!

Let me know how it goes. I am really excited and glad I am sticking with this.

Sorry I have not been on so much guys!

Yes you can eat shrimp and chicken.

If you go to the beginning of this thread, I posted everything there is to know about South Beach.

I always end up back to it because it is the only way of eating where I don't feel deprived and on a diet.

I am doing it again!!!!!