Can you get her to start walking? That would help more than anything - the legs, the back, the health, maybe even the weight. If she could work up to 40 minutes a day, it would make such a difference. It's amazing the ills that can be cured by walking regularly.

My mother had problems with leg cramping (peripheral artery disease). She was told that the only thing that would help was walking, but she wouldn't do it because in the short term it hurt, even though in the longer term she would end up with less pain if she kept up the exercise. After a while she could barely walk. My husband was in the same situation but found a different answer: he ended up as a long distance hiker - with no more leg cramps.

I work with quit a few people who have done very well with Southbeach. As a matter of fact 2 of them even exceded there goal weight. So Luna I'm sure that you will also do well with SB.

rcajun

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No, RCP,,

She is a "professional dieter".. I think that's the problem. She views all food choices as a "diet" rather than a way of living/eating. She was also raised in the mentality that a pill will fix it... When I was a kid, Dr's were still prescribing "black beauties" as a weight loss pill... can you imagine? legal speed?.. lol...

She's had a weight problem all of "my" life... with a series of ups and downs in weight. Never what you would call a "long term" success. When I was in my teens, was about the longest, lasting for about 3-4 years.. but then with life circumstances it changed again... I can't blame her for her weight, because I understand the things that "caused" it, as far as life's little moments... but I'm just so worried about her that I try to be supportive and help her find a plan that helps.. at the same time, I get really aggravated to the point that I "want" to say mean things... I never do,, but I just want to scream sometimes..

Her legs hurt all the time, she has back problems and her health is steadily deteriorating.. she comes to me and says "why do you think this is happening?"... what can I say... it's simple mom... lose some weight,, even if it's only 20lbs.. it will help... *I have said this.. it put her in tears.. I wasn't being mean, and tried to explain that to her.. but it didn't help any.. not only had I hurt her feelings by trying to be honest.. but it hurt me too, because I hurt her** http://www.lowcarbsite.com/images/smilies/icon_cry.gif

I just want to help her.. and I obviously don't know how..

Amen to that. It's so easy to get down in the dumps while trying to lose weight. I spent over 20 years flying in the Air Force and had strict weight and fitness requirements. So fluctuations in both weight and fitness became a way of life for me. I've felt down quite a bit at times when I gained weight. I'm what has been referred to as a professional dieter - and that's not good. I've had success with low-carb diets but have problems maintaining weight. Sometimes supplements have been helpful.

Do we have any South Beachers?
 

Hi, all..

This board just looked so lonely with no posts on it, that I had to take away that big 0. ha ha..

Anyways, my mom started South Beach two days ago. I tried to call her to find out how it was going, but she was at working. I keep forgetting that her schedule rotates with every other weekend. Silly me.

She had previously tried Atkins, when I came down for summer vaca two years ago, and then contemplated it, when I moved back last summer, but it just didn't seem to work out for her. I know why though. It's because she felt absolutely restricted and when you tell her she can't have this or that, she wants it that much more and will just throw in the towel. It was really sad, because the month that I was with her on vaca, she lost about 15lbs.. **ofcourse, I was making all her meals and doing all the grocery shopping**

I think, as I don't really know because I haven't read the book, but on preliminary research,, it sounds like something we may be able to incorporate in the later stages of Atkins.. you know, the whole good fats/ good carbs routine? After all, we are supposed to reduce our fat intake as we increase our carbs, right?

What's your opinion?

Hi Mandy,

I actually went an bought the book also, after finding out there was no "free web info". I haven't had time to read it yet, with work/school/kids/home/husband and on and on.. lol.. but I actually think that I do eat more in that style now after doing this so long.

I'll let you know and hopefully be more informed very soon!!

Good luck!
Lisa

Totally agreed Luna,, after doing this for so long, it's hard to switch..I've found it's mostly because it's so ingrained in my head that I pick up other foods, read the label, regardless of what the other diet says,, and say to myself.. nope too many carbs.. lol..

but I guess for someone that has transitioned through all the stages, it would probably help with the learning process...

RCP,,

it's great that you know people doing this and succeeded. Success is all that matters no matter what plan someone chooses.. I talked to my mom last night and finally got to ask her how it was going... her answer was: Don't ask... I was shocked and sad for her... I thought she was going to tell me she quit.. after only a few days,, less than a week... but she said.. "I'm doing it... but I don't like it"... I just don't know what to say to her.. It's really frustrating.

Im switching to phase 2 of southbeach Ive lost 60 pounds off Atkins I have 20 more pounds to my goal weight. I need more info on it and you cant find much on the web soo Im going to go buy the book. http://www.lowcarbsite.com/images/sm...icon_smile.gif
Happy Low carbing
mandy

We need a moderator in here. I just started South BEach.

My doc has something against Atkins long term. He is ok with it in short but recommended I switch to south beach as my way of living after I met goal. I borrowed the book from a friend and scanned it a bit. I found it a little harder to follow than Atkins yet it seemed relatively the same. If I remember correctly, S.B. allows fruit sooner. It is very hard to try and switch because you tend to memorize your diet as you go along.

y doc has something against Atkins long term. He is ok with it in short but recommended I switch to south beach as my way of living after I met goal. I was thinking the sme thing. Atkins to lose the weight quickly, and then a gradual transition to SB to maintain.

You do realize that no one has posted in this thread for two years, right? They may not even be around right now to know you are replying to their postshttp://www.lowcarbsite.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif

I started the South Beach Diet yesterday, and I am not hungry at all, but I am SO nauseous.