I've been successful on my South Beach Diet. Nineteen weeks ago I set a goal to lose 15 pounds. I followed the restrictive Phase I for two weeks and then settled into Phase II for fifteen weeks. Just 3.5 pounds short of accomplishing my goal I decided to revert back to two more weeks on Phase I. That did the trick! My next challenge is maintaining my weight loss. I don't think it will be difficult at all as I've found that I really enjoy the foods I've been eating.

Favorite Breakfast

Two egg omelet made with Omega-enriched eggs, sauted sliced mushrooms, fresh cilantro, and chopped green onions.
Two slices of bacon (organic pork)
8 ounces of V8 juice (calcium enriched)
(Phase II - add slice of nine-grain toast or 1/2 cup seedless grapes)

Favorite Lunch

1/2 avocado
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup black beans
1 chopped romano tomato
(Phase II - add Rye crisp craker with hummus spread)

Favorite Supper

Grilled halibut
Roasted vegetables-- asparagus, bell peppers (red, orange, and yellow), red onion, zuchinni, and yellow squash, olive oil, salt and pepper.
(Phase II - add sour dough roll)

Favorite Snack

Roasted or raw almonds (15 count)

Favorite Work-Out Snack

Balance High Protein Bar-Rasperry Chocolate. It's really important to consume some protein and carbs if you are going to do a cardio workout or lift weights.

Low Carb Dieting Tips

lila's low-carb diet log - Week One
Diet Log - Week Two
Diet Log - Week Three
Diet Log - Week Four
Diet Log - Weeks Five and Six
Diet Log - Weeks Seven through Ten
Diet Log - Week Eleven and Twelve
Diet Log - Weeks Thirteen and Fourteen
Diet Log - Weeks Fifteen through Seventeen
Diet Log - Weeks Eighteen and Nineteen