SBD Begins

November 15 & 16, 2007

Yesterday was my first day on the South Beach Diet (SBD). I had an Atkins shake for breakfast, not knowing if it is allowed or not. Hopefully it is as I would prefer to finish them off verses waste them. Assuming the Atkins shake is allowed, I am starting off strong with not only the diet, but my exercise for the week. Yesterday I did a 55 minute Iron Yoga workout which combines yoga moves with weights. It is a slow paced workout with no sweating involved, but requires a great deal of balance and concentration. While I can feel a burn, I never feel tired afterwards which makes me wonder how great of a workout I am really getting. Only time will tell. If nothing else it will help lengthen my muscles, which will help me look taller and leaner. It will also help me become more flexible which is beneficial to both my husband and me. Hehehe!

I am going to try and workout tonight as well, but plan on working just my lower body. This will allow me to workout my upper body on Saturday and do a slow aerobic workout on Sunday. I want to ensure I am working out all my muscles, but also including cardio to burn fat better.

Eating wise, I think SBD is going to be much easier to stick to than Atkins. Lunches will still be an issue, but if I have to, I will live off of chicken salad, tuna salad, and the classic lettuce salad.

Day 1

Breakfast
Atkins Shake

Lunch
Green Chicken Salad with Olive Oil and Red Wine Vinegar

Dinner
Pork Ribs (not sure if they are allowed, but the need to be eaten)

Snack
Sugar Free Hard Candy (less than 40 calories)

Day 2

Breakfast
Atkins Shake

Lunch
Green Chicken Salad with Olive Oil and Red Wine Vinegar

Dinner
Pork Tenderloin
Broccoli

Snack
Sugar Free Jell-O