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Old September 29th, 2004, 03:49 AM
John Doe
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Default South Beach Diet

Dear Readers
I have had great sucess with the South Beach Diet (no I am not selling
anything, nor do I know anyone who profits from the sale of the diet).
My average weight loss is about 1/3 a pound a day - and that is with some
dining out.
My question is:
What causes people to go off the diet and regain the weight? I know
sometimes I would like a donut, but it is not that big a deal to either
share it, or just ignore the transient craving.
Thanks for your help.
Cordially
J. Doe


  #2  
Old October 3rd, 2004, 04:16 AM
JaBee JaBee is offline
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Ultimately it comes down to...INCENTIVE AND MOTIVATION

When people start a diet, wheter low cal, low carb, low fat, or whatever they have some type of motivation to lose. However, if they lose that motivation, then they lose to will to lose.

I tell anybody thinking of going on a diet to decide on their big "WHY." If they know why the decided to diet, they will know what their movitivation and incentive truly is. When you know your motivation, and remind yourself of what it is....you WILL be successful.

So..I don't think the question is WHAT (diet to use..etc.)...I think the question should be WHY (are you dieting.)

JaBee


Quote:
Originally Posted by John Doe
Dear Readers
I have had great sucess with the South Beach Diet (no I am not selling
anything, nor do I know anyone who profits from the sale of the diet).
My average weight loss is about 1/3 a pound a day - and that is with some
dining out.
My question is:
What causes people to go off the diet and regain the weight? I know
sometimes I would like a donut, but it is not that big a deal to either
share it, or just ignore the transient craving.
Thanks for your help.
Cordially
J. Doe
  #3  
Old October 3rd, 2004, 04:16 AM
JaBee
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Ultimately it comes down to...INCENTIVE AND MOTIVATION

When people start a diet, wheter low cal, low carb, low fat, or
whatever they have some type of motivation to lose. However, if they
lose that motivation, then they lose to will to lose.

I tell anybody thinking of going on a diet to decide on their big
"WHY." If they know why the decided to diet, they will know what their
movitivation and incentive truly is. When you know your motivation, and
remind yourself of what it is....you WILL be successful.

So..I don't think the question is WHAT (diet to use..etc.)...I think
the question should be WHY (are you dieting.)

JaBee


John Doe Wrote:
Dear Readers
I have had great sucess with the South Beach Diet (no I am not selling
anything, nor do I know anyone who profits from the sale of the diet).
My average weight loss is about 1/3 a pound a day - and that is with
some
dining out.
My question is:
What causes people to go off the diet and regain the weight? I know
sometimes I would like a donut, but it is not that big a deal to
either
share it, or just ignore the transient craving.
Thanks for your help.
Cordially
J. Doe



--
JaBee
  #4  
Old October 3rd, 2004, 06:14 PM
John Doe
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Dear JaBee
To me, the diet I finally found was the one that I could live with. Do I
think the diet is perfect? No. It needs more natural fruits for a balanced
diet. But the diet has done what it promised, as long as I follow the
guidelines.
As to why diet, I was getting tired of getting the 'next size up' in
pants... 32, 34, 36, 38... Finally I said enough, the inches are coming off
because of the diet, but I have found no real cravings for the 'forbidden'
foods. I can't see going back to the old eating habits, though I still have
15+ pounds to go before I will reach my goal of a size 34/36. I guess you
are right about motivation/self perception, I just can't see myself being
larger than what I was used to five years ago.



"JaBee" wrote in message
...

Ultimately it comes down to...INCENTIVE AND MOTIVATION

When people start a diet, wheter low cal, low carb, low fat, or
whatever they have some type of motivation to lose. However, if they
lose that motivation, then they lose to will to lose.

I tell anybody thinking of going on a diet to decide on their big
"WHY." If they know why the decided to diet, they will know what their
movitivation and incentive truly is. When you know your motivation, and
remind yourself of what it is....you WILL be successful.

So..I don't think the question is WHAT (diet to use..etc.)...I think
the question should be WHY (are you dieting.)

JaBee


John Doe Wrote:
Dear Readers
I have had great sucess with the South Beach Diet (no I am not selling
anything, nor do I know anyone who profits from the sale of the diet).
My average weight loss is about 1/3 a pound a day - and that is with
some
dining out.
My question is:
What causes people to go off the diet and regain the weight? I know
sometimes I would like a donut, but it is not that big a deal to
either
share it, or just ignore the transient craving.
Thanks for your help.
Cordially
J. Doe



--
JaBee



  #5  
Old October 4th, 2004, 12:47 AM
JaBee JaBee is offline
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Default Hey John

Hey John...

Once people find a motivation, I always suggest they find a way to
hold to it.

Why not find a pair of size 34 pants, and hang them in the front of your
closet, or someplace you will see them every day. When you see them,
and remember what your goal is, you will find it pretty easy to hang
onto the diet you have chosen.

Another idea is to hang a picture up on the fridge (perhaps of yourself
in those 38 pants.) That is a great incentive when you are reaching for
that snack!!

Good luck to you...

JaBee

SW 373
CW 286
GW 225

come visit www.fitnesswithin.com
a free weight loss community.





[quote=John Doe]Dear JaBee
To me, the diet I finally found was the one that I could live with. Do I
think the diet is perfect? No. It needs more natural fruits for a balanced
diet. But the diet has done what it promised, as long as I follow the
guidelines.
As to why diet, I was getting tired of getting the 'next size up' in
pants... 32, 34, 36, 38... Finally I said enough, the inches are coming off
because of the diet, but I have found no real cravings for the 'forbidden'
foods. I can't see going back to the old eating habits, though I still have
15+ pounds to go before I will reach my goal of a size 34/36. I guess you
are right about motivation/self perception, I just can't see myself being
larger than what I was used to five years ago.



"JaBee" wrote in message
...[color=blue][i]

Ultimately it comes down to...INCENTIVE AND MOTIVATION

When people start a diet, wheter low cal, low carb, low fat, or
whatever they have some type of motivation to lose. However, if they
lose that motivation, then they lose to will to lose.

I tell anybody thinking of going on a diet to decide on their big
"WHY." If they know why the decided to diet, they will know what their
movitivation and incentive truly is. When you know your motivation, and
remind yourself of what it is....you WILL be successful.

So..I don't think the question is WHAT (diet to use..etc.)...I think
the question should be WHY (are you dieting.)

JaBee

Last edited by JaBee : October 4th, 2004 at 12:48 AM. Reason: change subscription
  #6  
Old October 4th, 2004, 12:47 AM
JaBee
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Default


Hey John...

Once people find a motivation, I always suggest they find a way to
hold to it.

Why not find a pair of size 34 pants, and hang them in the front of
your
closet, or someplace you will see them every day. When you see them,
and remember what your goal is, you will find it pretty easy to hang
onto the diet you have chosen.

Another idea is to hang a picture up on the fridge (perhaps of
yourself
in those 38 pants.) That is a great incentive when you are reaching
for
that snack!!

Good luck to you...

JaBee

SW 373
CW 286
GW 225

come visit www.fitnesswithin.com
a free weight loss community.





John Doe Wrote:[color=blue][i]
Dear JaBee
To me, the diet I finally found was the one that I could live with. Do
I
think the diet is perfect? No. It needs more natural fruits for a
balanced
diet. But the diet has done what it promised, as long as I follow the
guidelines.
As to why diet, I was getting tired of getting the 'next size up' in
pants... 32, 34, 36, 38... Finally I said enough, the inches are
coming off
because of the diet, but I have found no real cravings for the
'forbidden'
foods. I can't see going back to the old eating habits, though I still
have
15+ pounds to go before I will reach my goal of a size 34/36. I guess
you
are right about motivation/self perception, I just can't see myself
being
larger than what I was used to five years ago.



"JaBee" wrote in message
...

Ultimately it comes down to...INCENTIVE AND MOTIVATION

When people start a diet, wheter low cal, low carb, low fat, or
whatever they have some type of motivation to lose. However, if they
lose that motivation, then they lose to will to lose.

I tell anybody thinking of going on a diet to decide on their big
"WHY." If they know why the decided to diet, they will know what
their
movitivation and incentive truly is. When you know your motivation,
and
remind yourself of what it is....you WILL be successful.

So..I don't think the question is WHAT (diet to use..etc.)...I think
the question should be WHY (are you dieting.)

JaBee



--
JaBee
  #7  
Old October 4th, 2004, 06:20 PM
John Doe
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Default

The mirror and the pants size is all the motivation that I need...
Have gotten to a 36... Two more weeks 34(?)...


"JaBee" wrote in message
...[color=blue][i]

Hey John...

Once people find a motivation, I always suggest they find a way to
hold to it.

Why not find a pair of size 34 pants, and hang them in the front of
your
closet, or someplace you will see them every day. When you see them,
and remember what your goal is, you will find it pretty easy to hang
onto the diet you have chosen.

Another idea is to hang a picture up on the fridge (perhaps of
yourself
in those 38 pants.) That is a great incentive when you are reaching
for
that snack!!

Good luck to you...

JaBee

SW 373
CW 286
GW 225

come visit www.fitnesswithin.com
a free weight loss community.





John Doe Wrote:
Dear JaBee
To me, the diet I finally found was the one that I could live with. Do
I
think the diet is perfect? No. It needs more natural fruits for a
balanced
diet. But the diet has done what it promised, as long as I follow the
guidelines.
As to why diet, I was getting tired of getting the 'next size up' in
pants... 32, 34, 36, 38... Finally I said enough, the inches are
coming off
because of the diet, but I have found no real cravings for the
'forbidden'
foods. I can't see going back to the old eating habits, though I still
have
15+ pounds to go before I will reach my goal of a size 34/36. I guess
you
are right about motivation/self perception, I just can't see myself
being
larger than what I was used to five years ago.



"JaBee" wrote in message
...

Ultimately it comes down to...INCENTIVE AND MOTIVATION

When people start a diet, wheter low cal, low carb, low fat, or
whatever they have some type of motivation to lose. However, if they
lose that motivation, then they lose to will to lose.

I tell anybody thinking of going on a diet to decide on their big
"WHY." If they know why the decided to diet, they will know what
their
movitivation and incentive truly is. When you know your motivation,
and
remind yourself of what it is....you WILL be successful.

So..I don't think the question is WHAT (diet to use..etc.)...I think
the question should be WHY (are you dieting.)

JaBee



--
JaBee



  #8  
Old October 5th, 2004, 12:51 AM
JaBee JaBee is offline
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Posts: 9
Default

Way to go...
I started with size 54 pants (and very tight) and now am down to size 46..
of course my goal is to get a lot lower and keep giving away these big
old pants!!

You know, I dont have a pants size goal, but I suspect that size 38-40
will be very possible when I reach 225.

Keep it up...

JaBee

SW 373
CW 286
GW 225

come visit www.fitnesswithin.com
a free weight loss community.




[quote=John Doe]The mirror and the pants size is all the motivation that I need...
Have gotten to a 36... Two more weeks 34(?)...


"JaBee" wrote in message
...[color=blue][i]

Hey John...

Once people find a motivation, I always suggest they find a way to
hold to it.

Why not find a pair of size 34 pants, and hang them in the front of
your
closet, or someplace you will see them every day. When you see them,
and remember what your goal is, you will find it pretty easy to hang
onto the diet you have chosen.

Another idea is to hang a picture up on the fridge (perhaps of
yourself
in those 38 pants.) That is a great incentive when you are reaching
for
that snack!!

Good luck to you...

JaBee

SW 373
CW 286
GW 225

come visit
www.fitnesswithin.com
a free weight loss community.
  #9  
Old October 5th, 2004, 12:51 AM
JaBee
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Posts: n/a
Default


Way to go...
I started with size 54 pants (and very tight) and now am down to size
46..
of course my goal is to get a lot lower and keep giving away these big
old pants!!

You know, I dont have a pants size goal, but I suspect that size 38-40
will be very possible when I reach 225.

Keep it up...

JaBee

SW 373
CW 286
GW 225

come visit www.fitnesswithin.com
a free weight loss community.




John Doe Wrote:[color=blue][i]
The mirror and the pants size is all the motivation that I need...
Have gotten to a 36... Two more weeks 34(?)...


"JaBee" wrote in message
...

Hey John...

Once people find a motivation, I always suggest they find a way to
hold to it.

Why not find a pair of size 34 pants, and hang them in the front of
your
closet, or someplace you will see them every day. When you see them,
and remember what your goal is, you will find it pretty easy to hang
onto the diet you have chosen.

Another idea is to hang a picture up on the fridge (perhaps of
yourself
in those 38 pants.) That is a great incentive when you are reaching
for
that snack!!

Good luck to you...

JaBee

SW 373
CW 286
GW 225

come visit
www.fitnesswithin.com
a free weight loss community.



--
JaBee
 




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