13 lbs. and counting....

Well, it's been a long time coming but I finally decided it was time to lose weight. (I know vacation has something to do with it.) I started about 3 weeks ago and have lost 13 lbs. It feels like it has been a lot longer than 3 weeks! The first week I tried to just eat sensibly and exercise, but that didn't work. So, the second week I started the South Beach diet. Things are going well except that I miss drinking milk and would love a piece of fruit! I have extended the first phase of the program because I am afraid if I start introducing foods back into my diet I will start gaining weight and I am no where near the weight I want to be. I am existing on lean protein, vegetables, nuts, low-fat string cheese and low-fat cottage cheese. How's that for boring! It is a complete change of lifestyle to train yourself to "eat to live" not "live to eat" which I have done for years. But I am determined this time to lose the weight and keep it off. I'll keep you posted!