A Dad's South Beach Diet Journal: Initial Weigh In

I weighed in at the office 2 days on Monday, Oct 12 - 2 days before my actual diet started. I had my office clothes on minus shoes, with belt, and nothing on my pockets. The weighing scale is digital - so it's a good thing.

My initial weight was at 178.6 lbs.

Height = 5 feet, 7 inches.
Weight = 178.6 pounds.

From a BMI calculator site, my calculated BMI is 28.0.

BMI Categories:

Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
Overweight = 25-29.9
Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

My target weight is 153 lbs with the same weigh in factors. That would put my BMI at 24 flat.

South Beach Basics

Phase 1 - 14 days. Emphasis on lean meat, most vegetables, eggs, cheese, nuts. No fruit, no starchy foods. Expected weight loss: 8 - 14 lbs.

Phase 2 - Can take as long as possible to achieve target weight. Some starchy foods and most fruits are slowly introduced into diet. Foods not allowed in this phase include rice, carrots, potatoes, honey, ice cream, canned fruit, banana, jam, and raisins. Expected weight loss: 1 to 2 lbs a week.

Phase 3 - Maintenance phase. If your weight starts creeping back up, modify the foods you are eating and the amounts.

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