Tell me a weight loss plan where I can still drink as much beer as I want and I am in. With my job, giving up beer is NOT AN OPTION!!

The great thing about the South Beach Diet (once I am out of Phase 1) is that I can have rum and Diet soda. That just happens to be my favorite drink!

Maybe Beagles22 needs to change drink preferences?

Try rum with a diet VANILLA coke! Superb, my dear!

Oooohh! That sounds good. I used to drink vanilla rum with diet soda but now it will be rum with diet vanilla soda. I love this diet!

I lost 70lbs on the Adkins diet and have managed to keep it for almost 4 years now. I had to realize it was okay to leave food on my plate, moderation and exercise. I rewarded myself for every milestone. For example a new piece of jewelry or a new outfit.

I am losing slowly but surely on Weight Watchers, and I love to drink beer. You just have to account for it in your daily intake. Yes, I know it would come off faster if I left the beer alone, but hey, I enjoy it.

I survived Thanksgiving on the South Beach Diet! Without cheating!

Now I begin Day 5...

Congratulations Someone! You are stronger than I am! My future sister-in-law makes the best red pork chili that I couldn't resist. I had to have a second helping of that. But I only ate one meal in all day, so I really didn't over do it too bad.

Well, that's good LL. As long as YOU feel good about yourself at the end of the day, I think you have accomplished something great. No diet plan in the world is going to tackle the greatest obstacle of them all: your brain. Only you can determine what is and is not OK.

Together we will succeed!

Day 5 and counting!

Maybe I should change drinks...Diet Vanilla Coke and Rum sounds good, but I get so drunk on hard liquor....

Well, I thought I would give you all my two week update since starting the South Beach Diet. I have lost about 10 pounds. I actually think I have lost about 12, but I will take the conservative approach. My intro phase was supposed to be over yesterday but to ensure that I really kick the sugar habit, I am taking on another week or two.

The best part is, I haven't cheated once! Virtual rum and diet pepsi for me!

Congratulations Someone! Sounds like you are doing great!