Comments on: South Beach Diet Resources on Kalyn’s Kitchen

By: Kalyn Denny

Kalyn Denny — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:39:22 +0000

In reply to Snow. Yes, I am still actively posting here, although the focus on the site is now more carb-conscious than South Beach Diet recipes. I can't leave a link in these comments, but if you search for "filtered recipe search" you will get a post that explains that way of searching that will let you choose low-carb + dairy-free or South Beach + dairy-free. Hope that helps.

By: Snow

Snow — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 16:35:24 +0000

Are you still actively posting? I have been successful with south beach in the past and am trying to get back to a higher protein lower carb lifestyle. Have lactose issues and don’t want high fat though – or fake cheese! Just looking for a non Facebook support system.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 04:59:15 +0000

Thank you very much for this amazing compilation!

By: Kalyn Denny

Kalyn Denny — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 18:08:20 +0000

In reply to Kristin. Kristin, I am so happy to hear the recipes are helpfull for you. And even though I know how to cook, I love simple recipes. Best wishes to you in achieving your goal!

By: Kristin

Kristin — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 17:48:32 +0000

Kalyn, I can never thank you enough for this website. One of the reasons I became obese is because I never learned how to cook. So I had quite a hurdle. It was not a matter of simply changing my current style of cooking to a healthier style – I had to learn to cook from scratch (and am still learning). You have so many simple, easy to prepare recipes that ACTUALLY TASTE GOOD! I went from 215 lbs to 170 lbs and I'm still plugging away. Thank you for not just learning and losing yourself – but for going to such lengths to share what has worked for you. If "karma" is real, you've sure earned a boatload of good karma. Thank you again.

By: Kalyn Denny

Kalyn Denny — Sat, 18 Jul 2015 14:55:46 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. Alison, that's not what I mean of course. I mean that any eating plan that helps you lose weight is not going to work unless it includes foods you enjoy. For example, I could never do weight watchers because I love cheese, olive oil, etc. So any plan that works for me has to permit those things.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 22:00:36 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. Thanks for your time. If I did a diet with my personal eating preferences I would be 65 pounds heavier and eating big bowls of pasta! Alison

By: Kalyn Denny

Kalyn Denny — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 17:39:30 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. Alison I don't have time to go into a long reply about this, but I'll share a few things. First, I've been writing the blog for 10 years, and during that time I've gone from a very strict South Beach approach to more of a carb-conscious way of eating that includes a little more whole grains, a little more saturated fat, and probably more treats (although I try!) I haven't stuck with it 100%, in fact at different times on the blog I've talked about gaining weight and going back to a stricter Phase One eating plan for a while.

In general I still like the South Beach approach better than most other low-carb plans, partly because if the way they allow dried beans and other "good carbs." Where I don't think South Beach has kept up with the diet research is their insistence on low-fat dairy and limits on saturated fat. Not that I want to eat things drenched in butter or high-fat foods all the time, but for me personally the South Beach approach is not realistic and I'm no longer convinced it's the healthiest.

But what I believe most is that the only successful diet is one that fits your personal eating preferences. That's one reason I've never tried to create menus with my recipes or give much diet advice.

Good luck!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 17:03:10 +0000

Could you please explain how your personal way of eating has evolved and what you do follow? I have done many diets starting with Weight Watchers, I lost a lot of weight doing it, but a lot of muscle and hair loss too. So I switched to Atkins and grew tired of the limits. Then on to Carb Cycling which I am currently doing. I found you somehow, and I wonder you say you have only stuck to this diet. Could you explain what you do stick with currently? I would greatly appreciate knowing what you have found to be a new way of life. I need to find the same. Thanks in advance, and for your site. Alison

By: Kalyn Denny

Kalyn Denny — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 23:31:17 +0000

In reply to rosa suarez. I just use Arm and Hammer Baking Soda from the grocery store, nothing special.