Wow, I'm late to the party!
@txbiscuit: 1100 calories is fucking absurd. I believe your report of your experience but am SHOCKED that a professional with credentials honestly suggested that to you! And South Beach is less carb-restrictive than Atkins, which is why it has more variety, and in the long run, is far easier for people to stick to. It's one of the lower-carb plans that's recommended by a lot of doctors.
@Lilly: has anyone looked at your bone density? It sounds like you might be a little too prone to fracturing for your age, IMHO.
And did you find an unlimited data plan? I thought all the major carriers (at least stateside) had gotten rid of those. My data usage is actually negligible, because there's a secure wifi at both my campuses and my house, so rarely am I on the carrier's 4G. I have had Verizon as long as I have had a cell phone and I
them, always have.
@All ya'll apprehensive about limiting your carbs - your snack plans are so complicated compared to mine! I couldn't do yours at all, which is why it's good that anything that creates a moderation in the diet works! My snacks, unlimited, by the way:
Raw vegetables (limted, thanks to my braces): celery, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and bell peppers with dill dip (which is mostly sour cream)
String cheese and/or lunchmeat
Canned tuna or other meat
Raw nuts
@Mrs. JJ: sorry about your GTT results. I
Larabars, but have given them up since the reduced carb thing. The Uber varieties, made by Larabar, are mostly nuts (higher protein with a lower fruit content), so they are generally lower carb compared to them.
@Lilly, part 2. I won't leave you hanging. I have been having the worst time staying under 230 right now. I was actually right at 260 in mid-July (heaviest in my life, thanks to metabolic dysfunction), so I'm feeling oddly OK at the moment. I have decided to wear it like a badge of honor, at least as long as it's moving downward. It's almost maddening, though, I get down to 227 and then I drink too much water or something and the next day, poof! Back to 230-231 (which is where I was this morning, granted I was wearing jeans...
)
I have the FitBit Flex (only 99.00, doesn't have the clock or display mileage - has 5 lights, if you double-tap it it lights up one light for each 20% of your daily goal). I am in LOVE with it. Even though I've been working non-stop or chatting with Pirate on Facebook, and have barely moved for 2 days, I am continually more conscious of my movement throughout the day. The sleep tracking feature has proven that I sleep very well and that my fatigue is not a consequence of poor sleep - I am considering paying the 45.00 per year for the advanced reports, but even the basic report will be going to my doctor with me on the 10th.
My "goal" for this week is to break 10K for at least a single day. Next week, I'll shoot for 2 days > 10K steps.
Happy New Years Everyone!
My 1st goal is getting under 200 which hasn't happened in yeeeeeeeeeears! See you guys on MFP! 
