The South Beach Diet by Arthur S. Agatston M.D. (2005, Paperback)

I purchased this book after my sister-in-law lost over 50 lbs following the diet in this book. I knew a co-worker who went from a size 22 to a size 8. I have started the diet and I have lost some weight. I look forward to getting into a size 8 again using this diet plan.

I decided to buy this book after talking with several people (men) who had lost a good amount of weight following the SBD. I found the book difficult to maneuver - eating programs were not well laid out, no list of acceptable foods, lots of recipes with odd+expensive ingredients that required fairly experienced cooking skills. Basically, I'm a "show me how to do it" person, and this book was all about reading a lot of information about dieting. I know the SBD has worked for many folks, and it's probably a great plan. It just isn't the right plan for me.

The diet was recommended by someone who has remained trimmed all her life and also was used by someone who lost a lot of weight over a few months. The diet allows for plenty of vegetables and salads (which I love) and plenty of low fat proteins, without the need for measuring portions. It also allowed for a glass of wine after the first phase, and I do love my glass of wine everyday. I've actually stuck to the more stringent first phase for over 4 weeks now, since my I've actually gotten used to eating no bread, pasta, or potatoes and have been eating mostly fresh vegetables. Overall, it is a diet which I am having no problem in maintaining, but again, I am stubborn and strong willed and determined not to have my cravings control me in staying fat. Most of all, it is a healthy diet (not like Atkin's!) which is also good for my skin, cholesteral levels and blood pressure.

I bought this book and read it cover to cover. I started the diet one week ago and have lost 4 1/2 pounds already. It is not a hard diet at all. The first week was a little tough eating not carbs but I am much better this week because I know next week I can re-introduce good carbs back into my diet. This is definitely a book worth buying.

received book in timely manner. book received in good condition. i have not had an opportunity to read it yet

I really like this book because it comes with everyday recipes, and is food you can find at a grocery store close to your house, not complicated stuff. Very reasonable diet,you keep eating as usual but know how to control your foods and learn to eat food you didn't think you would eat. I highly recommend this product to anyone that wants to loose weight in an easy way, but consistent.

This book is the ONLY diet book I've ever read that gave a clear, concise explanation of the way sugar makes you fat. The information you get is extremely motivating.

The book is well written, interesting, and the program works, even if you eat more quantity than they allow for but stay on the right kinds of foods.

If you want to get started, this is the book.

I needed my own copy of the South Beach Diet. I am very appreciative of the great deal I received on the book.

My dad tried the SouthBeach, & it was a huge success for him. He was losing weight & eating a ton still, so I didn't really understand the diet. I wanted to go on it, but I also wanted to understand the logistics behind it. So far I've read a lot of the book & really enjoy understanding why I should eat an apple with peanut butter rather than a banana, or why some carbs are good for you & other are not. I'd recommend this book to anyone who wants to change their lifestyle for the better.

I decided to buy this because, I was stuck on my current diet and decided to try something new. I like this diet because it watches fat and carbs.

This was an easy read. I really liked that you can read it and know what to do and what to buy. It made things easier to get started.

There were some helpful hints about healthy eating. The book was in good condition. Shipping was prompt. I also like the recipes.

Received incredibly fast and with care. Great delivery, and Great seller. Thanks for the books! fast shipping and arrived in mint condition.

It was a great price for the item. I bought this for my mom who heard about it through a friend. So far she has not started to read it since it just arrived. The book was in really good condition!

Arrived quickly. Book is good and full of good diet and long term health tips. I would recommend other read this.

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Being overweight my doctor has been pushing me to loose weight. Not until he got on my wife's case also loose weight that I thought that it would be a good idea for both of us to be doing the same diet. That being said, we began phase I for two weeks and both of us lost weight. At the time I had taken out a library book on the diet and the time for it to be sent back was coming close. I have books to be sold on half.com and I have bought books also from half.com. I ordered the book and it came in the mail in one week just before I had to take the library book back. For the price of the book it was more conveinant to have the book at home for a longer period than three weeks the library give you. The book has list of things that are good to eat and not gain weight doing so. It guides you step by step in the diet process and also gives menus to follow, therefore taking most of the mistakes and fears out of the picture. In the first two weeks just eating the things that the book suggest I have lost 20 pounds. That can't be all bad!

Dr. Agatson has done the research and presents it in an easy to understand manner. The research and the impetus behind the "diet" helps to motivate the "dieter" because one can understand how the food combinations and healthy choices work together to not only affect one's weight loss but increase over all feeling of well being and physical health of the body.

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I love this book! I am a diabetic and my doctor told me to buy this book and live by it. I lost 25 pounds in no time at all! In January our hot water heater flooded our house while we were away and my book was ruined. I knew I had to get another one as soon as possible! It is so easy to follow and the recipes are excellent! I would recommend this diet and book to anyone with health problems or someone just wanting to lose weight.

Very helpful book, looking at a compromise of the Adkins on one side and the diets which set makred amounts of food per meal. Very helpful in understanding a way to apply Atkins in a very practical manner.

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