The South Beach Diet by Arthur Agatston (2003, Hardcover)

I need to lose some weight and I heard that South Beach Diet would be a good for me. So I ordered one on ebay. It is easy to understand and to follow the instruction. At first I was worried about having to eat certain food I don't like (I am picky eater), but I didn't have to. First two weeks was the hardest, but I lost 8 pounds in two weeks. It includes some recipes for all phases. I enjoyed most of them. Worth every cent!

The book is definitely what it says it is. I really like the book. All the tips, recipes and easy to understand indexes, mixed in with letters from people who had done the "diet" really gives the reader the feeling that they are not alone. I borrowed this book from a friend, tried the first two weeks, stuck to it and wanted to have this for my own.

The reason I purchased this book is due to my doctor telling me that this was the best diet to follow and SAFE. I like the book because it explains to you the differences in Carbs and it has a lot of delicious recipes in them. I've not been too strict with my diet yet, but have attempted some of the rules. I would recommend this book to anyone, it's safer and healthier than Atkins!

I purchased this book because I had heard from a friend that this was a good program, and I needed to lose weight. I promised God if I won the book from E-Bay that I would then begin the diet. With God's grace, He allowed me to lose the weight that I needed. I enjoyed the testimonies in the book. I thought that the author was very well informed about the subject having tested it with his heart patients so he knew it worked. I liked the fact that he discussed the good fats and good carbs as well as the bad. There are very good points in the book that explain why these fats and carbs are good or bad. The book includes a list of foods to show you what to eat and what not to eat for each phase of the diet program, and there is also a cookbook section that is useful also.

I think this is an extremely easy and healthy "lifestyle". You notice I don't say diet. It's easy to follow and you are never hungry. You will lose about 7-13 pounds the first 2 weeks and after that about 2 lbs a week. After the initial 2 weeks, you add fruits, whole grains, alcohol, whole grain pasta (I used Dreamfields which tastes better but is still low on the glycemic index). It is also easy to eat any meal in a restaurant. You can have eggs, lean bacon, low-fat sausage, and for lunch, any kind of salad you like (no croutons). Dinner is easy, almost any lean meat, fish or poultry, all veggies except white potatoes, corn and carrots. I usually also have salad for dinner. Actually, just think no white flour or sugar or starchy vegetables and you've pretty much got the concept of Phase II. You can have brown rice, but no white rice. I lost 7# in 2 weeks, my husband lost 13 pounds in 2 weeks. I have since lost an additional 14 pounds on Phase II. Even went on a cruise for a week and didn't gain an ounce. That's a first. Good luck. I know you'll love the book. Follow the rules, don't cheat and you'll get where you want to be.

Bought this because I was going to start a new diet and was told this South Beach Diet really worked. I would recommend anyone to purchase this book if wanting to lose weight and start a great diet that does actually works! The recipes are easy and taste great as well!

Well thought out diet that truly reduces your cravings for sugar and starches. Easy to read and follow with "foods to enjoy and avoid" in a neatly organized chart at the end of each chapter. Also, recipes are easy to make and are quite enjoyable. I lost 15 pounds in the first 2 weeks and starting seeing differences within days!

I bought this book because I need to lose some weight and have tried other avenues with no luck. Its well written and easy to understand. Everything is spelled out for you. Its varied enough that you wont get bored with eating the same thing all the time

My wife and I had this edition but "loaned" it.Since it was published a new edition was published. The new edition does not contain the same information the original does.
We used the basis of the diet and both lost 25 to 30 lbs.My blood pressure returned to very good numbers and my cholestrol went down to excellent numbers.We wanted the first edition so we could refer back to the basics,but since it was not avaiable through the usual stores,we "shopped Ebay" with excellent results.
I have bought a number of other items through Ebay and can say all have been very pleasant. Minor problems arose a couple of times but was addressed quickly and ended on a positive note.

This is a great product. Phase 1 is hard, but worth it. I lost 15 pounds during the two weeks of phase one. This is a great buy. I recommend it to everyone.

I bought a hardcover book, received it in a few days, and saved 10 or 15 dollars at least. The book it self is done very well and is easy to understand and implement.

Great product in perfect condition, as told. Very fast shipping and was overall very pleased with seller. I would definetly recommend this seller again. Thanks

The book look new, like it had never been use. My only complinant it that it has a smell on the book. I do not know it it is from the house where the person lived or the book is just older and had been sitting on a book shelf.Hopefully the smell will go away. Overall I love the book and the price, and will get a lot of use out of it.

Thank you for sending my book to me in a very timely manner. It was in great condition when I received it and it was a great deal as well! Thanks again!

I heard so many success stories about this diet. I think it's an excellent, sensible diet and Dr. Agatston explains it in this book very well. I would recommend it to anyone who suffers from carb cravings and low blood sugar.
It's working for me!

I boughtthis book because my doctor told me this was one of the best diets around I thought I would find it here on ebay much cheaper than at a book store and I did.

I bought it, but never received the product because the person sold it to someone else. They refunded my money, however, I was disappointed I never received what I set out to find.