The South Beach Diet by Arthur S. Agatston M.D. (2003)

I wish I had not waited so long to buy this book after learning about this diet. It is a marvelous lifestyle plan. I have lost 40 pounds since mid December of 2004 (yes, that's right I started this diet just before Christmas) This diet is by far one of the healthiest I have ever encountered. It is the emphasis on good vs. bad carbs, good vs. bad fats and use of lean protien that is the key to both instant results, and LONG TERM success. I was on Atkins twice with good results but I never could quite lose the nagging thoughts about all that fat and cholesterol laden meat, eggs and cheese so I could not strictly follow it and the weight came back. With South Beach the weight has come off, stayed off and I am continuing towards my goal on a pace that is neither too fast nor to slow. My doctor is quite pleased with my weight and my vastly improved cholesterol numbers. My ultimate goal is to get off the low doses of medication I use now to keep my blood pressure under control.

South Beach takes Atkins one step further and is much more healthful than Atkins will ever be. It really is just common sense once you know the not so secret secrets. It only took 6-8 weeks before I was able to eat almost anything I wanted as long as I avoided white flour, white sugar, corn, carrots, and potatoes. That still leaves plenty of vegetables to chose from. It's almost as if once I got to a certain point that my body reset some switches and I eat less, crave less and feel excellent.
If one can get over the sugar cravings of the first two weeks there is no reason that anyone should not succeed on South Beach.

I see one major pitfall being people's past eating habits being a stumbling block to success on this diet more than any flaw with the diet itself. If one has spent a lifetime consuming little else besides bread, potatoes, pasta, sodas, baked goods etc., etc. with only an occasional salad and vegetable thrown in they will have problems. If that same diet has been filled with white flour, refined white sugar, white potatoes in every form imaginable the first two weeks will be a struggle. It does require developing a taste for more natural and non-processed foods. If you have been eating heat and eat dinner from a box for most of your life be warned that it will take a major change on your part to make this work.

Still, even small changes inspired by the book will be helpful so anyone who has been on the fence about South Beach should not hesitate to pick up a copy of the book, or recipe book or both on Ebay.

I won't be selling mine. This diet is a diet for life and I'm keeping them right here with me.

The book was hardcover and in perfect condition. The book cover was still in tact. There was no writing on the book.

I first bought this book Four years ago and it set on my shelf for for the next two years. I got pregnant AGAIN and thought, "oh-well can't be on a diet when I am prego!" How wrong I was because this book is NOT a diet book!! It is for anyone and everyone who wants to live a health life but doesn't know how! It is wonderful because you can eat as much as you want, it just has to be in the guidelines. Yicks- what guidelines? In my eyes, the guideline are what made this book successful. At the end of the book it gives you a menu to follow for the first month. Just follow the menu, its that simple! (The first two week are torcher but trust me the reward is so much better than the torcher... FYI: I wouldn't suggest a pregnant preson follow all the guidelines for week one) The rewards: After the first two weeks you will look AWESOME and feel even better. Better yet when you are allowed to start introducing Carbs back into your diet (week three) the simplist things like wheat toast taste like Cake!! Really it makes every Carb taste a little better! And best of all no more cravings for a bread, cookies, cakes, etc. With the health of Americans these days, everyone could use a little South Beach! I am such a believer that I keep giving my books to friends and family! Highly recommended for anyone who wants to live a healthy life...

I never got my order, so horrible. I ordered this book weeks ago and never received anything. I didnt pay much thank good ness, but even still I would have liked the book that I ordered.

It was easy reading. I was able to read the book fast. It was very easy to understand the diet, and it offers a great outlook on other competitive diets too. I liked the recipes it had offer. I was more committed to doing the diet after reading the book and understanding it.

I,know a lot about diets i been on a diet most of my life, and loose and gain back the weight it be come normal to me, eating little its been a fear counting calories different authors well these south beach diet got my attention first all different meals wow ,expensive , fancy and all . got me to loose 10 pounds in two and a half week (not hungry) i could not belived that and my belly the hardest part of my body (some how better) i can't compare or change my south beach diet wonderful experiences like eating out every day (at home enyoing the cooking and not been scare of gaining any weight) i keep loosing , and savoring delicious dishes .

I just received it and haven't had time to read it. I decided to by it because I'm wanting to lose weight and I figured this would be a good start.

Great E-Bayer. Fast delivery. Sory I am late writting I was away for some time The book was brand new and if I need other books I will review your selling. Thanks again for the fast delivery. The book was what I was looking for.

I received the books I bought from this seller in perfect condition and almost immediately after paying for them.I would buy from this seller again!

I purchased the book because my husband has a heart condition, and diabetes, needing to lose weight. It is an easy diet to follow, you can eat a large variety of foods, and there are terrific recipes included. If you like cauliflower, the cauliflower "mashed potatoes" are great, one of my husband's particular favorites. If you do not like green vegetables or eggs, this might not be the diet for you. Initial results were encouraging; I lost 14 pounds in the first 2 weeks. My husband cheats a lot when not at home, so his results have not been as good. My favorite passion is bread, but I have moved beyond the bread and butter craving in just 3 - 4 weeks. Fresh vegetables, fish and chicken are some of my personal favorites. This could be a lifetime life change for us!

I like this book, the book has great information and recipes that are easy to make. I have lost 25 pounds from using this book. I have purchased several of these books for my friends and family.

I received the item quickly.....just as promised. Would recommend this seller for future purchases. Thank you

My item looks like new and its was shipped fast i am very satisfied with this transaction .

This book is easy to understand and is easy to follow. Books explains everything in full, carefull detail. I especially like that there are full menus for 2 weeks and recipes for everything it suggests you eat.

Love the way it explains things COMPLICATED JARGON in laymons terms. I get what they are explaining and the book makes sense!!! The follow through receipts are great, and tasty too.

i this book because i had tried the south beach diet before and i lost 50 lbs and i've managed to keep it off. I lost my book by lending it out to a friend who lost it which really angered me. I love it for the recipe's in it and i need to go back to phase one because i'm starting to gain weight back and i don't like it. so if your wondering YES THIS WORKS REALLY WELL JUST KEEP WITH IT!!!! i love this book this diet this south beach attitude!

I was expecting a lot more from this book. I wanted more about the program and how it works, instead there were many complicated recipes and information that wasn't very helpful. The recipes on the website are much better and easier to make.

I purchased The South Beach Diet Book about 3 weeks ago. The book is more informative than i thought. would recommend to others.

Very detailed and helpful book on losing weight. This is basically I think a low carbohydrate diet but with some helpful hints on foods that you should avoid even on a low carb diet.

We have lost weight, enjoyed new foods and had a blast cooking together. The book it loaded with great information. Well worth the time to shop and plan and enjoy.

The book was like brand new. A fantastic purchase. I bought this for my wife. she had been looking for the book. I told her, lets look on ebay. There were several choices and we lucked out and chose this one. Thanks

A family member recently has had some severe physical problems with diabetic shock and elevated blood pressure and was put on a restricted diet for losing weight. I began getting questions about food groups (carbs, proteins, fats, etc.), and I knew that this book had the answers and a lot of good information
that would supplement what had been received from the doctor. I wanted the family to have this book as a gift, and promptly, and had the Seller send it directly to them. From all I'm hearing, it has been as helpful as I had hoped.

I have really enjoyed this book. I have not been diagnosed with Diabetes, but my family has a history of it. This book helped me find ways of eating so that hopefully in the future I will prevent Diabetes from happening to me. I'm very glad I bought this book and read it.

When first reading this book it started out a bit slow, but the further you get the more you gain an understanding of portion control, and ways to contribute to your overall health and longevity. It emphasizes better choices, and yes, the old favorite...calorie control. It puts a new spin on ways to cut calories, increase your exercise and to control those portions.

I bought this book for a friend who couldn't afford it at regular retail. The book was in excellent shape. Thank you