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The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss |  | Author: Dr. Arthur Agatston MD
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
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Pages: 311
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Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.5 x 1
ISBN: 031231521X
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.25
EAN: 9780312315214
ASIN: 031231521X
Publication Date: April 19, 2005
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Amazon.com Review
The verdict is in: those simple carbs we've been living on are killing us. For good health, we've got to get our blood sugar under control and stop the incessant cravings. Or so says Dr. Arthur Agatston, author of The South Beach Diet. The first half of the book details the science behind the diet. Most of the explanations revolve around why things you thought were healthy-orange juice, wheat toast, carrots-are actually evil. To avoid blood sugar surges, Agatston created a modified carbohydrate plan, recommending plenty of high-fiber foods, lean proteins, and healthy fats, while cutting bread, rice, pastas, and fruits. Major differences from other diets include a lack of concern over portion size and a serious indifference to exercise. Feeling full while on a diet is a beautiful thing, but it seems odd that a cardiologist buries his exercise recommendations in a solitary sentence. The last half of the book covers his three-stage plan; daily diets are mixed with recipes, some of which are from South Beach restaurant chefs. The most restrictive period lasts just two weeks, enough time to stabilize your urges and lose a few pounds; stage two adds fruits and a handful of other carbs, while stage three is meant to last the remainder of your life, with occasional lapses for white bread or birthday cake. While the diet is sound, the book could be better organized. The first half mixes scientific study with anecdote in a seemingly random way, while the mix of meal plans and recipes can be confusing. Still, the recipes are varied and tasty, and you'll never feel deprived, unless you currently happen to live by bread alone. --Jill Lightner
Product Description
THE DIET EVERYONE'S TALKING ABOUT!
Developed by noted Miami cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston for his patients, THE SOUTH BEACH DIET became a national phenomenon-because it works. It's not low fat. It's not low carbs. It teaches you to use the right carbs and the right fats to change your body chemistry to burn fat, help reduce your cholesterol, and help prevent metabolic syndrome (pre-diabetes). As a result, you'll lose weight quickly and safely.
Dr. Agatston's plan allows you to eat the foods you love-meat and fish, cheese, healthy oils and nuts, vegetables, and the right carbohydrates and sweets. There's no mandatory exercise, and you're never left craving more food. Structured in three simple phases, this may be the easiest diet that you've ever tried.
PHASE ONE: Say goodbye to bad-for-you "goodies"!
Your cravings will disappear...and so will eight to thirteen pound.
PHASE TWO: Your stomach is visibly smaller and favorite foods are back on the menu!
Your body is burning calories, not storing them!
PHASE THREE: The stage that lasts the rest of your life-normal foods in normal portions.
You will keep your ideal weight...and maintain your health and vitality.
With recipes and meal plans for each phase!
"The real value of the book is its sound nutritional advice."
-Newsweek
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 It's working July 27, 2010
josh
My husband and I started South Beach after a friend recommended it to us. We are starting Phase 2 today, and so far, during the two weeks of Phase 1, we've lost about 10 pounds each. I didn't think it would happen so quickly, but it did. We didn't even add exercise until the weight loss starting "slowing" around day 10. The cravings were bad occasionally, especially at the beginning. But, as long as you have permissible snacks on hand and you make sure to eat enough at meal times to leave you satisfied, it's doable. If I can do it, anyone can. I was completely addicted to chocolate, sugar, and ice cream.
The book is helpful, includes complete meal plans, menus, and more. We also bought the South Beach Diet Cookbook to go with it because I am a bit of a picky eater, so we knew having more options for meals was the best way to go for us. I don't now how long we'll be on Phase 2 and how much more weight we'll lose (we both would be happy with 10-15 pounds more), but this book has changed the way we eat and shop and view food.
 My original order... July 5, 2010
vah-fl
My original order was lost in the mail and I found out later, it was returned by the Post Office due to damage (no fault of vendor). Once I informed them that I never rec'd my first shipment, they immediately send out a 2nd one, but unfortunately they did not send that 2nd one via a faster shipping method so that I would get it asap. I have now rec'd the 2nd shipment and am totally satisfied with my purchase. However I was disappointed that they didn't send the 2nd one quicker to compensate for the almost-3-week-delay I had already experienced. I would buy from this vendor again. Their profits go to a good cause.
Easy and Effective June 7, 2010
Shoe Maven (NJ)
Never lost weight on a diet before, but dropped 8 pounds in Phase I, just as promised!!!
The South Beach Diet: June 6, 2010
Eugene M. Naves (St. Petersburg, Florida)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Yes, this will work if you do it the way it is written. Because I have IBS and Lactose Intolerence and foods that cause gas, IS a major problem. After five days and a lose of six pounds, I had to change from the day to day food plan. I now pick what I can eat without causing problems for me.
Gone from 253lbs to 236lbs. And have never eat as well!!!
SO, this can work even if you can not follow the day to day food plans.
Yes try this book.
It works, but it's difficult June 5, 2010
michaeljordan12 (Pittsburgh, PA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really do like this book and I believe in the diet and eating healthier. However, the first 2 weeks are not only difficult to follow, but expensive! Produce isn't what it used to be and that's pretty much where you spend your time at the grocery store. Also, you cannot drink caffeine for the first 2 weeks and I'm a BIG coffee drinker. Switching to decaf wasn't that bad at first, but around the 3rd day or so, I started to get some pretty bad caffeine headaches. They don't really warn you about that. And not drinking ANY alcohol for 2 weeks? How realistic is that?! I'm no alcoholic, but at the end of a stressful day, I like to have a nice glass of wine. However, I did lose 3 lbs and 2% body fat within the frist 3 days. So... keep up with it, it is difficult at times and you do get hungry, but if you want to slim down and not TOTALLY starve yourself, this is the way to do it!
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