The South Beach Diet......

[wovenwonder]

Sounds very surprisingly like another eating plan alot of us are familiar with!

The doctor chose to alter his own diet-first avoiding all carbohydrates and fruit and then reintroducing these foods in moderation. Feeling better and losing weight, he then consulted a nutritionist to modify his strategy to devise a sound method for his patients. The South Beach diet begins with a somewhat restrictive two-week program, generally producing a weight loss of from eight to 13 pounds. The initial phase may be difficult for those who crave bread, pasta and fruit. But there are still choices, and snacks (cheese, hummus, vegetables) are a necessary part of the diet. People shouldn't feel hungry on this part of the diet, stresses the author.

I seen the 'doc' talking on weekend Today on Sunday morning. He was talking like this was all some 'new' plan never done before. Here is the book on Amazon.com if you'd like to read more about this 'new' idea in eating!

 

[MickeyMagic]

I've been reading up on Atkins. I saw the bit about the South Beach Diet on Weekend Today and thought it sounded intriguing. I went to Barnes & Noble and perused the book. I started wondering to myself, "Isn't this basically the same plan as Atkins"?

Anyone know if there are any differences and, if so, could you be so kind as to outline some of the major ones.

Otherwise I'm still leaning towards Atkins for my plan. At least I know there'll be others with experience on that plan that I can "talk" to on these boards.

Thanks!!

 

[Disneyaholic]

Hmmmm...

Makes me think that this guy is using Dr. Atkins' death as an opportunity to try to become a new diet "guru"!!

 

[wovenwonder]

Originally posted by Disneyaholic
Hmmmm...

Makes me think that this guy is using Dr. Atkins' death as an opportunity to try to become a new diet "guru"!!

I'm pretty certain this book was out before Dr.Atkins passed away. If not, it surely would have been written and to press before then.

It just amazes me how this seems to be a new concept in the making when it has been around for many a moons!

I say way to go --- if 'South Beach' sounds more hip than 'Atkins' then go for it! I'm sure it will have the same results. And if it gets people to realize the wonderful effects that this WOE can have on you --- then more power to it.

I may even pick up the book to get a different view on this WOE. Maybe I'll pick up a few hints of the trade that I didn't pick up on the first go around.

 

[nativetxn]

When I was in college they called that plagiarism

Controlled carbohydrate eating is becoming more and more popular because it not only works but you truly get excellent health benefits. If the South Beach diet helps just one person, who cares what they call it

Sort of funny though, huh?

 

[lvs_eeyore]

The South Beach Diet has actually been around for several years. It started down here in Florida and Channel 10 does a thing on it every year. I think its just that now its getting more popular and word is getting out about it. Im sure it has nothing to do with Dr. Atkins death.

 

[KathyFP]

I have a friend that is considering this plan?? Anyone trying it yet?

 

[GarrettJD]

I work in a bookstore, and it looks like the publishers MASSIVELY underestimated the demand for this book. When it first came out,we got all of TWO copies, and sold them in the first 2 days. It was a few weeks before we got them back in again!

I read a lot of the book, and, yes, it does seem similar to Atkins. However, as someone else said, the diet has been around a few years, and we got the book in before Atkins' death, so that doesn't have anything to do with it.

BTW, we still sell tons more Atkins books because I'm the resident Atkins expert there

 

[KathyFP]

My friend siad she tried a couple books stores today and they were sold out.