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.

i went from 209 pounds to 179 in six weeks. i am now eating healthy and no longer craving junk food.! i highly reccomend this book to anyone.

I needed more information on the southbeach diet and this book was very helpful. I was surprised at the very low price so I decided to buy it right away. It was shipped in a short amount of time. The book came in very good condition - like new.

I like the approach that they use for their diet. Healthier then most!
Didn't like? It's hard to begin it and keep the diet going. Book is good an very informative!

This is my 2nd time buying this book. I lent it away and it never came back. It does work if you follow the directions. At first it seems hard - wow no bread or starches of any kind for 2 weeks but after 3 weeks you don't miss it.

i have heard a lot about it and need to lose a few pounds. i felt like this is something i could easily do.

I like the diet it is simple and I love the way you can use the food in your house. I feel this is the best diet yet to lose weight with.

Could tell this was a used book but that's understandable. Liked the idea of the diet but when I could start eating nuts, I couldn't stop myself from eating too many and gained weight. Didn't lose much weight from this diet. Good concept though and good receipies in book.

RECEIVED IT IN A TIMELY MANNER AND LOOKING FORWARD TO READING IT. WINNNING WAS HANDLED QUICKLY AND SENT TO ME PROMPTLY..

The book was in great condition and well worth the money spent. It was also shipped pronto! Would buy from seller again!!

It preaches pretty sound dietary practices, but it just wasn't feasible for me. I ended up gaining weight rather than losing it!

I've been on South Beach since March '08. I've lost 55 pounds. I decided to buy one for my sister who also struggles with her weight. I hope she gets the results that I did. It takes will power but the best part is that you can eat. You just need to learn how and what is best to eat. It's not a quick fix but I did lose 7 pounds in 2 weeks, then 1-4 pounds weekly after that. Let me tell you it works. I have not been keeping the diet the last 3 weeks and I've already put on 5 lbs. It's a great life change and you don't want to slip. Read it, you love it, too!

I was interested in knowing what the South Beach diet was all about, but did not want to spend full price for the book. I went online and found it
easily and in the comfort of my own home. The price was great, even shipping cost was good. The seller responded very quickly and I had my book in less time than they advertised. Thank you!

My wife wanted to keep her diabetic condition under control, her cardiologist suggested to her to get a copy of South Beach Diet by Arthur S. Agatston. I won a bid on eBay for a brand new copy of this book. Then my wife ssked me to buy another copy for her friend, so I won another bid for a brand new copy. Both copies cost me only a fraction of the retail price offered in the bookstores.
I joined eBay about a year ago because I had a keen interest in old German cameras. I spent hours browsing through the listings on eBay, it's lot of fun, so far I have bought 3 Agfas. I consider my first try to buy books on eBay a complete success. The diet book is a classic work, very popular among health-conscious people. I am personally convinced that shopping on eBay is the right thing to do, it not only saves my time, but also saves my money.

This book really helped provide me with the information I needed for a healthy diet that allowed me to lose weight while feeling satiated. I lost 20lbs in the first two months. It's been a great trip because I feel full when I eat and excited when I see the numbers coming down on the scale. I highly recommend this diet.

I was put on this diet by my Dr. So far in 1 week I have lost 8lbs. Great diet. I can not usually stay on a diet but this one is pretty simple.

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!