South Beach Diet - A Balanced Method Of Losing Weight

You've heard about the South Beach diet. You probably have several friends who have been on the South Beach diet or are on it now. Do you know what it is? Do you know why it's different? It is a great way to get fit and slim if you are overweight.

The South Beach diet was formulated by Dr. Arthur Agatston when many of his patients tried that Atkins diet with no success. His patients found that giving up all carbohydrates was just too difficult. Dr. Agatston formulated the South Beach diet as a different diet that was more realistic than Atkins by allowing some carbs as long as they are good carbs.

Dr. Agatston, a cardiologist, also wanted to be sure that his diet was safe for his patients. There is no use putting someone on a diet if that diet is going to kill them with a heart attack. He did not want his patients eating too much protein and fat.

Average weight loss on the South Beach diet is claimed to be 14 pounds. This is twice the amount claimed on many other diets. The South Beach diet also decreases the levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides.

If you are looking for a low carb diet, the South Beach Diet is not for you. Simply put, the South Beach Diet is the ideal way to experience weight loss in the healthiest manner possible. The method of the South Beach Diet, works by allowing a choice between bad carb foods and good carb foods. The diet consists of eating whole grain bread and even more fruits, which does not sit well with low carb diets of other sorts. Essentially the South Beach Diet is a balanced method of losing weight, when compared to other types of diets.

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