anybody on the SOUTH BEACH DIET????

Just wanting to see if anyone can give me any info on the south beach diet? I have been on the atkins since I had my lap band surgery in June (give or take a few mis licks..lol) and all the meat and cheese is really getting to me! Its all so heavy.I know this diet is similiar but atleast theirs some wiggle room with the south beach or so Ive heard...just wanting to know if anyone can explain the basics to me? I plan on buying the book but in the mean time it would be good to know something about it. Thanks, Ann

Hi, The southbeach diet is much more healthier because you don't eat all the fats like on Atkins. My husband did Atkins and lost 35 lbs. but he did lose alot of muscle. Southbeach gives you more veggies, fruit and has you eat things like turkey bacon which I love instead of real bacon etc. You should get the book, it is good. My doctor was on it and did well. Why are you on that diet with the band is it not working or is it just an easier way to eat for you? Nancy3

WELL..my doc' has never said "do the atkins diet" BUT Im allowed only 30 g's of carbs a day so pretty much thats what it ends up being..and when I stick to it very strictly,it works. However, all that food is not what I typically like and it just weighs me down,is kind of gross to me. I miss fruit and veggies! : ' ( Ive given up sugar and soda even diet,and bread...sooo those arent a big problem with me,Im just not that much of a meat eater nor am I much of a cheese eater,and I hate eggs!! SO..as you see,it is very hard to make that a life change,and I need to find something I can adopt for life. I also worry that the meat,butter,and cheeses arent so good for you? Anyhow,Nancy thats why Im looking for something better.I think Im gonna go buy the book today.Thx for your reply.