What is the South Beach Diet?

I desparately need to loose weight. I refuse to be this size for my wedding. I did Weight Watchers for my sisters wedding and it was great but I can't seem to stick to it now. Can you tell me what the South Beach diet is, and is it a healthy diet.

Thanks

this is a general idea...I flipped through the book in the bookstore...but did not buy it so maybe others have better info than I do...


Phase 1: two weeks
no breads, grains, starchy veggies, dairy (except low fat cheeses) - so lean meats, nuts, veggies and fruits...(if you do a search there is a grocery list for phase one on LIW)


Phase 2: until you reach goal
reintroduce grains and pastas...but make sure that they are HEALTHY...look carefully at the ingredients...if your breads/grains have the word enriched in the ingredients...DO NOT BUY IT!!! Also keep the fiber count in mind...high fiber aids in weightloss...

now...you cannot eat as many carbs as you want...choose one thing and eat it in moderation...

Phase 3: maintanance
you are eating healthy carbs by now (and I will tell you...many of the cravings go away - I have not had fast food in months!!! and just don't have the desire for it - although I did eat 2 cinnabons today... )


let me know if you have other questions

Thanks for the info. I am going to give it a try. :)