Oh boy, South Beach does work. I've tried it a few times but the carbs keep calling me back. My husband has been doing it for over a year now and has lost 50 lbs.* Cucumbers in vinagrette seem to help me a lot, but I hate most veggies so South Beach is very hard for me. I will say I never felt better while I was on it. Not so tired, acid refulx went away. Chocolate is my enemy