Sorry if this has been discussed here, but I was wondering what the general
feel is for the South Beach diet.  I did low carb pretty religiously for
about 3 years starting in August of 2000.  I went from 268 to 195 in less
than one year and felt great.  Stayed in maintenance until late 2003.  After
I went back to carbs I started gaining, just a little at a time, but now I
find myself at 224 and quite unhappy.
The reason I went off was because my wife, who refused to read any of my
information, had the general impression that low carb was unhealthy.  Now
that it's becoming more mainstream (I think because it actually works) and I
am becoming more round, she is open to me going back but would prefer SB
because it is, supposedly, more heart healthy.  Both my parents were
recently diagnosed with heart disease, so she is afraid for my health.
I am still in Phase 1, which seems a lot like induction, but more
restrictive.  I've lost about 4 lbs so far, so it seems to be working, but I
worry about adding carbs back in phase two.  Don't suggest that I stay in
phase 1 forever, I don't think I could keep it up and I don't want to
restart the feud again.
I was just looking for opinions on SB in general.  I'm in no big hurry to
shed the poundage, but I do want to lose it eventually and improve my health
in the process.
Thanks!