What it is

The South Beach Diet was developed by renowned cardiologist, Dr. Arthur Agatston. Rather than focusing on low-fat or low-carb foods, Dr. Agatston recommends a balanced diet that incorporates good fats and good carbs, and lots of delicious food! This "smart carb" diet consists of Three Phases:

Phase 1: Start Losing Weight. This is a two-week period of eating proteins - like meat, chicken, and fish - and plenty of vegetables, eggs, cheese, and nuts. You'll cut out bread, pasta, and fruit - to help you banish cravings for unhealthy carbs. But don't worry - you'll add them back in!

Phase 2: Reintroduce Carbs. Add your favorite whole wheat bread, pasta, and fruits back into your diet. You'll stay in Phase 2 until you've reached all your weight-loss goals.

Phase 3: Your Diet For Life. Nothing's off limits in this phase. You'll continue to follow the basic principles to maintain your weight and feel healthy.

Why it works
The South Beach Diet Online takes all the benefits of the delicious diet and combines them with all the benefits of dieting online! It's fun, effective, and delicious:

• - Over 800 delicious and easy recipes! No one will ever know you're on a "diet"


• - Answers and advice from Dr. Agatston himself! This is your chance to connect with the doctor


• - Online registered dietitians dedicated to addressing all your concerns!


• - Complete Diet Toolkit: Weight Tracker, Diet Log, Meal Planner, Grocery Shopping Lists, and more


• - Beach Buddies: Get member support and tips to help you stay motivated and on track!

Is The South Beach Diet Online Right For You?

With so many diets out there - low fat, low carb, low calorie - it can be confusing trying to figure out which is right for you. What's unique about the South Beach Diet%u2122 is that it's not low fat or low carb, but rather - the diet incorporates good carbs and good fats. This allows you to eat normally and deliciously! In fact, many people feel they are able to eat all their favorite foods and still lose weight.

And now that the New York Times bestselling diet is online - losing weight is easier than ever. As an online member, you'll have access to a database of over 800 delicious recipes, 12 weight-loss tools, five online nutritionists, and more. Plus, you can even ask Dr. Agatston - the creator of the diet - your own personal questions!

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Weight Tracker - You can type in your weight, chart your weight history, and get customized reports to help you stay on track.

Meal Plans - A complete meal schedule for every day, up to a week in advance. You can choose from regular, vegetarian, or quick meal plans.

Recipes - Hundreds of South Beach Diet approved recipes for you to choose from. Do a Recipe Search to find specific recipes and narrow them down by Phase. Save your favorites and swap with beach buddies!

Journal - You can record your progress and setbacks on the diet, and read the Journals of other dieters if they choose to make them public.

Message Boards - Thousands of dieters share tips, advice, and strategies in the Message Boards.

Online Registered Dietitians - Ask The South Beach Diet Online dietitians all your personal diet questions. They are online and on call - dedicated to addressing your concerns.

Chats with Dr. Agatston - Monthly chats with the cardiologist who created The South Beach Diet.

Beach Buddies - Find a dieting buddy for support and motivation as you lose weight together.

Success Stories - Stay motivated by reading the inspirational stories of other South Beach Dieters and seeing their before and after pictures.

Daily Dishes - Daily diet tips to keep you informed and help you make smart choices while on South Beach.

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Ask Dr. Agatston - The creator of The South Beach Diet answers questions submitted by members, and you can also ask your own.

Food Guides - These help you decide what to eat on the diet, and include guides to healthy fast food choices and a South Beach-friendly dining out guide.

Shopping List - You can list all the ingredients in your meals for the week, remove the items you already have in your kitchen, and print out the list to take with you to the grocery store.

Favorite Recipes - Bookmark your favorite recipes so you can find them at a glance.

Foods to Enjoy and Avoid on Phase 1 and 2 - Handy lists of foods you can and can't have on the diet.

Support and Motivation - Common diet challenges and solutions, plus tips and quotes from South Beach Dieters to inspire you.

Calendar - Use the interactive calendar to make personal notes and review your meals and Journal entries.

FAQs - The most commonly asked questions about the diet - answered all in one place.

The South Beach Diet Online