Hello,
My name is Lois and I just joined this forum today. Today is also the end of 4 weeks on the Southbeach diet and I have lost 23 pounds.

I have no cravings - I am no hungry at all -- some days I skip snacks or a meal when I am really busy at work.

I must say tho, I do not drink enough water. I am very happy on the SB plan. Last year I lost 15 pounds on Atkins but my cholesterol went sky high (and I was taking 20mg of Lipitor). My liver enzymes were up as well and I had a bad gall bladder attack. I stopped the plan, had my gall bladder removed and proceeded to feel sorry for myself and gained back the 15 pounds I lost plus added 20 more.

Now having started all over again but with the SBD, within the first 3 weeks, I had afasting blood test and my cholesterol came way down - good cholesterol was doubled and the doc lowered my dosage of Lipitor. So I am very happy. Hope to get support on this board and to lend some support to others if I can. I am very glad to be here!
Lois