No not really. It is a balanced carbohydrate plan...using the glycemic index doesn't work for the folks who need this kind of eating plan, though some do choose their carb options from the lower end, and we all seem to differ in what carbs we can have without triggering cravings etc. I.e. I can have a certain brand of chocolate covered macadamia nuts for my one meal where I have complex carbs and have weight loss and good blood sugars, but give me a white flour roll...forget it!Originally Posted by stampit3d
I`ve lost a lot on Atkins low carb diet before....but got really sick of so much protien all the time....and when I went off...I NEVER GAINED SO MUCH BACK SO FAST IN MY LIFE!!!!
The South Beach sounds like it is more healthy.....with using the glycemic index and using mostly only the "good carbs"....is this like that???
Thanks for the info.
Linda
It works on controlling post-prandial hyperinsulinemia.
It is the most amazing change in my life. I can eat and be satisfied, no more feeling hungry 'for something" and picking my way through the kitchen. No more getting sleepy and foggy after a meal. I've lost over 76 lbs. in the past 2 1/2 years, and kept myself pre-diabetic versus tipping over into Type II.
I love it. I don't love that my life is changed but it is possible to eat out and be on plan, to continue making favorite family recipes. It's just a question of balancing the complex carbs, and restricting them to one meal a day. You do have carbs at the other meals or snacks, but they are from the low carb veggies from an approved list which is part of this eating plan.
I honestly would have cravings and probably gain weight if I did South Beach - I use no artificial sweeteners for one, which I think they allow, as the Dr's Heller's research (and that of others) found that if something tastes sweet, you will release insulin. So sugar-free gum, diet sodas..just as bad as having sugar...for me