I am reading the book South Beach Diet right now. It is really different from Atkins in that it does allow some carbs in the diet at different stages. It also allows caffeine....to which I am addicted.

I did the low carb diet for 7 months, lost 40# and felt ok. I added the carbs back in, rationalizing the fact that I needed them to be able to ride the bike.........and put 15# back on! If I allow bad carbs and sweets........I'll crave them for days!

So, since I am just now reading this book........I also got the cookbook...... any suggestions as to ways to improve the "meat and salad" meals? I got so burned out on grilled chicken and salad that I am not motivated to go back to that for lunch and dinner. I know the foods marked "net carbs" aren't necessarily the best for you, but are there any foods that are good that I should know about that are on the diet?

Anyone had great results with this diet?

Kim in TN