which is easier?  south beach diet or weight watchers?
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Everyone's body reacts differently.  I lost 30 lbs on Weight Watchers.  On the other hand, I followed South Beach precisely and lost only 3 lbs in Phase 1, so I stopped.  \n\nIn my opinion, Weight Watchers is easier to stick with, and therefore it is more effective. Plus, South Beach is more expensive due to the high cost of the "ok" foods, even when you factor in the fee for the Weight Watchers weekly meeting.
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South Beach Diet is very similar to Atkins diet in a way, at least in the two fist weeks. It consists of three phases of which the first one last about two or three weeks. During that period you can eat only meat of any kind, some sorts of dairy (high fat cheeses) and lots of vegetables. Second phase is the phase where you'll reintroduce whole wheat breads, healthy cereal and some fruits. The third phase is the phase that is intended to last forever in order to maintain good health and to keep the excess weight off.
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I have tried everything (haven't we all) and learned that Weight Watchers appealed best to my obsessive-compulsive nature.  The point-counting really works for me.  Tom Hanks also really said it best when asked how he dropped so much weight for the island part of "Castaway".... he simply told the reporter all he had to do was "Eat less, exercise more."  The willpower thing is what gets me, but if you can stick to it for a couple of weeks, you will see results and keep plugging along.  GOOD LUCK TO YOU!
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I've done both of them.  Each of them was successful (though I gained the weight back within 3-5 years - which is why I needed to try both!).  Which is better depends on you.  \n\nWeight Watchers is healthier, because it teaches you to make good choices.  Thus, even after you finish, you can still put what you learned to use to maintain your goal weight.\n\nBut Jenny Craig is better if you really lack self-control, because you don't have to make as many choices -- you just eat the food they give you.\n\nDon't worry too much about which one to choose -- just get started!
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Cut out sugar & carbs. Strength train 3 times a week w/ 1 day of interval cardio. Eat 6 meals (3 snacks, 3 full meals) a day. Be sure to consume your require daily calories to prevent yur body going into starvation mode. And committment  I recommend the South Beach Diet w/ excerise.
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Correct me if I am wrong, but I dont think Weight Watchers is a calorie based diet.\n\nObviously calories do matter, but I dont think there is a related point system calories v points.
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egg beaters with fat free cheese fills me up....... it is about 3 points.... i go to weight watchers too
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Try the souch beach diet book...
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Weight watchers is great and if you only want to lose 2 lbs a week, it's definitely doable.
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Hi... I haven't tried the south beach diet.  but i tried weight watchers.  i lost 20 lbs in 3 months.  and you can eat what you want... its all portion control.  and its healthy.  im a big believer in it, so id try that.  ph... and i started losing within about 2 weeks... they say 2 lbs a week is healthy with that.
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if you can afford it weight watchers is great
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The South Beach Diet is a three-phase weight-loss program developed by cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston. The first phase of the diet is the most restrictive and lasts for two weeks. It emphasizes lean proteins, fat-free or low-fat cheese, nuts, eggs, tofu, legumes, healthy types of fat and low-glycemic-index vegetables. Phase II reintroduces fruit, whole grain bread, rice, pasta and fat-free milk and yogurt. Dieters stay on Phase II until they've lost their desired amount of weight. Phase III is for maintenance and should be followed for life. Dieters are encouraged to move back and forth between the different phases as needed to maintain their weight loss. By following this diet, the plan promises positive changes in markers of cardiovascular health: lower cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels, along with increased HDL cholesterol levels.\n\nThe South Beach Diet's website includes a weight tracker which allows dieters to plot their progress and learn how to stay on course; a schedule of meals and recipes; an automatically generated shopping list; a place to keep a personal dieting journal; and a message board where people can go for mutual support and dieting tips. Dr. Agatston is also on hand to provide daily tips and to answer questions.
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Join Weight Watchers--they'll get you started and it will give you time to yourself!
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Personally I feel Atkins is very unhealthy, way too many high fat foods. Weight watchers is sensible, as well as South beach, but with both you have to follow them closely and realize that it is a permanent lifestyle change. Once you lose the weight you can't go back to eating like you did before.\nAnd like has been said already, and both diets also tell you, exercise is also very important.\nAnother option is www.ediets.com  This site will personalize a diet plan specifically for your lifestyle and what foods you like to eat or don't like to eat or can't eat. Great option if you like the idea of the support of a weight watchers plan but don't always have the time to go to meetings since they have online chats and diet buddies for you, and they help to track you weight loss online for you. If nothing else there's lots of tips on the site for you to get started.  Good luck!
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yes n it doesn't do s... you do it with diet n exercise.they just teach you how to eat properly.Weight watchers is really good my mom has lost 80 pounds with ww and many others.
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I am not on the weight watchers plan yet, but i have been researching it.  A friend's wife had lost 95lbs on it.  My doctor and another medical professional (who is on it herself) had recommended the plan to me.  I like fast food, so most say to do the flex plan.  I have been only having fast food only about once a week for a while, but I get caught up in it with lunches with co-workers more than I should!!  I have just joined the on-line forum (I want to view it before I pay) to see if I want to join this plan or try to just do it on my own or free first.\n\nCongratulations on losing the weight. That's great!
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There are many plans that work, the key is really what will work for yur personality and discipline type. I used (and still use)Weight Watchers and was very successful. I lost 123 pounds and now I run marathons, teach dance and even tried out for womens professional football, I used to be 256 pounds and would get tired walking ! Weight Watchers is great because it is so felxible, the weekly meeting really help with support and education about nutrition and excercise topics. Go to Weightwatchers.com and check it out!