south beach & sugar busters is there a diff?
 

HI..was wondering if anyone could answer a question for me.......what is the difference in sbd and sugar busters? im on sugar
busters and ordered the sbd book for a change.........i was on adkins before that and felt horrible and only lost 3 pds in 3 weeks......have done much better on sb but south beach and sb lookes almost identical? can anyone tell me?........thanks sonya

Hi TN-Gal~~
I'm not very familar with SB so I'm sure that somebody who is will answer you soon. I can tell you that with the south beach diet you will not only be looking at your sugar/GI index but you will be limiting wheat and starchy carbs in the first 2 weeks. This diet also looks at healthy fats and carbs . It's not a high fat/low carb like Atkins and it's not filled with sugar-free foods either. It is definately different that any other diet out there and it is also one that you can continue with for a lifetime. When you get your book, it will explain everything. And don't forget that we are always here to help answer questions.

I hope to see you on the SBD threads :wave:

Hello TN-Girl! :wave:
I don't know about the differences either, but I LOVE South Beach. No counting!!
And like Sil said, this is a plan for life.
Come and join us!

Hi TN-Gal,

I am no expert on either plan, but I did read up on both before I chose South Beach. Sugar Busters made sense and seemed sound, but the big difference I saw was South Beach=simplicity. I too spent several months on Atkins, and did not wish to switch from counting one thing to another. I started South Beach Diet this week, and I love it. To me it is the best of both worlds.

thanks so much for all the replys......i feel like i will have TONS of support here on this board.......i will be getting my book soon, and i will give it a try.........thanks again.........ur answers were all appreicated very much
sonya

hi, if you need anymore info go to www.prevention.com and there is some there. maybe answer some of your questions on it. LaDean