Tom:
I've been on many diets( never on Southbeach)in my 53 years, I always had a weight problem. I've been on Atkins, Pritikin, Calorie counting. High complex carb(low fat), even overeaters anonymous. I did lose weight on all of them and also put it back on. The key as Donny said
its easy if your commited to a lifestyle change of the way you currently eat.
What has worked for me is Weight Watchers only because you can eat anything you want as long as you stay within a range of point values of food. That's not to say you chow down on lots of food. Excercise plays a key role in keeping it off as well. Good Luck.
[This message has been edited by Stephenm52 (edited 10-26-2005).]