I have to mention I HATE SHOPPING>> When I was recovering from surgery I had my groceries delivered (Genuardi.com).. Now that I am about to start my diet I just made out my menue for the upcoming week and ordered everything online. It will really help me so I ma not tempted into buying all the extras.
Good Idea? BTW>> my son and I are starting South Beach anyone else try it?

Mary-shop the perimeter of the store. Don't go up and down the aisles where all the prepared foods are. Buy fresh or frozen, avoid canned items.
I have a friend that lost +30 lbs on South Beach. She still buys their frozen entrees to take to work for her lunch with a piece of fruit or a salad. Good luck and remember to allow your self some "treats" of you'll lose interest. Friday is always good to celebrate the end of a work week and kick off the weekend. Reward yourself for your discipline.

I tried South Beach last year. I lost about 25 lbs unfortunately and realistically it was not the kind of diet I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I now came up with my own kind of diet. No bread no eating after 5:00 pm. If I have the pang for the "snacks" I have the 100 calorie packs. I eat breakfast (about 1 cup of cereal and skim milk), lunch and a very light dinner (if I feel like it). Now that I have the diet thing down, I have changed my daily routine to include exercise. Good luck on South Beach.