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Caloric Intake
Learn how to calculate your daily calorie intake and how to count calories to lose weight.

The South Beach Diet
What you need to know about The South Beach Diet: foods you can't eat; foods you can eat; and each Phase of the diet.

Just the FAQs: How Many Calories Should I Consume?
How many calories should I eat? How should I track my caloric intake? When will I see results?

South Beach Diet 101 ~ Phase 1 ~ Phase One
Our South Beach Diet 101 series includes information about the diet's Phases, the foods that are and are not allowed, maintenance and more.

South Beach Diet 101 ~ Phase 1 Foods to Eat ~ Phase One
These are some of the foods you can eat during Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet.

South Beach Diet 101 ~ Phase 1 Forbidden Foods ~ Phase One
These are some of the foods you'll have to give up during the first two weeks of The South Beach Diet.

Women, Stress and Weight Gain
Learn how stress can affect your waistline, especially if you're a woman

Easy Ways to Lose Weight
Losing weight isn't easy, but there are some easy changes that you can make today that will pay off in pounds lost in the long run.

8 Easy Ways to Lose Weight
Check out these easy changes that will help you lose weight this year!

Weight Watchers
What you need to know about Weight Watchers from your About Guide to Weight Loss. Includes a journal from a meeting -- what's it really like? -- find out now!

Food Diary Print-Out
Here is a simple, but effective way to track your eating habits.

South Beach Diet 101 ~ Phase 2 ~ Phase Two
Our South Beach Diet 101 series includes information about the diet's Phases, the foods that are and are not allowed, maintenance and more.

Count Calories
Learn how to lose weight by cutting calories in just a few easy steps.

Weight Loss Tip 5
A daily weight loss tip ... easy, practical and you can start putting it to use right now!

South Beach Diet 101 ~ Phase 2 Foods to Eat ~ Phase Two
These are some of the foods you can eat during Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet.

FlexPoints
The easiest weight loss plan out there gets even more user-friendly with added flexibility with FlexPoints on Weight Watchers.

Portion Control Secrets
Learn the easiest ways to control portion size and help prevent overeating.

How To Assess Your Body Weight
How to assess your weight without using a scale.

Kraft's South Beach Diet Foods
The South Beach Diet is now more convenient than you ever dreamed possible with frozen meals, cereal bars, meal replacement bars, and more available at your local grocer.

How Much is Enough?
A reader asks: How much exercise is enough? Should I bother if I can't exercise for long periods of time? How long will it take lose 50 pounds?

Mayo Clinic Diet
Learn what you need to know about the diet known as The Mayo Clinic Diet.

After Lap-Band
Find out what life is like following the bariatric surgery procedure known as lap-band.

Weight Loss - The South Beach Diet - South Beach Diet 101 - Phase 1 of The South Beach Diet(Part 2)
Our South Beach Diet 101 series includes information about the diet's Phases, the foods that are and are not allowed, maintenance and more.

Goal-Setting
Learn how and why setting realistic weight loss goals is so important.

South Beach Diet 101 ~ Why do You Lose Belly Fat First?
Learn more about the author of The South Beach Diet, Dr. Arthur Agatston.

Create a Food Journal
Learn what to record in your food journal and how to review it to make better eating decisions each day.

Carbohydrates
We hear so much about them ... but just what are carbohydrates and what do they do?

10 Ways to Control Portions
It's the key to long-term weight management: portion control. Learn the ten best ways to start being -- and stay -- in control.

Attack of the Movie Theater...
A trip to the movie theater can ruin your diet! Find out just how waistline-damaging a serving of theater popcorn is to your waistline and check out some healthier alternatives.

How Many Calories Should I Eat
So ... how many calories should I eat each day?

15 Facts for Newbies
If you're just thinking about losing weight, or, you have recently begun your journey, take a look at these 15 tips. They're what everyone who wants to lose weight needs to know!

Mexican Dining While Dieting
Learn which dishes to say si to at your favorite Mexican eatery as you're trying to lose weight.

How Much Should I Weigh?
Learn how to figure out your ideal weight using fat, muscle, and BMI as your Guide.

Peanut Butter
Did you know eating peanut butter may actually help you lose weight? Read on to learn how!

My Quick Tips
Your Guide shares her favorite weight loss tips.

Is Loose Skin an Issue?
Do people who lose a lot of weight always have extra or saggy skin?

Cost
How much does gastric bypass cost?

What BMI Means
What is BMI and what does it mean?

Eating on Phase 1
Learn what you will be eating during Phase 1 South Beach Diet meals.

Snacking Smarts
Think snacking is a no-no now that you're watching your weight? Wrong! Snacking actually can help you peel off the pounds. Find out how to use your snacking smarts this week!

100 Easy Weight Loss Tips
Here are 100 easy weight loss tips you can start using right now!

Get Strong!
Ready to get serious about slimming down? Try adding some strength training to your workout. You'll see better results, faster!

Sweet Treats for 100 Calories or Less!
Satisfy your sweet tooth with treats that cost 100 calories or less.

What is a Calorie
Despite the fact that calories have been dismissed over the last few years as a necessary weight loss tool, the fact is they do count.

What can I Eat on Phase 1?
What can I eat on Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet?

Just the FAQs!: Veggie Weig...
A reader writes, "Is going vegetarian really a good way to lose weight? My vegetarian friends did not experience any weight loss."

How To Lose 1 to 5 Pounds in 30 Minutes
a simple how to on weight loss, from your about.com guide

South Beach Diet 101 ~ Should I Stay on Phase 1 Longer than Two Weeks?
Find out if you should stay on Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet for longer than two weeks.

South Beach Diet 101 ~ Phase 3 ~ Phase Three
Our South Beach Diet 101 series includes information about the diet's Phases, the foods that are and are not allowed, maintenance and more.

Say Yes to Yogurt!
Learn how eating yogurt -- or other calcium-rich dairy foods -- may actually help you lose weight!

Food Diary
Keeping a food diary is an excellent first step in assessing how you eat now and why you eat the way you do. It will help you target your current problems and look into the root of them.

Prevent Overeating
Learn about a few easy tips that will help stop overeating before it starts.

Alli Side Effects
Learn about the risk of unpleasant side effects if Alli is used incorrectly.

Cinema Wars
Movie theaters are a diet danger zone. So, how can you enjoy a flick and still fight fat? Here are a few ideas.

Weight Loss Plateau
How to overcome a weight loss plateau is the main topic of this informative weight loss article.

About Weight Watchers TurnAround Core Plan FlexPoints
Learn more about Weight Watchers.

5-Factor Diet
Learn what you need to know about the 5-Factor Diet by Harley Pasternak.

Breakfast ... Champions
Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day! It may even help you lose weight. Learn why!

Weight Loss 101
Learn what calories are and why they definitely still count when it comes to losing weight.

Evaluate a Program
Learn how to evaluate a diet program that you are interested in, including safety, cost and support factors.

The Atkins Diet
Learn the basics of The Atkins Diet.

10 Ways to Lose 10 Pounds
Take a look at 10 easy ways to lose the last 10 pounds that just won't budge!

30 Things About the SBD
Considering the South Beach Diet? These are 30 things you need to know before you get started.

Calories Count
Learn why watching your calorie intake is the smartest weight loss tactic you can use.

Weight Watchers: TurnAround
Weight Watchers has introduced a new plan called TurnAround which features a Core eating program, designed for weight loss without counting Points!

Weight Loss Q&A: SugarBusters
Learn how the SugarBusters! plan rids your diet of sugars and bad carbs.

Cut 100 or More Calories
10 tips to cut out around 100 calories each.

Just the FAQs: What is Obesity?
Definitions of obesity and how it is different from being overweight.

Jenny Craig
Learn the basics of the Jenny Craig weight loss program.

About Atkins: Induction
Need to learn how to do the Atkins diet? Confused about ketosis? Wondering what in the world induction is? Want to know what the food's like? We've got the answers.

About Atkins: Induction
Need to learn how to do the Atkins diet? Confused about ketosis? Wondering what in the world induction is? Want to know what the food's like? We've got the answers.

South Beach Diet A to Z - When can Alcoholic Beverages be Consumed - Alcohol on The South Beach Diet - Beer Wine Liquor on the SBD
Find out when you can and can't drink alcoholic beverages on The South Beach Diet, and which ones you should choose.

Weight Loss Reality Check
You will encounter a lot of roadblocks along your weight loss journey. The good news is that some of them are not as bad as they seem.

Smart Fast Food
Learn how to make smart choices when stopping for fast food during your family vacation!

10 Tips for Eating Out
Don't let your next trip to your favorite restaurant decimate a great week on your diet. These 10 tips will help you eat out without filling out!

Kraft & SBD Team Up!
Kraft has teamed up with the South Beach Diet to market items marked as being acceptable on the diet.

The South Beach Diet A to Z - Topics Related to South Beach Diet - Questions Answers Basic Information Index
South Beach Diet A to Z includes information about the diet's Phases, the foods that are and are not allowed, maintenance and more.

The Top 50 Foods
If you're ready to make your lifestyle change and eat healthier, then let's clear out that kitchen and stock it with staples that will help you cut fat and calories.

Benefits
Exercise has so many great benefits ... just in case you need six more reasons to get moving!

Hypothyroidism
Could your unexplained weight gain be caused by an underactive thyroid? This article will explain the symptoms, treatments, and health concerns related to hypothyroidism.

How To Calculate Your Target Heart Rate
How to assess your heart rate as it applies to weight loss.

Weight Watchers Snack Ideas
Want something sweet, crunchy or salty? You'll find a tasty treat here all worth 4 Weight Watchers Points or less!

Control Your Appetite
Learn how to take control of an out-of-control appetite with these five easy tips.

SBD Mexican Food
Say [i]si[/i] to Mexican dining on The South Beach Diet! Find out what foods to eat -- and how to eat them -- when eating Mexican food during any Phase of The South Beach Diet.

Pedometer
Using a pedometer is a great way to gauge your progress and stay motivated in your walking workout. Here are some tips on how to choose and use yours.

10 Tips to Look More Slender
Learn how the right clothing and hairstyles can help you look more slender.

How To Choose a Diet That's Right For You
a simple how to on weight loss, from your about.com guide

First Things First
Find out what you need to know before you being considering a diet or joining a weight loss program.

More Slimming Style Secrets
By request, even more fashion tips that will help you look more slender as you continue along your weight loss journey.

South Beach Diet 101 ~ What is the Glycemic Index
The Glycemic Index is the science behind The South Beach Diet.

SBD Chinese
Learn what menu options are best at Chinese, Indian, and Japanese restaurants if you are following The South Beach Diet.

10 Tips for Making a Healthier Meal
Learn why what you fix for dinner can be well within your dieting goals.

What is Metabolism?
Your metabolism is the rate at which your body uses energy, or, burns calories.

SBD Diary Day 4
What's it really like to be on the South Beach Diet? Your weight loss Guide can tell you first-hand!

Survival Skills: 2
This week, our weight loss community shares their favorite weight loss tips.

Children's Growth Charts
Learn how to use the growth chart at your pediatrician office, or online, to track your child's weight percentile.

Reality of Calories
Learn how calories and your caloric intake are related to your weight.

What is Fat?
What is fat?

Breakfast Ideas
More great ideas for healthy breakfasts by our community members!

The Health Benefits of Losing Weight
These are the 15 facts anyone who wants to lose weight needs to know!

Need to Lose?
Find out how to determine whether or not you need to lose weight.

Better Breakfast Tips
Check out these 10 easy tips for a better, healthier breakfast that will help you lose weight.

All About Alli
Learn everything you need to know about Alli.

Snack On the Go
Learn how to pack and pick snacks for the road and at work.

How To Calculate Your Body Mass Index
a simple how to on weight loss, from your about.com guide

Emotional Eating
Learn what you need to know about emotional eating, including what it is, what causes, and steps to stopping it.

How Low Can You Go?
How few calories can you eat to lose weight?

Scales Under $25
Check out your Guide's picks for budget-friendly bathroom scales.

Facts About Water
Water is so important to losing weight, studies now say that dehydrations contributes to obesity.

South Beach Diet A to Z - Phase 1 Acceptable Foods - The South Beach Diet Phase One
South Beach Diet A to Z includes information about the diet's Phases, the foods that are and are not allowed, maintenance and more.

10 Changes
Don't want to go on a diet? You don't have to. Check out these 10 easy ways to make small changes than lead to losing weight.

Alli: How Much?
Learn how much weight you may lose if you take Alli.

What Causes Obesity?
What are the causes of obesity? Find out why we gain weight so easily and how to help combat it.

Fat in Your Diet
Don't think of fat as the enemy! It's actually essential and can be beneficial to your weight loss efforts!

What is Induction?
What is the phase known as Induction on The Atkins Diet?

Just the FAQs! About Water
"Just the FAQs!" Q: Is it possible to drink too much water? I drink 5 8 oz. cups per hour and I want

Walking for Weight Loss
Learn how and why you should start walking for weight loss today, even if you are very overweight.

Dining Out on the SBD
Dining out tonight? Check out these eight tips for eating out while following any Phase of The South Beach diet ... or just plain eating healthier.

Mexican Dining
This handy list will help you remember which dishes to choose and which to avoid at Mexican restaurants.

Will Eating Late at Night Cause Me to Gain Weight?
Find out if you know the right answers to the questions on our Weight Loss Myth Busting Quiz!

What is a Tummy Tuck?
Learn more about the tummy tuck a cosmetic surgery called abdominoplasty.

How To Prevent Overeating
Our suggestions for avoiding overeating, banishing binges and excaping from emotional eating.

Beginners Swimming
Swimming is great exercise and can help you lose weight. Learn the basics of swimming for exercise, a great primer for beginners.

Reality Check
It's time to get real about weight loss! Take this opportunity to make a reality check on your ideas about losing weight.

South Beach Q&A: Pregnancy
A reader wants to know if she can follow the South Beach Diet while she is pregnant.

About Atkins: Induction
What can you eat during the induction part of the Atkins Diet?

Mom was Right! Breakfast is the Most Important Meal
Here's why eating breakfast is important to your waistline and your over-all well-being.

Workout CDs
Here are my picks for the best Shape Fitness Music workout and walking CD series.

Should You Use Diet Pills?
Learn more about the difference between diet pills and diet medication and decide if they're right for you.

Resitance Training
What is resistance training?

Quick Tips #9
Our Quick Tips series brings you quick and easy changes that you can starting using today to manage your weight.

Nutrition Labels
Learn what the different aspects of the food label mean and what is required to be displayed on them.

5 Emotional Eating Cues
Learn about the five most common emotional eating cues.

How To Make Your Face Look Slimmer
Here is an easy-to-use tips on how applying blush can make your face look slimmer.

Chinese & Japanese
Learn the basics of healthy dining at Japanese and Chinese restaurants.

Somersizing
Suzanne Somers has written three successful dieting book. In this article, we discuss her latest, Suzanne Somers Get Skinny on Fabulous Food.

South Beach Diet Review
Find out what the first day of The South Beach Diet is like for your weight loss Guide.

Quick Tips #5
Easy, effective weight loss tips you can start using right now!

Weight Loss - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Weight Loss guide site.

Schwarzbein Prinicple
What is the Schwarzbein Principle and how is it different from other low-carb plans? Find out these answers and more in What You Need to Know About The Schwarzbein Prinicple.

The Mayo Clinic Diet
Tells consumers what to do if they think they may have medications with PPA in them.

WEIGHT LOSS PORTION CONTROL SERVING SIZES QUIZ!
Think you know your stuff? Let's test your dieting IQ when it comes to portion control.

Exercise and Activity
Learn how to exercise and increase your activity level to lose weight.

Very Low Calorie Diet
A very low-calorie diet -- sometimes referred to as a VLC diet or VLCD -- is a medically-supervised diet plan that produces rapid weight loss.

Willing Eating at Night Cause Me to Gain Weight?
Find out if you know the right answers to the questions on our Weight Loss Myth Busting Quiz!

Dieting Myths
Check out the top 10 dieting myths to find out if your beliefs about weight loss are fact or fiction.

Ephedra-Free
There is a new warning out about two weight loss products ... esecially for people with hypertension, heart disease or other pre-existing conditions that could be aggravated by the supplements.

Before & After Ads & Bias
A new article from researchers at the University of Pennsylvania says before and after weight loss ads could do more harm than good when it comes to bias against the overweight.

Spring Clean Your Diet!
Do you have any of these diet "culprit" foods in your pantry? If so, it's time to spring clean your diet. Pick up some diet tips that will help you revamp your diet and head into spring and summer on the road to weight loss.

Beginners Walking
This is the place to start if you're ready to start exercising by walking. Just for "Absolute Beginners!"