I'm not on a strict South Beach/Atkins diet, but I'm cutting the carbs and exercising. You know, eat right and exercise, all that stuff. I have allowed myself a beer now and then, and when I do eat a bunch of carbs, I make sure they come from whole grains instead of sugar and refined flours. Thus far, I'm pretty happy with the results.
I've been reading about the Shangri La Diet, and I find it intriguing. I think that when I hit a plateau I may give it a try.
There is a lot being said in the blogosphere about it, yet I can't find anyone who has done it for a long period of time with lasting results. Maybe I could be the first?
I'd better get some before and after pictures.
Maybe I can get on Oprah?
The show that is...not actually..on...Oprah.

I'll let you know how the Shangri-La effort goes.