i couldn't agree more with judy. i lost most of my weight on south beach. you have to do a correct phase 1 (no grains, no fruit). Then slowly add back in the restricted foods (preferably anything made with flour add last). It's the only way you;ll break the cravings cycle and the only way you'll understand what foods you can and cannot tolerate well (ie., what foods are trigger and binge foods).

Do the plan as written. frankly, you'll likely lose better as well. the bigger the carb addict you are, the more important it is to do a proper phase 1.