After a loooong hiatus I am back to these forums.

A quick summary: Was 190 lbs, started Atkins (all the way into the second stage whose name escapes me) and went down to 168 lbs. Eventually I started slacking off...eating the bad stuff. Started to gain weight again so decided to start induction, however this time it just didn't work as well. I was working out regularly and still no weight loss during induction.

Fast forward to now and I kept reading reports of how south beach as a 'healthier', and somewhat 'easier' alternative. I just bought the books and i'm thinking of trying this out. So I suppose my questions are: What are the major differences in the two diets, and are there any former atkins followers who are now doing south beach?