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may drive away people who aren't handy in the kitchen. Users have also stated that there are no options for people who don't eat dairy products, either because they are allergic, intolerant, or participating in a vegan lifestyle.

Since portion sizes and calories are not kept track of, many dieters may feel they've been given free range to eat as much as they want of the allowed foods. Even healthy foods in large quantities can be a burden to your waist, but by paying attention to your cravings and your body's reaction to food, you can learn to manage your levels of food intake and keep them appropriate.

Besides the meal plans, the South Beach Diet doesn't encourage specific additional exercise to supplement in your muscle-building weight-loss plan.

The role that the Glycemic Index plays can be considered either a pro or a con, depending on which side you're rooting for. While some claim it helps in the role of glucose levels and satiety, others prefer the Glycemic Load charts.

As with any exercise or diet program, there are collective pros and cons to the diet and pros and cons for each potential participant. Your job is to find one that will give you the health and nutritional benefits you need without being so harsh that you'll quit after thirty minutes. Remember that no diet is set in stone, and you can set some of your own rules related to what you will and will not eat. By mixing a healthy combination of rules and compromises, you can create a healthy diet that makes your weight loss enjoyable.

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