Only a few years ago, the day finally came when I realized I needed a serious weight loss system that would reasonably integrate smoothly into my lifestyle. I hate conflict, struggle or anything remotely related to self-control.

The weight loss program that finally worked really wasn't a text-book diet in the typical sense. I decided this time the diet method had to be something I could LIVE WITH... meaning... I would accept no long-term hunger pangs or extreme starvation methods that only de-motivated me and left me tired and...well HUNGRY all the time!.

Commiting to weight loss results on a medium to long term timeline was the only way I could honestly see myself losing that much weight. In order to get the drastic weight loss results I was determined to acheive, my relationship with food had to be altered.

By simply combining the basic concepts of the South Beach Diet and Hoodia as an appetite suppressant, I lost over 70 pounds in 9 months. The amazing part was I stuck with the weight loss regimen with no drawn out hunger pangs or cravings. Basically the modified carbohydrate system (South Beach Diet) actually CHANGED my relationship with food.

My past experience with hoodia as a short term appetite suppressant led me to use this amazing cactus plant as an appetite suppressant which sort of "sealed the deal" by destroying any food cravings during the critical 2-week intro stage of the South Beach Diet.

The toughest part of most diets is at the beginning.The reason this happens is you are re-adjusting your blood chemistries at this stage of the modified carb diet. With less and less carbohydrates you naturally feel hungry most of the time because your body is not used to operating at a lower glucose level. This is what KILLED MY past diet efforts. The hoodia, which has no side effects, made this part a breeze - Hunger was never an issue.

If your unfamiliar with The South Beach Diet, I will say this; It's a fantastic and healthy approach to eating.

What you'll really learn from the South Beach Diet is the difference between GOOD and BAD carbs and healthy and unhealthy fats. Forget about calorie counting; you can also eat MANY foods you like while following the South Beach Diet.

By adding the hoodia, I truly believe helped me stick to it AND lose weight remarkably faster.

After you have completetly recalibrated your eating routine to the modified carbohydrate diet, there are times when you will no doubt deviate which happens to me a bit from time to time. Taking hoodia kills any appetite surge that may occur while " getting back on track" with the South Beach Diet or any modified carbohydrate diet.

Losing a lot of weight SHOULD take time but needn't be PAINFUL or full of cravings and misery.

You'll hear it time and time again, fad or starvation diets never really work LONG TERM. If diets frustrate you why not try this hoodia and modified carbohydrate weight loss approach?

Taking Hoodia was like a one two punch that "knocked out" my appetite while my body slowly readjusted to eating only HEALTHY food. It works great and I'm still technically dieting - but without consciously reminding myself that I'm on a weight loss program - it's a way of life.