There are many tools which can help you lose weight. Often exercise and trying to watch your diet is just not enough, most people need some help. Unfortunately, unless you are a celebrity you probably can’t afford a personal trainer or a meal delivery service.

The number of people affected by eating disorders in our society today is growing drastically. Eating disorders affect not only the person suffering from the disease but their friends and family members as well. There are several kinds of eating disorders but anorexia and bulimia are by far the most common.

The South Beach diet is one of the more popular diets today and was started in Miami, Florida. The name appeals to people all over the world, as South Beach conjures up the image of thin, tanned bodies strolling down South Beach. Cardiologist Arthur Agatston developed the diet for his patients based on his studies of scientific researching data. He emphasizes eating “good carbohydrates” and “good fats”.

The South Beach diet claims that its focus is not on people depriving themselves of food, but eating foods that work with your body safely and effectively.

Obesity is the leading cause of preventable illness and death in North America. In the UK, about 46% of men in England and 32% of women are overweight and these numbers are on the rise. The World Health Organization has even gone so far as to label obesity as an “epidemic”.