hey rae,

i was on south beach about a year ago for a little while.....i nearly passed out on the diet. i kept getting dizzy, and felt weak and faint all the time. a few times, the room completely started spinning (literally!), it was pretty scary. i decided to call it quits after realizing that if i continued cutting out my carbs completely, i was sure to pass out sooner-or-later. yes, i did lose some weight after about a week, but they pounds came right back on after stopping the diet.

ive lose about 30 lbs within the past 3 months reducing my fat intake and exercising just a little bit more, and not once have i felt faint or lightheaded. i'd give it a shot!

good luck!
melissa