This is not a weight loss blog. This is in response to people who have asked me about my success in getting fit, healthy and yes, thinner, using a combination of a low-carb (or more precisely a right carb and right fat) diet and a variety of exercise DVDs including walking, Pilates, yoga, stability ball workouts and light weight training.

By clicking on "Diet" on the menu, you will learn the principles behind why this diet is so beneficial and the three phases of the South Beach Diet.

Clicking on "Exercise" will take you to my fitness regimen that includes specific DVD suggestions and detailed information about each.

Finally, I will give you some of my favorite recipes and tips for shopping for South Beach Diet-friendly food. You can do all of these things. All you need is...