Developed by Dr. Arthur Agatston, The South Beach Diet touts itself as teaching dieters to eat the right carbs and the right fats. The diet has three phases. In the first dieter's banish their bad carb cravings and induce rapid weight loss. In the second phase, some types of carbs are reintroduced and weight loss is slower. The final phase is the "Diet for Life" phase. This is the maintenance diet and will be followed for the rest of the dieter's life. If at any time the dieter begins to gain unwanted pounds, then he simply goes through the induction and pre-maintenance phases again.
The first phase emphasizes protein from high-quality meat sources with lots of fresh vegetables and salads with real olive oil dressing. Bread, rice, pastas, potatoes, baked goods, soy milk and cheese, yogurt, beets, carrots, corn and all fruit are forbidden in the 14-day induction phase. This includes all candy, cake, ice cream and sugar, plus meats that are cured in sugar or molasses.
The diet encourages three meals a day with a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack. There is also a daily meal plan. This plan includes strict portion control in the induction phase. An example of a daily snack is 20 peanuts. And 30 pistachios is another snack option.
Unlike Atkins, unlimited protein consumption is not advised or allowed on this diet. However, during the later phases of the diet some of the strict portion control does end and dieters are able to eat until satiated.
Some of the forbidden foods can be slowly reintroduced, sometimes in modified form in the second phase of the diet. The second phase lasts until the dieter's goal weight is reached. However, white flour products, potatoes, corn, carrots, beets and sweet fruits like banana and pineapple are still forbidden.
After dieters reach their ideal weight, they proceed on to their Diet for Life or maintenance diet.
In this phase the forbidden foods are processed foods, white flour products, sweet fruits, and foods with a high glycemic index in general.
During the 14-day induction period, Dr. Agatston predicts a weight loss of between eight and 13 pounds, with belly fat being the first to go. In the second phase dieter should continue to lose 1-2 pounds each week as long as they do not go overboard with the carb reintroduction.
Article by Beverley Brooke, Editor of Health & Finesse Weekly. Visit http://www.healthandfinesse.com for more on the http://www.healthandfinesse.com
one time home cleaning Highland Park ..I've worked with hundreds of people who were interested in... Read More
If you have a protruding abdomen, loose skin as a... Read More
Please feel free to comment, to provide good information and... Read More
To achieve your goals you need a diet that takes... Read More
Losing weight can make a significant and life altering change... Read More
There's no way you can separate the Jack LaLanne diet... Read More
You will be surprised to find out how many people... Read More
All of the things we tell sick people so that... Read More
Must We Gain Weight Every WinterIt's that time of year... Read More
No matter what the reason, successful weight loss and healthy... Read More
Dieting presents many complications if you are not fully committed... Read More
Each month I receive hundreds of e-mails from consumers who... Read More
It was bad enough hearing almost daily that obesity in... Read More
How to Break the Weighing HabitFace it, if you weigh... Read More
Weight loss is one of the biggest industries in the... Read More
It's a sad comment on human nature that prejudice and... Read More
One of the most important things you can do for... Read More
Over the last twenty five years the most common questioned... Read More
If you are traveling on the path towards wellness you... Read More
Here are 4 diet tips we all need reminded of... Read More
According to the American Obesity Association, an astounding 64.5 percent... Read More
Dieting Dilemma No 1: When Life Gets in the WayThat... Read More
There are numerous ways to make a bad weight loss... Read More
Are you wondering why you're not losing weight? If you're... Read More
I personally lost 60 pounds in 2003. Here are some... Read More
licensed cleaning services Park Ridge ..At the University of Illinois, a new research found that... Read More
Low carb diets, though popular, have met with much controversy.... Read More
It's now official. The simple act of fidgeting can mean... Read More
Healthy living begins with healthy eating and healthy eating begins... Read More
Finding the clinic that performs liposuctions in Newport Beach is... Read More
Weight Loss and Water: A Way to Make Your Body... Read More
What if by making a few small changes in your... Read More
Information About Weight Training Routines For BeginnersSo you need to... Read More
If you have been watching your weight all year, you... Read More
Fat Loss Tip #2) Drink More WaterI know, I know,... Read More
Is Zone Diet a Fad?How do you recognize a fad... Read More
The diet that worked for meI have had a lot... Read More
Obesity is a disease that is not caused by a... Read More
It's one thing to stick with your diet regimen when... Read More
We all have aspects of health we want to improve.... Read More
Think for a moment about the highest mountain you ever... Read More
Contrary to common belief, your weight is not really the... Read More
The term 'thermogenic' refers to a group of drugs or... Read More
It can happen with one bite. The moment those refined... Read More
"Life would be perfect if only I was thin." That... Read More
With tons of information out there on "Fat Acceptance" does... Read More
Losing weight is a tough and demanding task for most... Read More
Have you ever seen an overweight rock climber or yoga... Read More
Life is extraordinary filled with wonderful people to show up... Read More
Low carb (carbohydrate), high protein diets are the latest ... Read More
Weight Loss |