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Is The South
Beach Diet For Me?
by Ken Black
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The South
Beach Diet is one in which the user must have the right balance of
carbohydrates and fats in order to lose weight. Dieters, who are
looking to lose weight, must eat only good carbohydrates and fats. All other
forms should be avoided. The diet is made up of three basic phases. |
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Phase one consists of a
14 day period. The dieter needs to eat three balanced meals, consisting of beef,
fish, turkey, chicken, eggs, vegetables, nuts, salad and cheese. You can have a
healthy, no carb snack in between your breakfast and your lunch. As with any
diet, you need to drink as much water as possible.
During phase 1, you cannot have certain foods that are high in carbohydrates.
For instance, rice, bread, fruit, pasta and baked goods are completely off
limits. Also off limits are sweets. So cookies, cakes or ice cream should be
avoided.
After the 14 day period, you then move into phase 2. With phase 2, there is no
set period of time. Phase 2 continues until you have the lost all of the weight
you want to lose. Phase 2 will vary from person to person, depending on the
exact number of pounds you wish to lose. For some, the phase may only last a
couple of weeks. While others, the phase may last several months.
For most people, by the time they have entered the second phase of the diet,
they should have lost around 10 pounds. This, of course, all hinges on the
notion that phase 1 was followed correctly. Wavering from phase 1 can have a
negative impact on the other phases.
During phase 2, weight loss will be slowed down and be more consistent. On
average, dieters lose around 2 pounds a week. During phase 2, some foods that
were prohibited in phase 1, may gradually be re-introduced. However, they need
to be consumed in moderation. Other foods, such as white rice should be avoided
all together. Replacing white rice with brown rice will assist in the overall
weight loss experience.
After you have lost all the weight you want, you then enter into phase 3. Phase
3 is considered to be a maintenance phase. During this phase, you are allowed to
begin to eat more normally. Many of the restrictions that were imposed during
phase 1 and 2 are lifted. However, you need to incorporate some of your diet
habits into your every day life.
Adapting to the new way of eating may be difficult for some. However, it has
been proven that doing so could dramatically improve your cardiovascular system.
Also, it could help to reduce your risk of a heart attack.
As with any diet, results will vary from person to person. Also, is important to
see a physician before starting any diet regimen. The South Beach diet requires
the dieter to revamp their way of thinking and eating for a lifetime. But
following the diet precisely has proven beneficial for the many who have tried
it.
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About The Author:
Ken Black is the founder of
http://www.Weight-Loss-Discovery.com, a website all
about weight loss programs and more. Visit our blog to discover
the latest news on losing weight. |
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