South Beach
Diet
The South Beach diet was
developed by Dr. Arthur Agatson. The diet is designed to teach
the body how to accept the right fats and carbohydrates to
lose weight. To do this, the body needs to purge itself of the
love of sugar.
The diet is divided into
three stages: Phase One, Two, and Three. Phase One is the
strictest phase of the diet. In order to get the body back to
ground zero as it were, all processed sugars have to be
eliminated from the daily diet. Bread, fruits, sugary snacks,
rice, and pasta are all prohibited during the first fourteen
days. The theory behind the first phase of the diet is that it
takes two weeks to make or break a habit. In two weeks time,
the body will forget it's craving for sugar.
A dieter that survives the
first two weeks will find that Phase Two is less restrictive.
One at a time, foods banned in the first phase of the diet can
be added back in moderation. This teaches the body to manage
sugars and learn portion control. Dieters continue with the
second phase of the South Beach diet until they have reached
their goal weight.
Phase Three is the
maintenance phase of the diet. Foods are chosen that will keep
weight at a stable level and, at the same time, not make the
dieter feel deprived. The South Beach diet book contains
recipes for each phase of the plan. Foods that can be eaten at
each phase are listed at the back of the book.
Dieters are encouraged to
prepare low carb meals. Preparing your own food provides more
fresh vegetables and nutrients than processed fare. Be aware
that some of the recipes require pricey cuts of meat and
seafood along with the seasonings.
South Beach dieters with
children at home will likely need to prepare two meals.
Another solution is making a starch for the kids to add to the
meal that has already been prepared. Potato and pasta lovers
will be tempted to add those carbs to their plate, but they
must resist or they will not lose the initial pounds in the
first two weeks.
Stores carry brands that
label their packages with the South Beach logo. The South
Beach plan also has its own line of snack bars and frozen
meals. If you are a vegetarian, this diet may be hard to
follow especially during the first two weeks when you can eat
nothing but meat and vegetables and nuts. Someone who is not a
great fan of a lot of veggies or meat will also have a hard
time during the first two weeks.
Exercise is not a main
component of the South Beach plan. The South Beach diet is
about changing eating habits and eliminating cravings. To
achieve total health, an exercise regimen is half of the
equation
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