Is The South Beach Diet For Me?
By Ken Black
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.
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.
South Beach Diet breakfast in a dorm room?
I am very familiar with the South Beach Diet, but it’s easier when you can actually cook your meals. I’m in a dorm room now, and was wondering if anyone could suggest SBD-friendly breakfast ideas. All I have to work with is a fridge and a microwave.
Oh, Phase 1 ideas would be great. =) thanks!
Actually, microwaving your food is just as good as cooking it on the stove or in the oven, except, you cannot grill or fry. Which means, you can actually use any recipe but you might have to modify it a little, or keep an eye on the food when you put it in your microwave.
What is a nutritious breakfast for The South Beach Diet?
My coworkers are on the South Beach diet. It sounds good. I cannot think of anything other than cereal and yogurt for breakfast though.
South Beach diet is focused on the intake of “good carbs” and “good fats” according to the inventor of it Dr. Arthur Agatston.
Dr. Agatston believes that excess consumption of so-called “bad carbohydrates”, such as the rapidly-absorbed carbohydrates found in foods with a high glycemic index, creates an insulin resistance syndrome—an impairment of the hormone insulin’s ability to properly process fat or sugar.
For a breakfast you can eat some oatmeal with low fat milk and raisins. Oatmeal has a low glycemic index, meaning that is a good carb, besides it has a high content of soluble fiber, which is good for lowering bad (LDL) colesterol levels from the blood and so, good your your heart.
Raisins have tons of antioxidants, and those can slow the aging process, and milk will be your protein source. If you’re intolerant to lactose try soy milk.
Extra Advise: Try to make ten minutes of cardiovascular activity per day, something like taking the stairs instead of the elevator and have fun!
where to have breakfast in south beach?
Staying in south beach and need a good place to have a nice breakfast with my hubby, dont want to break the bank but want to have a nice breakfast too, we are stayin st the new clinton hotel right by collins and ocean drive in hte SoBe area, we will be walking so if anyone have any suggestions for somewhere nice it would be greatly appreciated.
Check out Cafeteria on Lincoln Road and Pennslyvania – open 24 hours a day. Also, by ALL means, start your day with a Cafe Cubano from any of the many small shops in SoBe.
What stores can I find South Beach Diet breakfast wraps?
I live in NC and saw this product on the Kraft web site, but cannot find them anywhere near me. Has anyone bought them? And if so, where? Would help if you were from same area (or at least from the South).
here in northern cali they have them in just about every supermarket around here: belair/raleys, albertsons, winco, food for less, etc.
i dont know if you have any of those around you, but any major supermarket should carry them.