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14 - The South Beach Diet

Posted December 3rd, 2007 by delilah
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The South Beach diet was developed by the renowned cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston. It’s divided into three phases, with the first two that you keep to for a specific time frame and the last (or “maintenance”) which you have to follow for life.
 
The good thing about south beach dieting is that you’re not hungry: you get three, normal-size meals and two snacks each day. But you have to follow meal plans, with a pretty set list of foods you have to avoid.

 


In the first stage of South Beach all carbohydrate are restricted. This is the strictest phase in the diet and lasts for half a month. It emphasizes lean meats, such as chicken, turkey, fish, and shellfish, and allows small amounts of low-fat cheese, nuts, and eggs. The diet claims that in these two weeks alone you can lose up to 12 pounds.


In Phase 2, some of the banned food is reintroduced to the diet. Weight loss isn’t as drastic, but you’ll continue to shed about 1 to 2 pounds per week. You stay on Phase 2 until you reach your desired weight.


Phase 3 is for maintenance and should be followed for life. It centers on a healthy balanced diet. IF your weight climbs, you simply return to Phase 1.

 

  • The Verdict: The South Beach Diet got a lot of publicity, and in fairness, it does work. However, many felt it was too restrictive, and that it was unrealistic to completely give up the carbs. While it does reintroduce those foods later on in the program, you need incredible discipline to successfully pass the initial carb withdrawal.
  • Categories: long term, high maintenance, regimented, body
  • Feedback: “It tried the South Beach diet three times before I finally succeeded to stick long enough to reach Phase 3. I did lose 30 pounds and I’m proud of that, but you really need to want it. In my culture—I’m Chinese— rice and noodles are a big part of the menu. It was a big shock for me, but I dealt with it, am glad I can enjoy some of the dishes I grew up with in the ‘maintenance’ phase.” – Lianne, (STATE)

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