November 12th, 2007
South Beach Diet Phase I
South Beach Diet Phase I is the first phase in the diet which lasts 2 weeks. Dieters attempt to eliminate insulin resistance by avoiding high or moderately high-glycemic carbohydrates, such as dairy, sugar, candy, bread, potatoes, fruit, cereals, and grains. During this phase, Dr. Agatston claims the body will lose its insulin resistance, and begin to use excess body fat, causing the dieter to lose between 8 and 13 pounds. When you are in south beach diet phase 1 for the first two weeks, dieters eat normal-size helpings of meat, fish, vegetables, eggs, cheese, and nuts.