Before you even start reading this, I want you to ask yourself why you are considering the South Beach Diet. Do you need to reduce belly fat? Do you want to be healthy? Do you want to make your family and yourself healthy? Would you be willing to give up an unhealthy menu if someone would help you plan healthy meals? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the South Beach Diet is for you. Please read further.
The South Beach Diet helps you learn how to eat, stay healthy, and lose weight. Cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston created the South Beach Diet to work with you, not against you, so you can reach your goals. From her point of view, you can stop counting calories, stop worrying about food portions. You’ll never have to feel like you’ve been deprived of great food again! Finally there is a diet that can satisfy your hunger. The South Beach Diet works by getting rid of bad carbs and fats. Many doctors prefer the South Beach Diet to other low-carb/low-fat diet plans because it is more healthy and does not cause rapid changes in blood sugar levels. Plus, you’ll still get your recommended dietary amounts of protein, vegetables (with dressing!), and dairy.
You can still eat an average helping with the South Beach Diet. You will eat 3 meals a day as well as 2 snacks, all of your choice. Plus you can still eat out, drink diet soda, or eat dessert! How many diets do this?
I know what you’re thinking. This diet sounds too good to be true. Well, the first 2 weeks can be a bit tough if you are used to eating lots of carbs. You must avoid grains and starches (bread, pasta, potatoes, fruits, etc.) during these two weeks, and you cannot consume any type of alcohol during this time. You are later allowed to add healthier versions of these foods to your menu. When you do this be sure to add the versions that are not highly processed. You can control the urge to eat by combining whole grains, wine and chocolate. This allows you to complete while still getting essential vitamins and minerals. Through this process, you will reach and maintain your ideal weight.
There are three phases of the South Beach Diet. Step 1, requires that all carbohydrates be avoided. It focuses on lean meats, vegetables and other high-protein low-fat meals. Most lose about 10 pounds during this phase. Phase 2 will allow you to start eating again while the weight loss continues slowly. You will remain in this state until you lose all that you want to lose. Step 3 is maintenance. This should be continued for as long as you want the weight loss to last. If you cheat and increase the weight, no problem, just return to step 1. The great thing about the South Beach Diet is that all meals are always portion sizes. You’ll never be hungry again!
Admittedly, there is a bit more to the South Beach Diet than simply adding and subtracting foods. When you add foods you should be vigilant to look at the glycemic index (GI) of your food. There are many good websites that can help you manage GI. There are also many websites that offer recipe suggestions to go along with the South Beach Diet plan. These are very helpful and make making your menu exciting and easy.
Both my aunt and I use this diet with great success. Between the two of us we have lost 150 pounds and have maintained this loss over 2 years. Even during the first 14 days we were able to have a variety of delicious food. For my aunt’s birthday, I made her a wonderful Chicken Masala and Roasted Vegetables with Herbs. There was a delightfully refreshing Watermelon Mint Salad to go with it. I even found a recipe for a sugar-free Italian torte that I served in place of her birthday cake. Yet even with all this delicious food, the best part of the entire meal was when my grandmother accused us of cheating on our diet. I knew right then that if she couldn’t tell it was diet, no one could.
Believe it or not, the foods available to you on the South Beach Diet are actually that delicious. The most difficult thing for me was giving up bread and potatoes, but soon the first phase was over. I felt so much better about myself. It was really worth it!
Some people have made statements against the South Beach Diet. Some claim that it is too expensive; Others say it is harsh on the body. My response to these allegations is that nothing is expensive if it keeps my family and me healthy. Plus, you can save money by cooking your own instead of buying prepackaged meals. While cleansing your body may seem tedious and expensive at first, the results will be tremendous. You’ll feel better, look better and your family will be healthier.
I said right your family. I make the same menu for my family as I eat. This has made them more active and they fall sick less often. Want another plus? Since I introduced these healthy foods in my daughters life, she prefers them to sweets and junk food. By taking these steps I have not only improved the quality of our lives, but also the lives of her children.
If you are looking for a diet that is going to offer a wide variety of foods then the South Beach Diet is for you! Whole foods, great recipes, no weighing your food or counting calories have made this diet the No. 1 Diet of 2009. Easy access to support, recipes and GI ratings are made readily available online to help you reach your goals. The incredible success rate and great selection will keep you on your diet and happy for years to come. Also you will keep your family healthy and share good food values with them. are you excited yet? I know I was, so give it now try,
Source by Rakesh Sharma Jack
