The South Beach Diet Supercharged: Faster Weight Loss and Better ...

Book Description Five years ago, with the publication of The South Beach Diet , renowned Miami cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston set out to change the way America eats. In the all-new The South Beach Diet Supercharged , Dr. Agatston shows you how to rev up your metabolism and lose weight faster while following the proven healthy eating principles of the original diet: choose good carbs, good fats, lean protein, and low-fat dairy. Collaborating with Dr. Joseph Signorile, a professor of exercise physiology at the University of Miami, Dr. Agatston presents a cutting-edge, three-phase workout that perfectly complements the three phases of the diet itself. taste-tempting Meal Plans for phases 1 and 2; Dr. Agatston Answers Frequently Asked Questions about South Beach Dieting I'm doing so well on Phase 1. There are two types of people on the South Beach Diet: those who cannot wait to start Phase 2 and those who never want to see Phase 1 end. So it's not surprising to me that Phase 1 fans often ask, "If I'm doing so well on Phase 1, why do I have to move on to Phase 2?" Phase 1 is not meant to be a long-term eating plan. Phase 1 can also have a positive effect on sugar in people with pre-diabetes. Once your sugar and cravings are under control, there's a key reason to go on to Phase 2: we don't want you to miss out on the myriad vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that come from reintroducing whole fruits and whole grains to your diet, not to mention the added fiber. If you were to continue indefinitely on Phase 1 and deny yourself these foods, you would not be learning how to make good food choices in the real world. In addition, if you were to continue with the smaller palette of foods recommended on Phase 1, your diet would get dull over the long haul. Can I still eat as much protein now that I'm eating more carbohydrates on Phase 2? As you know, on the South Beach Diet, we don't expect you to count grams of protein or weigh your food on any phase. Now that you're gradually adding satisfying high-fiber whole grains and fruits to your diet on Phase 2, you'll naturally be less hungry, and the amount of lean protein you require to feel full will no doubt be less than you were eating on Phase 1. I also urge you to eat slowly, savor your food, and really enjoy the variety of foods you'll introduce on Phase 2. On Phase 3, we don't regulate what you can eat. Phase 3 isn't about abandoning the good principles of the diet and suddenly resuming your old eating habits.