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The South Beach Diet

Florida cardiologist Arthur Agatston is credited with starting The South Beach Diet. The South Beach Diet emphasizes the consumption of what are known as "good carbohydrates" and "good fats". The program was developed by Dr. Agatston for his cardiac patients and he based The South Beach Diet on his study of scientific dieting research.

Rapidly absorbed carbohydrates, also known as "bad carbohydrates" are found in foods with a high glycemic index. An excess of these types of carbs create what Dr. Agatston calls the "insulin resistance syndrome." This syndrome is an impairment of the hormone insulin's ability to properly process fat or sugar.

Dr. Agatston also believes that excess consumption of "bad fats", such as saturated fat and trans fat, contributes to an increase in cardiovascular disease. He is not alone in this belief. Many other physicians subscribe to this theory as well. In order to prevent these conditions of poor nutritive balance, The South Beach diet attempts to minimize the consumption of bad fats and bad carbohydrates and encourage and enhance the increased consumption of good fats and good carbohydrates.

The South Beach Diet contains three specific phases. In each of these phases, it is recommended that the dieter minimize the consumption of the bad fats.

In the beginning phase, or Phase I, the dieter attempts to completely eliminate the insulin resistance by completely avoiding both high and moderately high glycemic carbohydrates. This portion of the diet lasts an entire two weeks. During this two week period such products as dairy, potatoes, sugars, breads, fruits, cereals, candy, and grains are the things to avoid. Dr. Agatston claims that during this period the body will lose its insulin resistance, and begin to use excess body fat. The result of this phase can be the loss of between 8 and 13 pounds. Normal sized helpings of meat, fish, vegetables, eggs, cheese, and nuts are consumed during these two weeks of Phase I. There are three meals a day included during this phase and snacks are added which encourages the dieter to eat until their hunger is satisfied. Alcohol is not allowed at this time. The result of this Phase is the dieter losing weight, changing their body chemistry, and ending any cravings for sugars and starches.

After the first two weeks of Phase I, Phase II begins. The gradual re-introduction of whole grain foods, fruits and dairy products, in smaller amounts than were likely eaten before beginning the diet, is implemented. Keep in mind that while more foods are being introduced into the plan, a continued emphasis on foods with a low glycemic index is paramount. During this portion of the diet sweet potatoes are deemed permissible, as is red wine, though only in moderate amounts.

Once the desired weight is obtained, the dieter moves into Phase III. This phase is also known as the "maintenance phase." During Phase III the introduction of three servings of whole grains and three servings of fruit each day is accomplished. Good carbohydrates and bad carbohydrates are clearly distinguished by The South Beach Diet.

The "good carbohydrates" are the carbohydrates that are high in fiber or high in good fats, and have a low glycemic index. This means that they are digested and absorbed more slowly by the GI system. That's the definition of a good carb. One that is absorbed slowly into the digestive system. There are some other preferred carbohydrates. They are those with more nutritional value than the alternative products. An example would include brown rice, which is permitted in moderation while white rice is highly discouraged. It is recommended that when eating any carbohydrates, fiber or fat is also consumed in order to slow the digestion of the carbohydrates.

Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, especially those with omega-3 fatty acids are known as the "good fats" while saturated fats and any trans fats are called "bad fats." Dr. Agatston emphasizes that each person make a permanent change in their way of eating. He also would like to see them eat a variety of foods, and try to find a way for ease and flexibility to become a part of the dieting plan. Much of the emphasis is on eating whole grains and large amounts of vegetables. Also encouraged are adequate amounts of mono- and polyunsaturated fats, including omega-3 fatty acids, such as are contained in fish. The South Beach Diet discourages the consumption of overly refined and/or processed foods such as refined flours and sugars, high-fat meats, and saturated fats. Counting calories or limiting servings is not required by The South Beach diet. Agatston does, however, suggest that dieters eat until they are completely satisfied. The idea is to eat 6 meals a day, which are breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with small snacks between each meal.

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Let's get something straight so you'll know why we're here in the first place. The sad truth is that fast weight loss techniques, that you read about and hear about all the time, are not always effective. That's right. Many of them do not provide the results that they promise. Fast weight loss is, to be fair, a relative term. "Relative to what?", you ask. Well, relative to what you consider "fast." Is your weight reduction goal one week or one month? Is it 10 pounds or 100 or more pounds?

You see, unfortunately, most people don't want to hear the truth and they'll fall for an advertisement claiming that they can lose 10 pounds a week when, in reality, that kind of weight loss can be very dangerous and unhealthy. Most people don't seem to want to know the truth about fast weight loss and they'd rather go on believing that there is a way to lose weight ridiculously fast enough that they'll be able to shed those 30 pounds in two weeks. Then, unfortunately, they are very disappointed and frustrated when the truth sets in and the highly marketed diet plan that they bought into turns out to be an exaggeration.

We Know What You're Going Through

That's why we, at Repair My Weight loss, are here. We want you to know the truth despite what others are trying to get you to believe. We're certainly not saying that diets don't work. We know that diets work but we also know that they're never a walk in the park. Diets take hard and often frustrating work. Most people give up on a diet just as the diet is about to show results. We know because the staff at Repair My Weight Loss has experienced most of those diets right along with you. We've suffered through the seemingly starvation type diets, the low carb diets, the low fat diets...just about every one of them. We understand what you are going through and we want to help you.

Fast weight loss diets are, for the most part, unreal. There are a few fast weight loss diets that actually work initially but after you've lost the first few pounds rather rapidly, they stall out. There's a reason for that.

Other proclaimed fast weight reduction diets don't even come close to their claims. Then there are those that are highly effective if you can stand to stay on them for any amount of time. No matter which diet you use, believe in or want to try, we've found that one thing always seems to make the initial phase of any diet work much more effectively.

Cleansing

The cleansing of the colon by certain methods seems to allow the body to move into diets a bit more easily. The initial shock of any type of diet to the body is tolerated more readily if the colon is cleansed appropriately first. Does this mean you have to experience some form of diarrhea for a week or something nasty like that? No, not at all. Some forms of colon cleansing don't have much to do with bowel movements but rather what you put into the body over a certain period of time.

We don't condone or sponsor ANY specific colon cleansing product here at RMWL, but we do promote, strongly, the use of some type of colon cleanser either with or without a diet. Why? Because your health starts in your colon and that's the orgination of most diseases. This is a private thing. No one has to know that you practice colon cleansing. Just don't tell them but, for your own sake, DO practice it. Here is a great site for learning more about colon cleansing.

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