What website can I go to that has good South Beach diet recipes?

Q. My roomie and I are doing the South Beach diet and we are tired of lunch meat and vegatables. Is there anything else we can eat on Phase I of the diet?

A. Here is some great recipes for stage one. the also have some for phase 2 as well. Good luck!

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What is the difference between the Adkins diet and the South Beach diet?

Q. I need to start a diet and don't know which way to go. Adkins has been successful in the past, but I love skim milk and fruit and I believe that you can have those on the South Beach diet. Can anyone give me information on this subject?

A. You're right- fruits are allowed and encouraged after the 1st phase of the south beach diet. South beach is a lot healthier and varied than Atkins. BTW there are snack options at the grocery store that are labeled for the SBD and some of them are pretty good whereas, in my opinion, Atkins bars taste horrible!

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How to get through the induction phase of the South beach diet?

Q. I have such a hard time getting through the induction period? Any ideas on how to get through it?

A. The best thing I can recommend is to do your best and try to take your mind off of eating. Try to keep busy doing things you love and your mind will be elsewhere. Furthermore, don't think of how much you'd love to have some of the foods that are limited, but how great the foods you're permitted to have will taste. When you eat, really try to savor it.

Of course, this is all easier said than done but the key is keeping motivated. I liked to think of induction as less of a "diet" than it was trying to make my eating habits healthier. It's such a minor mental quirk, but it did help me lose some of the wanting what I couldn't have mentality...

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Does anyone have the South Beach Diet recipe for the Rosemary Chicken?

Q. I'm looking for the recipe that calls for onions and rosemary. Thanks for your help.

A. have u checked here:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Trusted-Brands-Recipes-and-Tips/South-Beach-Diet/Main.aspx
http://www.southbeach-diet-plan.com/recipecollection.html
?

Original Question

How do I get started on the south beach diet and what exactly is it?

Q. I'm really wanting to be fitter and healthier and thought the south beach diet could be the way to go.

A. First of all, you need to buy the book. It explains everything in there. But just a quick overview.... There are 3 phases, the 1st phase you do for 2 weeks. You can eat things like steaks, chicken, hamburger, all sorts of meats, cheeses, vegetables, eggs. No sugar or bread or pasta.It is the strictest part of the diet. But in the first 2 weeks you can lose 8 -13lbs. I lost 12 in my first two weeks. Then after 2 weeks, you slowly start adding the good carbs. Fruits and things that are very low in sugar. After you are down to the weight you want you can go to phase 3. Which is eating things that are low in carbs and pretty much eat the things that are healthy for you. I really like the diet and you will be amazed at how your cravings for sugar will go away! I've lost 35 lbs so far. I would buy the book. There are recipes in it and there is also a recipe book you can buy. Or go to this website http://forums.thesouthbeachdietforum.com/
there is a lot of info on there

Original Question

What is the south beach diet and the atkins diet?

Q. What the heck are a bunch of diets..I want to go on one of them, which one should i use?Results?Way to lose weight would be helpful too!

A. The South Beach Diet is a fine way of eating if you are close to normal weight and are not addicted to carbs. South Beach allows a higher carb level but fewer protein & fat choices (if you would rather eat beans than beef, this may be a better choice). Atkins (and I) believe saturated fat is a much more healthful fat for fueling the body. If you lower carbs you have to increase fats to fuel the body.


Eating carbs while trying to lose body fat is terribly inefficient. When in glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) you have to lower your calories (which slows your metabolism) & exercise heavily to deplete your glycogen stores before burning body fat.

The core of Atkins program is converting the body from glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) to ketosis (burning fat as fuel). Dietary fat levels need to be at >65% of total calories, if not, the body will still remain in glycolysis by converting 58% of excess protein into glucose (via gluconeogenesis).

It takes minimum of 3 days to convert a body to ketosis, (but only one bite to convert back to glycolysis). People feel sluggish the first week but most feel better than ever thereafter.

Simple carbohydrates (sugar, flour, bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice) trigger insulin which can store the calories eaten into fat. The more protein the more the fat burning hormone glucagon is released. The more carbohydrate the more the fat storage hormone insulin is released.

Simple carbs are addictive & can be disastrous to health. The best way to break the addiction is NO carbs for 3 days. Make a huge batch of deviled eggs, eat one every time you want "something" - have huge omelets with bacon, sausage, peppers, mushrooms & cheese. Pork chops smothered with peppers, mushrooms & cheese - pork rinds & dip or tuna/chicken/turkey/egg salad - steaks - a huge sugar free cheese cake. Eat so much you won't feel deprived of anything. By the 4th day, the addiction will be gone & you can start making healthy choices.

High insulin levels promote inflammation, weight gain, hunger & unbalance other hormones. Controlling insulin levels will balance out other hormones & allow human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so lean muscle will be gained even without exercise. Any exercise will greatly increase muscle mass with high HGH levels.

You can lose more body fat eating protein & fat (don't eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast, eat all you want, but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter & half an avocado a day (for added potassium). Keep the calories high & the fat percentage high, at least 65% of calories. Green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace.

The first 2 weeks eat several cups a day of (mostly) lettuce & celery, cucumbers, radishes, mushrooms, peppers & more variety of vegetables thereafter - add 5 grams per day additional every week (20 grams day first 2 weeks, 25grams 3rd week, 30grams 4th week etc) til you gain weight, then subtract 10grams. That will be your personal carb level (everyone is different & depends on how active you are.)

Start with meat, fats & salads for 2 weeks and then slowly add in more green veg, wk4 fresh cheeses, wk5 nuts & seeds, wk6 berries, wk7 legumes, wk8 other fruits, wk9 starchy veg, wk10 whole grains. You will learn how your body reacts to different foods.

The first week is just water weight but fat is lost thereafter if you keep your calories high enough. Otherwise the body will strip it's own lean tissue for nutrition. Although that may look great on a scale it will make it MUCH easier to accumulate fat in the future (since all that pesky lean tissue burning up calories will be gone). The body won't release fat stores if you lower calories below what it needs. It will slow metabolism to compensate & store every spare ounce as fat. If you continue lowering calories, it will continue lowering the set point, til it can survive off nothing & store fat on anything. The body will only release it's fat stores if it knows there is plenty of nutritious food.

Ground flax seed (2 Tbsp) 1/4 cup water, artificial sweetener, mix in a raw egg - let sit 10 min. to absorb liquid, put some cream cheese in the middle & nuke 2 minutes. Suggested for daily fiber needs.

As long as you have <9grams carbs per hour, you will maintain insulin control & shouldn't gain weight, no matter the calories. Many people gain weight on high carb, do low carb to lose weight & then are shocked when they return to high carb & gain weight. Many people can return to moderate carb levels but very few can really eat all they want of sugar & maintain weight or health.

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What are the rules and guidelines of the Vegetarian South Beach diet?

Q. The South Beach Diet is to lose weight - it has phases with different things you can eat at different phases. Why answer the question if you don't know jack crap about it?

A. I understand what you were probably thinking, but you should remember that vegetarians and South Beach-dieters are MORTAL ENEMIES :-D

This is a little bit like asking a cattle rancher for veggie burger recipes (sigh)

The South Beach diet is the little sister of the Atkins diet (also called "modified Atkins"). The Atkins diet is something no sane vegetarian or vegan will ever help you with, here are some reasons: http://www.atkinsdietalert.org/survivors/mari_madlem.html

Mr.Atkins himself was overweight (!!!), had several heart attacks and died finally due to NOT NATURAL causes (which are until today kept as secret as possible by the worldwide Atkins diet business). If somebody who is advertising for a certain diet and lifestyle is unable to prove on his OWN example that this approach works - then I call such a person simply a swindler and a liar :-/

There is some type of weight loss possible with Atkins or South Beach - for MAXIMUM 6 months (and mostly due to the severely restrictive type of eating), after that the majority of all dieters breaks down and starts eating the same as before. They get all their weight back in no time PLUS extra pounds PLUS ruined health due to overdose on animal proteins.

If you want REAL weight loss, and advice from REAL doctors (who prove with perfect health and slender appearance that their approach REALLY works and keeps you healthy), try the Dr.McDougall diet (http://www.drmcdougall.com/star.html ) or the Dr.Fuhrman program (http://www.drfuhrman.com/success/success.aspx ), here you have proven guarantee for good health AND losing unnecessary pounds

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How much exercise should I do during Phase I of the South Beach Diet?

Q. I am starting the South Beach Diet, and plan on exercising throughout to maximize my weight loss effort. However, I know that my body is going to feel very sluggish during the first 2 weeks as it is so adjusted to having an abundance of carbs. How critical is it to exercise during those first two weeks?

A. I worked out about 3 days a week walking the treadmill for about 30 minutes then I lifted weights just to tone my arms, I also did sit ups and played around with the leg presses after a month of this and faze1 of the South Beach I lost 20 pounds and I got to eat more food then I normally would. I had a baby a year ago so I have some pounds to shed my husband and I will be starting the diet again on Monday! Good Luck

I think you would be fine to wait until the next faze to go to the gym just make sure to stretch and do a little at home.

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What are some good foods/recipes that are easy and really good for south beach diet?

Q. For Phase 1.
Remember, easy stuff that you dont need a TON of things to buy to make it, and something GOOD.
For breakfast, lunch and dinner.
THANKS.

A. A few yummy recipes. =)

Baby Spinach Omelet

Ingredients

* 2 eggs
* 1 cup torn baby spinach leaves
* 1 1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
* 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
* 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a bowl, beat the eggs, and stir in the baby spinach and Parmesan cheese. Season with onion powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
2. In a small skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat, cook the egg mixture about 3 minutes, until partially set. Flip with a spatula, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired doneness.
_____________________________________________________
Raspberry Smoothie

Ingredients:

* 1 cup of frozen berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and/or strawberries)
* 1 scoop of whey powder
* 1 Tbs. flaxseed oil
* 1Tbs. ground flaxseed
* 2 tsp. lemon juice
* 1 tsp. unsweetened cranberry juice
* 1 pack of Stevia
* 8 ice cubes
* 1 cup water

Blend until smooth and if needed you can add a few ice cubes to thicken it up. Make a little over sixteen ounces, so it will a good size to go cup and you can take a quick shot of the extra before you head out the door.

Fresh Rosemary Chicken and Zucchini - You can used dry herbs of your choice.
http://www.recipezaar.com/Fresh-Rosemary-Chicken-and-Zucchini-31133

Steamed Chicken and Vegetables with Soy Dipping Sauce
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1924692

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How do I get started on the south beach diet and what exactly is it?

Q. I'm really wanting to be fitter and healthier and thought the south beach diet could be the way to go.

A. First of all, you need to buy the book. It explains everything in there. But just a quick overview.... There are 3 phases, the 1st phase you do for 2 weeks. You can eat things like steaks, chicken, hamburger, all sorts of meats, cheeses, vegetables, eggs. No sugar or bread or pasta.It is the strictest part of the diet. But in the first 2 weeks you can lose 8 -13lbs. I lost 12 in my first two weeks. Then after 2 weeks, you slowly start adding the good carbs. Fruits and things that are very low in sugar. After you are down to the weight you want you can go to phase 3. Which is eating things that are low in carbs and pretty much eat the things that are healthy for you. I really like the diet and you will be amazed at how your cravings for sugar will go away! I've lost 35 lbs so far. I would buy the book. There are recipes in it and there is also a recipe book you can buy. Or go to this website http://forums.thesouthbeachdietforum.com/
there is a lot of info on there

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What is the south beach diet and the atkins diet?

Q. What the heck are a bunch of diets..I want to go on one of them, which one should i use?Results?Way to lose weight would be helpful too!

A. The South Beach Diet is a fine way of eating if you are close to normal weight and are not addicted to carbs. South Beach allows a higher carb level but fewer protein & fat choices (if you would rather eat beans than beef, this may be a better choice). Atkins (and I) believe saturated fat is a much more healthful fat for fueling the body. If you lower carbs you have to increase fats to fuel the body.


Eating carbs while trying to lose body fat is terribly inefficient. When in glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) you have to lower your calories (which slows your metabolism) & exercise heavily to deplete your glycogen stores before burning body fat.

The core of Atkins program is converting the body from glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) to ketosis (burning fat as fuel). Dietary fat levels need to be at >65% of total calories, if not, the body will still remain in glycolysis by converting 58% of excess protein into glucose (via gluconeogenesis).

It takes minimum of 3 days to convert a body to ketosis, (but only one bite to convert back to glycolysis). People feel sluggish the first week but most feel better than ever thereafter.

Simple carbohydrates (sugar, flour, bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice) trigger insulin which can store the calories eaten into fat. The more protein the more the fat burning hormone glucagon is released. The more carbohydrate the more the fat storage hormone insulin is released.

Simple carbs are addictive & can be disastrous to health. The best way to break the addiction is NO carbs for 3 days. Make a huge batch of deviled eggs, eat one every time you want "something" - have huge omelets with bacon, sausage, peppers, mushrooms & cheese. Pork chops smothered with peppers, mushrooms & cheese - pork rinds & dip or tuna/chicken/turkey/egg salad - steaks - a huge sugar free cheese cake. Eat so much you won't feel deprived of anything. By the 4th day, the addiction will be gone & you can start making healthy choices.

High insulin levels promote inflammation, weight gain, hunger & unbalance other hormones. Controlling insulin levels will balance out other hormones & allow human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so lean muscle will be gained even without exercise. Any exercise will greatly increase muscle mass with high HGH levels.

You can lose more body fat eating protein & fat (don't eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast, eat all you want, but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter & half an avocado a day (for added potassium). Keep the calories high & the fat percentage high, at least 65% of calories. Green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace.

The first 2 weeks eat several cups a day of (mostly) lettuce & celery, cucumbers, radishes, mushrooms, peppers & more variety of vegetables thereafter - add 5 grams per day additional every week (20 grams day first 2 weeks, 25grams 3rd week, 30grams 4th week etc) til you gain weight, then subtract 10grams. That will be your personal carb level (everyone is different & depends on how active you are.)

Start with meat, fats & salads for 2 weeks and then slowly add in more green veg, wk4 fresh cheeses, wk5 nuts & seeds, wk6 berries, wk7 legumes, wk8 other fruits, wk9 starchy veg, wk10 whole grains. You will learn how your body reacts to different foods.

The first week is just water weight but fat is lost thereafter if you keep your calories high enough. Otherwise the body will strip it's own lean tissue for nutrition. Although that may look great on a scale it will make it MUCH easier to accumulate fat in the future (since all that pesky lean tissue burning up calories will be gone). The body won't release fat stores if you lower calories below what it needs. It will slow metabolism to compensate & store every spare ounce as fat. If you continue lowering calories, it will continue lowering the set point, til it can survive off nothing & store fat on anything. The body will only release it's fat stores if it knows there is plenty of nutritious food.

Ground flax seed (2 Tbsp) 1/4 cup water, artificial sweetener, mix in a raw egg - let sit 10 min. to absorb liquid, put some cream cheese in the middle & nuke 2 minutes. Suggested for daily fiber needs.

As long as you have <9grams carbs per hour, you will maintain insulin control & shouldn't gain weight, no matter the calories. Many people gain weight on high carb, do low carb to lose weight & then are shocked when they return to high carb & gain weight. Many people can return to moderate carb levels but very few can really eat all they want of sugar & maintain weight or health.

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What website can I go to that has good South Beach diet recipes?

Q. My roomie and I are doing the South Beach diet and we are tired of lunch meat and vegatables. Is there anything else we can eat on Phase I of the diet?

A. Here is some great recipes for stage one. the also have some for phase 2 as well. Good luck!

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What is the south beach diet and the atkins diet?

Q. What the heck are a bunch of diets..I want to go on one of them, which one should i use?Results?Way to lose weight would be helpful too!

A. The South Beach Diet is a fine way of eating if you are close to normal weight and are not addicted to carbs. South Beach allows a higher carb level but fewer protein & fat choices (if you would rather eat beans than beef, this may be a better choice). Atkins (and I) believe saturated fat is a much more healthful fat for fueling the body. If you lower carbs you have to increase fats to fuel the body.


Eating carbs while trying to lose body fat is terribly inefficient. When in glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) you have to lower your calories (which slows your metabolism) & exercise heavily to deplete your glycogen stores before burning body fat.

The core of Atkins program is converting the body from glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) to ketosis (burning fat as fuel). Dietary fat levels need to be at >65% of total calories, if not, the body will still remain in glycolysis by converting 58% of excess protein into glucose (via gluconeogenesis).

It takes minimum of 3 days to convert a body to ketosis, (but only one bite to convert back to glycolysis). People feel sluggish the first week but most feel better than ever thereafter.

Simple carbohydrates (sugar, flour, bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice) trigger insulin which can store the calories eaten into fat. The more protein the more the fat burning hormone glucagon is released. The more carbohydrate the more the fat storage hormone insulin is released.

Simple carbs are addictive & can be disastrous to health. The best way to break the addiction is NO carbs for 3 days. Make a huge batch of deviled eggs, eat one every time you want "something" - have huge omelets with bacon, sausage, peppers, mushrooms & cheese. Pork chops smothered with peppers, mushrooms & cheese - pork rinds & dip or tuna/chicken/turkey/egg salad - steaks - a huge sugar free cheese cake. Eat so much you won't feel deprived of anything. By the 4th day, the addiction will be gone & you can start making healthy choices.

High insulin levels promote inflammation, weight gain, hunger & unbalance other hormones. Controlling insulin levels will balance out other hormones & allow human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so lean muscle will be gained even without exercise. Any exercise will greatly increase muscle mass with high HGH levels.

You can lose more body fat eating protein & fat (don't eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast, eat all you want, but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter & half an avocado a day (for added potassium). Keep the calories high & the fat percentage high, at least 65% of calories. Green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace.

The first 2 weeks eat several cups a day of (mostly) lettuce & celery, cucumbers, radishes, mushrooms, peppers & more variety of vegetables thereafter - add 5 grams per day additional every week (20 grams day first 2 weeks, 25grams 3rd week, 30grams 4th week etc) til you gain weight, then subtract 10grams. That will be your personal carb level (everyone is different & depends on how active you are.)

Start with meat, fats & salads for 2 weeks and then slowly add in more green veg, wk4 fresh cheeses, wk5 nuts & seeds, wk6 berries, wk7 legumes, wk8 other fruits, wk9 starchy veg, wk10 whole grains. You will learn how your body reacts to different foods.

The first week is just water weight but fat is lost thereafter if you keep your calories high enough. Otherwise the body will strip it's own lean tissue for nutrition. Although that may look great on a scale it will make it MUCH easier to accumulate fat in the future (since all that pesky lean tissue burning up calories will be gone). The body won't release fat stores if you lower calories below what it needs. It will slow metabolism to compensate & store every spare ounce as fat. If you continue lowering calories, it will continue lowering the set point, til it can survive off nothing & store fat on anything. The body will only release it's fat stores if it knows there is plenty of nutritious food.

Ground flax seed (2 Tbsp) 1/4 cup water, artificial sweetener, mix in a raw egg - let sit 10 min. to absorb liquid, put some cream cheese in the middle & nuke 2 minutes. Suggested for daily fiber needs.

As long as you have <9grams carbs per hour, you will maintain insulin control & shouldn't gain weight, no matter the calories. Many people gain weight on high carb, do low carb to lose weight & then are shocked when they return to high carb & gain weight. Many people can return to moderate carb levels but very few can really eat all they want of sugar & maintain weight or health.

Original Question

What website can I go to that has good South Beach diet recipes?

Q. My roomie and I are doing the South Beach diet and we are tired of lunch meat and vegatables. Is there anything else we can eat on Phase I of the diet?

A. Here is some great recipes for stage one. the also have some for phase 2 as well. Good luck!

Original Question

What is the difference between the Adkins diet and the South Beach diet?

Q. I need to start a diet and don't know which way to go. Adkins has been successful in the past, but I love skim milk and fruit and I believe that you can have those on the South Beach diet. Can anyone give me information on this subject?

A. You're right- fruits are allowed and encouraged after the 1st phase of the south beach diet. South beach is a lot healthier and varied than Atkins. BTW there are snack options at the grocery store that are labeled for the SBD and some of them are pretty good whereas, in my opinion, Atkins bars taste horrible!

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What are some good foods/recipes that are easy and really good for south beach diet?

Q. For Phase 1.
Remember, easy stuff that you dont need a TON of things to buy to make it, and something GOOD.
For breakfast, lunch and dinner.
THANKS.

A. A few yummy recipes. =)

Baby Spinach Omelet

Ingredients

* 2 eggs
* 1 cup torn baby spinach leaves
* 1 1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
* 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
* 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a bowl, beat the eggs, and stir in the baby spinach and Parmesan cheese. Season with onion powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
2. In a small skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat, cook the egg mixture about 3 minutes, until partially set. Flip with a spatula, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired doneness.
_____________________________________________________
Raspberry Smoothie

Ingredients:

* 1 cup of frozen berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and/or strawberries)
* 1 scoop of whey powder
* 1 Tbs. flaxseed oil
* 1Tbs. ground flaxseed
* 2 tsp. lemon juice
* 1 tsp. unsweetened cranberry juice
* 1 pack of Stevia
* 8 ice cubes
* 1 cup water

Blend until smooth and if needed you can add a few ice cubes to thicken it up. Make a little over sixteen ounces, so it will a good size to go cup and you can take a quick shot of the extra before you head out the door.

Fresh Rosemary Chicken and Zucchini - You can used dry herbs of your choice.
http://www.recipezaar.com/Fresh-Rosemary-Chicken-and-Zucchini-31133

Steamed Chicken and Vegetables with Soy Dipping Sauce
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1924692

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What are some good snacks to bring to work during the first phase of the South Beach Diet?

Q. So far, the only one I can think of is string cheese. And maybe nuts, but you can only have a serving a day. So what's something that you can snack on throughout the day that doesn't take a lot of preparation while you are at work?
Guys, that would be something without CARBS. Low-fat snack bars are full of them.

A. i jus finished phase 1 and feelin great! there are tons of snacks you can have. below i've linked a website to help you out. you are allowed two snacks a day, so remember to take em! some snacks i would have are:

-celery sticks(2 stalks) with either hummus or natural peanut butter(about 2tbs)
-bell pepper(i used a quater of green and red) sticks with hummus(about 2 tbs)
-turkey(plain) and cheese(low fat) pinwheels(2 or 3 did the trick for me)
-10 halfed grape tomatoes marinated in a little olive oil, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper (the longer it marinates the better!)
-portioned size nuts(roasted only)
-string cheese(low fat)

the site gives you a few more to work with. remember to drink lots of water. i tend to drink water before durin and after eatin. make it cool to cold water. fills you up faster. make sure you're gettin in some type of physical activity to ensure you see those results. i hope this helps, and best of luck to you~!

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How do you cancel a South Beach Diet online account before trial period is over?

Q. I've looked all over the site and I can't seem to figure out how.

A. u cant.

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Does anyone have the South Beach Diet recipe for the Rosemary Chicken?

Q. I'm looking for the recipe that calls for onions and rosemary. Thanks for your help.

A. have u checked here:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Trusted-Brands-Recipes-and-Tips/South-Beach-Diet/Main.aspx
http://www.southbeach-diet-plan.com/recipecollection.html
?

Original Question

How do I get started on the south beach diet and what exactly is it?

Q. I'm really wanting to be fitter and healthier and thought the south beach diet could be the way to go.

A. First of all, you need to buy the book. It explains everything in there. But just a quick overview.... There are 3 phases, the 1st phase you do for 2 weeks. You can eat things like steaks, chicken, hamburger, all sorts of meats, cheeses, vegetables, eggs. No sugar or bread or pasta.It is the strictest part of the diet. But in the first 2 weeks you can lose 8 -13lbs. I lost 12 in my first two weeks. Then after 2 weeks, you slowly start adding the good carbs. Fruits and things that are very low in sugar. After you are down to the weight you want you can go to phase 3. Which is eating things that are low in carbs and pretty much eat the things that are healthy for you. I really like the diet and you will be amazed at how your cravings for sugar will go away! I've lost 35 lbs so far. I would buy the book. There are recipes in it and there is also a recipe book you can buy. Or go to this website http://forums.thesouthbeachdietforum.com/
there is a lot of info on there

Original Question

What is the south beach diet and the atkins diet?

Q. What the heck are a bunch of diets..I want to go on one of them, which one should i use?Results?Way to lose weight would be helpful too!

A. The South Beach Diet is a fine way of eating if you are close to normal weight and are not addicted to carbs. South Beach allows a higher carb level but fewer protein & fat choices (if you would rather eat beans than beef, this may be a better choice). Atkins (and I) believe saturated fat is a much more healthful fat for fueling the body. If you lower carbs you have to increase fats to fuel the body.


Eating carbs while trying to lose body fat is terribly inefficient. When in glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) you have to lower your calories (which slows your metabolism) & exercise heavily to deplete your glycogen stores before burning body fat.

The core of Atkins program is converting the body from glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) to ketosis (burning fat as fuel). Dietary fat levels need to be at >65% of total calories, if not, the body will still remain in glycolysis by converting 58% of excess protein into glucose (via gluconeogenesis).

It takes minimum of 3 days to convert a body to ketosis, (but only one bite to convert back to glycolysis). People feel sluggish the first week but most feel better than ever thereafter.

Simple carbohydrates (sugar, flour, bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice) trigger insulin which can store the calories eaten into fat. The more protein the more the fat burning hormone glucagon is released. The more carbohydrate the more the fat storage hormone insulin is released.

Simple carbs are addictive & can be disastrous to health. The best way to break the addiction is NO carbs for 3 days. Make a huge batch of deviled eggs, eat one every time you want "something" - have huge omelets with bacon, sausage, peppers, mushrooms & cheese. Pork chops smothered with peppers, mushrooms & cheese - pork rinds & dip or tuna/chicken/turkey/egg salad - steaks - a huge sugar free cheese cake. Eat so much you won't feel deprived of anything. By the 4th day, the addiction will be gone & you can start making healthy choices.

High insulin levels promote inflammation, weight gain, hunger & unbalance other hormones. Controlling insulin levels will balance out other hormones & allow human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so lean muscle will be gained even without exercise. Any exercise will greatly increase muscle mass with high HGH levels.

You can lose more body fat eating protein & fat (don't eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast, eat all you want, but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter & half an avocado a day (for added potassium). Keep the calories high & the fat percentage high, at least 65% of calories. Green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace.

The first 2 weeks eat several cups a day of (mostly) lettuce & celery, cucumbers, radishes, mushrooms, peppers & more variety of vegetables thereafter - add 5 grams per day additional every week (20 grams day first 2 weeks, 25grams 3rd week, 30grams 4th week etc) til you gain weight, then subtract 10grams. That will be your personal carb level (everyone is different & depends on how active you are.)

Start with meat, fats & salads for 2 weeks and then slowly add in more green veg, wk4 fresh cheeses, wk5 nuts & seeds, wk6 berries, wk7 legumes, wk8 other fruits, wk9 starchy veg, wk10 whole grains. You will learn how your body reacts to different foods.

The first week is just water weight but fat is lost thereafter if you keep your calories high enough. Otherwise the body will strip it's own lean tissue for nutrition. Although that may look great on a scale it will make it MUCH easier to accumulate fat in the future (since all that pesky lean tissue burning up calories will be gone). The body won't release fat stores if you lower calories below what it needs. It will slow metabolism to compensate & store every spare ounce as fat. If you continue lowering calories, it will continue lowering the set point, til it can survive off nothing & store fat on anything. The body will only release it's fat stores if it knows there is plenty of nutritious food.

Ground flax seed (2 Tbsp) 1/4 cup water, artificial sweetener, mix in a raw egg - let sit 10 min. to absorb liquid, put some cream cheese in the middle & nuke 2 minutes. Suggested for daily fiber needs.

As long as you have <9grams carbs per hour, you will maintain insulin control & shouldn't gain weight, no matter the calories. Many people gain weight on high carb, do low carb to lose weight & then are shocked when they return to high carb & gain weight. Many people can return to moderate carb levels but very few can really eat all they want of sugar & maintain weight or health.

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How do I get started on the south beach diet and what exactly is it?

Q. I'm really wanting to be fitter and healthier and thought the south beach diet could be the way to go.

A. First of all, you need to buy the book. It explains everything in there. But just a quick overview.... There are 3 phases, the 1st phase you do for 2 weeks. You can eat things like steaks, chicken, hamburger, all sorts of meats, cheeses, vegetables, eggs. No sugar or bread or pasta.It is the strictest part of the diet. But in the first 2 weeks you can lose 8 -13lbs. I lost 12 in my first two weeks. Then after 2 weeks, you slowly start adding the good carbs. Fruits and things that are very low in sugar. After you are down to the weight you want you can go to phase 3. Which is eating things that are low in carbs and pretty much eat the things that are healthy for you. I really like the diet and you will be amazed at how your cravings for sugar will go away! I've lost 35 lbs so far. I would buy the book. There are recipes in it and there is also a recipe book you can buy. Or go to this website http://forums.thesouthbeachdietforum.com/
there is a lot of info on there

Original Question

What is the south beach diet and the atkins diet?

Q. What the heck are a bunch of diets..I want to go on one of them, which one should i use?Results?Way to lose weight would be helpful too!

A. The South Beach Diet is a fine way of eating if you are close to normal weight and are not addicted to carbs. South Beach allows a higher carb level but fewer protein & fat choices (if you would rather eat beans than beef, this may be a better choice). Atkins (and I) believe saturated fat is a much more healthful fat for fueling the body. If you lower carbs you have to increase fats to fuel the body.


Eating carbs while trying to lose body fat is terribly inefficient. When in glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) you have to lower your calories (which slows your metabolism) & exercise heavily to deplete your glycogen stores before burning body fat.

The core of Atkins program is converting the body from glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) to ketosis (burning fat as fuel). Dietary fat levels need to be at >65% of total calories, if not, the body will still remain in glycolysis by converting 58% of excess protein into glucose (via gluconeogenesis).

It takes minimum of 3 days to convert a body to ketosis, (but only one bite to convert back to glycolysis). People feel sluggish the first week but most feel better than ever thereafter.

Simple carbohydrates (sugar, flour, bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice) trigger insulin which can store the calories eaten into fat. The more protein the more the fat burning hormone glucagon is released. The more carbohydrate the more the fat storage hormone insulin is released.

Simple carbs are addictive & can be disastrous to health. The best way to break the addiction is NO carbs for 3 days. Make a huge batch of deviled eggs, eat one every time you want "something" - have huge omelets with bacon, sausage, peppers, mushrooms & cheese. Pork chops smothered with peppers, mushrooms & cheese - pork rinds & dip or tuna/chicken/turkey/egg salad - steaks - a huge sugar free cheese cake. Eat so much you won't feel deprived of anything. By the 4th day, the addiction will be gone & you can start making healthy choices.

High insulin levels promote inflammation, weight gain, hunger & unbalance other hormones. Controlling insulin levels will balance out other hormones & allow human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so lean muscle will be gained even without exercise. Any exercise will greatly increase muscle mass with high HGH levels.

You can lose more body fat eating protein & fat (don't eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast, eat all you want, but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter & half an avocado a day (for added potassium). Keep the calories high & the fat percentage high, at least 65% of calories. Green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace.

The first 2 weeks eat several cups a day of (mostly) lettuce & celery, cucumbers, radishes, mushrooms, peppers & more variety of vegetables thereafter - add 5 grams per day additional every week (20 grams day first 2 weeks, 25grams 3rd week, 30grams 4th week etc) til you gain weight, then subtract 10grams. That will be your personal carb level (everyone is different & depends on how active you are.)

Start with meat, fats & salads for 2 weeks and then slowly add in more green veg, wk4 fresh cheeses, wk5 nuts & seeds, wk6 berries, wk7 legumes, wk8 other fruits, wk9 starchy veg, wk10 whole grains. You will learn how your body reacts to different foods.

The first week is just water weight but fat is lost thereafter if you keep your calories high enough. Otherwise the body will strip it's own lean tissue for nutrition. Although that may look great on a scale it will make it MUCH easier to accumulate fat in the future (since all that pesky lean tissue burning up calories will be gone). The body won't release fat stores if you lower calories below what it needs. It will slow metabolism to compensate & store every spare ounce as fat. If you continue lowering calories, it will continue lowering the set point, til it can survive off nothing & store fat on anything. The body will only release it's fat stores if it knows there is plenty of nutritious food.

Ground flax seed (2 Tbsp) 1/4 cup water, artificial sweetener, mix in a raw egg - let sit 10 min. to absorb liquid, put some cream cheese in the middle & nuke 2 minutes. Suggested for daily fiber needs.

As long as you have <9grams carbs per hour, you will maintain insulin control & shouldn't gain weight, no matter the calories. Many people gain weight on high carb, do low carb to lose weight & then are shocked when they return to high carb & gain weight. Many people can return to moderate carb levels but very few can really eat all they want of sugar & maintain weight or health.

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What website can I go to that has good South Beach diet recipes?

Q. My roomie and I are doing the South Beach diet and we are tired of lunch meat and vegatables. Is there anything else we can eat on Phase I of the diet?

A. Here is some great recipes for stage one. the also have some for phase 2 as well. Good luck!

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Does anyone have the South Beach Diet recipe for the Rosemary Chicken?

Q. I'm looking for the recipe that calls for onions and rosemary. Thanks for your help.

A. have u checked here:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Trusted-Brands-Recipes-and-Tips/South-Beach-Diet/Main.aspx
http://www.southbeach-diet-plan.com/recipecollection.html
?

Original Question

How do I get started on the south beach diet and what exactly is it?

Q. I'm really wanting to be fitter and healthier and thought the south beach diet could be the way to go.

A. First of all, you need to buy the book. It explains everything in there. But just a quick overview.... There are 3 phases, the 1st phase you do for 2 weeks. You can eat things like steaks, chicken, hamburger, all sorts of meats, cheeses, vegetables, eggs. No sugar or bread or pasta.It is the strictest part of the diet. But in the first 2 weeks you can lose 8 -13lbs. I lost 12 in my first two weeks. Then after 2 weeks, you slowly start adding the good carbs. Fruits and things that are very low in sugar. After you are down to the weight you want you can go to phase 3. Which is eating things that are low in carbs and pretty much eat the things that are healthy for you. I really like the diet and you will be amazed at how your cravings for sugar will go away! I've lost 35 lbs so far. I would buy the book. There are recipes in it and there is also a recipe book you can buy. Or go to this website http://forums.thesouthbeachdietforum.com/
there is a lot of info on there

Original Question

What is the south beach diet and the atkins diet?

Q. What the heck are a bunch of diets..I want to go on one of them, which one should i use?Results?Way to lose weight would be helpful too!

A. The South Beach Diet is a fine way of eating if you are close to normal weight and are not addicted to carbs. South Beach allows a higher carb level but fewer protein & fat choices (if you would rather eat beans than beef, this may be a better choice). Atkins (and I) believe saturated fat is a much more healthful fat for fueling the body. If you lower carbs you have to increase fats to fuel the body.


Eating carbs while trying to lose body fat is terribly inefficient. When in glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) you have to lower your calories (which slows your metabolism) & exercise heavily to deplete your glycogen stores before burning body fat.

The core of Atkins program is converting the body from glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) to ketosis (burning fat as fuel). Dietary fat levels need to be at >65% of total calories, if not, the body will still remain in glycolysis by converting 58% of excess protein into glucose (via gluconeogenesis).

It takes minimum of 3 days to convert a body to ketosis, (but only one bite to convert back to glycolysis). People feel sluggish the first week but most feel better than ever thereafter.

Simple carbohydrates (sugar, flour, bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice) trigger insulin which can store the calories eaten into fat. The more protein the more the fat burning hormone glucagon is released. The more carbohydrate the more the fat storage hormone insulin is released.

Simple carbs are addictive & can be disastrous to health. The best way to break the addiction is NO carbs for 3 days. Make a huge batch of deviled eggs, eat one every time you want "something" - have huge omelets with bacon, sausage, peppers, mushrooms & cheese. Pork chops smothered with peppers, mushrooms & cheese - pork rinds & dip or tuna/chicken/turkey/egg salad - steaks - a huge sugar free cheese cake. Eat so much you won't feel deprived of anything. By the 4th day, the addiction will be gone & you can start making healthy choices.

High insulin levels promote inflammation, weight gain, hunger & unbalance other hormones. Controlling insulin levels will balance out other hormones & allow human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so lean muscle will be gained even without exercise. Any exercise will greatly increase muscle mass with high HGH levels.

You can lose more body fat eating protein & fat (don't eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast, eat all you want, but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter & half an avocado a day (for added potassium). Keep the calories high & the fat percentage high, at least 65% of calories. Green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace.

The first 2 weeks eat several cups a day of (mostly) lettuce & celery, cucumbers, radishes, mushrooms, peppers & more variety of vegetables thereafter - add 5 grams per day additional every week (20 grams day first 2 weeks, 25grams 3rd week, 30grams 4th week etc) til you gain weight, then subtract 10grams. That will be your personal carb level (everyone is different & depends on how active you are.)

Start with meat, fats & salads for 2 weeks and then slowly add in more green veg, wk4 fresh cheeses, wk5 nuts & seeds, wk6 berries, wk7 legumes, wk8 other fruits, wk9 starchy veg, wk10 whole grains. You will learn how your body reacts to different foods.

The first week is just water weight but fat is lost thereafter if you keep your calories high enough. Otherwise the body will strip it's own lean tissue for nutrition. Although that may look great on a scale it will make it MUCH easier to accumulate fat in the future (since all that pesky lean tissue burning up calories will be gone). The body won't release fat stores if you lower calories below what it needs. It will slow metabolism to compensate & store every spare ounce as fat. If you continue lowering calories, it will continue lowering the set point, til it can survive off nothing & store fat on anything. The body will only release it's fat stores if it knows there is plenty of nutritious food.

Ground flax seed (2 Tbsp) 1/4 cup water, artificial sweetener, mix in a raw egg - let sit 10 min. to absorb liquid, put some cream cheese in the middle & nuke 2 minutes. Suggested for daily fiber needs.

As long as you have <9grams carbs per hour, you will maintain insulin control & shouldn't gain weight, no matter the calories. Many people gain weight on high carb, do low carb to lose weight & then are shocked when they return to high carb & gain weight. Many people can return to moderate carb levels but very few can really eat all they want of sugar & maintain weight or health.

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What are the rules and guidelines of the Vegetarian South Beach diet?

Q. The South Beach Diet is to lose weight - it has phases with different things you can eat at different phases. Why answer the question if you don't know jack crap about it?

A. I understand what you were probably thinking, but you should remember that vegetarians and South Beach-dieters are MORTAL ENEMIES :-D

This is a little bit like asking a cattle rancher for veggie burger recipes (sigh)

The South Beach diet is the little sister of the Atkins diet (also called "modified Atkins"). The Atkins diet is something no sane vegetarian or vegan will ever help you with, here are some reasons: http://www.atkinsdietalert.org/survivors/mari_madlem.html

Mr.Atkins himself was overweight (!!!), had several heart attacks and died finally due to NOT NATURAL causes (which are until today kept as secret as possible by the worldwide Atkins diet business). If somebody who is advertising for a certain diet and lifestyle is unable to prove on his OWN example that this approach works - then I call such a person simply a swindler and a liar :-/

There is some type of weight loss possible with Atkins or South Beach - for MAXIMUM 6 months (and mostly due to the severely restrictive type of eating), after that the majority of all dieters breaks down and starts eating the same as before. They get all their weight back in no time PLUS extra pounds PLUS ruined health due to overdose on animal proteins.

If you want REAL weight loss, and advice from REAL doctors (who prove with perfect health and slender appearance that their approach REALLY works and keeps you healthy), try the Dr.McDougall diet (http://www.drmcdougall.com/star.html ) or the Dr.Fuhrman program (http://www.drfuhrman.com/success/success.aspx ), here you have proven guarantee for good health AND losing unnecessary pounds

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How much exercise should I do during Phase I of the South Beach Diet?

Q. I am starting the South Beach Diet, and plan on exercising throughout to maximize my weight loss effort. However, I know that my body is going to feel very sluggish during the first 2 weeks as it is so adjusted to having an abundance of carbs. How critical is it to exercise during those first two weeks?

A. I worked out about 3 days a week walking the treadmill for about 30 minutes then I lifted weights just to tone my arms, I also did sit ups and played around with the leg presses after a month of this and faze1 of the South Beach I lost 20 pounds and I got to eat more food then I normally would. I had a baby a year ago so I have some pounds to shed my husband and I will be starting the diet again on Monday! Good Luck

I think you would be fine to wait until the next faze to go to the gym just make sure to stretch and do a little at home.

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What are some good foods/recipes that are easy and really good for south beach diet?

Q. For Phase 1.
Remember, easy stuff that you dont need a TON of things to buy to make it, and something GOOD.
For breakfast, lunch and dinner.
THANKS.

A. A few yummy recipes. =)

Baby Spinach Omelet

Ingredients

* 2 eggs
* 1 cup torn baby spinach leaves
* 1 1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
* 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
* 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a bowl, beat the eggs, and stir in the baby spinach and Parmesan cheese. Season with onion powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
2. In a small skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat, cook the egg mixture about 3 minutes, until partially set. Flip with a spatula, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired doneness.
_____________________________________________________
Raspberry Smoothie

Ingredients:

* 1 cup of frozen berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and/or strawberries)
* 1 scoop of whey powder
* 1 Tbs. flaxseed oil
* 1Tbs. ground flaxseed
* 2 tsp. lemon juice
* 1 tsp. unsweetened cranberry juice
* 1 pack of Stevia
* 8 ice cubes
* 1 cup water

Blend until smooth and if needed you can add a few ice cubes to thicken it up. Make a little over sixteen ounces, so it will a good size to go cup and you can take a quick shot of the extra before you head out the door.

Fresh Rosemary Chicken and Zucchini - You can used dry herbs of your choice.
http://www.recipezaar.com/Fresh-Rosemary-Chicken-and-Zucchini-31133

Steamed Chicken and Vegetables with Soy Dipping Sauce
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1924692

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Does anyone have the South Beach Diet recipe for the Rosemary Chicken?

Q. I'm looking for the recipe that calls for onions and rosemary. Thanks for your help.

A. have u checked here:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Trusted-Brands-Recipes-and-Tips/South-Beach-Diet/Main.aspx
http://www.southbeach-diet-plan.com/recipecollection.html
?

Original Question

How do I get started on the south beach diet and what exactly is it?

Q. I'm really wanting to be fitter and healthier and thought the south beach diet could be the way to go.

A. First of all, you need to buy the book. It explains everything in there. But just a quick overview.... There are 3 phases, the 1st phase you do for 2 weeks. You can eat things like steaks, chicken, hamburger, all sorts of meats, cheeses, vegetables, eggs. No sugar or bread or pasta.It is the strictest part of the diet. But in the first 2 weeks you can lose 8 -13lbs. I lost 12 in my first two weeks. Then after 2 weeks, you slowly start adding the good carbs. Fruits and things that are very low in sugar. After you are down to the weight you want you can go to phase 3. Which is eating things that are low in carbs and pretty much eat the things that are healthy for you. I really like the diet and you will be amazed at how your cravings for sugar will go away! I've lost 35 lbs so far. I would buy the book. There are recipes in it and there is also a recipe book you can buy. Or go to this website http://forums.thesouthbeachdietforum.com/
there is a lot of info on there

Original Question

What is the south beach diet and the atkins diet?

Q. What the heck are a bunch of diets..I want to go on one of them, which one should i use?Results?Way to lose weight would be helpful too!

A. The South Beach Diet is a fine way of eating if you are close to normal weight and are not addicted to carbs. South Beach allows a higher carb level but fewer protein & fat choices (if you would rather eat beans than beef, this may be a better choice). Atkins (and I) believe saturated fat is a much more healthful fat for fueling the body. If you lower carbs you have to increase fats to fuel the body.


Eating carbs while trying to lose body fat is terribly inefficient. When in glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) you have to lower your calories (which slows your metabolism) & exercise heavily to deplete your glycogen stores before burning body fat.

The core of Atkins program is converting the body from glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) to ketosis (burning fat as fuel). Dietary fat levels need to be at >65% of total calories, if not, the body will still remain in glycolysis by converting 58% of excess protein into glucose (via gluconeogenesis).

It takes minimum of 3 days to convert a body to ketosis, (but only one bite to convert back to glycolysis). People feel sluggish the first week but most feel better than ever thereafter.

Simple carbohydrates (sugar, flour, bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice) trigger insulin which can store the calories eaten into fat. The more protein the more the fat burning hormone glucagon is released. The more carbohydrate the more the fat storage hormone insulin is released.

Simple carbs are addictive & can be disastrous to health. The best way to break the addiction is NO carbs for 3 days. Make a huge batch of deviled eggs, eat one every time you want "something" - have huge omelets with bacon, sausage, peppers, mushrooms & cheese. Pork chops smothered with peppers, mushrooms & cheese - pork rinds & dip or tuna/chicken/turkey/egg salad - steaks - a huge sugar free cheese cake. Eat so much you won't feel deprived of anything. By the 4th day, the addiction will be gone & you can start making healthy choices.

High insulin levels promote inflammation, weight gain, hunger & unbalance other hormones. Controlling insulin levels will balance out other hormones & allow human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so lean muscle will be gained even without exercise. Any exercise will greatly increase muscle mass with high HGH levels.

You can lose more body fat eating protein & fat (don't eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast, eat all you want, but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter & half an avocado a day (for added potassium). Keep the calories high & the fat percentage high, at least 65% of calories. Green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace.

The first 2 weeks eat several cups a day of (mostly) lettuce & celery, cucumbers, radishes, mushrooms, peppers & more variety of vegetables thereafter - add 5 grams per day additional every week (20 grams day first 2 weeks, 25grams 3rd week, 30grams 4th week etc) til you gain weight, then subtract 10grams. That will be your personal carb level (everyone is different & depends on how active you are.)

Start with meat, fats & salads for 2 weeks and then slowly add in more green veg, wk4 fresh cheeses, wk5 nuts & seeds, wk6 berries, wk7 legumes, wk8 other fruits, wk9 starchy veg, wk10 whole grains. You will learn how your body reacts to different foods.

The first week is just water weight but fat is lost thereafter if you keep your calories high enough. Otherwise the body will strip it's own lean tissue for nutrition. Although that may look great on a scale it will make it MUCH easier to accumulate fat in the future (since all that pesky lean tissue burning up calories will be gone). The body won't release fat stores if you lower calories below what it needs. It will slow metabolism to compensate & store every spare ounce as fat. If you continue lowering calories, it will continue lowering the set point, til it can survive off nothing & store fat on anything. The body will only release it's fat stores if it knows there is plenty of nutritious food.

Ground flax seed (2 Tbsp) 1/4 cup water, artificial sweetener, mix in a raw egg - let sit 10 min. to absorb liquid, put some cream cheese in the middle & nuke 2 minutes. Suggested for daily fiber needs.

As long as you have <9grams carbs per hour, you will maintain insulin control & shouldn't gain weight, no matter the calories. Many people gain weight on high carb, do low carb to lose weight & then are shocked when they return to high carb & gain weight. Many people can return to moderate carb levels but very few can really eat all they want of sugar & maintain weight or health.

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How much exercise should I do during Phase I of the South Beach Diet?

Q. I am starting the South Beach Diet, and plan on exercising throughout to maximize my weight loss effort. However, I know that my body is going to feel very sluggish during the first 2 weeks as it is so adjusted to having an abundance of carbs. How critical is it to exercise during those first two weeks?

A. I worked out about 3 days a week walking the treadmill for about 30 minutes then I lifted weights just to tone my arms, I also did sit ups and played around with the leg presses after a month of this and faze1 of the South Beach I lost 20 pounds and I got to eat more food then I normally would. I had a baby a year ago so I have some pounds to shed my husband and I will be starting the diet again on Monday! Good Luck

I think you would be fine to wait until the next faze to go to the gym just make sure to stretch and do a little at home.

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Does anyone have a quick and easy recipe for chicken on the South Beach Diet?

Q. I'm looking for something I can make in 30 minutes.

A. Balsamic Chicken

Try this age-old South Beach Diet⢠chicken recipe, passed down through generations of home-style cooks-and non-cooks alike! A terrifically simple recipe to prepare, the baked chicken is flavored with a full-bodied, sweet balsamic vinegar recipe originating in Italy. Our version of this classic balsamic chicken is actually a baked chicken recipe, and different because it uses chicken breast (which cooks faster than chicken on the bone) and is baked for a short time in a hot oven, sealing in flavors. The chicken is marinated in a fresh rosemary and garlic recipe, with aromatics and herbs commonly used with pork and lamb - but equally fantastic with chicken. This South Beach Diet⢠balsamic chicken recipe is the perfect dinner for you and your family.

Serves 2

Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves, minced
2/3 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1-2 tablespoons white wine (optional)
1 1/3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar


Instructions
Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Combine the rosemary, garlic, pepper, and salt in a small bowl and mix well. Place the chicken in a large bowl. Drizzle with the oil, and rub with the spice mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Spray a heavy roasting pan or iron skillet with cooking spray. Place the chicken in the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Turn the chicken over. If the drippings begin to stick to the pan, stir in 3-4 tablespoons water or white wine (if using).

Bake about 10 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest portion registers 160°F and the juices run clear. If the pan is dry, stir in another 1-2 tablespoons of water or white wine to loosen the drippings. Drizzle the vinegar over the chicken in the pan.

Transfer the chicken to plates. Stir the liquid in the pan and drizzle over the chicken.

Nutritional Information:
183 calories
6 total fat (1 g sat)
65 mg cholesterol
4 g carbohydrate
26 g protein
0 g fiber
270 mg sodium


Herb-Marinated Chicken

This herb marinated South Beach Diet⢠chicken recipe is absolutely delicious-also a great fresh basil recipe for summertime-combining chicken breasts with fresh herbs, wine, olive oil and garlic. The fresh herb recipe includes crisp basil and garlic and is simply prepared: marinated then broiled to seal in all the natural juices and prevent the chicken breast from drying out. One bite of this tasty chicken and garlic recipe and you'll be hooked. Try it tonight; it's an easy, broiled chicken recipe you'll want to make it again and again.

Serves 2

Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 oz. white wine
2/3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive or canola oil
1/3 tablespoon white vinegar
2/3 teaspoon dried crushed basil
1/3 teaspoon dried crushed oregano or tarragon
dash onion powder
2/3 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions
Set a heavy zip-top food-storage bag in a large mixing bowl and place the chicken in the bag. Add the wine, oil, vinegar, basil, oregano or tarragon, onion powder, and garlic. Close the bag and turn it to coat the chicken well. Marinate for 5-24 hours in the refrigerator, turning occasionally.

Drain the chicken, reserving the marinade. Place the chicken on an unheated rack in a broiler pan. Brush with the marinade. Broil 4"-5" from the heat for about 20 minutes or until lightly browned, brushing often with the marinade. Turn the chicken and broil for 5-15 minutes more, until the chicken is tender and no longer pink.

Nutritional Information:
185 calories
6 total fat (1 g sat)
66 mg cholesterol
1 g carbohydrate
26 g protein
0 g fiber
75 mg sodium

Original Question

What are some good foods/recipes that are easy and really good for south beach diet?

Q. For Phase 1.
Remember, easy stuff that you dont need a TON of things to buy to make it, and something GOOD.
For breakfast, lunch and dinner.
THANKS.

A. A few yummy recipes. =)

Baby Spinach Omelet

Ingredients

* 2 eggs
* 1 cup torn baby spinach leaves
* 1 1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
* 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
* 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a bowl, beat the eggs, and stir in the baby spinach and Parmesan cheese. Season with onion powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
2. In a small skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat, cook the egg mixture about 3 minutes, until partially set. Flip with a spatula, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired doneness.
_____________________________________________________
Raspberry Smoothie

Ingredients:

* 1 cup of frozen berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and/or strawberries)
* 1 scoop of whey powder
* 1 Tbs. flaxseed oil
* 1Tbs. ground flaxseed
* 2 tsp. lemon juice
* 1 tsp. unsweetened cranberry juice
* 1 pack of Stevia
* 8 ice cubes
* 1 cup water

Blend until smooth and if needed you can add a few ice cubes to thicken it up. Make a little over sixteen ounces, so it will a good size to go cup and you can take a quick shot of the extra before you head out the door.

Fresh Rosemary Chicken and Zucchini - You can used dry herbs of your choice.
http://www.recipezaar.com/Fresh-Rosemary-Chicken-and-Zucchini-31133

Steamed Chicken and Vegetables with Soy Dipping Sauce
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1924692

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What website can I go to that has good South Beach diet recipes?

Q. My roomie and I are doing the South Beach diet and we are tired of lunch meat and vegatables. Is there anything else we can eat on Phase I of the diet?

A. Here is some great recipes for stage one. the also have some for phase 2 as well. Good luck!

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What is the difference between the Adkins diet and the South Beach diet?

Q. I need to start a diet and don't know which way to go. Adkins has been successful in the past, but I love skim milk and fruit and I believe that you can have those on the South Beach diet. Can anyone give me information on this subject?

A. You're right- fruits are allowed and encouraged after the 1st phase of the south beach diet. South beach is a lot healthier and varied than Atkins. BTW there are snack options at the grocery store that are labeled for the SBD and some of them are pretty good whereas, in my opinion, Atkins bars taste horrible!

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How to get through the induction phase of the South beach diet?

Q. I have such a hard time getting through the induction period? Any ideas on how to get through it?

A. The best thing I can recommend is to do your best and try to take your mind off of eating. Try to keep busy doing things you love and your mind will be elsewhere. Furthermore, don't think of how much you'd love to have some of the foods that are limited, but how great the foods you're permitted to have will taste. When you eat, really try to savor it.

Of course, this is all easier said than done but the key is keeping motivated. I liked to think of induction as less of a "diet" than it was trying to make my eating habits healthier. It's such a minor mental quirk, but it did help me lose some of the wanting what I couldn't have mentality...

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How do I get started on the south beach diet and what exactly is it?

Q. I'm really wanting to be fitter and healthier and thought the south beach diet could be the way to go.

A. First of all, you need to buy the book. It explains everything in there. But just a quick overview.... There are 3 phases, the 1st phase you do for 2 weeks. You can eat things like steaks, chicken, hamburger, all sorts of meats, cheeses, vegetables, eggs. No sugar or bread or pasta.It is the strictest part of the diet. But in the first 2 weeks you can lose 8 -13lbs. I lost 12 in my first two weeks. Then after 2 weeks, you slowly start adding the good carbs. Fruits and things that are very low in sugar. After you are down to the weight you want you can go to phase 3. Which is eating things that are low in carbs and pretty much eat the things that are healthy for you. I really like the diet and you will be amazed at how your cravings for sugar will go away! I've lost 35 lbs so far. I would buy the book. There are recipes in it and there is also a recipe book you can buy. Or go to this website http://forums.thesouthbeachdietforum.com/
there is a lot of info on there

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What is the south beach diet and the atkins diet?

Q. What the heck are a bunch of diets..I want to go on one of them, which one should i use?Results?Way to lose weight would be helpful too!

A. The South Beach Diet is a fine way of eating if you are close to normal weight and are not addicted to carbs. South Beach allows a higher carb level but fewer protein & fat choices (if you would rather eat beans than beef, this may be a better choice). Atkins (and I) believe saturated fat is a much more healthful fat for fueling the body. If you lower carbs you have to increase fats to fuel the body.


Eating carbs while trying to lose body fat is terribly inefficient. When in glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) you have to lower your calories (which slows your metabolism) & exercise heavily to deplete your glycogen stores before burning body fat.

The core of Atkins program is converting the body from glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) to ketosis (burning fat as fuel). Dietary fat levels need to be at >65% of total calories, if not, the body will still remain in glycolysis by converting 58% of excess protein into glucose (via gluconeogenesis).

It takes minimum of 3 days to convert a body to ketosis, (but only one bite to convert back to glycolysis). People feel sluggish the first week but most feel better than ever thereafter.

Simple carbohydrates (sugar, flour, bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice) trigger insulin which can store the calories eaten into fat. The more protein the more the fat burning hormone glucagon is released. The more carbohydrate the more the fat storage hormone insulin is released.

Simple carbs are addictive & can be disastrous to health. The best way to break the addiction is NO carbs for 3 days. Make a huge batch of deviled eggs, eat one every time you want "something" - have huge omelets with bacon, sausage, peppers, mushrooms & cheese. Pork chops smothered with peppers, mushrooms & cheese - pork rinds & dip or tuna/chicken/turkey/egg salad - steaks - a huge sugar free cheese cake. Eat so much you won't feel deprived of anything. By the 4th day, the addiction will be gone & you can start making healthy choices.

High insulin levels promote inflammation, weight gain, hunger & unbalance other hormones. Controlling insulin levels will balance out other hormones & allow human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so lean muscle will be gained even without exercise. Any exercise will greatly increase muscle mass with high HGH levels.

You can lose more body fat eating protein & fat (don't eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast, eat all you want, but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter & half an avocado a day (for added potassium). Keep the calories high & the fat percentage high, at least 65% of calories. Green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace.

The first 2 weeks eat several cups a day of (mostly) lettuce & celery, cucumbers, radishes, mushrooms, peppers & more variety of vegetables thereafter - add 5 grams per day additional every week (20 grams day first 2 weeks, 25grams 3rd week, 30grams 4th week etc) til you gain weight, then subtract 10grams. That will be your personal carb level (everyone is different & depends on how active you are.)

Start with meat, fats & salads for 2 weeks and then slowly add in more green veg, wk4 fresh cheeses, wk5 nuts & seeds, wk6 berries, wk7 legumes, wk8 other fruits, wk9 starchy veg, wk10 whole grains. You will learn how your body reacts to different foods.

The first week is just water weight but fat is lost thereafter if you keep your calories high enough. Otherwise the body will strip it's own lean tissue for nutrition. Although that may look great on a scale it will make it MUCH easier to accumulate fat in the future (since all that pesky lean tissue burning up calories will be gone). The body won't release fat stores if you lower calories below what it needs. It will slow metabolism to compensate & store every spare ounce as fat. If you continue lowering calories, it will continue lowering the set point, til it can survive off nothing & store fat on anything. The body will only release it's fat stores if it knows there is plenty of nutritious food.

Ground flax seed (2 Tbsp) 1/4 cup water, artificial sweetener, mix in a raw egg - let sit 10 min. to absorb liquid, put some cream cheese in the middle & nuke 2 minutes. Suggested for daily fiber needs.

As long as you have <9grams carbs per hour, you will maintain insulin control & shouldn't gain weight, no matter the calories. Many people gain weight on high carb, do low carb to lose weight & then are shocked when they return to high carb & gain weight. Many people can return to moderate carb levels but very few can really eat all they want of sugar & maintain weight or health.

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What website can I go to that has good South Beach diet recipes?

Q. My roomie and I are doing the South Beach diet and we are tired of lunch meat and vegatables. Is there anything else we can eat on Phase I of the diet?

A. Here is some great recipes for stage one. the also have some for phase 2 as well. Good luck!

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How to get through the induction phase of the South beach diet?

Q. I have such a hard time getting through the induction period? Any ideas on how to get through it?

A. The best thing I can recommend is to do your best and try to take your mind off of eating. Try to keep busy doing things you love and your mind will be elsewhere. Furthermore, don't think of how much you'd love to have some of the foods that are limited, but how great the foods you're permitted to have will taste. When you eat, really try to savor it.

Of course, this is all easier said than done but the key is keeping motivated. I liked to think of induction as less of a "diet" than it was trying to make my eating habits healthier. It's such a minor mental quirk, but it did help me lose some of the wanting what I couldn't have mentality...

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How much exercise should I do during Phase I of the South Beach Diet?

Q. I am starting the South Beach Diet, and plan on exercising throughout to maximize my weight loss effort. However, I know that my body is going to feel very sluggish during the first 2 weeks as it is so adjusted to having an abundance of carbs. How critical is it to exercise during those first two weeks?

A. I worked out about 3 days a week walking the treadmill for about 30 minutes then I lifted weights just to tone my arms, I also did sit ups and played around with the leg presses after a month of this and faze1 of the South Beach I lost 20 pounds and I got to eat more food then I normally would. I had a baby a year ago so I have some pounds to shed my husband and I will be starting the diet again on Monday! Good Luck

I think you would be fine to wait until the next faze to go to the gym just make sure to stretch and do a little at home.

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What are some good foods/recipes that are easy and really good for south beach diet?

Q. For Phase 1.
Remember, easy stuff that you dont need a TON of things to buy to make it, and something GOOD.
For breakfast, lunch and dinner.
THANKS.

A. A few yummy recipes. =)

Baby Spinach Omelet

Ingredients

* 2 eggs
* 1 cup torn baby spinach leaves
* 1 1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
* 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
* 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a bowl, beat the eggs, and stir in the baby spinach and Parmesan cheese. Season with onion powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
2. In a small skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat, cook the egg mixture about 3 minutes, until partially set. Flip with a spatula, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired doneness.
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Raspberry Smoothie

Ingredients:

* 1 cup of frozen berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and/or strawberries)
* 1 scoop of whey powder
* 1 Tbs. flaxseed oil
* 1Tbs. ground flaxseed
* 2 tsp. lemon juice
* 1 tsp. unsweetened cranberry juice
* 1 pack of Stevia
* 8 ice cubes
* 1 cup water

Blend until smooth and if needed you can add a few ice cubes to thicken it up. Make a little over sixteen ounces, so it will a good size to go cup and you can take a quick shot of the extra before you head out the door.

Fresh Rosemary Chicken and Zucchini - You can used dry herbs of your choice.
http://www.recipezaar.com/Fresh-Rosemary-Chicken-and-Zucchini-31133

Steamed Chicken and Vegetables with Soy Dipping Sauce
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1924692

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What is the difference between the Adkins diet and the South Beach diet?

Q. I need to start a diet and don't know which way to go. Adkins has been successful in the past, but I love skim milk and fruit and I believe that you can have those on the South Beach diet. Can anyone give me information on this subject?

A. You're right- fruits are allowed and encouraged after the 1st phase of the south beach diet. South beach is a lot healthier and varied than Atkins. BTW there are snack options at the grocery store that are labeled for the SBD and some of them are pretty good whereas, in my opinion, Atkins bars taste horrible!

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How to get through the induction phase of the South beach diet?

Q. I have such a hard time getting through the induction period? Any ideas on how to get through it?

A. The best thing I can recommend is to do your best and try to take your mind off of eating. Try to keep busy doing things you love and your mind will be elsewhere. Furthermore, don't think of how much you'd love to have some of the foods that are limited, but how great the foods you're permitted to have will taste. When you eat, really try to savor it.

Of course, this is all easier said than done but the key is keeping motivated. I liked to think of induction as less of a "diet" than it was trying to make my eating habits healthier. It's such a minor mental quirk, but it did help me lose some of the wanting what I couldn't have mentality...

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What are the rules and guidelines of the Vegetarian South Beach diet?

Q. The South Beach Diet is to lose weight - it has phases with different things you can eat at different phases. Why answer the question if you don't know jack crap about it?

A. I understand what you were probably thinking, but you should remember that vegetarians and South Beach-dieters are MORTAL ENEMIES :-D

This is a little bit like asking a cattle rancher for veggie burger recipes (sigh)

The South Beach diet is the little sister of the Atkins diet (also called "modified Atkins"). The Atkins diet is something no sane vegetarian or vegan will ever help you with, here are some reasons: http://www.atkinsdietalert.org/survivors/mari_madlem.html

Mr.Atkins himself was overweight (!!!), had several heart attacks and died finally due to NOT NATURAL causes (which are until today kept as secret as possible by the worldwide Atkins diet business). If somebody who is advertising for a certain diet and lifestyle is unable to prove on his OWN example that this approach works - then I call such a person simply a swindler and a liar :-/

There is some type of weight loss possible with Atkins or South Beach - for MAXIMUM 6 months (and mostly due to the severely restrictive type of eating), after that the majority of all dieters breaks down and starts eating the same as before. They get all their weight back in no time PLUS extra pounds PLUS ruined health due to overdose on animal proteins.

If you want REAL weight loss, and advice from REAL doctors (who prove with perfect health and slender appearance that their approach REALLY works and keeps you healthy), try the Dr.McDougall diet (http://www.drmcdougall.com/star.html ) or the Dr.Fuhrman program (http://www.drfuhrman.com/success/success.aspx ), here you have proven guarantee for good health AND losing unnecessary pounds

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What is the difference between the Adkins diet and the South Beach diet?

Q. I need to start a diet and don't know which way to go. Adkins has been successful in the past, but I love skim milk and fruit and I believe that you can have those on the South Beach diet. Can anyone give me information on this subject?

A. You're right- fruits are allowed and encouraged after the 1st phase of the south beach diet. South beach is a lot healthier and varied than Atkins. BTW there are snack options at the grocery store that are labeled for the SBD and some of them are pretty good whereas, in my opinion, Atkins bars taste horrible!

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How to get through the induction phase of the South beach diet?

Q. I have such a hard time getting through the induction period? Any ideas on how to get through it?

A. The best thing I can recommend is to do your best and try to take your mind off of eating. Try to keep busy doing things you love and your mind will be elsewhere. Furthermore, don't think of how much you'd love to have some of the foods that are limited, but how great the foods you're permitted to have will taste. When you eat, really try to savor it.

Of course, this is all easier said than done but the key is keeping motivated. I liked to think of induction as less of a "diet" than it was trying to make my eating habits healthier. It's such a minor mental quirk, but it did help me lose some of the wanting what I couldn't have mentality...

Original Question

What are the rules and guidelines of the Vegetarian South Beach diet?

Q. The South Beach Diet is to lose weight - it has phases with different things you can eat at different phases. Why answer the question if you don't know jack crap about it?

A. I understand what you were probably thinking, but you should remember that vegetarians and South Beach-dieters are MORTAL ENEMIES :-D

This is a little bit like asking a cattle rancher for veggie burger recipes (sigh)

The South Beach diet is the little sister of the Atkins diet (also called "modified Atkins"). The Atkins diet is something no sane vegetarian or vegan will ever help you with, here are some reasons: http://www.atkinsdietalert.org/survivors/mari_madlem.html

Mr.Atkins himself was overweight (!!!), had several heart attacks and died finally due to NOT NATURAL causes (which are until today kept as secret as possible by the worldwide Atkins diet business). If somebody who is advertising for a certain diet and lifestyle is unable to prove on his OWN example that this approach works - then I call such a person simply a swindler and a liar :-/

There is some type of weight loss possible with Atkins or South Beach - for MAXIMUM 6 months (and mostly due to the severely restrictive type of eating), after that the majority of all dieters breaks down and starts eating the same as before. They get all their weight back in no time PLUS extra pounds PLUS ruined health due to overdose on animal proteins.

If you want REAL weight loss, and advice from REAL doctors (who prove with perfect health and slender appearance that their approach REALLY works and keeps you healthy), try the Dr.McDougall diet (http://www.drmcdougall.com/star.html ) or the Dr.Fuhrman program (http://www.drfuhrman.com/success/success.aspx ), here you have proven guarantee for good health AND losing unnecessary pounds

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