The first stage of the diet aims for rapid weight loss (13 lbs in two weeks)

The eating plan focuses on real food including nutrient-rich high-fiber carbohydrates; lean sources of protein; good unsaturated fats; and low-fat dairy. By following the principles you are supposed to learn how to make better food choices for life.

On the South Beach Diet you get to that point in three phases the first of which involves a cutthroat elimination of all carbs for two weeks. White rice and baked goods were out of course but so were natural healthy-for-you sources like fruits. The book says the process is meant to help a person rid herself of sugar cravings and also initiate early rapid weight loss to inspire the person to stick with it. The second phase includes the slow reintroduction of foods like whole grains until the person’s goal weight is reached while the third phase is when the diet has become a lifestyle that helps her maintain that weight.

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- Beginner's guide
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Some people will see significant weight loss during phase one Crandall says but it’s mainly water weight. She adds that elimination diets can serve as motivation to get started which is great but they don’t address a person’s specific eating challenges making them harder to stick with and weight loss harder to maintain. It takes a while to lose weight Crandall says. It’s not overnight unfortunately.

Going forward I'm definitely going to be a whole lot nicer to carbs and I actually think I will work with a dietitian to lose what remains of these 10 pounds. I want to try to get to the bottom of my food triggers instead of looking for a quick fix like I did with the South Beach Diet. In the meantime I will challenge myself to remember my long-term goals and take a walk instead of reaching for a bagel on high-stress days—now that I have the energy to do so of course.