South Beach Diet Guide:
The South Beach Diet Phase Two
Phase Two: Ongoing Weight Loss
("Re-introducing Carbs").
Here, "Good Carbs" are re-introduced into your eating program, where a more gradual weight loss can be achieved (1-2 lbs per week). It is in this phase that you'll stay, until you reach your desired weight.
Gradually increase your intake of healthy carbohydrates - whole-grain bread, whole grain rice, whole wheat pasta, fruit, sweet potatoes.
There's still quite a few foods to avoid (or at least eat only rarely) :
- mostly white bread and other things produced from white flour,
- beets, carrots, corn, potatoes
- Sweet fruit: bananas, canned fruit, fruit juice, pineapple, raisins, watermelon
- Other sugary items: honey, ice cream, jam
If you like the occasional drink (as I do), you can now drink wine in moderation. Red wine is best.
Once you have reached your desired weight, it's time to move to phase three ...
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