The South Beach Diet is designed to burn calories and fat in little time. It claims to decrease a dieter's cravings for sugars and starches, which lowers blood sugar and cholesterol. The First Phase lasts two weeks and is intended for weight loss of 8 to 13 lbs. According to the American Dietetic Association, "Phase One is a two-week period that restricts many foods including fruit and whole grains, and is not a well-balanced eating plan."
Step 1
Sign up online to receive your personalized weight loss plan. This plan includes a personalized diet, recipes, a weight tracking tool, access to dietitians and a community of support for successful weight loss. Then head to the grocery store to buy foods listed as approved by the South Beach Diet.
Step 2
Each day you can eat three meals and two snacks. Snacks should be eaten about 2 hours after a meal, before hunger begins and cravings start. These meals and snacks are full of nutrients and fiber to ensure that you feel full. Meals should include a lean protein, high-fiber vegetables, reduced-fat cheese, eggs, low-fat dairy, and healthy fats. According to the South Beach Diet, examples of meals eaten in Phase 1 are "...Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Spinach and Goat Cheese, Seared Pecan Salmon with Lentils, Garlic and Soy Grilled Pork Chops" and snacks such as "...Spicy Nut Mix, reduced-fat cheese, and veggies with our zesty Peanut Dip."
Step 3
Certain foods, mainly starches, are not allowed during Phase 1: all fruits, beets, carrots, corn, potatoes, peas, winter squash, yams, alcohol, regular soda, pasta, white rice, bread, candy, cakes, cookies, ice cream or any sugar.
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