The South Beach Diet is a low-carb diet that allows a little more freedom than other low-carb diet plans. For example, some low-carb diets ban all fruits and grains, including whole grains. Not only are these restrictions difficult to adhere to, but they also deprive you of important nutrients your body needs to function properly. Adapting the South Beach Diet to your own needs can be your best option.
Step 1
Skip the first two weeks of the diet. According to RealAge.com, this period is too restrictive and reinforces the standard belief that immediate results are important. Start with the second phase of the diet when whole grains and fruits are reintroduced.
Step 2
Eat some of the high-glycemic foods that the South Beach diet originally prohibits. While simple, highly-processed carbs such as pastries and white breads should be eliminated, items like watermelon and carrots don't need to be eliminated as they contain lots of nutrients that keep you healthy.
Step 3
Reduce your intake of red meat to no more than once a week. The original South Beach diet recommends limiting all saturated fats but red meat is especially bad for you. When you eat proteins, stick to lean options like fish, turkey and chicken. Or get your fats from unsaturated sources like olive oil and avocado.
Step 4
Focus on maintaining weight loss. The South Beach Diet recommends repeating the first two weeks of the plan if you regain weight. The ideal option, however, is to avoid yo-yo dieting by never returning to your unhealthy pre-dieting habits.
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