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Originally Posted by yeli
Phase One of the diet encourages many food exclusions such as fruits, breads, pasta, potatoes, and dairy products.
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This is not entirely true. A typical day on phase one includes 3 servings of dairy in the form of part-skim cheeses (mozzarella and reduced fat cheddar), lowfat cottage cheese, and lofat ricotta cheese. Phase one lasts two weeks and is not recommended for long-term weight loss. Even the book says that such extreme exclusions aren't healthy over long periods of time.
Of course, I'm not a nutritionist and you are, so I definitely respect what you're saying here. I read the book cover to cover and must admit that although I follow the diet (and it's working quite well), I don't even *understand* the science he puts forth. It just makes sense to me that more fruits/veggies/whole grains/lean protein sources/healthy dairy choices and less fats/sugars/alcohols/refined processed starches would work as a weight loss/maintenance regimen. Phases 2 and 3 are, as you say, healthy eating plans. I find I have more success with a diet plan if I'm told what to eat (I'm the kind of person who can justify just about anything if not following a program), so I do follow this one pretty close to the letter, although not exactly.
By contrast, I read the Atkins book as well and figured it was way too exclusionary of certain foods and nothing in the world will convince me that eating so much fat and so few carbs is a good plan. Atkins and South Beach are really not alike at all when you look at them with my untrained eyes.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us and looking out for the health of your fellow bhuzzers! I, for one, appreciate it.
