Virginia J.

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Time to get serious!

Quick Facts

Favorite Health Food: fruit, fish

Favorite Sinful Food: my baking

My Preferred Method of Exercise: DVD: Cathe Friedrich, bike, run

My Approach to Weight Loss: trying South Beach

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TIME PERIOD: All 60-Days 30-Days
Unofficial Weigh-InVerified Weigh-InDietBet Runner-UpDietBet Winner
+1 lb Since last weigh-in
0 lbs 1-Month Change
+4 lbs 6-Month Change

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Virginia J. commented:

It was designed by Dr. Agatston, a cardiologist. There are 3 phases.
The first phase is 2 weeks long & its aim is to stabilize insulin levels & reduce carb cravings. In this stage you basically only eat (non-starchy) vegetables, protein, & unsaturated fats, including low-fat dairy. It's quite strict, but you are allowed to have a snack between meals. (estimated weight loss of 8lb or more according to the original book)
The second phase lasts as long as it takes to get to your target weight at an estimated weight loss of 1lb/week. In this stage you slowly and moderately re-introduce healthy carbs in the form of fruits & whole grains.
The third phase is maintenance.
01/10/2013 6:12PM

George Molakal commented:

What is South Beach Diet ?
01/10/2013 5:38PM

Virginia J. commented:

South Beach Diet is AWESOME. I have never lost weight so easily!!! Why didn't I find this diet before now?
12/31/2012 10:59AM