| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 1 | 16 | 32 | 47 | 63 |
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hours after your meals, or one hour before your
cravings usually occur, and your blood sugar
levels will remain steady. Once the "detox"
process is complete and your cravings are under
control, you may not need to eat as frequently.
Who Loses Fastest?
Why do some people lose more weight, more
rapidly, than others on the South Beach Diet?
According to Dr. Agatston, people who gained
their excess weight as adults and whose weight
gain is largely around the belly, lose weight
fastest. Central obesity, where excess weight is
concentrated around the midsection, is a warning
sign for present or future heart problems. If
you’re losing weight at a slower-than-expected
pace, don’t despair. Research shows that too-
rapid weight loss can cause you to lose lean
body mass-not just fat-which can decrease your
metabolic rate and increase your risk of
plateauing and yo-yoing as you diet. Slow and
steady weight loss is more likely to result in
permanent weight loss.
Don't Skimp On Salt
If you're feeling tired, achy, or just plain
sluggish, try adding salt to your diet to help
maintain body fluid. When cutting back on carbs
in Phase 1, it's possible to lose body fluid and
experience dehydration, as well as hypoglycemia
(
too-low blood sugar). Once the body adjusts,
however, energy levels increase. Until then, Dr.
Agatston recommends getting plenty of fluid
(
eight glasses of water a day), eating low-
glycemic carbs, and adding salt to your diet to
restore energy.
Spice Up Your Diet
What's the key to dieting success? We've found
that the most successful dieters are the ones
who try every recipe imaginable and take
advantage of all the foods and ingredients
permitted. They also make interesting use of
herbs and spices - especially the more intensely
flavored ones, such as horseradish, hot peppers,
garlic, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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