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South Beach Diet A to Z: Phase 1

Who Should Follow Phase 1?
Anyone just beginning The South Beach Diet should start in Phase 1 and remain on it for at least two weeks. It is also appropriate to temporarily return to Phase 1 if you have been on the later Phases for a while and find your weight loss has stalled or you are gaining weight back.

Please note: Nursing moms, pregnant women, children and teens should not follow Phase 1 of The South Beach Diet.

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Suggested Reading:
 The South Beach Diet by Arthur Agatston, MD
 The South Beach Diet Good Fats Good Fats Guide
 The South Beach Diet Cookbook
 The South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook

Source:
The South Beach Diet : The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss, Arthur Agatston, MD, St. Martin's Griffin (April 19, 2005 edition).