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The South Beach Diet: Phase 1

It's the toughest phase of the South Beach Diet ... the first two weeks. Here's what you need to know about it, what it's like to follow it, and tips for sticking to it.
All About Phase 1
So, you want to know what Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet is like? This is the place to start!
Allowed Foods on Phase 1
Find out what foods you're allowed to eat during the first two weeks of the South Beach Diet.
Phase 1 Forbidden Foods
These foods will be a thing of the past for the first two weeks of the plan.
Who Should Follow Phase 1?
Find out who should follow Phase 1 of The South Beach Diet and who, instead, should start with Phase 2.
30 Things You Need to Know About the South Beach Diet
From what the South Beach Diet is to how long you'll have to follow any Phase, these are the things you need to know before you get started.
Why is Phase 1 So Strict?
Learn why Phase 1 is so stringent and why it should be followed to a "T".
Should You Stay on Phase 1 Longer?
Find out who should stay on the first Phase of the South Beach Diet for longer than two weeks and why.
Belly Fat's First to Go
Ready for some good news? You'll lose a noticeable amount of belly fat after just two weeks on the plan.
Cravings
Learn more about coping with cravings during Phase 1 of The South Beach Diet.
Alcohol Consumption on Phase 1
Find out if you can drink your beverage of choice during Phase 1 of the plan.
How Often to Weigh In
How often should you weigh in while you're following the SBD?
Phase 1 South Beach Diet Recipes
Check out this collection of Phase 1 recipes provided by The South Beach Diet Online at Allrecipes.com.
South Beach Diet Meal Plans and Recipe Examples
The SBD online Web site offers a few recipes and meal plans from Phase 1 so you can get an idea of what it's like.
About Walking: Wendy's Phase 1 South Beach Diary
Check out About's walking Guide's experiences on Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet.

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