Never Dainty

• Phase I: The diet begins with Phase 1, which lasts two weeks. Dieters
  attempt to eliminate insulin resistance by avoiding high or moderately
  high-glycemic carbohydrates, such as dairy, sugar, candy, bread, potatoes,
  fruit, cereals, and grains. During this phase, Dr. Agatston claims the body will lose its insulin resistance, and begin to use excess body fat, causing many dieters to lose between 8 and 13 pounds. For the first two weeks, dieters eat normal-size helpings of meat, fish, vegetables, eggs, cheese, and nuts. This phase includes three meals a day, plus snacks, encouraging the dieter to eat until their hunger is satisfied. No alcohol is allowed (though red wine will be introduced later in small amounts). The dieter loses weight, changes body chemistry, and ends cravings for sugars and starches.
• Phase II: After two weeks, Phase II begins. Whole grain foods, fruits
  and dairy products are gradually returned to the diet, although in smaller
  amounts than were likely eaten before beginning the diet, and with a continued emphasis on foods with a low glycemic index. Sweet potatoes are also now permissible, as is red wine, both in moderate amounts.
• Phase III: After the desired weight is obtained, the diet calls to move
  into Phase III, a maintenance phase. In Phase III the diet expands to include three servings of whole grains and three servings of fruit a day.
  

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