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I have been writing articles taking the readers through different phases of the South Beach Diet. I started with an over view of the program, then South Beach Phase one , Phase Two, now the final phase, South Beach Phase Three.

Well congratulations! Because you are here that means you lost 8 to 12 lbs. In phase 1, you continued to lose weight slower in phase 2, your clothes are looser and you are noticeably thinner and you have achieved your target weight.

What’s next? Phase 3! This phase of the program lasts for the rest of your life. You now have the knowledge to make the right choices of the food you eat. The program now should feel more like a life style than a diet. You can eat normal foods in normal portions. If you find the weight creeping back up just start phase over again. It is that simple.
There is not much more to say about phase 3 so I would just like to pass on some tips that Dr Agatston recommends once you are in phase three.

Don’t skip meals, especially breakfast! He says that studies show that when you eat regular meals you stabilize your blood sugar and experience fewer cravings during the day. Should you experience cravings later in the afternoon just have a snack of low fat cheese, nuts or vegetables around mid afternoon. This will eliminate the cravings and bide you over until supper.

Make sure you get lots of fibre from the foods you eat. He suggests that we don’t consume enough fibre in our diets. Fibre comes from good carbohydrates such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables. He says that studies show that when you consume lots of fibre you have better weight loss and reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease. Remember when shopping for bread or cereal that you read the label and make sure that the first ingredient is 100% whole grain or whole grain.

Don’t leave out good fats in your diet. These fats are actually good for your health. Good fats include olive and canola oils, omega 3 fish oil found in deep water fish as well as walnuts and green leafy vegetables. He also recommends an Omega 3 supplement if you don’t eat fish 3 times a week.

It’s all right if you have a bad day. He says a healthy diet is a lifestyle that means that it is marathon not a sprint. Every one falls off the wagon from time to time. If you do get back on! Living a healthy life style means making good choices most of the time not all of the time.

Exercise regularly. Those who exercise regularly tend to keep the weight off over time compared to those who don’t have an exercise regime. Exercise helps you feel better, prevents heart and other disease, and helps you live longer.
Remember to practice everything you learned though out the program. I commend you for taking charge and making a change in your lifestyle and the way you think.

About the author of this article:

Richard Gibb is the owner of www.southbeachdietexposed.com. Source of South Beach Diet Phase One and Two information, plans and tips.

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