Randoms of My New Diet
So today I’m on a new diet, where I actually do drink whey, and make sure to have 40 & protein 40% carbs and 20% good fats. So far I’ve been a little bloated because I have to start eating more, to bring my caloric level to 1500-1800. If that doesn’t work I’ll lower it to 1200. I eat every three hours, and have been actually cooking the right things. I even did protein pancakes, which tasted good if you add just a dot of real Vanilla. I hope the bloat goes down, especially since I sadly do weigh every day, I know I know "dont weigh yourself more than once a week". There are worse addictions!! Even though I don’t drink coffee anymore, I fully am cutting it out till Christmas. Im the type of person who uses splenda and creamer to make it well.."Creamy sweet"..Which is actually bad for me, thinking of the caffein, sugar,little bit of fat. They dont make my sugar free creamer anymore I used to get, which is a shame, it was made with splenda so it tasted just right..I miss it!!!
Ahem anyways, the diet consists of 5-6 meals depending on when I get up 
. I did 5 meals today, I sure hope Im not adding in too much protein or carbs all at once. Im trying to do it slowly but at the same time want to get a move on with it haha. I guess we shall see in one month if this 40 40 20 works eh? I sure hope so, I want to look good for christmas this year, and cant afford gaining any of that fat back. I stil have to get rid of my "pudge" too. I know I have abs, I can feel them under that layer of fat, they ARE there >=(… *grumbles and rambles*. Alrighty folks, I shall retire this passage, this random passage of incorrectly written stuctures haha.
Thanks for everyone who supports me via online, no one in this small mountain town does what I do, so its awesome to have other people out there love what I love. 
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~Le Coffee Gal aka Alicia~
April 18, 2007 at 7:24 pm
THE SOUTH BEACH DIET
Are you tired of trying different diet plans, with no positive results? Turn to South Beach Diet. This is not a traditional low-carb plan. What makes it different is that here you’ll be encouraged to choose the right carbs like whole grains, certain fruits and vegetables and right fats like olive and canola oil and lean sources of protein. When you eat bad carbohydrates and fats you tend to feel hungrier and thus you end up eating more causing weight gain.
Good carbohydrates: They have a low glycemic index so they can be digested and absorbed slowly. They are high in fiber or high in good fats. You should also eat fiber or fat to slow digestion of the carbohydrates. Good fats: They are polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, especially those with omega-3 fatty acids. Saturated and trans fats are bad fats.
How does it work?
South Beach Diet was created a well known cardiologist, Dr. Arthur Agatston. He developed this diet for his cardiac patients after a lot of scientific dieting research. The best thing about this diet is that you will get your three, normal size meals everyday and you can even enjoy your snacks and deserts. In just a short amount of time you will see incredible results. So you can not only enjoy your favorite foods but you can also put your fear of getting fat to rest.
According to Dr.Agatston, when you consume bad carbohydrates especially those found in foods with a high Glycemic index, they create an insulin resistance syndrome which is an impairment of the hormone insulin’s ability to properly process fat or sugar and not only this, bad carbohydrates also increase the chances of getting cardiovascular disease.Therfore his diet includes the consumption of good fats and good carbohydrates.
The three phases South Beach Diet:
This diet works in phases, the first two for a specific timeframe and the third phase for life.
Phase I -You will eat normal-size portions of lean meat, fish, eggs, reduced-fat cheese, nonfat yogurt, nuts, and plenty of vegetables including snacks and desserts. This will last for two weeks. You would have to high or moderately high-glycemic carbs so that you eliminate insulin resistance .This way the body will lose its insulin resistance, and thus use excess body fat, causing the dieter to lose between 8 and 13 pounds.
Phase II- Whole grain foods and fruits will be reintroduced in your 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. You should continue to lose weight until you reach the desired weight. Phase III- This begins when you reach the desired weight. Here you will continue to make good eating choices which would include three servings of whole grains and three servings of fruit a day.
Effective way to slim fast:
This diet puts emphasis on changing your way of eating and variety of foods. It discourages eating of very refined processed foods, high-fat meats, and saturated fats in general. Agatston says that you should eat until you are satisfied and you do not have to count calories. You just have to eat the right food that is good carbs and fats. By decreasing the intake of bad carbs, it will help you metabolize what you eat more effectively and improves insulin resistance as well leading to weight loss