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Unlike Atkins, unlimited protein consumption is not advised or allowed on this diet. However, during later phases of diet some of strict portion control does end and dieters are able to eat until satiated.
Some of forbidden foods can be slowly reintroduced, sometimes in modified form in second phase of diet. The second phase lasts until dieter’s goal weight is reached. However, white flour products, potatoes, corn, carrots, beets and sweet fruits like banana and pineapple are still forbidden.
After dieters reach their ideal weight, they proceed on to their Diet for Life or maintenance diet.
In this phase forbidden foods are processed foods, white flour products, sweet fruits, and foods with a high glycemic index in general.
During 14-day induction period, Dr. Agatston predicts a weight loss of between eight and 13 pounds, with belly fat being first to go. In second phase dieter should continue to lose 1-2 pounds each week as long as they do not go overboard with carb reintroduction.
Beverley Brooke, Editor of Health & Finesse - Free health, diet and fitness articles and weekly newsletter http://www.healthandfinesse.com