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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.

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