
BACKGROUND
The South Beach Diet has just gotten a make-over. The new and improved South Beach Diet is encapsulated in the book The South Beach Diet Supercharged: Faster Weight Loss and Better Health for Life. South Beach Diet mastermind and leading cardiologist, Dr. Agatston is now helping Americans make smarter changes in the way they eat and exercise so that they will lead healthier, fit and longer lives. In addition to his trademark eating plan, he and exercise physiologist, Dr. Signorile to create a three-phased workout regimen that mirrors Phase 1, 2 and 3 of the South Beach Diet. New meal plans, expanded recipes, the latest on nutrition research and inspiring South Beach Diet success stories are also part of this Supercharged plan. There is also a question and answer section with Dr. Agatston where he answers some of the most frequently asked questions as they pertain to diet and The South Beach Diet.
PRO
- The South Beach Diet Supercharged emphasizes clean and wholesome eating.
- Encourages exercising on most days of the week in order to lose weight and keep it off.
- Includes practical tips and resources for cooking and preparing meals, going out to dinner and exercising.
- Includes more vegetarian-friendly recipes
CON
- The South Beach Diet Supercharged includes some inaccurate nutrition assertions.
- Many of the South Beach Diet already-prepared foods contain artificial sugars which can have a laxative effect.
FOOD and RECIPE
If you're already familiar with the South Beach Diet then you'll be delighted at the newly expanded food selections and recipes for what you can and cannot eat during Phase 1 and 2. Plus The South Beach Diet Supercharged also includes two full weeks of all new meal plans for both of these phases. From Chock-Full-of-Veggies Chili to Roasted Tomato soup, these latest recipes will offer your taste buds something new to savor.
The overall plan of the South Beach Diet has not changed with this updated version. The emphasis on lean proteins, low-starch veggies, and low-fat dairy still comprises the crux of this diet.
EXERCISE
The South Beach Diet Supercharged exercise program combines both high intensity and low intensity interval exercise focusing on a 10-week walking program. In addition, there are 27 strengthening and toning exercises that help you build muscle and develop a more defined look. The exercise section comes with photos and instructions.
The newly-devised exercises are intended to be done on most days of the week. They are a 20-minute daily investment on your part. Accompanying the book, the DVD, The South Beach Diet Supercharged Work Out can also be purchased.
EXPENSE
The South Beach Diet Supercharged hardcover book costs $25.95, with discounts from online retailers like Amazon.com.
CONCLUSION
Maybe its part genius marketing and part sound nutrition, but many people have had luck losing weight with the South Beach Diet. Its new supercharged version is updated with new meals, information and an exercise plan, a key component of any weight-loss regimen that was missing in the previous South Beach Diet editions. Its emphasis on arming you with information on how to make longstanding behavioral changes when it comes to eating and exercise is the mark of any successful healthy lifestyle plan that keeps you fit for the long run.
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