The South Beach Diet Continued

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The first stage of The South Beach Diet does restrict carbohydrates. In general, you're allowed approximately 30 grams of carbs per day during this stage of the diet plan.

Normal eating based on the standard United States food pyramid usually involves a daily carbohydrate intake of more like 300 grams, so this can be a major change for some people.

The hardest part though, is cutting out the sweets and snacks. Some people are addicted to cakes and cookies, while others have a weakness for breads and pastries. Letting go of these types of foods even for a temporary period can be quite difficult.

Over time, though, you're allowed to add them back into your daily meals sensibly. By the time you get to that, point though, you'll know a lot more about good carbs and bad, as well as how each works within your particular body.

Contrary to popular belief, The South Beach Diet does not advocate getting rid of vegetables. In fact, that is one food type that is strongly encouraged with this eating plan right from the beginning. Some vegetables have more carbs that others of course, but it's the type of carb that's most important… not the amount.