If you're following the plan laid out in the book, the 1st phase is low carb, basically like your south beach diet, they recommend a lot of calories in the diet guide, about 2,400 on the low end but if your goal is to lose weight I'd probably go a little less (maybe 1800 or so if you're keeping track). The second month is more of a balance between good carbs and protiens and the third month is high carb. Personally, I just stick with a balance of carbs and proteins, protein shakes, whole grains, lean meat, etc. It's worked out well for me so far (155 from 220) but I can't help but wonder if I'd be all ripped up by now if I followed it to the t.
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