Phase 1
How long? Two weeks. Expected weight loss of eight to 13 pounds.

Enjoy: Lean beef such as top round, skinless poultry, seafood, Canadian bacon, fat-free cheeses, peanuts and pistachios, green vegetables, and canola and olive oils.

Avoid: Beef rib steaks, honey-baked ham, breast of veal, full-fat cheeses, other dairy products, beets, carrots, corn, yams, fruits and fruit juices, all alcohol, all starchy foods such as pastries and pastas.

Phase 1 can certainly be the biggest shock to the system. Is good to have a variety of foods available during phase 1 to ensure you dont get off track and keep your motivations high.