Phase 2 continues from where Phase 1 left off and lasts until you reach your weight-loss goal.

This phase allows you to reintroduce healthy carbs and allows some indulgences. The goal remains to eat three balanced meals a day, and to eat enough so that you don't feel hungry all the time.

Important Note For All Phases In South Beach Diet

1. Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day.
2. Limit caffeine-containing beverages to 1 cup a day.
3. Take daily multivitamins and mineral supplements.
4. Carbonated drinks should be sugar free.

The following tables are our examples of the South Beach Diet Phase 2 food lists for:

Phase 2 Dairy
Phase 2 Vegetables/Legumes
Phase 2 Fruit
Phase 2 Starches / Carbs
Phase 2 Sweets / Treats
Phase 2 Foods To Avoid / Eat Rarely

Remember, there are also many delicious South Beach Diet recipes available here using foods from the lists above.

Go to examples of the South Beach Diet Phase 1 Food Lists.

Go to the South Beach Diet Phase 3.