Helpful Tips
Drink Plenty of Water Every Day!Drink a lot of water! (between 2 and 4 quarts every day) Water is important in flushing the fat out of your system while on the diet. You will not retain this water, so don't think that drinking a lot of water will slow your progress. The more water you drink, the better results you will have. Diet Drinks - Avoid Them!Do NOT drink diet soda, or diet drinks of any kind, even if they have zero calories. Diet drinks of any type will hinder your progress and slow your weight loss results. Weigh it BEFORE Cooking!Your protein should be weighed BEFORE you cook it. Your 100 gram serving size could be very different if you weight it after it's cooked. A steak is a good example. It will shrink and weigh less after fat has been reduced through cooking. Vary Your FoodsDo Not eat the same protein for lunch and dinner, Do Not eat the same fruit for lunch and dinner, and Do Not eat the same vegetables for both lunch and dinner. Varying your selection will keep your body in an optimum state for burning abnormal fat. Limit the Beef!Be careful not to eat too much beef. Most people find better results eating more chicken and white fish rather than beef every day. Don't Mix the Vegetables!You will have better weight loss results if you do not combine vegetable in your meals. Stick with a single vegetable choice in your meals. Avoid MSGDouble check to make sure the seasonings you are using do not contain MSG, as this could interfere with weight loss. Can I Chew Gum or Eat Mints?Gum and mints are not recommended. However, we understand that having bad breath is NOT a good thing. If you do chew gum, always use sugar free, and use in moderation as they can interfere with your weight loss. Yerbe MateYerbe Mate is a great alternative to coffee or tea, if you don't like to drink coffee or tea. Yerbe Mate is 100% natural, and gives you a more natural lift of energy without the crash. It is also a good appetite supressant. Support SystemEncourage friends and family to support you while on the diet. Do not put yourself in positions where the temptation to eat sugars and starches becomes too strong. For example, going to the food-court at the mall where you are shopping, or hanging out at bars and clubs with friends. Having the will power to stick to the diet can sometimes be overwhelming. It is a GREAT idea to do the diet with someone else so you can support each other and give encouragement to one another. Sweet FruitsAvoid the following fruits that are high in sugar: Grapes, pineapple, dried fruit, tangerines, kiwi, mango, bananas. Beware of Sugar - Check the Label!Avoid foods that contain the following sweetners: Splenda, aspartame, honey, brown sugar, corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, glucose, maple syrup, sucrose, lactose, malt, maltose, molasses, rice syrup, panocha, powdered sugar, treacle, cane sugar, demerara sugar, galactose, invert sugar. Walk 30 minutes Every DayAlthough hard exercise is not recommended, walking at least 30 minutes every day can not only help your weight loss, it will help with a number of other health benefits such as stress, hunger, and mood swings.
Gaining Weight in Phase 3?Consider This:1. What are you eating? Is it full of carbohydrates? Are you eating too much fruit or too many nuts? Fruit and nuts can make some people gain weight. 2. Are you eating enough? Make sure you are eating at least 1500 calories. And avoid sugars and starchy foods. 3. Are you eating too much? Do not go more than 2000 calories in your day. 4. Are you drinking enough water? 5. Are you having a steak day when your weight goes up more than 2 pounds? 6. Are you getting enough sleep? Your body recovers during these critical sleep hours so try to get between 6 and 8 hours of sleep every night! 7. How much stress do you have in your life currently? Although some people believe stress is a good way to "lose" weight, most people GAIN weight during stressful times in their lives. Relaxation and meditation techniques can help you cope with the stress in your life. Letting go of stress will not only help you feel better emotionally, it will help you feel better physically because it is healthier. |
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The Plateau
My Weight Loss has Stopped or Slowed. What Can I Do?
What Happened?
It is not uncommon for some people, especially if they have lost a lot of weight rapidly in the first half of Phase 1 in the diet, to see their weight loss slow down considerably, or even stop. Don't get discouraged. There is a good chance you can break through the Plateau in a single day by having an "Apple Day".
Have an "Apple Day"
An "Apple Day" is where you eat only 6 organic apples and water (just enough to quench your thirst) the entire day. There should be a drop in weight the next morning. If there is not, don't worry, your body is still changing and losing "inches" even if not pounds. The next day, get back on track with the normal 500 calorie diet. You should start losing weight again.
Need a Steak Day?
If you are in Phase 3 (Maintenance) and your weight fluctuates two pounds or more higher than your lowest Phase 2 weight, you must entirely skip all food until 6:00 p.m. for that day. During that time you should drink as much water as you can (a gallon if you are able, 1/2 gallon minimum). You can also drink coffee, tea or yerbe mate, as much as you like, and you can use Stevia or Truvia sweeteners. In the evening, cook and eat the BIGGEST steak that you can. The steak should be grilled or cooked in a skillet and seasoned with pepper and herbs, but NO SALT. In addition to the steak, you may also have either a large raw tomato or a large apple (raw). This should put you right back on track. It is important to do the steak day on the same day you made the gain. Otherwise it won't be as effective. And make sure you are checking your weight every day during Phase 3.
You can do a steak day any time that you have these large weight fluctuations. Monitor your regular eating habits and make sure that you are eating smart.
