It is claimed that you can lose 5-10% of body weight the first week on this diet and 5 pounds a week thereafter. I've never lost at that rate myself but have lost well on this diet. I only use it for 1-3 weeks at a time.
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NOTHING ELSE IS PERMITTED ON THIS DIET--NOTHING! IF IT'S NOT
MENTIONED IN THE FOLLOWING LIST, DON'T EAT OR DRINK IT.

Eat all you wish of the following foods to satisfy hunger.
If you eat until you've satisfied your hunger but haven't stuffed
yourself, and then feel hungry before the next meal, you can eat
again, but only from the foods listed here. In fact, you're better
off eating smaller meals 6 times a day than 3 bigger meals as is
the general custom. But you limit yourself to this extensive list
of high protein foods.

1. LEAN MEATS, with all possible fat trimmed off. Includes beef,
lamb, veal. Eat it broiled, boiled, OR baked. No butter,
margarine, oil or other fats are to be used either in
the cooking or the eating.

2. CHICKEN AND TURKEY with all skin removed. Broiled, boiled
or roasted, with no butter, margarine, oil or other fats.

3. ALL LEAN FISH & SEAFOOD No butter, margarine, oil or other fats permitted in
preparation or serving. You may have cocktail sauce, horseradish,
ketchup-in moderation.

4. EGGS. Hard boiled preferably. Also soft or medium boiled eggs,
poached, or any type of fried eggs made in non-fat, non-stick pans
without butter, margarine, oil or other fats.

5. COTTAGE CHEESE, FARMER CHEESE, POT CHEESE made
with skim milk and no whole milk.

6. AT LEAST 8 GLASSES OF WATER PER DAY, absolutely essential
(10 ounce glasses). As much as you want of coffee and tea without
cream, milk or sugar. You may sweeten with non-caloric sweeteners
to taste. Enjoy all the club soda, vichy and non-caloric carbonated
beverages you wish, as often as desired.
You may use common seasonings such as salt, pepper, spices,
other herbs, cocktail sauce, horseradish, ketchup. Don't use any creamy or oily sauces
or dressings. No mayonnaise, no salad dressings, no oils, no fats.

NOTHING ELSE IS PERMITTED-IF IT’S NOT LISTED HERE, DON’T EAT IT OR DRINK IT!



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So no salad, veggies etc. on this either? You really just eat meat, eggs & those types of cheeses for a whole week? Hmm... that's one I'd have to think on hard before trying although the promised weight loss is intriguing.

I hope you are well and happy Marge!

yes and I hope the same of you! Yes it's strict but effective. Not for everyone though. To each their cup of tea...or diet plan. I'm gonna do it for two weeks starting Jan 1st for a kick start into 2009. The water and vitamins are critical BTW. Some people get sick on this one so caution before starting. I don't get sick, just thinner.

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I'm down 2 1/2 pounds in one week. I shall continue another week!

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I am relatively back on track. My first four days went really well...I didn't eat as clean as I would have like yesterday or today, but compared to the Christmas holidays smorg "ass" borg I'm doing much, much better and even hit my goal of 3 days of exercise.

I found a new brand of oats that has wheat bran and flax seeds in it so I'm going to try that for breakfast tomorrow mixed with a tbsp. of peanut butter and see how it holds me.

I was down 1.2 lbs. this week.

Mondo bought me a great new mini cook book from Weight Watchers. 15 minute meals with 5 ingredients and so far it's been a real keeper. I made Tuscan Chicken with grape tomatoes and chicken breasts that you cook down with a touch of balsamic vinegar ( my first try cooking with that ) and I really liked it! We had it with pasta but I could see doing that with a nice big green salad w/ feta and olives and be one happy camper.

Sorry I've not been around much. I'm working on it

Take care!

for stopping on by, Pam. This is a quiet space here but it has a purpose. Feel free to share good recipes etc. if you want. Good news you're down 1.2. That's great! I pretty much behaved myself over the holidays. I ate off plan after the hurricane and it took me a few months to get back on. I just got there before the holidays and didn't want to fall off again so I skipped the holiday indulgences this year. I'm feeling really well and I hope you are also!

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