Al Bullington asked:


A recipe for cabbage soup diet success includes more than just soup. Let’s face it, eating just soup for a week isn’t exactly something to look forward to. Luckily, that isn’t what the cabbage soup diet is. It’s really a complete seven day eating plan that includes a large selection of different foods. The soup is just part of the plan.

The soup is a filler. You can eat all you want whenever you want it. That’s way there’s no reason to be hungry at any time during the seven day plan. Then each day you eat certain foods and only those foods. That way the diet has a variety of foods that keeps it from being extremely boring.

The promise of the diet is that you can lose about 10 pounds in a week. Many people report that kind of loss. Everybody knows weight loss of about 2 pounds a week is all you can sustain long-term. This is just a quick weight loss that is a motivator as part of a long-term sustainable weight loss plan.

Following is an example basic recipe to get you started

Recipe For The Soup
1 head of cabbage 1 bunch celery 2 bunches of green onions 3 large bell peppers 1 large can whole tomatoes 2 cans of chicken broth (13 oz) salt and pepper to taste

Clean all the vegetables. Slice, chop, and add to a large pot. Add whole tomatoes and chicken broth and cook on low heat for 15 minutes or until tender.

The recipe for cabbage soup diet success includes more than just soup. It’s a complete 7 day plan. We have the complete plan including many recipes ready for you to try on our website. This diet has been around for many years and remains popular, probably because it works just like it’s promise.

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Rico Kidd asked:


The 6 Week Body Makeover meal plan is about customization. The more you customize your meal plan, the less bored you will be with your diet. The less bored you are with your diet, the more likely you will stick to the meal plan and lose weight. This article is directed towards people who have taken the body blue print questionnaire and have body type C.

Body Type C people are known to have more lean muscle mass than the rest of the body types. This is good as lean muscle mass increases your metabolism. When your metabolism has increased, it will burn calories (energy) at a faster rate, which will allow you to lose weight faster. The majority of “C” bodies are allowed to eat simple and complex carbohydrates (in moderation) and fruit. They should stick to chicken and fish for protein and stay away from red meats as red meat will make them “bulk up”. Here is a sample menu using the Infinite Menu Planner for a body type c daily meal.

Breakfast

4 oz. protein A
1 cup carb A
1/2 cup fruit A

Mid Morning Snack

4 oz. protein A
1/2 cup of carb A

Lunch

4 oz. protein A
1 cup carb A
1-2 cups veggie A

Mid Afternoon Snack

4 oz. protein A
1/2 cup carb A

Dinner

4 oz. protein A
1 cup carb A
1-2 cups veggie A

PM Snack

1/2 cup fruit A

If you use the infinite menu planner, you will have an unlimited amount of food choices. Losing weight doesn’t have to be about suffering and being on a boring meal plan. Learn to eat correctly and eat for a lifetime.

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Dawn Woods asked:


The quickest way to burn fat is to follow a fad diet program that promises rapid weight loss results in the shortest time period possible. The calorie shifting diet is one such example of a diet that can help you reach your goal. If followed properly, this diet claims that you will lose weight at the rate of about 9 pounds every 11 days, or about 18 to 20 pounds in one month.

Most rapid weight loss diets are unsustainable for the long-term and simply unsafe to follow for more than two weeks at a time. The calorie-shifting diet falls into the same category but its diet plan is unique in that it requires you to take a mandatory 3-day break from the diet after the 11th day. So, in a 14-day period, you are only following the diet for 11 days. After the 3-day break, you can then safely jump right back onto the diet again, for another 11 days.

The way the calorie shifting diet works is simple:

• You do not need to count calories.

• You can eat as much food as you like at every meal until you are satisfied but not full.

• You must eat 4 full meals a day.

• What you eat at each meal is based on an 11-day diet plan in which the types of calories you consume (proteins, carbohydrates, fats, fiber, starch, etc.) are shifted from meal to meal. In other words, in one meal you might only eat food from one or two food groups, and another combination of food groups during the next meal.

The science behind how the calorie shifting diet works is that by only introducing certain combinations of calories into your body at different times of the day each day, you are triggering a metabolic response in your body that induces burning fat.

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Tina Bardo asked:


In this article we are going to quickly look at some meal replacement info that many dieters need to know. The simple truth is that meal replacement diets are NOT created equal, with many of the popular choices actually TASTING great….but being very fattening to boot! When it comes to bars and shakes, the most common mistake I see being made is that folks simply think because it’s shaped or packaged similarly to what they expect in a low calorie food substitution, it’s actually a diet food on that basis alone..:-) Let’s take a closer look below.

Aren’t all Meal Replacement Bars and Shakes Made for Dieting?

Absolutely not! Did you know that some of the most popular bars on the market are over 420 calories? It’s true….and while they may be full of protein and amino acids, unless you are planning on doing some power lifting competitions, that is NOT going to help you drop any dress sizes..:-) The simple truth is that many of these products are actually designed to PUT on weight, as they are very high in caloric content, sugar and other ingredients that are conducive for adding body mass.

Don’t All Meal Replacement Diets Require a Prescription?

Again, the answer is NO! This is a myth that has actually been spread by a few of the expensive diet programs in conjunction with some popular programs that encourage physician referrals. While it may be good for their business…it WON’T be good for YOUR pocketbook or wallet! The simple truth is that the Medifast diet has been PROVEN to work for over one MILLION people just like us, and can be purchased online for about 10 dollars a day. (no prescription required!) 

Remember – the number 1 thing you NEED to look for in a meal replacement diet is the caloric content – everything else is important as well….but NOTHING says sensational weight loss quite as well as  tasty shakes (and other treats) that are  low in calories to boot!

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Lynne Jones asked:


A meal plan diet is a healthy choice for long term weight loss. There are hundreds of diet plans to choose from. Some have weathered the test of time and others are just popping onto the horizon. If you’re like most people you have gone from plan to plan looking for the right one to fit you. The plan itself can be the biggest determinant of whether you lose weight or not. Regardless of what it promises, if it is poorly put together, you won’t lose weight. Run the other way when you see a diet plan that promises to lose weight quickly and easily. Weight loss is hard work; it takes discipline and determination. It is much harder to lose weight than it was to put it on. The most effective diet plan is one that allows you to lose weight and keep it off.

A meal plan diet has many advantages:

Helps you to eat healthy. When planning meals, you pick foods from each of the required food groups to make up each meal. When you eat healthy, your body works better and learns how to burn fat more efficiently. When your metabolism increases, you burn more calories.

Gives you flexibility. You can vary the types of food you eat as long as you stay within the boundaries of the meal plan diet. Foods that on some diet plans might be called cheating, you can eat, because by incorporating some of these ‘wants’ into your meal plan, it just becomes part of the meal. You can’t have pizza every meal but you can make the plan a lot easier to stick with by including some of your favorite foods in moderation.

Helps with portion control. Many times we know how many calories we want to eat for the day but we struggle to get the right mix of nutrients. How many calories from fat, carbohydrates or fiber do we need? A well designed meal plan diet will plan all that out for you.

Saves money and time. By planning your meals ahead of time, you can save money at the grocery store by not buying food on impulse. You make your list and stick to it. Planning your meals also keeps you from eating fast food, even if you pick something off the healthy menu.

Most meal plan diets recommend that you eat several small meals throughout the day. This keeps your body’s metabolism running at a higher rate, thereby burning calories more efficiently. 5 meals made up of about 300 calories each gives most people the needed calories to stay healthy and feel full and just few enough to be able to lose weight.

A computerized meal planner is a valuable tool in a meal plan diet. It is not enough to know that we need to eat 1500 to 1800 calories a day. A meal planner will actually tell you what you should eat, how much of it to eat, and when to eat it.

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Tina Bardo asked:


In this article we are going to take a look at one of the most pressing questions many potential “medifasters” ask on their way to losing weight and feeling great! “Is the Medifast Diet Easy….or am I going to feel HUNGRY all of the time?” Let’s be honest. No matter HOW much you want to lose weight, feeling hungry, tired and depressed because your body feels STARVED of it’s proper nutrients is NO fun, right? I’ve been there if you haven’t….and can tell you from first hand experience, it’s NO fun at all! So continue reading as we explore the benefits of a meal replacement diet, and see if it’s the long lost answer YOU’VE been looking for on your weight loss journey. Read on..:-)

Am I going to be HUNGRY all the time on Medifast?

This is a GREAT question, and while I can’t get inside your head obviously….I can tell you that for myself (and 99% of the folks I talk to)…the answer is a RESOUNDING no! Why is that you ask? It’s quite simple. Medifast provides for 6 meals over the course of a day. 5 of these meals are replacement meals ( shakes, bars, etc) and one of the meals is going to be a lean and green selection that YOU prepare of your choosing. (fish, beef, chicken, tofu, etc)

Ok….Sounds Good but How Can You Drink SHAKES All Day?

Another great question….and SOME meal replacement diets are exactly that! The Medifast menu extends FAR beyond simple shakes, and WELL into just about all kinds of foods you would find yourself ordinarily eating. There are over 70 selections from the replacement menu, and only a VERY small fraction are shakes! Eggs, soups, bars, puddings, coffee and fruit drinks and much, MUCH more. And don’t forget, as we’ve just seen above, you are going to be having a “normal” meal everyday as well…just with a HEALTHY bent for a change to keep you looking GREAT and feeling even better to boot!

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Tina Bardo asked:


What is the best meal replacement diet? And is picking a program where the calories are already counted and measured the best way to lose weight fast? How about taste? Or cost? Or success rate? In this article we are going to take a closer look at why we believe the Medifast diet is the BEST meal replacement program on the market today, and why over 15,000 doctors, (and over one million dieters!) appear to agree! Read on..:-)

Reason #1: Medifast is Scientifically Formulated, Nutritionally Balanced and Super Successful

Aren’t all meal replacement diets created equally? Absolutely not! The truth? Some nutritional bars, shakes and snacks you’ll find in health food stores ( and supermarkets) are LOADED with fat, calories and carbs. Some programs are actually designed for bodybuilder who want to GAIN weight. Others are simply made to taste good…and “trick” you into thinking you are on a diet. Medifast is designed specifically for folks who NEED to lose weight…and does that one job amazingly well.

Reason #2: Medifast is Proven To Work (in the lab….AND in real life as well!)

Yes, the average weight loss in the lab (during the famous John Hopkins University Studies) was well NORTH of 50 pounds a person. Equally as impressive? The real world weight loss stories of people like you and I. Medifast is low calorie, high protein and low fat. You WILL lose weight on this diet if you follow through!

Reason #3: Cost!

Yes, the economy is bad, right? We all agree that times are tough. The cost of Medifast? About 10 bucks a day. Or 300 a month…and that includes your 5 Medifast meals per day. ( you are only responsible for your one lean and green self prepared meal) The truth is…most of us spend more than on junk food on a daily basis….turning that modest investment into long term health, wellness and a GREAT body now is a smart savings for sure!

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Jenni Kerala asked:


The Medifast diet program was created over 27 ago, as a healthy and nutritionally sound diet plan to be followed while under supervision of a physician. It was prescribed by doctors to overweight patients, with their progress tracked by weekly visits. Since it has become available to the public, and sold online, people have questions about whether or not Medifast is a nutritionally sound diet, as most meals are replaced by a soy protein meal substitute such as a shake or a soup.

Medifast is a very low calorie weight loss program. Most dietitians suggest that you don’t drop below 1,200 calories when dieting, however this program only provides between 800 to 1,000 calories each day. In spite of it being a very low calorie program however, it does provide high protein levels and the foods are complete as far as providing all of the Recommended Daily Allowances of minerals and vitamins. Based on this, the Medifast plan is a solid program that does provide nutritionally complete foods. Something that could make this program less nutritionally sound is keeping your powdered products past their expiry date, as this could cause your product to lose some of its goodness and nutritional components.

Weight loss is inevitable when calorie intake is restricted, but many dieters find it difficult to stick to very low calorie plans. While the meal replacement plan cuts calories, this high fiber and high protein diet also reduces hunger, which can help dieters stick to the program. Part of the success of this plan is that meals are consumed more regularly than normal, which helps stabilize blood sugar levels as well as controls hunger and cravings.

Normally, it is safe to stay on the plan until you reach your weight loss goals unless you become pregnant or your doctor indicates that you need to start using the maintenance program. If you have a lot of weight to lose and you plan on staying on the weight loss plan for longer than sixteen weeks, Medifast recommends that you should continue your diet under the supervision of a doctor.

Ultimately, it works out that the Medifast diet is balanced, and provides all the nutrients your body needs to sustain your energy and strength. The main thing to note with this diet is that its important to follow the weight loss phase properly. As it is already a low calorie diet, you want to make sure you eat your lean & green meal each day. You also should not skip meals.

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William Brister asked:


In today’s world, diets have become a way of life. Popular diets have become the focus of talk shows, magazines and entertainment news where celebrities and their spokes-persons are continuously endorsing one diet or another. Whether it is to shed a few pounds, put on extra muscle mass or just simply to stay in shape, every individual is looking for a diet that is most suited for his or her body type.

Contrary to popular belief, a ‘diet’ is not eating only celery sticks, digestive crackers and drinking carrot juice all day long. In fact a healthy meal combining of fruits, vegetables, proteins, grains, cereals and lean meats, all in moderation would be considered an ideal diet as well as a good dietary habit. People lose weight over a few months time only to gain it back in no time at all. It has been established that the true secret of losing weight and to maintain that loss is to make some permanent changes to your eating and lifestyle habits.

The meal you eat is influenced by several factors that include how hungry you are, how long it has been since you have eaten your last meal, smell and taste of food as well as the genetics that shape your appetite. Perhaps, the most important is the feel of satisfaction that one derives after eating. You only feel full when the stomach sends the requisite signals to your brain. Satisfaction however, does not depend only on how much you eat but what kind of foods you choose to eat.

Although most people tend to overlook it, a healthy diet is a matter of common sense. When one is really looking to shed a few pounds, besides sacrificing excessive fried foods and desserts, all one needs to do is eat few calories per ounce of food ingested. Fruits, vegetables, soups, stews or whole grain cereals are some instances of such foods. They are full of fibre and have high water content which not only provide you your share of nutrients but leave you feeling satisfied without having broken the calorie bank.

There are several different kinds of diets to suit individual needs. The most popular are:

Atkins – The Atkins Diet, although extremely popular, is a move away from the conventional. Instead of an emphasis on the inclusion of a combination of different food types that typically make up a healthy, balanced diet, the Atkins approach is towards eating more of protein, fat and cutting down on carbohydrates. Although it represents a drastic lifestyle change, you can eat as much as you want as long as you keep to the restricted food groups. The diet has proven very effective and helped people achieve their weight loss goals, but whether, it is an healthy option in the long run, remains to be determined.

Jenny Craig - The Jenny Craig diet offers much more than just a weight loss program by including exercise, healthy meals and lifestyle change. With a great deal of support it inculcates counselling and prepared meals within your diet regimen. Moreover, along with prepared meals delivered home, it also offers vegetarian options. It may not however, be suitable for people who travel constantly and those who are cost conscious, because buying prepared meals on a daily basis may prove expensive. It however advocates the moving away from the prepared meal option after acquiring the weight loss results initially aimed at.

The Zone is similar to the Atkins Diet in that it emphasizes on increased protein intake and less carbohydrates. However, as compared to Atkins, you can eat greater amounts of carbohydrates with smaller portions. It is a more balanced approach and even allows the intake of vegetables. However, for people who like larger portions, variety and flexibility in their diets, the Zone can be restricting.

NutriSystems- The NutriSystems is an easy to follow plan which concentrates on low Glycemic index, good carbohydrates and optimal amounts of protein to keep your sugar levels stable as well as aims to keep you satisfied. The plan offers a NutriSystem meal, pre packaged and delivered on order which you supplement with different food items like fresh fruits, salads, dairy etc.

Weight Watchers- The Weight Watchers Diet believes that dieting is one part of long-term weight management. It does not tell people what they can or can’t eat. The goal is to help people make healthy eating decisions and encourage them to enjoy more physical activity, thereby losing weight safely and sensibly — and keeping it off. It gives information on food choices, recipes and meals as well as exercise plans. It has an online support network and weight loss tracker and progress chart to keep you motivated.

South Beach- The South Beach Diet is more like the Atkins Diet and restricts carbohydrates except for some good carbs which are allowed. What is an absolute no-no are food types like potatoes, fruit, bread, cereal, rice, pasta, beets, carrots and corn. Again it discourages fats but promotes the healthy ones. It is a diet for life. Eat normal foods in portions.

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Phil Tsang asked:


Don’t get what all the fuss is about with zone diet meal delivery? When so many top celebrities are endorsing the zone meal delivery you’ve got to wonder what all the hype is about. But let’s forget about its popularity for the moment and pitch it against the ‘worse’ alternative to prove its credibility.

Most people work more than 30 hours a week, but if you’re a professional or just a damn hard worker then you’re probably doing more like 60 hours a week. If this is the case then two things are probably suffering – your health and your well-being.

Having such a hectic and busy schedule is more likely to take up most of your waking hours, leaving you with little time to do even the simplest things in life such as cooking a nutritious and healthy meal. Being in this predicament will probably mean that you’re living on instant meals and fast-food. I guess things could be a lot worse – you could be going hungry, but even so, you’re putting your health at risk.

Cooking is a real chore for some, for others it’s like a science experiment gone bad. If you can’t cook a half decent meal without causing and insane amount of mess and poisoning yourself, then you’re probably in need of some help. You could get yourself some cooking lessons or get yourself some cookbooks to help you master the art of cooking, but if you really have no time to cook, either won’t be of much use.

So maybe you don’t really have a choice when it comes to your diet and health, perhaps fast food seems like the only option to take. Of course, if you’ve heard of the zone meal delivery, then it may have crossed your mind to give it a go, since it’s highly convenient and healthy to boot. The food you eat is far more important to your health than you think. It’s what fuels the body and helps it repair. Without a healthy diet you may find yourself more susceptible to illnesses and viruses. Your energy levels may also be low due to the poor quality of fuel.

You can only live on fast food for so long before it takes a real toll on your body and your health. Maybe you’ve noticed the pounds pack on already and you’re not feeling overly energetic these days. Too much bad fats and sugars is probably the cause, coupled with a lack of nutrition. Zone diet meal delivery avoids the bad fats and sugars and provides healthy yet delicious alternatives. What’s more, it’s not as expensive as you might think.

Don’t be fooled by thinking that fast food is cheap. If you eat out a few times a day and you’re a heavy snacker, then you’ll be doing both your waistline and your wallet a favor by trying out zone diet meal delivery. Just think, 5 delicious meals a day delivered straight to your door. You won’t have to touch a frying pan or even a microwave again.

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