OK, I just discovered this plan from an article in First. I'm wary of their "diet of the week" nonsense, but I have been stalled for over a month, so I'm desperate enough to try it. Right now I'm finishing up my first "protein only" day, which is kind of a PITA as far as I'm concerned, but if all else fails it's only six weeks out of my life!
Here's the info from the magazine article for anyone curious:
Diet in a Nutshell: Phase one is four weeks long. Each week is 1 protein-only day and six moderate carb days (50 - 100 carbs/day). Phase Two is two weeks long and is the metabolic adjustment period, "adds more carbs to your daily diet to help your body adjust its setpoint to your new lower weight. Cycle between the two phases until you hit your goal weight.
To start: Three protein-only days, then finish out the week with moderate carb days.
Phase One:
Breakfast: 2 proteins, 1 fruit or grain, calorie-free drink
Lunch: 1 protein, 1 veggie (plus 2 cups lettuce), 1 fruit, calorie-free drink
Dinner: 1 protein, 1 veggie (plus 2 cups lettuce), 1 fruit, calorie-free drink
Snacks: 3 one-serving protein snacks
Phase Two:
Breakfast: 2 proteins, 1 1/2 fruit or grain, 1 drink
Lunch: 2 proteins, 1 vegetable (plus unlimited lettuce), 1 fruit, 1 grain, 1 drink
Dinner: 2 proteins, 1 vegetable (plus unlimited lettuce), 1 fruit, 1 grain, 1 drink
Snacks: 3 single-serving protein snacks.
You also continue with 1 protein-only day during Phase Two.
Proteins: One serving equals: 1 egg or 2 egg whites, 2 oz fat-free cheese, 4 oz low-fat cottage cheese, 1 c milk, 1/2 c yoghurt, 3.5 oz chicken or turkey, 2.5 oz lean cold cuts, 3.5 oz ground beef, 6 oz tofu, 2.5 oz canned tuna, 3.5 oz lobster, salmon, scallops, sea bass, or shrimp
Grains: One serving equals: 3/4 c Cheerios, Chex, Crispix, Grape-Nuts, Nutri-Grain, Puffed Kashi, Life, Post Bran Flakes, Rice Krispies, Shredded Wheat, Special K, Total, or Wheaties; 1 slice whole grain bread
Vegetables: One serving equals: 1 c asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, collard greens, cucumbers, string beans, cooked spinach or sauerkraut, 1/2 c carrots or onion, 1 small pepper or tomato
Fruits: One serving equals: 1/2 c applesauce, sliced mango, sliced nectarine, cubed papaya, cubed pineapple, or cubed watermelon; 2 medium apricots, 1/2 small banana or grapefruit, 2/3 c blackberries, raspberries, boysenberries, or blueberries, 1/4 canteloupe, 1 small apple, orange, or peach, 1 c strawberries or rhubarb, 10 cherries, 2 dates
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