I gained about 2. I asked a friend, who is a personal trainer, what I should do in the gym. She told me, after she pointed to my belly, . I needed to exercise more, for sure, but I also needed to change some other habits . The scale wasn't moving.
On Jan. 6, I put on baggy gym clothes and went back to the gym, anyway. I was pumping away on an elliptical trainer when I glanced up at a TV screen and noticed Dr. Oz was touting his new two- week rapid weight loss program. The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet: Activate Your Body's Natural Ability to Burn Fat and Lose Weight Fast . I plugged in my ear buds. His giddy audience had lost an average of 9 pounds on the diet, and some had shed more than 2. Get the full meal plan for Dr. Mark Hyman's 10-Day Detox Diet.This diet, Oz pointed out, was influenced by three other diet books he admired: . Oz has his doubters; some of my friends call him a quack. Others appreciate his sometimes unorthodox prescriptions for better health. I was on the fence about Oz. He is a doctor, after all, but I sometimes wondered if all of his health fixes were too good to be true. And I am skeptical of diets, period. I have not been on a strict diet since high school, when I made up what I now call . After drinking carrot juice for two weeks, I became so weak I was nearly pulled out to sea while swimming in the Pacific in San Blas, Mexico. Since then, I have followed the . I guessed pickles are allowed because they are fermented, so they are good for the gut. And the permitted foods are actually quite satisfying: . We could eat 6 ounces of chicken, turkey or fish each day. The first week, we spent about $8. After that, the grocery bills declined pretty dramatically . When you swap out starchy and surgary foods for low- glycemic vegetables, your body can burn through its glycogen storage and eventually start burning fat. The diet came with only two recipes . I used two 3- quart batches as a base for many of the soups and stews we made over the two weeks. We kept our meals pretty simple. Because the print- out from the Dr. Oz website didn't say we couldn't use spices, we used plenty. But we stayed away from condiments, which often contain sugar. After three days on the diet, I also was suffering from a mean caffeine headache from lack of coffee. I called my doctor, just to see what she thought about the diet. Jennifer Wisdom- Behounek also is an assistant professor of clinical family and community medicine at the University of Missouri. Her patients call her Dr. Wisdom, which seems appropriate. She told me my coffee headaches would eventually go away and to drink a lot of water. As for the diet, she said, . He started off by saying all the things you have to get rid of. I think a lot of people find that to be difficult. I do love the concentration on vegetables, which help with glycemic control. But I think that should have been the main focus. And I thought he didn't spend enough time on why that should be the main focus. Still, she thought many of his recommendations are probably good for most people. Taking out artificial products and focusing on real foods is really important. Wisdom told me, the diet probably would help people shed some bad habits, but it . I looked it up online. Oz blurb appeared on the cover. He called the book a . After about a week, I noticed that I felt less swollen. We planned our meals, but they were so simple we could put most of them together in 3. We bought a lot of organic green tea. I became fond of Numi's organic gunpowder green tea, and we also religiously drank a pot of organic peppermint or ginger tea in the evenings . One of the best parts of the diet was the bath. Nearly every day, usually in the evening, I soaked in a warm bath with Epson salt and baking soda. It's supposed to draw out toxins. I began to look forward to it, like that glass of wine in the evening. On Day 8, my husband began to list all of the meaty pasta dishes he was going to make when he went off the diet. I think he was hungry. Every morning, I set out our hot lemon water and the breakfast smoothie, which kept me satiated until about 1. For lunches, I often ate the leftover soups. I liked adding more vegetables to my diet, but I kept thinking, . I feel for my friends who are gluten- or dairy- intolerant. We didn't go out to dinner while we were on the diet. But my husband met a couple of guy friends one day at Flat Branch for lunch. His buddies feasted on bulky burgers and beer. He ordered the Paleo Platter, which contained saut. I think they made fun of him when he ordered tea. On day 9, a friend invited me to lunch at Sycamore. I ordered green tea and a hummus wrap . On Day 1. 0, I joined another friend for vegetable soup at Main Squeeze. At home, my favorite diet dish was lentil soup because it had staying power, and it was very flavorful. Mushrooms in soups, too, tended to satisfy hunger. Parmesan would have been nice with that, too, by the way. Spices made what would have been dull much more interesting. We livened up fish, chicken and vegetables with various seasonings, including Cajun spices, smoked paprika, turmeric, cumin and an array of chili powders. Today marks Day 1. I lost a total of 9 pounds and 2 inches around my middle as of yesterday. When I combined the healthy eating with stretching and exercise, my back felt better. I also feel more alert. My husband lost 7 pounds, but he said he . In fact, my husband and I made a pact to check our portions, keep the focus on the veggies, cut back on our alcohol intake and keep up the exercise. So, Dr Oz's Two- Week Rapid Weight Loss Plan was helpful. It certainly didn't hurt. I changed some bad habits and became more conscious about what I was putting in my mouth. A slice of smoked gouda would taste really good about now. You can find green lentils in health food markets. Brown lentils would be fine, as well. French green (Le Puy) or brown lentils. Add onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring frequently, until the onions begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add 2 tablespoons water and cover. Cook, stirring frequently, until the pan cools down, and then occasionally, always covering the pan again, until the onions are greatly reduced and have a deep caramel color, 2. Meanwhile, rinse lentils and pick out any small stones; combine the lentils with the remaining 4 cups water in a soup pot or Dutch oven. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook for 2. Trim the white ribs out of the chard; chop the greens and slice the ribs. Keep in separate piles. Dice the turnip and chopped greens blend; set aside. When the lentils have cooked for 2. Cover and cook for 1. Stir in the rainbow chard leaves, smoked paprika, cumin and coriander. When the onions are caramelized, stir a little of the simmering liquid into them; add them to the soup. Return to a simmer, cover and cook 5 minutes more. Stir in the reserved kale/spinach blend, cilantro, jalape. Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Taste and add more lemon juice and/or pepper, if desired. Garnish each bowl of soup with lemon juice, Greek yogurt and a slice of avocado. Leftovers: Cover and refrigerate for as long as 3 days. Recipe by Anna Thomas for Eating. Well, September/October 2. A spinach and brown rice soup with yogurt. Ryan Henriksen. SPINACH- BROWN RICE SOUP WITH YOGURTCookbook author Mollie Katzen calls this a . The addition of the rice makes it a very filling meal. I adapted this recipe slightly, using the short- grain brown rice I had in the refrigerator rather than basmati. I also added extra cumin and turmeric as it didn't seem spiced enough. If I make it again, I'll make it with brown basmati. Make sure the yogurt you use is at room temperature and the soup is not too hot when you add it, otherwise the yogurt will break and curdle. Black pepper. Place a soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat for about a minute, then add the olive oil and swirl to coat pan. Add the onion, cumin, turmeric and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and cook, stirring, for 5 to 8 minutes or until the onion becomes soft. Add the garlic and another 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for another 5 minutes or so. Toss the spinach plus the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir, then cover and cook over medium- low heat for 5 minutes longer. Add the water or stock, bring to a boil, then lower the heat to simmer. Cover and cook over the lowest possible heat for 1. Turn off the heat, cool a bit and stir in the rice and yogurt. Taste to adjust the salt and add black pepper. Katzen's serving options: a scattering of golden raisins, harissa or fire- roasted bell pepper, lightly toasted walnuts or pine nuts, or minced fresh mint. Servings: 5 or 6. OZ'S TWO- WEEK RAPID WEIGHT LOSS PLAN CHANGED MY HABITS. Oz and the 3. 0- Day Diet Plan. Most detox diets limit your intake to juice or a special tea. But celebrity cardiologist Dr. Mehmet Oz recommends a 3. Even though the diet was created by a doctor - - Dr. Alejandro Junger - - be sure to consult your personal physician before you begin to discuss the pros and cons of Dr. Oz's 3. 0- Day Diet Plan. The 3. 0- day detox diet plan endorsed by Dr. Oz is aimed at improving digestion to boost your body's natural ability to detox itself. On the diet, you eat three meals a day - - a shake for breakfast, then a regular lunch and light dinner - - plus snacks as needed. Your meal plan should contain a minimum of 1,2. After your last meal, you're encouraged to fast for 1. You're allowed to drink water or herbal tea during the 1. Although rest is an important part of the program, you're encouraged to enjoy a 2. The 3. 0- day diet plan also offers additional suggestions to help the detox process, such as drinking plenty of water to flush the kidneys, saunas to increase the release of toxins through sweat and jumping rope or deep breathing to get your lymph system going. The plan also works on helping you become more mindful of your hunger, especially when snacking. Junger explains that snacking may be more about feelings than an actual need to eat, and suggests your meals should be enough to keep you satisfied. The 3. 0- day diet plan isn't overly restrictive. In fact, it's filled with a variety of foods from most of the food groups, but it eliminates foods linked to allergies and intolerance such as gluten, wheat, peanuts, soy, eggs and dairy, and those that might cause digestive problems. You can eat fruits and vegetables, beans and lentils and gluten- free grains such as brown rice and quinoa. Wild fish and organic poultry are also allowed, along with nuts, seeds and coconut oil. Stevia can be used as a sweetener, and you can use plant- based protein powders in your morning shakes if you're a vegetarian or if you just need more protein. Other foods not allowed include processed foods, red meat, coffee, soda, sugar, whey protein, corn oil and creamed vegetables. Although weight loss is part of the plan, the makers of the diet provide serving suggestions and encourage you to be mindful of your appetite and hunger, and stop eating when you're 8. Your breakfast shake might include a berry and greens smoothie made up of berries, spinach, coconut milk, coconut oil and protein powder or a mango and cardamom smoothie consisting of fresh mango, coconut water, coconut flakes and cardamom. The plan provides numerous shake recipes in a variety of flavors. Lunch is your largest meal, and the plan offers a number of options such as fish tacos, hummus chicken with brown rice and turkey lettuce wraps. For dinner, you might like carrot and avocado soup with a salad or quinoa tossed with roasted vegetables. Kale chips and roasted chick peas are just a couple of the snack options on the plan. The 3. 0- day detox diet promotes your body's natural ability to detox itself by supporting the organs responsible for detoxing, including your kidneys, liver and digestive system. However, even though it's filled with nutrient- rich foods, it's not the right diet for everyone. The plan isn't recommended for women who are pregnant or nursing, anyone under 1. And since it bans dairy, you'll have to get your calcium from other sources. The leafy greens and beans provide small amounts, but you might want to include calcium- fortified plant- based almond or rice milk in your morning shake. And since you only get one shake a day, talk to your doctor to see if you'll need a calcium supplement too. Also, like any weight- loss plan, you might regain any weight you lost once you go back to your usual eating habits. To minimize regain, incorporate some of things you learned over the 3. Robot Check. Enter the characters you see below. Sorry, we just need to make sure you're not a robot. For best results, please make sure your browser is accepting cookies. The Daniel Plan by Rick Warren, Daniel Amen, and Mark Hyman: Food list. The Daniel Plan (2. Eat nonstarchy vegetables, healthy animal or plant proteins, healthy starch or whole grain, and some fruit. Limit high- sugar fruits and healthy natural sweeteners. Avoid processed foods, junk food, sugars, artificial sweeteners, and fake food substances. Optional . Send this page to friends, family, and anyone else who you want to understand what you. Also get The Daniel Plan Journal. The five Essentials of The Daniel Plan are Faith, Food, Fitness, Friends, and Focus. Pastor Rick Warren asked 3 medical experts . Mehmet Oz, to help him build a plan for himself and his congregation to lose weight and improve their health. More than 9. 5 percent of chronic illness is not related to your genes, but to what those genes are exposed to in your lifetime . Choose colorful veggies, and eat at least 5- 9 servings a day from a rainbow of colors. Choose a lean protein source (animal or plant) at every meal. A serving size is 4- 6 ounces or about the size of your palm. Starchy veggies should have a larger proportion on your plate than grains. The ideal serving size for grains is . If you are overweight or have blood sugar issues, then you want to be careful with fruit intake and limit it to one serving a day. Drink . Vegetables and fruits are the most important sources of carbs; whole grains and beans are also carbs but since they are a little more starchy they should be eaten in moderation. Eat organic, if you can afford it, to avoid pesticides, hormones, and antibiotics in food. If you are budget strapped, use the Clean Fifteen and Dirty Dozen list from the Environmental Working Group to choose the least contaminated conventionally grown fruits and vegetables and avoid the most contaminated versions. Eat sustainably – try to buy sustainably raised animals and animal products when you can. This will help you avoid pesticides, antibiotics, and hormones. Look for the terms grass fed, pasture raised, free- range or organic, or made without hormones and antibiotics. Ask your butcher where things come from and how they were raised. Choose only real foods . If it is a real food product, it usually has less than 5 ingredients. Watch out for health claims as they don. Choose quality over quantity, and eat small amounts of lean, organic, grass- fed, and hormone- and antibiotic- free meats. Eat red meat no more than once or twice a week and no more than 4 to 6 ounces per serving. Poultry . Choose organic, grass- fed, free- range, and hormone- , antibiotic - , and pesticide- free poultry whenever you can. Fish and seafood . The best fish to eat are wild- caught and smaller, toxin - free fish. Meat, poultry, or fish jerky with no nitrates or MSGEggs . French lentils, green lentils, red lentils), peas, whole soy foods including miso, natto, tempeh, and tofu. Nuts . A serving is a handful or about 1. Buy raw or lightly toasted, unsalted nuts. Seeds . Eat only whole grains, not processed in any way. Breads . If you want regular flour bread, be sure that it contains no white flour (also labeled as . Try sprouted whole grain breads such as Ezekiel 4: 9 Whole Grain Sprouted Flax bread by Food for Life, if you are already healthy and fit. Change the way you think of bread. Think of it as a treat, to be used sparingly, ideally no more than one slice a day. Try some of the non- flour crackers made from seeds and nuts. If you have diabetes or pre- diabetes, you may not even be able to tolerate significant amounts of whole grains in your diet until you correct the underlying metabolic imbalances. So the best grains are the gluten- free grains. Try low- glycemic grains such as black rice (also known as the emperor. Pastas cooked al dente (cooked just enough to retain some firm texture) are lower glycemic, but flour products should be considered a special treat that you only eat occasionally. Low- glycemic fruits. The average serving size is . If you are overweight or have blood sugar issues, then you want to be careful with fruit intake and limit it to one serving a day Top 1. Many dried fruits contain added sugars. Have one or two figs or dates or 2 tablespoons of raisins or currants as a treat, or mix a small amount with nuts and seeds to make your own trail mix. Fruit spreads (only 1. When you have sugar, stick with traditional, natural forms: raw sugar, raw honey, natural fruit sugars, pure maple syrup. Stay away from all the rest. Use it in things you make yourself, but sparingly. If you use stevia, make sure it. Avoid alcohol if you have a history of alcoholism, have a high risk of breast cancer, are prone to mental illness, have liver or digestive problems, have a personal or family history of alcoholism, or are allergic to sulfites in wine. General. Dark chocolate in moderation. Foods to avoid with The Daniel Plan. Processed carbohydrates. Cut out sugar and white flour. Go cold turkey. White flour, white rice, white pasta. Flour- containing foods such as waffles, muffins, donuts, pretzels, and crackers. Sugars and sweeteners. Sugars and sweeteners including agave, barley malt, brown rice syrup, brown sugar, cane sugar, coconut sugar, dextrose, dextrin, disaccharides, evaporated cane juice, fructose, glucose, high fructose corn syrup HFCS, honey, hydrogenated starch, juice concentrate, lactose, maltodextrin, maltose, maple syrup, molasses, monosaccharides, palm sugar, sorghum, sucrose, sugar, xylose. Don. Common food sensitivities include gluten and dairy. If you have any chronic illness, are overweight, or just want to see how good you can feel, try a gluten- free and dairy- free diet for 1. Fake food substances. MSG / monosodium glutamate and foods that may contain it – any . There’s a separate meal plan in the book for the detox diet. Avoid stimulants and sedatives . Consult your doctor before starting a new diet. This page describes what the authors of the diet recommend – Chewfo is describing the diet only, not endorsing it. Get a copy of The Daniel Plan. Please add a comment or question below.
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