Custom Diet Plan

Ok, so I have started my own custom weight loss plan. The plan focuses on building lean muscle and reducing fat. I will be posting all the stats once the diet is complete so stick around to see the results

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Low-Fat Dairy Foods Study

Northern California researchers believe that a diet enriched with low-fat diary foods will help most people live a healthier life.  Studies have shown that out of 22 to 45 volunteers that do not smoke and are roughly 60 pounds over weight, when consuming more dairy foods in every meal, results are rapid weight loss.  

However, previous studies conducted elsewhere proclaimed that calcium was the main factor that caused people to lose unwanted fat.  With the new research and past research, physiologist Marta D. Van Loan, believes in only focusing the on the number of servings of dairy foods being consumed every day.  

Within the study some volunteers will consume only one serving of low-dairy foods in a meal or snack for three whole weeks.  For the next 12 weeks the volunteers will either stay on the one serving of dairy foods a day plan or start the high diary foods plan, where they will consume three servings of dairy foods per day.   

For example one serving of dairy foods will equal either two ounces of cheese, one glass of milk or one cup of yogurt.  So, the main dairy foods consumed are, milk, cheese and yogurt.  This study expects to have preliminary results by Spring of 2008.  Research takes awhile and with obesity gradually rising in numbers, this study hopes to shed some light to the future’s epidemic.    

Van Loan is based at the agency’s Western Human Nutrition Research Center, Davis, Calif. She’s doing the work with ARS physiologist Sean H. Adams and chemist Nancy L. Keim, both of the nutrition center, and with co-investigators at the University of California-Davis, UC Davis Medical Center, and Iowa State University at Ames.

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Tofu Recipe

As more and more people look for ways to optimize their health they continue to turn a critical eye to the foods they are eating. What they discover is that there are a bevy of delicious and nutritious substitutes for the highly caloric and unhealthy foods they have been eating up until this point. When it comes to finding protein sources that do not contain the cholesterol and fat content found in meat products, people are beginning to rediscover tofu. And as a way to integrate tofu into every day life, people continue to add each tofu recipe that they find into their stockpile of delicious dishes.

Tofu is a soybean based product made from curds that are pressed into useable blocks that can be used in a tofu recipe. Soft tofu, derived directly from soy milk, is extremely moist; because of its similarity to custard, it is often used as an ingredient in a tofu recipe for dessert. Firm tofu, that contains less moisture, holds its shape and is conducive to a main dish tofu recipe. Dried tofu has the lowest moisture content and is most like meat in its texture. When used in a tofu recipe, dried tofu is often crumbled, sliced, or pressed into noodles. Tofu has very little natural flavor; the reason people enjoy it is because the tofu found in a tofu recipe actually absorbs the flavors of the other ingredients in the dish.

The health benefits of eating a tofu recipe are numerous. High in protein and low in calories, tofu also contains no cholesterol. Research has shown that the soy protein found in tofu may go a long way towards reducing heart disease.

But the benefits of making a tofu recipe extend beyond the health benefits - which are numerous. Tofu can be frozen making it a convenient ingredient for those throw together meals. In many cases tofu can be used as a substitute in any recipe that traditionally calls for meat. Suddenly a meat-based recipe becomes a tofu recipe. Tofu can also be made into a puree and used as a dairy substitute in any tofu recipe.

Tofu is nothing if not versatile; it can be served fried, stewed, raw, grilled, stir fried, in soups, or in filling or stuffing. But no matter what your taste in food, you will likely find a tofu recipe to suit you.

For easy to understand, in depth information about tofu recipe visit our ezGuide 2 Tofu.

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The Biggest Loser Club

Based on the popular reality television show, The Biggest Loser Club is an online diet program which was created to provide helpful information to the average person.  Not only will this weight loss program provide nutritional facts, but it is also an online community with interactive support. 

This diet program was developed around the contestant’s experiences on the show and there inspirational stories intrigued me to inquire more into The Biggest Loser Club.  I was a fan of the show and really wanted to deal with my problems on a different level.  This unique program allowed me to do that and honestly you cannot get better results for anything less than 5 dollars per week.

In addition, there are several photos that provide personal reviews on the weight loss program and prove each person’s weight loss.  You can really tell that this program changed their lives just like it changed mine.  The Biggest Loser Club provides encouragement to remain on the diet because of discipline and support.  Committing to a new lifestyle will give you long term motivation. 

With a balanced nutritional diet and daily exercise, you will create an opening for change and bring passion in your life.  You will be more energized and can keep track of your progress by logging it in your journal.  This is a great way to reduce everything on the show into a book with success.    

Included in the e-book:

• designed meal plans
• exercise programs
• interactive support on the forum
• delicious recipes created by the contestants from the show
• applied principles that will change your life

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The Prism Diet

The Prism Diet is another low carb diet that focuses on completely eliminating all sugar when eating and a huge emphasis on maintaining weight loss.  Keeping a low carb diet will eventually control the body for long term results if restricted enough.  It can be difficult for the average person, but is definitely achievable.   

Most low carb diets fail because people tend to give up easily and slack 75 percent of the time.  However this is not an actual diet, it is more like a program including strong sensible eating habits, guidance on how to transform your body physically as well as mentally and spiritually, while being accountable for all the decisions you make. 

In addition, the program has excellent helpful healthy recipes and inspirational testimonies.  Within the Prism diet, you will attack your struggle against overeating head on and continually be in touch with your inter spirituality.  You will take verses from the bible and also go through a daily devotional workbook lesson about 5 minutes a day.

The Bible will explain some of the reasons why we overeat and certain ways to overcome bad eating habits to transform your body.  Controlling the weight is just part of the process.  Learning to find your weaknesses will make you stronger and more reliant on nourishing your body.  You will have to allow your body to get use to not eating your favorite sweets, like chocolate cake and apple pie.  This is not temporary, it is forever and that is why it is so important to follow through with the program.  If you consume high carbs and sweets, the pounds will come back over time.    

Overall, because the program offers several aspects, such as physical, mental and spiritual, weight loss is able to occur.  The Prism Diet is not for anyone and is only recommended for devoted individuals.  This program will change your life for the better, but can overwhelm you at first.  Don’t give up and stay with it for fantastic results.   

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The Sonoma Diet

The Sonoma Diet was inspired by the Mediterranean Diet and the Food Guide Pyramid.  This newer diet program focuses on consuming fruit vegetables, beans, pasta, whole grains, nuts and seeds.  Within the diet, you will also consume dairy products, such as cheese and yogurt in smaller amounts, while eating the occasional animal protein.  With the proper food proportions for breakfast, lunch and dinner using the plate-and-bowl concept, eating can be easier.  

The plate-and-bowl concept in detail is really just using a 7-inch plate for breakfast and using a 9-inch plate for both, lunch and dinner.  You will no longer have to count calories or measure calories with this unbelievable method.  Within the Sonoma Diet there are three waves or stages that keep you on the right track.

Wave 1 focuses on the importance of decreasing sugars, refined flour products and all other foods that absorb quickly into the body.  The first effect you will get from this stage is the feeling of water leaving the body.  Most of the weight that you will lose will be water weight.  Once the water has escaped the body, fat pounds can shed.  This is very common in low carb diets. 

The primary stage of the diet is Wave 2, which can actually be the longest stage because until your weight loss goal has been achieved, you can not move to the last stage.  Within this stage you will lose approximately 1 to 2 pounds per week and focus on eating slowly while enjoying your food.    

Wave 3 is the maintenance stage of the program.  Within the final wave you will have met your weight loss goal and have experienced Sonoma friendly foods.  Overall, after losing the weight you had always desired to, you can improve your health and control your food proportions. 

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Weight Watchers

Weight Watchers is a commercialized program for people who want to lose weight.  The program focuses on low fat nutrition, exercising and counseling in a balanced cycle.  These three things will boost your energy and help lead you down the right track for improving your overall health.

The program connects with millions of people because of their designed weight loss plans.  Even their new creations are successful because all food is based on a point system called the TurnAround.  From a slice of pizza to a cup of ice cream, this point system will work on its nutritional content.  You can eat anything you like within the parameters of the TurnAround. 

Weight Watchers provides thousands of recipes, so cooking can be a lot easier for you.  However, with the program you will calculate all of your foods to stay on track in an efficient manner and if you are on the plan, you are encouraged to join in the counseling sessions.  These sessions will assist you with changing your life for the better.

My grandma began Weight Watchers about 1 year ago and could not stay with the plan.  She said that she should have gone to the meeting to discuss her problems with food because she would have gotten the encouragement to overcome food.  Currently, my grandma tries to count points when she makes a meal, but often makes excuses for losing weight.  She wants to get back on the plan and start going to weight watchers again, so she can succeed and be involved 100%.

If you are willing to put in 100%, I am sure this program will work for you.  Even the average person can lose weight by eating the foods they love with just a little encouragement and point system.   

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