Diet Plans That Work Fast

The 3 Day Cardiac Diet was supposedly developed by the Birmingham Hospital in Alabama, though the hospital does not admit its role in the origin of the plan. The 3 day cardiac diet has also been attributed to the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio and the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.

The story is that the 3 Day Cardiac Diet was designed for patients who needed to lose up to 10 lbs weight quickly so they could have surgery.

The 3 Day Cardiac Diet has set menu plans for breakfast, lunch and dinner for three days. Each day is limited to about 800 calories. While some claim that there is a special "chemical reaction," much of the weight loss benefit is likely obtained by the restricted calorie intake. Also, there are very few carbs on the diet which leads to water loss.

You should drink six to eight cups of water a day on the program to speed digestion.

Tuna is the featured protein on the 3 day Cardiac diet. 1/2 cup of tuna is prescribed on the first two days, and on the final day, you will increase that to 1 cup. Variety and nutrition is provided with small to medium sized portions of cheese, eggs, crackers, vegetables, grapefruit, banana, and toast. Coffee, tea, or diet soda can accompany meals but water should be the beverage of choice outside of mealtime.

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
does anyone have any diet plans that work fast?
I need to know how to lose 10 pounds in my stomach and back in about a week.. does anyone have any diet and workout plans that might help?
- ANSWER:
  if you want to loose it fast no eating after 6 drink 2 litres of water a day cut out all breads and pasta fill up on loads of fresh fruit and salad you have to eat food to loose weight if you dont eat the body stores fats so have a healthy breakast dinner and tea no snacking between meals and lots of excerise best of luck with the weight think positive and if you ve one bad day start fresh again the next morning also a tip ive found good have a glass of water before each breakfast dinner and tea helps fill you up
QUESTION:
diet plans that work fast with not having to exercise?
- ANSWER:
QUESTION:
do you have any diet plans that actually work????????
okay i am way overweight and need some diet plans that work fast!!!!!!!! i mean fast! does alli work? do you know any plans that work?
- ANSWER:
  Here is what you need to do, if you are serious about losing weight and keeping it off. Eat 6 small meals a day about every 4 hours. Here what that will do for you, your metabolism will increase (i.e. Loose weight) and you will have more engry. If you go on a diet and eat less, your metabolism will slow down and store to fat. That is why diets dont work. Only the size of your fist, carbs (examples:baked potato, pasta, oatmeal, beans, corn, melon, apples, fat free yogurt, whole wheat breads)in one and protien (examples:chicken breast, swordfish, shrimp, turkey breast) in the other. You can also eat vegetables and salads with any meal, they dont have none or little fat). 30min cardo exercise every day. Any of these(examples: walking, jogging, swimming,running, biking, ect), Monday cardo, tues upper body (arms: curls, tricep extensions,pull ups, front press)(abdominals: leg pull crunch, leg raises), (chest: bench press, butterfly, pullover)(shoulders: front press, arm pullover, cross county skier machine)(back:seated row, lat pull downs, back extension)(YOU DONT HAVE TO DO IN ONE DAY, mix it up) wed cardo, thurs lower body (legs: leg pull,leg press, squats, lounges) fri cardo, sat upper. Sunday eat anything you want and dont exercising, you do this on sunday so your body doesnt go into starvation mode. YOU NEED TO TAKE SUNDAY OFF. If you stilck with this you will have a great body. also drink aleast 8oz of water daily! Stay away from Mcdonals, Wendys, ect because there is nothing good for you on the menu's even the salads are bad (beaon bits, cheeze, dressing, ect) Good Luck
QUESTION:
I want to know about a good liquid diet that can help me lose weight fast.Any diet plans?
I want to start a liquid diet to lose weight fast to motivate me.I heard that liquid diets really work.I bought slim-fast and stuff,so anyone has a diet plan that could help me?please.
- ANSWER:
  Medifast is very good.
QUESTION:
Diet plans that actually WORK + fast results?
I'm 15 years old, 5"3, and 140 lbs. I have gained a lot of weight over vacation (Christmas, Thanksgiving). I am so embarrassed about my weight and how I look! My family members have been saying that I'm "too fat" and need to lose weight. And I have to deal with hearing about it from them every single day. So how can I lose 15-20 lbs in a month or at least by the time school starts?

No rude or unnecessary comments please.
No diet pills or supplements. Keep in mind, I am only fifteen.
- ANSWER:
  Calorie shifting is the best thing you can do for a diet. It's worked for me without having to buy anything fancy. This means shifting the amount of calories consumed daily, as well as the amount of calories consumed at each meal. I would attempt to explain to you why/how it works, but I think this website sums it up just fine: http://www.articlesbase.com/weight-loss-articles/how-to-calorie-shift-for-maximum-weight-loss-376248.html
  Hope you lose the weight you want!
  Just remember, do not starve yourself. Your body gets used to fewer calories and therefore will not burn off as many. Calorie shifting is a much better method. Group this with exercise and you can lose the weight you want!
  I've also heard that eating more, smaller meals is better than eating three large meals. Good luck!
QUESTION:
Does anyone have a really good diet plan that will work fast?
- ANSWER:
  A good diet plan is one you wont fail, which is one meant for you where you eat the foods you love. The key to the right diet is eating 5 small meals a day between 300-500 calories per meal intake, with enough protein, carbs and fat. Everything on a nutrition label is pretty much, important for your body.
  
  A small example for a days worth of meals is:
  
  Breakfast:
  2 eggs, preferably the whites, or not too much yolk.
  side of fruit (apple, 1/2 cup of grapes, an orange, etc)
  Side of wheat toast light butter or jam
  1/2 cup of juice and a large glass of water
  
  Snack (after breakfast before lunch, each meal is roughly 2-3 hours apart)
  1/2 cup of trail mix (raisins, nuts, dried fruit)
  Low fat yogurt
  
  Lunch:
  1/2 Turkey sandwich with lettuce (dark greens not iceburg), tomato (light mayo) or cheese.
  
  Snack 2:
  1 cup of protein drink or 1 protein bar
  
  Dinner:
  
  8oz of grilled salmon
  1/2 cup of whole grain pasta
  side of veggies (corn, carrots, broccoli, etc)
  
  If you get hungry 2-3 hours before bedtime (it is not a crime or against any code to eat after a certain time) you can have a snack, preferably something with protein, if you want to indulge in ice cream just pick a smarter choice like fat free frozen yogurt or low fat ice cream. etc.
QUESTION:
What is a good vegetarian diet plan that would work well and fast?
I'm 14 years old around 5'5 and about 120 pounds.
I'm also a vegetarian. I'm looking to loose some weight but not a lot.
Just to tone and to eat healthier. I can't seem to find a vegetarian diet plan so if you could help me out with some tips or information that would be great.
- ANSWER:
  I tend not to like strict diet plans. I found that I ate a LOT better when I went vegan (no more cheesey gooey goodness or ice cream). I would suggest going vegan for the period of your diet. Also, abstain from pre packaged vegan foods (soy ice cream, fried chik'n, etc), and focus more on whole foods. Seriously, taking the cheese and dairy out of my diet did wonders because so many fatty and tasty foods are eliminated.
  
  So, in sum, try a vegan diet full of unprocessed foods. Please understand I am not trying to push veganism on you for any moral or ethical reason. What you eat is up to you. I am simply focusing on the health aspects and my own experience. You could easily do this for the duration of your diet and then switch back to eating healthy dairy and egg products in your diet.
QUESTION:
Diet/work out plans and acne?
I weigh 172, and I can't seem to lose it. I guess in the long run, I'm not really that fat, but I chubby, or chunky which ever which you like to say. I'm not exactly sure how to go about dieting. I have that abb circle pro, and a pool, and I can all ways walk/run the long A** road i live on a couple of times, so I have the work out part. But not sure when and how long. I mean, i know that the commercial says three minutes...but I'm not so sure. I mean if i can put more time into (and I can) shouldn't I? Also whats a good motivation? I seem to be lacking that a lot.

Any ways, back to the diet plan. I'm not sure how to go about it. What I should eat, how much, how little, any secrets, and so on. Also there is the biggest picture of money. I'm 18 with out a job
( which is really hard to come by where I live) so I have to rely on my parents. I'd go over it with mom, but she isn't any good with this either. God knows it's pointless to talk to my dad. My mom is really over weight too, so I want to help her get back into shape too, and I'd like to get back into shape before summer eh?

Also, It's embarrassing to say, but I have bad acne on my back, chest, and shoulders. Whats a good acne body wash that works fast? I also have some unsightly acne scaring, whats the best and fastest way to get rid of it? Or how long does it take for it to go away naturally? I know i could go with laser surgery, but that's really expensive isn't it? how much would something like that cost? It's mostly like way out of my price range.

Okay okay, sorry for the probably unnecessarily long paragraphs.

Whats a good diet and work out plan, and please include prices. Oh if you can, give a me a length of time as well. Thanks in advance for every one's help.
- ANSWER:
  Running...how many competitive long distance runners have you seen that are overly 'chunky'. You won't be able to do it very fast but if you get started now and push it you should be able to make a significant improvement by the time summer comes again again. I would recommend starting with ~1 mile and work your way up. Also, don't forget you need a balance of proper nutrition, resistance and cardio excercise, and sometimes good supplements (ripped fuel or any thermognenic fat burner).
  - Jump rope (60s on, 30s off). Repeat 5-10 times (but alternate with the items below)
  For thighs:
  - quads - do wall sits. Put your back against a wall and pretend you're sitting in a chair. Hold as long as you can. Back up, then repeat.
  - Butt/quads: do Lunges (no weights). Walk across the floor doing thigh bends (your knee should almost hit the ground). Go slow and concentrate
  - Mountain climbers: get down on all fours like you're going to climb a mountain. One foot up and one foot back...alternate feet in a jump fashion (go for 60s, 30s rest)
  - Sumo squats: grap a light (10-20 lb) weight. hold the the weight in your hands inbetween your legs. Point your feet outward and squat down and back up (go for 60s, 30s rest)
  - Jump lunges: grab one light dumb bell (5-10 lbs each) in each hand and start in a lunge position. Jump and switch feet and land in a lunge position (go for 60s, 30s rest)
  - Side lunges: grab one light dumb bell (5-10 lbs each) in each hand and start standing straight up. Lunge right, then back up, then left (go for 60s, 30s rest)
  - hamstrings - get an ab ball (can get for ~). lay on the ground and put your feet up on the ball (extended). With your butt off the ground use your hamstring muscles to pull the ball into your butt. Extend out and repeat
  - side jumps - get a step (or something similar). jump over it non-stop (side to side) for 60s, take a 30s break and repeat (4 times).
  - Also do inner/outer thigh machine or use resistance bands (get a trainer at the gym to show you). You can usually get a one time session for free and resistance bands don't cost that much (so you can buy some and do at home)
  - Eating and stomach (abs)
  You can (and should) eat 5-6 semi-small nutritious meals...speeds up your metabolism and prevents you from being too hungry. Don't load up with 'tons' of food and don't cut your calories to bare mininum (1K) as this slows down your metabolism.
  You can try eating various things: fresh fruit, chicken, brown rice, broccoli, beef jerky, protein shake, applesauce (no sugar added), veggies, lean ground turkey, turkey sausages, Low sugar protein bars (or try Kashi bars). Oh, and substitute any junk food with Odwalla bars (the choco. chip ones are fabulous and have 8 grams of protein). (I'm 'frugal' too and can still find good, healthy food to eat)
  If you eat ~7 a.m. ~10 a.m. 1p.m. 4 p.m. 7p.m. (and 10 p.m. if you're up late you should be great. Get your excercise/workout in b/w any of those meals (or directly prior)
  You don't need many weights or machines. You can get one of those ab balls online or at a Target/Wal-mart for like -. Do abs using the ball...always works your core. Also get some resistance bands and you can work your legs (outer thighs) as well. Go for a run or do some sprints to get in better shape. Pick up some sports/activities with your friends.
  - Oblique exercises (twisting - works your 'love handles'). Do a lot of these using the ab ball: sit on the ball hold a 10 lb weight and walk your feet forward. 'Lay down' and with the weigh above you twist to one side-up-pause-twist to the other side. Ensure you're using your obliques to do the work.
  - Start taking a thermogenic fat burner (will burn fat faster when your body temp rises - i.e. working out), ripped fuel, or hydroxycut hardcore before your workouts. Don't exceed the daily recommended allowance and drink plenty of water. You don't NEED these, they just help burn fat faster while providing energy. You could take a multi-vitamin instead (relatively cheap at Wal-mart)
  
  Hope that helps...you should start making significant progress (while eating real food) if you follow this advice and work hard. Remember...you need the resistance training so don't exclude it (do circuit training if you need to). Lots or reps...15-20 and increase the resistance as you get stronger.
  
  Also, some more info that may help you:
  - get rid of the junk food in your house (and don't buy anymore). If it's around (and you're like me) you'll eat it. The less crap you eat the less your body will crave it...the more sugar and stuff you do eat the more your body will crave it.
  - use your ab circle pro and swim in your pool on alternate days to break up the routine
QUESTION:
how often can some eat fast food on a diet/work out plan?
ok i love burger king, but i have to do a serious work out and stick with it if i am to go into the army. i have stuck to the work out pretty well and i am seeing results but i keep wondering what if i cut out all fast food? i feel so much better eating healthy i used to eat fast food and junk food all the time, but is there a balance that fast food will not effect me that much if at all?
- ANSWER:
  If you're ordering typical fast food of burger, fries, and soda, I would say once every two weeks maximum. If you have frequent cravings for fast food, you may be better off cutting it out of your diet all together.
QUESTION:
Does any1 no Diet plans that work?
Anyone no a good safe diet Plan ??
Does anyone no a diet plan that is safe and actually works ?

OK i dont eat any kinda meat exept white meat chicken i dont eat fish , lobster of crab ... Does anyone no a really good diet plan that actually Works and one that works fast i wanna lose atleast 10-15 pounds in 1-2 Months ... Is it possible w/out diet pills ?

And what is a normal weight for a 5'3 13 year old girl that is already Matured ? Like what is over weight and what is under weight?
- ANSWER:
  Yes, try the south beach diet it really work's for me and my girlfriend my girlfriend lost a good 12lb.I lost about the
  same in about 6months.
QUESTION:
Diet Pills ...... What is the best diet pill that will work fast ?
I am wanting to loose 40 pounds before my husband is home from Iraq , He comes home between febuary and may of 2010 . anyways . .what is the best diet pill you know of ? how fast did you loose your weight ? and is there a pill I should stay away from ?
any extra tips are helpful too . I am planning on working out and exercising also
- ANSWER:
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QUESTION:
what a diet/exercise plan that will work fast?
i really want to lose a lot of weight as fast as possible , can someone please give me a plan or website?
i know it wont be easy i don't expect it to be ,
but i really want to be like 50 kilos so about 100 pounds i think and i want to lose like 40 pounds/20 kilos and i really want to lose it in about a month or so , which i researched and isn't that unrealistic

thankyou!
- ANSWER:
  I have been on a extreme diet lately that has caused me to loose around 40 pounds in just a month and a bit. It is very drastic but it works and as long as you have the willpower then I think that it'd be a good way for you to see results.
  
  Basically I have been on a nonexistent carbohydrate diet. This means I have cut out all breads (this includes brown bread), all pasta, all rice and potatoes. Instead of having cereal for breakfast I will normally have two rice cakes with some tinned tomato's! Either that or fruit salad with a few table spoons of low fat yogurt.
  
  Cutting out the carbs really had such a great effect, I stuck to salads and stir Fry's instead of sandwich's and pasta. The weight will literally fall off of you however sometimes you tend to become grumpy and slight tired. It is worth it though if you are looking for fast results. It's encouraging as you can see it really working.
  
  Also, I combined this with a low fat diet. No cookies, cakes, crisps, sweets or chocolate (a few squares of dark chocolate every other day doesn't do any harm!). This means I also limit my intake of cheese and milk and have yogurt as a treat. It works wonders and it is quick, if you have cravings then snack on fruit or nuts, which are packed full of good fat and keep your blood sugar levels high which keeps your metabolism up.
  
  Eat protein as it increases muscle mass which speeds up your metabolism, so does chill is and green tea. Try and have a glass a day!
  Combine this diet with 30 minutes of exercise a day (I like swimming as it tones as well as burns fat) then you will see really fast results.
  
  Allow yourself a treat from time to time to keep yourself motivated and remember your goal.
  
  Breakfast:
  Fruit salad with two tablespoons of low fat yogurt.
  Two rice cakes with tinned tomato's.
  Plain oats with a few tablespoons of low fat yogurt.
  
  Lunch:
  A salad with chicken or fish.
  Rice cakes with chicken and cucumber.
  Assortment of fruit.
  Soup.
  
  Dinner:
  Stir Fry's.
  Salad.
  Roasted vegetables.
QUESTION:
I need diet plans that work!?
I am 13 years old and I am 120 pounds. Though most people think that's a fine size I would still like to lose at least 7 pounds. I exercise about an hour a day and I usually burn about 500 calories! I have tried diets like low carb diets, low fat diets, and south beach! I get motivated for about a week or 2 then I fall off my diet! I'm also a internet addict so I have to force myself to get active! I need diets that work as fast as south beach and that are easy to follow!
Just so you know I'm 5'2!
- ANSWER:
  or a workable diet
  here is what my dietician suggests . follow a practical diet. start your
  
  meal with a soup or a huge salad. this fills u up. Make sure your plate has
  
  this ratio - 50 per cent veg, 25 per cent carb.remember potatoes, corn and
  
  peas come in carbs category, 25 per cent protein.this will prevent
  
  cravings too.have a protein shake if you like too.an occassional treat is OK.
  
  have a snack every three hours. fruit ideally berries, or soy nuts. just 2
  
  tbsp of soya subsides hunger pangs. switch from white rice and bread to
  
  brown. eat 900gms of veggies a day.Lose a kilo a week. that is permanent
  
  loss. pick an exercise regime you like.
  get a pedometer and try to take 10,000 steps everyday.
QUESTION:
How to loose weight fast. Diet, excersise? how many lbs can i loose in 2 months?
What is a good vegetarian diet plan that would work well and fast?
I'm 14 years old around 5'3 and about 160 pounds.
I'm also a vegetarian. I'm looking to loose alot of weight!
Please help me on how I can loose alot of pounds in atleast 2 months. Thank you and I can't seem to find a vegetarian diet plan so if you could help me out with some tips or information that would be great.
- ANSWER:
  Losing weight is a simple equation: if you burn more calories than you eat, the weight will come off. Start off by estimating how many calories you burn each day using the daily calorie needs calculator http://calorieneedscalculator.com This will give you an idea of how many calories to eat. Healthy weight loss is 1-2 pounds per week. To lose 1 pound per week you need to create a calorie deficit (burn more than you eat) of 500 calories per day. To lose 2 pounds a week, you have to double the deficit to 1000 calories per day. You can achieve this by eating less, exercising more or a combination of both.
  
  Beginner's Guide to Dieting - http://straightdiet.com
  
  if you have time also read this aah...just forget about what all say...like " go on diet...." "eat less food" bla bla bla!!! just try out the world's best solution that is Eat more,lose more!!!
  
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  9 WAYS TO REDUCE WEIGHT WITHOUT EATING LESS
  
  ( ! ) Don't starve yourself.
  
  Lowering your calorie intake will make your body reduce the rate at which it changes calories into energy. In other words, reducing calorie intake slows down your metabolism and holds onto your fat. Starving yourself will actually make it harder for you to lose weight. Food is fuel or energy and when you skip meals, you are not working on energy hat can be burned off. As a defense mechanism, your body clings to calories and slows down your weight loss.
  
  (2) Get a breakfast boost.
  
  Connie Dickman, a registered dietician and nutritionist advises not to skip breakfast. According to her, breakfast gives you energy so that you are not starving as the day go on. When you skip breakfast, you become so hungry that you eat more than you should or eat the wrong foods.
  
  (3) Eat complex carbohydrates.
  
  Practice eating complex carbohydrates rather than simple carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates are found in food such as candy, cereal, softdrinks and ice cream. They are easily absorbed by the body and they stick to the ribs, according to weight loss specialist Dr. Daisy Merey. Simple carbohydrates have a tendency to make you store more fat.
  
  On the other hand, complex carbohydrates which are found in pastas, potatoes, beans, whole grains, vegetables and fruits contain "good" calories that are easily burned.. In switching from a meat-based diet to the one tat is starch-based, you get the same amount of food with only 25% of the calories, says John McDougall, M.D., Director of the McDougall Program at St. Helena Hospital.
  
  Eat more fruits and vegetables, which are high in complex carbohydrates. You will eat more, but you will lose more, because the feeling of fullness will hinder you from eating high-fat foods that make you gain weight.
  
  (4) Eat Fiber.
  
  Kristine Clark, the Director of Sports Nutrition at Penn State University says that eating high-fiber foods can help people keep their weight under control. Because foods hat are rich in fiber help people to slow down their eating and foods that are high in fiber contain less fat and sugar.
  
  According to Nutrition experts, one should eat 20 to 35 grams of dietary fiber a day. There are two kinds of fiber in foods. The soluble and the insoluble fibers. Soluble fibers are those that dissolve and thicken in water. Foods that contain soluble fibers include broccoli, zucchini, barley, oat bran, beans and citrus fruits.
  
  Insoluble fibers include skins of fruits and vegetables and the external coatings of wheat kernel.
  
  Fiber is an essential ingredient in one's diet because the insoluble form prevents constipation. Studies revealed that the soluble fibers play an important role in reducing cholesterol.
  
  (5) Drink water.
  
  Water helps the body break down fat and process waste according to Dr. Denise Bruner, a Virginia bariatrician, describing how water as part of her diet, helped her to shed 62 pounds. One should drink eight eight-ounce glasses of water a day.
  
  (6) Exercise and be active in household work.
  
  T o exercise is one of the best ways to maintain your weight down. Exercise helps you to burn calories. According to Franca Alphin, Nutrition Director at Duke University Diet and Fitness Center in North Carolina, "You can lose weight without exercising, but you won't maintain the weight loss." Exercise may not be a major player in weight loss, but it is the number one player in preventing weight gain," says Jack H. Gilmore, Ph. D.
  
  Inactivity burns fewer calories each day, which are stored as fat. Daniel Kosich, Ph. D., the author of Get Real: A Personal Guide to Real-Life Weight Management and an advisor to Jane Fonda Workouts, says regular activity is a critical part of successful weight loss. It doesn't have to be a strenuous workout. You can burn calories just by doing ordinary chores such as gardening and housework. "Pushing a mop or vacuum across the floor increases your heart rate and creates resistance ," says Barbara Baldwin, Information Services Director for the American Running and Fitness Association in Maryland.
  
  "Raking leaves, stroveling snow, sanding, painting and waxing the car are calorie burners."
  
  According to Laura Gladwin, California-based exercise physiologist, gardening is a great exercise because weeding, pruning and planting require bending and stretching. "You will burn 1,000 calories by doing three-and-a-half hours of garden or yard work in a week," she says.
  
  Ellen F., a crafter in Coral Springs, Fl, found out that dieting wasn't enough to help her shed 20 pounds of excess weight.. She joined a low-impact aerobics class at her community center. By doing aerobics excercises for an hour, three times a week, she lost 20 pounds much quicker than simply dieting.
  
  Walking is one of the healthiest, easiest and cheapest form of exercise. Stroll briskly through a park or around your neighborhood. Walking will be more pleasurable if you do it with a friend..
  
  Suzanne Rossa, an exercise physiologist at Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center in West Palm Beach Florida says, "Aerobics excercises improves your circulation , increases blood flow,allow you to have a better blood pressure and decreases the amount of fatty substances in your bloodstream."
  
  (7) Build muscle.
  
  Tufts University studies revealed that strength training - the kind that builds muscle will raise your metabolic rate, which enable you to burn calories. Strength training does not always follow that your muscles will grow bigger but they will certainly grow stronger.
  
  Daniel Kosich in his book, A Personal Guide to Real Life Weight Management says, "when you make muscles stronger, they burn more calories. That means that for each pound of muscle you build with strength excercises, you burn 20 to 30 calories a day from your resting energy output or about 7,300 calories a year. You can strength train by using machines and free weights such as barbells.
  
  (8) Follow the Pyramid.
  
  The American Diatetic Association recommends a food guide pyramid that serves as a general list of healthful foods that must be eaten daily. The pyramid has four levels. The top of the pyramid is the smallest part , represents fats, oils and sweets. This group includes salad dressings, butter, ice cream, softdrinks, candies and desserts and foods that has very little nutritional value and can make your calories add up to.
  
  At level two of the pyramid are the milk, yogurt, cheese group, meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs and nuts. These foods provide you with protein, calcium, iron and zinc.. ADA recommends two to three servings daily of this group.
  
  The third level represents the vegetable and fruit groups, which are good sources of vitamins, minerals and fiber. ADA recommends three to five servings daily of this group.
  
  At the base of the pyramid are the bread, cereal, rice and pasta. ADA recommends 6 to 11 servings of this group. These foods are source of fiber, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals
  
  (9) Stop taking the following food.
  
  ALCOHOL : a 12-ounce can or bottle of beer contains 150 calories. An
  
  Alcoholic beverage can add 100 to 200 calories to your meal.
  
  Alcohol is stored in the liver as fat.
  
  COCONUT : An ounce of raw coconut contains 100 calories, around 77%
  
  Of which is saturated fat.
  
  CHOCOLATE, CANDY, COOKIES :
  
  They are full of simple carbohydrates, which means they are
  
  High in sugar and fats. The main fat in chocolate is cocoa
  
  butter which is approximately 60% saturated fat.
  
  WHOLE MILK : SWITCH TO SKIM MILK
  
  Whole milk has high content of fat.
  
  SUGAR : Softdrinks has very high sugar content.
  
  MARGARINES : Contain hydrogenated vegetable oils.
  
  This article is an excerpt from the book : EAT MORE, LOSE MORE
QUESTION:
can anyone tell me diet plans that have worked for them, fast and effectively?
im not humongo at or overweight, but im in serious trouble with my weight.. it seems like every diet i try just isnt working.. i exercise and play sports but i am not losing weight and just gaining it.. i have gained to much weight in a very short period of time and its making me very unhealthy.. i need actual advice and tips that have worked for you.. please help!
- ANSWER:
  Weight Watchers worked best for me. About 2 lbs. a week.
QUESTION:
Anyone have a diet plan that helps you loose weight fast without completly starving yourself?
Im 17 and im trying to loose weight for prom. Anyone have any fast, yet not too dangerous diet plans or work out routiens?
- ANSWER:
  Don't listen to Bridget B, her site is a fake...
  Here's my plan for everyday: it takes 1 hour a day
  Jump rope 30 minutes a day
  ab workout
  pushups
  Go SWIMMING.
  Dont touch Ice cream, mcDonalds, or any fast food, junk food...
  lot's of fruit, vegetables, proteins, eggs, tart frozen yogourt, etc...
  Acai is hekka helpful with weight loss
  ...
  this site has natural acai supplements
  http://rachelsdiet.com/
QUESTION:
Does this diet plan work? I'm 17 and wanna lose weight FAST!?
I read this book, Beauty Secrets for teens(for got the name) It has diet plans and celebrity secrets and how to get a boyfriend. And i looked at this diet plan. You can lose weight without excercising(which is so much better) and theres stories about girls who lost 40 pounds in 2 weeks. and i saw pics of girls who have a body of a goddess. And Boys with big muscles and six pack. The diet plan goes like this.

7:00am- Breakfast time. Eat Grapes, apple slices or one banana.
2:00pm- Eat potato chips, grapes.
9:00pm- Eat more dinner.

Your meals should not be Higher than 100 calories, or you cannot lose weight. You cannot eat anything else until 7-9hrs after finishing the previous meal. (A cup for grapes for breakfast and that's it)

What you think? maybe i have the same results as my friend who loaned me the book. she lost 50 pounds in 3 weeks. If she can do it so can I. I have to loose weight, I'm 17 with a big belly sticking out. I'm 5'3'' and weigh 150lbs.
All the other girls weigh less than me, Everyone i kno calls me fat even my own mother called me fat.

The Average weight of a 17 yr old is 115 lbs. and I weigh 150. I'm too fat.
- ANSWER:
  No exercise?
  There needs to be a balance....
  not much exercise will lose you weight but where are you burning your "grapes" if you just sit there???
  Even a walk to the shops is exercise....
  have a look at http://quick-weight-loss.blogspot.com/
  the clue is in the title
QUESTION:
an exercise plan and diet that works pretty fast?
So I'm a figure skater and I do quite a lot of training but I really want to lose weight! I'm not fat, a lot of me is muscle, but I definitely am not skinny and I would like to be I'm not lazy, I've tried so much things! Diet plans, exercise plans, everything! I even have a personal trainer but I'm obviously doing something wrong.

Does anyone have a diet and an exercise plan that's worked for them that you could share with me, please?
- ANSWER:
  You need to have muscle to be a figure skater! You can't be scrawny AND strong. The power and grace of figure skating is beautiful. Love yourself
  
  Just eat REALLY healthy, no chips, pop, anything except once every 2 weeks, or after a meet/competition. You should get plenty of exercise from figure skating, but ask your coach if there is anything you need to work on strength/toning/cardio-wise and get an exercise plan from them. That way you're working towards being a better figure skater AND working out
QUESTION:
Is there any diet / work out plan that if I follow it exactly I will see fast results?
How fast and what is it?
Oh, also I am trying to gain muscle.
- ANSWER:
  Food- Always eat breakfast. Yes, I know getting up a bit earlier to consume the first meal of the day is sometimes hard, but it is necessary. I would suggest egg beaters and a piece of fruit (preferrably a banana to give you necessary protein). Drink water. They say if you drink water in the morning it gets your brain working a lot better. Juices and milk have a lot of sugar, so you definitely don't want to drink your calorie intake for the day.
  For lunch I would suggest a turkey (low sodium) wrap. Walmart has these really good wraps that are fat free. Put a little bit of lettuce and tomato on the wrap and you're ready to go. If you want some extra flavoring, add a pinch of pepper. Drink water again because our body needs A LOT of water everyday. Plus, if you drink water throughout the day, the less snack urges you will get. It's not smart to snack- adds extra calories. If you're dying to eat drink water and crew on a piece of Stride or Orbit gum. Long lasting and good tasting! Sometimes hunger can be mistaken for thirst! So keep that in mind.
  For dinner I would suggest chicken varieties or fish. Stay away from a lot of red meat. Red meat contains a lot of sodium and fat. You don't want a lot of sodium and sugar in your diet. Eat veggies and perhaps a small amount of brown rice. Use butter spray (it's fat free). Parkay makes the best tasting! It really does taste like butter!!!
  For a snack at night if you're still hungry try fat free/sugar free jello or pudding. Popcorn is also a really good choice. Low fat (94% fat free) is sold at Walmart or you can even get the corn and pop it yourself. Add some butter spray and you're in business. Don't add extra salt though!
  Don't eat past 7PM if possible. Late night eating is really bad for you!
  
  Exercise- Try running, walking fast, parking far away so you can get that extra distance in, sit-ups (increase how many you do EVERY night), push-ups, walks, sports/biking, swimming, Wii fit (ha), dancing...Basically any way to stay active! Always be on the move. When sitting watching tv move your legs to keep moving and burning those calories. Stair stepping is also good. If you live relatively close to a studium, go to there and run the stairs.
  
  Remember- With a healthy diet and staying active, you'll lose weght without a problem! Good luck! BTW- the green tea tip is great! It speeds up your metabolism A LOT and is a very healthy drink for you! Don't add sugar, perhaps a small amount of Splenda (not even the whole packet- you don't need it, it'll be sweet with only a drop of it).
QUESTION:
does anyone have a all protein diet plan that makes you loose weight fast?
or a diet plan that works faster
- ANSWER:
  There is no fast way
  
  Two (2).Things
  You need Willpower & Wont power
  Wont eat Junk food
  Wont drink soda's
  and Wont eat Ice Cream
  Will Exercise everyday
  Will eat Healthy foods
  Cycling, Swimming Tennis and Brisk Walking,
  Skating is good too
  Sound like hard work?
  2 coin a phrase 'just do it!'
QUESTION:
Would this diet/work out plan get me fit fast?
Summers in like a month and im a procrastinator! lol
So will I be toned in around a month if I follow this plan? I'm 5'10" and 145lbs so im average-below average but I want to get toned!
My work out routine would consist of:
Monday-run for 45 mins (roughly 3 miles but depends on how fast im feeling to go) and do arm workouts
Tuesday- run for 45 mins and do butt workouts
Wednesday- run for 45 mins and do ab workouts
Thursday-run for 45 mins and do leg workouts
Friday- run for 45 mins
Saturday- run for 45 mins
Sunday- rest
(running for 45 mins would mean a variation of walking fast, jogging and sprinting at various speeds and lengths to change it up)

And a diet that includes 3 meals and 2 snacks:
Breakfast: banana or oatmeal or yogurt
Snack: grapes or berries or unsalted cashews or carrots or cucumbers or a bell pepper
Lunch: turkey sandwich (turkey, 1 slice of american cheese& lettuce w/ no topping) or oatmeal or salad and veggies with bearly any dressing
Snack: same as above
Dinner: grilled chicken or fish with mostly steamed veggies (broccoli, green beans, asparagus, and with it on occasion a baked potato.)

Does this all sound like a healthy quick way to lose weight to you and get toned? Thanks!
Whole wheat bread with sandwich btw! (no white bread of course)
Oh, and drinking nothing but 1 liter (at least) of water a day.
- ANSWER:
QUESTION:
Diet plans that work.. please help?
My friend, Jordan, wants to go on a diet after being addicted to fast food. He ate fast food often and he wants to take control of his health... finally. We need a diet plan or something that will help him and actually work. Please help?! Thank you!
- ANSWER:
  Running, jogging, cycling, swimming, dancing, push ups, sit ups, squats, brisk walking and power walking all help for weight loss but dieting helps more.
  
  You can always eat negative calorie foods to lose weight.
  
  Below is a list of negative calorie foods that will boost your metabolism.
  
  These foods don't actually have negative calories but when you eat these foods raw or slightly cooked your body burns more calories digesting and processing them than what is in the food itself.
  
  For a healthy weight loss add some of these foods to your diet each day. Most of them are full of healthy nutrients.
  
  Negative Calorie Fruits:
  apples
  cranberries
  grapefruit
  lemons
  mangoes
  oranges
  pineapple
  raspberries
  strawberries
  tangerines
  
  Negative Calorie Vegetables:
  asparagus
  beets
  broccoli
  cabbage (green)
  carrots
  cauliflower
  celery
  Chile peppers (hot)
  cucumber
  dandelions
  endives
  garden cress
  garlic
  green beans
  lettuce
  onions
  papaya
  radishes
  spinach
  turnips
  
  Source(s):
  Web search for "list of negative calorie foods"
QUESTION:
i need a good fast working diet plan!?
im going to the bahamas on july 15 and i need to lose at least 15 pounds to look amazing in a bathing suit. please give me a fast working diet that actually works. give me the diet from the time i wake up to the time i go to sleep. i am willing to do just about anything. thanks
- ANSWER:
  Well to start off. Just drop all drinks. Only drink WATER. its good for you and you would be surprised how muh you could loose without drinling soda alone. another is just eat when your hungry. When your actual stomache tells you its empty and needs food. And when you eat... Eat small portions!
  Hope i helped?
QUESTION:
Diet pills/work out plans?
What's a good diet, I want to lose weight fast, but I also plan on working out daily. I need a good website that will help me find a good diet, and good work out plan to follow.
I'm 20 5'3 and 115 lbs. Carry the weight mostly in my stomach, thighs and buttocks.

Any suggestions?
- ANSWER:
  If you're hungry eat green beans. They're healthy, and 60 calories for a full can, which is kind of filling. If you want a good weight loss work out, try biking. You can burn 1200 calories in 2 hours no problem. But why do you want to lose weight? I'm 20 and if i had a girl that was 5'3 and 115 I'd be happy that I'm dating a fit girl :p
QUESTION:
I need a good diet plan that works fast! any ideas!?
I am a 23 year old male and I need to drop some weight in my stomach fast! I am not overweight by any means I just need to loose a pants size and some fat from my stomach and chest. Can someone please help me and give me some advice.
- ANSWER:
  This may sound odd at first, but it does work! My friends dietitian works closely with some big celebrities wanting to drop a dress size for photoshoots etc.
  
  OK here goes...
  
  Step 1:
  Smear mayonnaise (or other fat based products eg. butter, soft cheese) on the troublesome areas. Dont go too crazy with the stuff, its not cheap!
  
  Step 2:
  Pour yourself a glass of water to keep hydrated.
  
  Step 3:
  Ok, you may need some assistance with this part, but it can be acheived alone. Simply wrap your body in clingfilm several times (not too tight, you dont want to restrict your blood flow). This will make your body sweat ALOT. The fat molecules in the mayonaise / butter will absord the water and salts which is contained in your sweat and actually help to break down the sweat, forcing your body to sweat even more!
  
  Step 4:
  It's exercise time!!!
  Sit ups are great, as are starjumps, you can also try going out for a jog if youre not too restricted by the clingfilm!
  
  Be sure to drink lots of water!
  
  Work out for about 2 hours, have a shower and voila! We have a new, sexier, slimmer you!
QUESTION:
okay, i need a diet plan ... that works FAST!!!!?
okay, i CANNOT wait ANY LONGER to lose this weight! im about 116 lbs at 5.9 and i need to be AT LEAST 95 lbs FAST! i dont care about healthy eating habits, muscle definition or anything- i just need to get this weight off. i've tried eating a cracker with cheese three times a day for a few days which didnt help anything, ive tried liquids, teas, i even tried diet pills that im too young to even USE- =i just need the few extra pounds gone in the next 2 weeks or so.

ANY SUGGESTIONS? PLLLEEEAAASSSE?

and dont suggest and personal trainers or pills because im not doing that. . . .
- ANSWER:
  drink lost of hot water, eat only boiled vegetables, no sugar, no oil, can take fruit juice like orange juice which have negative calorie, in the morning start ur day with hot lime water with out sugar.
  
  all the best
QUESTION:
Does anyone have a good work out/ diet plan that works after pregnancy?
I gained about 50 pounds when I was pregnant and my baby is about 11 weeks now, I desperately want to lose this weight and fast, does anyone have any good work out plans??? I am not breast feeding anymore either, so that's out of the question.
- ANSWER:
  good diet and lots of cardio to speed up metabolism,,
QUESTION:
How can you burn fat really fast?
okay so i need to burn as much fat/ lose as much weight as possible in 2 weeks. what are some good excersices or diet plans that can work fast enough to do this?
- ANSWER:
  Perhaps you could eat a lot of negative calorie foods that burn more calories than they contain.
QUESTION:
What is a Good Diet and exercise plan that works fast. PLEASE HELP!?
Im 13 yrs old and weigh 157. Ik im a fatty lol. Well anyway I want to change that. But every diet I go on I dont stick to it cuz i never works. I love sportsso any exercise advice eaither? Tht would be a HUGE help and i want to loose at least 30 punds by March 31.
- ANSWER:
QUESTION:
How can I lose weight really fast? I need to lose 20+ pounds. Workouts are what I need more than diet plans.?
I need workouts that can help me lose weight quickly. Diets are ok, but I'm fairly young and I can't use my money on weightloss diet pills, acai berry, tea, etc etc. so can u help? I'm planning on working out every day so if you could help me out that would be great! PLZ!!!
- ANSWER:
  EXERCISE, is key. I would start off with running/jogging every day.
  This will get your blood flowing and boost your metablolism. You will also start to feel better and want to exercise.
  Then try doing some crunches/sit ups this will help build some muscle.
  Bicycling, jump roping, and cleaning(believe it or not) also will help you lose calories.
  
  EATING HABITS, that's a major thing people forget about as thier livers progress. As a kid, you were able to eat fast food and chips all the time and not gain much weight. Now that you are getting older your body needs more care. Try eating lean meats or tofu, drinking lots of water, cutting out sodas (They are full of sugar that turns to fat, and no diet soda isn't okay, it's worst.), eat fruits and vegtables, and maybe try taking a multi-vitamin or something of the kind.
  
  SLEEP, is also a contributing factor to weight gain, when you sleep, believe it or not, you lose weight, BUT this does not mean to sleep all day long because that's bad too.
  
  EATING, is important, DO NOT starve yourself, it will lead to more problems and few pounds will be lost. You should eat 4-5 SMALL meals a day. This will help boost your immune system.
  
  SNACKING is bad, but can be good depending on what you choose.
  Pretzels, yogurt, trail mix, protien drink, smoothies, cereal, non-fat milk, fruit, vegtables, salad, and granola bars are just some of the many good snaking foods.
  
  BREAKFAST, is the most important meal of your day, believe it or not, it's what starts your metabolism. So, eat breakfast everyday, but make good choices. These include: low-fat milk, juice, water, eggs, lean breakfast meats, waffles (in moderation), etc.
  
  Hope this helps
QUESTION:
whats a good work out plan to do if i dont like running in order to shed pounds fast?
Running tends to build my calves and they are already thick from dance. I just need a simple work out and diet plan that sheds pounds and inches fast excpecially around the thigh area.
- ANSWER:
  Doing an effective whole body conditioning and weight loss workout
  can be done entirely at home without any fancy equipment. A couple of
  dumbbells is all you will need. (Even if you don't have dumbbells
  there is usually something lying around the house that is heavy enough
  to substitute in for them).
  Here is a list of 20 exercises you can do right in your own home for
  a great whole body conditioning and fat loss workout.
  
  Exercises:
  
  Group 1:
  
  Bodyweight Squats
  Bulgarian Split Squats
  Y-Squats
  Prisoner Squat
  Reverse Lunge
  Step Ups
  One Leg "Get Ups"
  
  Group 2:
  
  Push Ups
  Push Up and Point
  Mountain Climbers
  Decline Push Ups
  Push Ups/Stick Ups
  Step Up and Press
  Squat and Press
  
  Group 3:
  
  Plank
  Side Plank
  Curl and Press
  One Arm Rows
  Bird Dogs
  One Leg Deadlifts
  
  Pick one exercise from each group and do them all back to back for a
  mini circuit of 3 exercises. Do each exercise for a timed interval of
  10 seconds for a total of 30 seconds per mini circuit.
  As you get better at them work up to doing each exercise for 20
  seconds for a total of 60 seconds per mini circuit.
  Take 30-60 seconds rest between mini circuits.
  For beginners do a total of 3 mini circuits to start. Working up to 4
  or 5 as you get better at them.
  Once you're ready to move to the next level add a second mini circuit
  by choose 3 different exercises (one from each grouping). Do your
  second mini circuit with the same time of work to rest ratio as your
  fist.
  If you feel you are already at an advanced level you can add one or
  two more mini circuits up to a total of 4 mini circuits. These 20
  exercises are just an example of what is possible, there are dozens
  more that would work in this mini circuit style, you can incorporate
  any exercise that you like into these mini circuits. This style of
  workout is a great complete whole body conditioning and fat loss
  program you can do right at home in under 45 minutes.
QUESTION:
Would this diet plan work?
Im 18, 5'11", and about 230lbs. I eat ALOT of garbage everyday and i need to stop. ive gained about 20 pounds in a years time and things need to change for me. Here is my plan:

Breakfast (a meal i never have time to eat) will just be like a peice of fruit as im leaving my house to commute to my college. So like either an apple, a bannana, or an orange

Lunch will just be something like a tuna sandwhich on wheat bread, a salad with grilled chicken, turkey, or maybe like a soup and salad type of deal.

Between lunch and dinner id snack on yougurt, fruits, vegetables, and nuts ( not all at once lol)

and for dinner, id just eat a small portion of whatever my parents make. normally pasta, grilled chicken, steak, etc.

i play tennis at least 1-2 times a week

and ill do 25 crunches, and 10 pushups every day. Increasing by 5 each week (or something to that nature)

Id also take "one a day mens weightsmart" vitamins to help increase my metabolism.

Is this a good plan? should i add anything? take away anything? will my plan work pretty fast (will i lose weight pretty fast following this plan)?
- ANSWER:
QUESTION:
Need help with a fast acting diet plan!?
i need a fast acting diet plan, because i have very stong will power, but get discourage when i see the diet doesnt work.
Let me tell you something about my self first. Im 20, 6 feet one inch hights, weight 260. I was alwasy skinny as a kid you would have to put a gun to my head to make me eat, to about 11, i got meningitis and the only way for me not to die was to get some hardcore steroids which made me very big ( i was also short as a kid). I just started eating literally every 15 min, since then my appetite went back to normal, but the weight stayed ( possibly the steroids messed up my metabolism). The pills i take is lipo 6, and whole other cutters, and i do cardio everyday for 30 min running. But nothing seems to work, but every time i go dieting, i loss some weight , but not a lot , and i get discouraged very much, and get back on the wagon of soda drinking and such. so here it is , i need a hardcore diet plan that work!
- ANSWER:
  If you want to lose weight the most healthy way is the Herbalife Shapeworks program. This stuff is great because you get great energy and at the same time you can lose up to 15 to 30 pounds in one month depending on how big you are and your body. Anyway you can get a free sample pack plus shipping costs that includes 3 days worth of samples and a DVD and several other packets of info on the products. Go to www.mydiet4u.com to order one and you will also be assigned a nutrition coach that walks you through everything and kinda is there to keep the boot in the rear to keep you true to the diet so that you see results and meet your goal. And the price all depends on how much weight your trying to lose or if you just want to gain energy. Just check it out you might like it. Good luck and I hope this helps.
QUESTION:
I want to lose 20 lbs fast!! Diet plan?
So im 123, 5'4, and 17 year old girl. I want to lose 20 lbs-on my frame trust me i wont look super skinny i have huge hips so they look fat easily. Love handles, thunder thighs, armpit fat lol eew. I dont want to gain muscle-i have enough and im not into looking bulky.
I will do some cardio but thats it & willing to change my diet completely.

Have any diet plans that work really good & arnt crazy or exspensive?

Thanks
put down the fork? How about i pick up the fork and shove it up your ass
- ANSWER:
  Most diets don't work jus continue eating what Ur eating but smaller portions and more times a day it boosts ur metabolism (obviously eating chili cheese fries everyday won't do it jus be smart) and continue doing cardio...20lbs is alot of weight so it will take time...try simple workouts jus use light weights and do more reps (this will help u lose weight and help ur body become more lean NOT bulky) but still do ur cardio everyday for atleast 30 min...goodluck
QUESTION:
Will the Slim Fast diet work for me? Please Help! ?
I'm about to go into my junior year of high school so no more PE. But, I do work- I waitress so yes I do walk around and occasionally I'll do some jump rope, at least 400ish or maybe fifty crunches on a yoga ball.

I was thinking about replacing lunch, I'm not really a breakfast eater- only occasionally- with a slim fast meal shake. And then eating dinner, 6 out of 7 days I eat something at the restaurant I work, so it's not all fast food.

And in case I get hungry throughout the day I was thinking about the snack bars?

I heard that the slim fast shakes give you gas, is that true? And do all slim fast products give you gas?

So, I was planning a shake (more or less 200 calories) or a meal bar (less than 250 calories, or the Optima Snack Bar Muffins - 140 calories) for lunch and/or breakfast or cereal (Honey Nut Cheerios).

And then simple korean food for dinner.

Good idea? Will it help?

I'm 5'3 13X pounds.

Also, I only drink 0 calories drinks, sparkly waters, Diet Soda, or SOMETIMES I'll get some asian drinks, less than 100 calories.

P.S: Whats the difference between Optima and the regular? Thanks! <3
I appreciate the answers the three have given me but none of you are answering my questions.
I'm asking about Slim Fast, not about other diets.
Please answer my questions.
- ANSWER:
  Slim Fast is not necessary if you train yourself to eat healthier:
  Eat brown rice, veggies and baked fish for dinner.
  Oatmeal for breakfast with fruit in it.
  Drink fruit smoothies during the day for a snack. Try to eat protein at every meal...for breakfast with the oatmeal, eat a scrambled egg white or a hard boiled egg.
  Eat a salad or chicken/turkey sandwich on whole wheat for lunch. Use olive oil and vinegar dressing...no saucy dressings.
  Drink water only.
  Never eat white or processed foods.
  Try baked sweet potatoes...mmm... Eat spinach salads, not plain lettuce and add all the veggies you want to it. Try red wine vinegar...a few splashes and a little drizzle of olive oil.
  If you want a crunchy snack, cut up a cucumber and put in lite Italian dressing or better yet, half cold water and half white vinegar. I mix mine with some cherry tomatoes too...
  
  A good smoothie needs a good blender, so make sure you have one, cut up 1 banana, some blueberries (about 10-15) and strawberries (about 5), a cup or so of skim milk, a sprinkle of flax seed (buy a container of it and keep in fridge), a scoop of vanilla protein powder and blend it up, add a bit of crushed ice and you've got a good smoothie. You can add any kind of fruit...I cut up peaches sometimes too or frozen cherries.
  
  Try reverse crunches, where you lift your legs up and out. Go to SELF.com for good tips...I love their workouts. Walk or run a lot and
  use a stability ball for crunches.
QUESTION:
Good Diet plans for fast results!?
if you no about the diet 18-in-4 please let me no if it dose or dose not work, and/or if there is something better.

PLEASE HELP THERE IS THIS BIG CAMPING THIS THAT EVERYONE IS GOING TO AND I REALLY NEED TO LOOSE WAIT FAST!!!!!!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL THAT HELPED..

If there is a diet plan that you thing would help me or want to contact me here is my email yankeechickinga@yahoo.com
- ANSWER:
  Here you go...Lose a little by:eating healthy cut soda pastry thingies and candy. Lose a lot by:swimming i swim and whenever i take a break and gain weight and go back and swim, i can tell i lost weight.
QUESTION:
does anyone know any diet plans that actually work?
hey im trying to loose weight as soon as i can and i really don't know what to do i want a diet plan that will help me loose weight fast
- ANSWER:
  Diet plan?
  
  yeah. I used this one for about a year and a half and lost... 120 pounds...
  
  with exercise of course =P
  
  so breakfast, i would eat either Leftovers from last nights dinner, or something Filling. Breakfast is important for you to eat and should be pretty big..
  Lunch I ate something moderate, nothing too big or high in calories, and nothing too small to get me starving, just something right... a lunch.
  All together i would skip dinner. if you cant handle it (the first few days are the WORST)
  eat ONE fruit and plenty of water..
  
  I exercised at night, running at the park...
  
  so from 298 to 180 or so...
  you should try IT
QUESTION:
I need to lose weight very fast, any free diet plan that really works?
I plan to excercise 1 hour a day too, so please just recommend a good diet plan.
thank you in advance and good luck.
- ANSWER:
  I cut sodas and any sweetened drinks out of my diet and drink allot of water. I lost 30 lbs. within the first two weeks
QUESTION:
need at good diet plan that works very fast?
- ANSWER:
  Well I did weight watchers.. I was eating healthy and exercising. I dropped around 2 pounds a week. Anything faster than that won't stay off, and is unhealthy.
QUESTION:
Does the fast-5 diet actually work?
Ok just now i stumbled across something called the "fast-5 diet". It's supposedly an easy way to lose weight by fasting for 19 hours a day, while eating anything during the 5 hour period. It doesn't mean you're supposed to binge or overeat, but just eat like you would normally do. then it claims that after a three week period or so, you shed off a pound like every following week or something like that.

The diet plan's summary is on the website: http://www.fast-5.com/content/summary.
I just thought it seemed a bit sketchy, so i was wondering if anybody ever heard about it? or tried it, for that matter.
- ANSWER:
  Never heard of it but I can tell you this, don't try it. To successfully lose weight, beyond water weight, exercise is necessary. Fasting can be useful in certain situations in no way should you fast continuously in order to lose weight. Studies show that eating small, health conscience, meals every 2-3 hours and about 30 minutes of light exercise 3 times a week will help you to lose weight. All on top of this it is very important to hydrate. In general a person should drink at least 72 ounces if not more of water. Do research for work-out programs. I've tried and had success with P-90X and Insanity (Only try this if you are physically fit and very prepared). Finally see a personal trainer for tips and ideas for a healthy and proven way to lose weight and maintain fitness.
QUESTION:
Does this diet plan work?
Does this diet plan work? I'm 17 and wanna lose weight FAST!?
I read this book, Beauty Secrets for teens(for got the name) It has diet plans and celebrity secrets and how to get a boyfriend. And i looked at this diet plan. You can lose weight without excercising(which is so much better) and theres stories about girls who lost 40 pounds in 2 weeks. and i saw pics of girls who have a body of a goddess. And Boys with big muscles and six pack. The diet plan goes like this.

7:00am- Breakfast time. Eat Grapes, apple slices or one banana.
2:00pm- Eat potato chips, grapes.
9:00pm- Eat more dinner.

Your meals should not be Higher than 100 calories, or you cannot lose weight. You cannot eat anything else until 7-9hrs after finishing the previous meal. (A cup for grapes for breakfast and that's it)

What you think? maybe i have the same results as my friend who loaned me the book. she lost 50 pounds in 3 weeks. If she can do it so can I. I have to loose weight, I'm 17 with a big belly sticking out. I'm 5'3'' and weigh 150lbs.
Everyne i kno call me fat, Even my own mom calls me fat all the time.
The average weight of a 17yr old girl is 115lbs.
- ANSWER:
  Don't give up, it takes time. Just watch what you eat? Like don't eat so much meat? Eat more healthy foods stuffs like salads, etc. Well, you can do it, it takes time. You can't expect yourself to become thin in like one week... Have you watched this show called "The Biggest Loser"? Check it out on google... And good luck.
QUESTION:
do you know a diet plan that works shed lbs fast?
Is Brazillian diet pills good?
- ANSWER:
  Whenever you are trying to lose weight, you should concentrate on these three things which all work together in providing a healthier and quicker weight loss goal for yourself. I have found this combination really successful in my weight loss plans. The first thing is exercising and how much you can put forth into it. The more you exercise, the more results you will see. The next thing is dieting and the calorie intake. If you exercise more, technically you could eat more? Always watch what you eat.
  
  Now the last step in a good weight loss plan is always a good diet pill that can help you get to the end of the road. I have found Proactol which is a natural herbal diet pill to be the best around. It's an appetite suppressant along with being a fat blocker which stops up to 28% of fat you eat. Read up about it at TheWeightLossPlace .com where I saved money on it. Proactol really works well with exercising which gives you plenty of energy to perform. Along with that you diet will be affected by Proactol due to the appetite suppressant and fat blocker. If you slip up on meals, the fat blocker kicks in. It's really great to stop food cravings.
  
  Concentrate on those three things and the combination is deadly for the fat cells in your body. Good luck and I hope this helps.
QUESTION:
Lose weight , and exercise plans ?
Hey, im 5'7 , i weigh like 172, and im 15.
Im pretty sure im over weight. So I sorta want to lose some weight before the new year.
Can you guys help me out in diet plans that work fast, & exercise plans that can help me lose weight in my chest ( man boobays ) Appreciate the help guys
- ANSWER:
  1. First start by getting up earlier than usual. Around 5:30 AM to do some of you workouts. Getting up early shocks your metabolism because the body needs more energy to get going. Right? This will start your system on the road to weight loss. That early start with about 10 minutes of stretching. Have a cup of coffee to get the blood going also.
  
  2. Do all the sit-ups you can. Just do them. 15 or 20 whatever, we don't have a lot of time to work with. Rest 1 minute repeat, do this for 6 sets. Already you are breathing hard and feel worn, because the body is working extra hard at being up earlier and then going right into exercise. If the early morning hour lets you get your cardio in, go ahead and do it. 30 minutes.
  
  3. Diet. Cut all current meal portions in half, just cut them in half, nothing fancy or complicated, CUT IN HALF! Cut out all bread products, all gravies, candies, chips, night snacks, etc. If you crave at night eat a banana, other fruit or best a non-fat yogurt. There are some tasty ones out there.
  
  4. In the evening do another 6 sets of sit-ups maxing out each set. Cardio again. The trick is to stay with getting up earlier. Yes it’s hard, that’s why it is so effective. Why do you think the Army gets up so early, it is intense training to the max.
QUESTION:
Slim fast diet...Does it work?
Ive been trying to lose weight for some time... i used to be in great shape im 5'4 and i used to be like 125 130 pounds i have a lot of muscle to me cause i played volleyball and softball and everything but then i got hurt a while back and started to put on weight im now 162 it bothers me a lot its not that i eat junk i just eat the heavy italian food and a lot of it idk what to do so i wanted to try the slim fast diet but one of my friends said its bad for ur stomach... does it really work if not any meal plans or success stories i need a lay out pleaseeee
- ANSWER:
  It can and does but be careful.
QUESTION:
i need diet plans that work please?
im 5 10 and i weigh 225 pounds i need to get to 180 fast please help
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QUESTION:
Does anyone know a fast and cheap diet plan that really works?
- ANSWER:
  All successful diets have one thing in comment: Calorie control. (Less calories.)
  Less calories = cheaper than more calories.
  
  I recommend the following approach.
  
  - Read my source. It will show you how many calories you specifically need to lose weight, and it explains why too. It’s amazing, even though it’s simple.
  - Once you read that, you’ll know what your TDEE is, and that you should probably try to eat 500 calories less than your TDEE on average. What I would do is actually try to eat 600 calories lower than your TDEE for 6 days a weeks, and then eat exactly at your TDEE on the 7th day.
  - Try to eat 4-6 meals per day.
  
  - On the lower calorie days eat the following foods:
  Carbs: Basically any vegetables, 4-10 servings per day. Fruits and fruit juices, but only after workouts.
  Protein: Any lean meats. (When I’m too lazy to cook, I just buy no-sugar low-fat deli meats!) Egg whites. Protein shakes. Rice and beans together.
  Fats: The small amount in lean meats. Egg yolks. Almonds. Flaxseed oil. Olive Oil. Fish Oil. Avocado. Peanut Butter.
  All of this must be counted towards your daily total, which means you’re going to need a food scale.
  
  - On the higher calorie day (once per week), eat the same with the exception of now including Oatmeal, brown rice, 100% whole wheat products, multi-grain products. You can also have a desert, but it counts towards your calorie totals.
  - Lift weights. Start doing it if you don’t already. Remember that exercise does count towards your TDEE. (I.e. you can eat a little more if you’re working out!)
  
  This works for several reasons.
  1) You’re daily deficit average is around 500 calories.
  2) Your food sources are really healthy.
  3) Working out burns calories, and it builds muscle which increases your long-term metabolism.
  4) It cycles your carbs which is better for fat loss.
  5) It cycles your calories a little, which is better for fat loss. (Keeps your metabolism higher on average.)
QUESTION:
diet plans how to lose weight that work?
im looking for diet plans on how to lose weight if anyone knows any. I want to lose like 20 pounds in 3-5 days if possible. I found a good free ebook at http://weightlossrocket.com/get-a-free-weight-loss-ebook-now/

its good but it doesnt teach how to lose 20 pounds in only a few days, does anyone know a good way to lose a ton of weight fast? Thanks
- ANSWER:
QUESTION:
Any good weight loss plans that actually work?
What are some great diets/exercising plans that actually work and help you lose weight fast?
- ANSWER:
  There are several dietary changes you can make that should have you seeing results right away:
  
  *Cut out all processed, refined white flour products (breads, crackers, pastas, etc.) and replace them with whole grain versions ("whole grain" should be the first item on the ingredients list)
  *Drop the overprocessed junk foods - including chips, candy, cookies, soda, etc. Replace them with healthy snacks like fresh fruit or small portions of nuts
  *Eat only when you're truly hungry and listen to your body while you're eating so that you don't overeat
  *There's also some surprising new research about how the human body isn't designed to process dairy and animal proteins. If you have the willpower, sticking with a healthy vegan diet that's heavy on the beans and plant-based proteins is a great way to lose weight quickly.
  
  As for exercise, the best type of exercise is one that you can stick with. I absolutely hate running on the treadmill, but put me in an hour and a half long hip hop dance class and I'll push myself until I can't move anymore. Find something that you enjoy and you won't have any trouble forcing yourself to go every day.
  
  However, it's not uncommon for women to have trouble losing weight with just diet and exercise alone. The body is more than just a calculator - meaning that there's more that goes into losing weight than just calories in versus calories out through exercise. If you're having trouble losing weight, you might want to check with your doctor - there may be an underlying condition like hypothyroidism that's preventing you from losing weight. I'm also a huge fan of natural, plant-based supplements that help boost energy and metabolism. Just check with your doctor before you start taking anything new - especially if you're already on any prescription medications.
  
  Hope this helps!
QUESTION:
Diets...that work, are fast, and last for a long time?
Any diet, diet plans, weight loss tips (NOT THE "SIMPLE ONES"), anyhting to help....it would be nice!

Thanks
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QUESTION:
Is Slim Fast an Effective Diet Plan?
I am about 5'8 between 140-145 pounds. I do not consider myself overweight, but would like to lose just a few pounds. Would Slim Fast be effective for this type of weight loss?

I already eat fairly healthy and exercise so I don't need information about that, I just want to know if Slim Fast would work to lose those extra few pounds. Thanks!
- ANSWER:
  Slimfast is just reducing the amount of calories you have for two meals a day.
  
  I believe it is an okay jump start if you want quick results, but should not be used long term.
  
  The shakes are around 170-200 calories each.
  
  In theory if you eat your other meal and very light snacks in addiction to completely swapping out your meals with the shakes, you will lose those pounds. But it is possible to gain them back once you go back to your old eating habits.
  
  A jumpstart to weight loss? Yes?
  Permanent solution? Not really.

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