Like many people I've been on dozens of diet plans over the years ranging from Atkins to South Beach to Weightwatchers to Jenny Craig and lots more besides. In fact, I've eaten enough cabbage soup to satisfy a small country! I'm 5 feet 10 and I used to weigh 230 pounds and needed to lose a good 50 pounds to get myself in some short of shape. And then it hit me. It's seems so logical now and so simple but I had ignored the simplest weight loss solution of all. Here's how I discovered it.
I was over in the UK on vacation and saying with an Aunt. We were having tea together and my Aunt was watching her favourite daytime TV show called "Today with Des and Mel." The host, a rather charming guy called Des O'Connor was being asked how he stayed so trim and slim and indeed virile at aged 70 (he had just once again become a father) and he gave me the simplest weight loss solution I have ever heard. In fact you'd be seriously challenged to find a fitter and more vibrant looking 70 year old anywhere on the planet.
Des's answer was that he only eats one meal per day in the evening, and in fact eats as much as he wants at that one meal sitting. During the day he may well graze on a bit of fruit and naturally drinks plenty of fluids but he swears by the plan and has done for over 40 years.
This seemed so simple and ridiculously easy and I was very doubtful whether it would work for me. However, it's based on pure logic. By missing out on significant calories during the day, the body makes up for it in the evening and then stores up calories to keep you going the next day until your evening meal. However, I'm no scientist or doctor and I'm only interested in results. Here's how it worked for me.
Week One was a little challenging. I did nibble on the odd cookie to keep me going with my morning black coffee. I missed the social aspect of lunch but contented myself with knowing that I was doing my health and body a huge favor. In week one I lost 6 pounds and in the first month 15 pounds dropped off my body! However, having been on many diet programs over the years I was worried it could all come back.
With this in mind I started a gentle walking program in the evenings after my meal of the day and this really helped me with my energy levels. I really didn't want to visit a gym or stress myself by running.
I was eating everything I wanted in the evenings, including ice cream and lots of ribs and fries etc. However, after the first month my body seemed to start regulating itself and I didn't seem to crave these heavy rich foods as much. I think my body started to learn that it needed to eat well and wholesome in the evenings so it could get through the next 24 hours.
In month two I dropped another 13 pounds. In month three I lost a further 12 pounds and in month four another 11 pounds making for a total weight loss of 51 pounds in FOUR months. Truly amazing. I'm still staggered by it.
I don't recommend this plan for life and have slowly reintroduced a healthy breakfast and a very light lunch. It's a truly great plan for losing excess weight quickly though - and works like nothing I've ever tried before.
One year on and I'm still at my target weight of 180 pounds. I still do my walking exercise most evenings and feel 1000% better with loads more energy. I've recommended this plan to dozens of friends and I have to say it's worked for 90% of them. Give it a shot, the odds are that it'll work great for you too! Check with your doctor first though to be safe.
Adam Minsky runs http://www.nutritional-supplement-resources.com, where he reviews all the latest trends in vitamin and nutritional supplementation. If you want to keep up with the very latest information on http://www.nutritional-supplement-resources.com and http://www.nutritional-supplement-resources.com then visiting this site is an absolute must!
Twin Lakes rental limo .. Lockport Chicago limo O’HarePut simply, your resting metabolic rate is the minimum number... Read More
Doctor, Why Can't I Loose Weight and by the... Read More
In December 2003, the FDA incorporated an ephedra ban making... Read More
There have been endless numbers of fad diets over the... Read More
We think we know everything there is to know about... Read More
"I've put on 40 pounds in one year!" "It doesn't... Read More
Developed by Dr. Arthur Agatston, The South Beach Diet touts... Read More
There's nothing more fun then being creative with food and... Read More
Obesity and overweight, weight reduction and weight management therapies, miracle... Read More
You know you have weighted, err, waited more than enough.... Read More
The perfect diet should be combined with a healthy weight... Read More
The human body is designed to run best on a... Read More
One of the most talked about topics in any political... Read More
Are you one of the many people who feel frustrated... Read More
Want to shed that beer belly? Why not try the... Read More
Losing weight is a tough and demanding task for most... Read More
"I eat like a bird, why do I gain weight?"... Read More
In life, various factors contribute to weight gain. Be it... Read More
Are you weighted down with delusion, depression and on the... Read More
You have probably heard the old myth, that you should... Read More
When you have started a diet in the past, how... Read More
WHAT DOES BEING FIT REALLY MEAN?The "INSIDE-OUT" approach to fitness... Read More
I was overweight at my age. It's not a pretty... Read More
I am Greg Ryan, a high profile fitness expert with... Read More
America is in a health care crisis. More than 60... Read More
West Dundee Lincoln Stretch limo rentals ..Weight loss is a hot topic among people today, especially... Read More
It's now official. The simple act of fidgeting can mean... Read More
We must all now be familiar with the Atkins Diet.... Read More
In this issue, I am going to focus more on... Read More
"Life is like a box of chocolates," drawled Forrest Gump.Metaphors... Read More
Losing weight doesn't have to be boring when you focus... Read More
Success stories on the gastric bypass are everywhere, but how... Read More
Taming the See Food Eat Food ResponseWhat happens when you're... Read More
Although every dieter knows that keeping food records is a... Read More
I learned about gaining weight when I heard the question... Read More
Reducing childhood obesity in the U.S. needs to be a... Read More
The heated debate, within diet circles, that began a few... Read More
April 14, 2005 federal judge Tena Campbell of the federal... Read More
"Polyols" or sugar alcohols are a number of different carbohydrates... Read More
There are tons of fad diets and weight loss schemes... Read More
In twenty years of consistant exercising, maintaining a low percentage... Read More
If you are looking for a way to lose fifty... Read More
What does it take to lose weight?When it comes to... Read More
To really understand the impact of a protein diet, it's... Read More
The act of taking the first step is what separates... Read More
I believe that water not only helps with weight loss,... Read More
Perhaps you've had them too, nightmares about rice cakes, granola,... Read More
Visualizing and Declarations are today's topics.Visualize what you want as... Read More
Well, to begin with, there isn't really any one Mediterranean... Read More
You will be surprised to find out how many people... Read More
Weight Loss |