Have you heard of or are you considering the 500 calorie diet? Here's a breakdown of what it is, how it works, and what I learned during the first 20 days.
The Slow Carb Diet - My Mixed Review After 3. Days on the Diet. Have you heard of The Slow Carb Diet? This is an eating approach outlined by Tim Ferriss in the book The 4- Hour Body. I’m a big fan of the book, but not the biggest fan of the diet plan. I went on the diet last month for 3. I’d like to give you the low down on whether you should consider giving it a shot. I’m not sure it works as well for someone who wants to get really lean. My guess is that 9. It has quickly become a best seller and really is a well thought out book. I don’t agree with every point that Tim makes, but that isn’t the point of this book. His book challenges conventional wisdom. In this book he outlines a diet that he follows along with a massive group of loyal readers of his blog. The Rules of The Slow Carb Diet. Avoid White Carbohydrates: No rice, potatoes, flour, fried foods, breading, etc. The only exception is within 1. Avoid Fruit, Sugar, Dairy and Alcohol: No cheese, fruit, sugar of any type, beer, etc. Tim has found that the diet still works if you drink 1- 2 glasses of red wine each night. He also allows a limited amount of artificial sweeteners (1 Diet Coke, some sugar free jello for desert). Eat a Protein Rich Meal Within 3. Minutes of Waking Up: Meal frequency isn’t important. Tim likes to eat 4 times per day. He does stress the importance of having a protein rich meal as soon as you wake up. Eat as Much of These Foods as You Like: Eggs, Chicken, Grass Fed Beef, Pork, Lentils, Black Beans, Pinto Beans, Spinach, Asparagus, Peas, Mixed Vegetables. Eat Whatever You Like One Day Per Week: Whatever sounds good. Everything is allowed on this day, but once the day is over you are back to your diet. I Decided to Give This Diet a Shot With My Girlfriend. I booked a beach vacation for mid- April and figured that it would be fun to see if The Slow Carb Diet would help me drop about 6- 8 pounds. My girlfriend was aiming to lose about 1/2 that amount. Neither of us ever really “needs” to lose weight, but it is fun to get a little extra lean for summer and vacations, etc. We devoted the final week of February and the first 3 weeks of March to this diet. Ana Boot Camp Review: Background. The Ana Boot Camp (or ABC Diet, not to be confused with Robert S. Wieder's ABC Diet) is an internet diet meme passed around on. Choose a Low-Carb Diet. If you want to lose weight you should start by avoiding sugar and starch (like bread). This is an old idea: For 150 years or more there. My Starting Weight 1. Pounds – Ending Weight 1. Pounds. I lost 4 pounds in a month. This is actually really good for someone in my position. My girlfriend lost 3 pounds in a month (which is good as well). So why the “Mixed Review” in the title of this post? If I would have lost 6- 7 pounds and my girlfriend 4- 5. Working out felt like it took a bit more effort, but strength levels remained the same. Typically things went well throughout the day, but my stomach never really adapted to eating a diet so high in protein, beans, and veggies. I tried organic stuff, Beano, etc. I felt like I had a 3. This felt like he was setting up a little “cheat” that made this an easier diet for him to handle. I’ve dropped down to 5% body fat while consistently drinking 1- 2 Corona Light’s per night with dinner. I followed Tim’s diet to the “T” and didn’t drink beer. I didn’t like the wine rule at all! Beer is good for the soul. I Prefer Low- Calorie Diets Over Nutrient- Focused Diets. I like to eat what I want while creating a weekly calorie deficit. There are a lot of diets that focus on foods you can and can’t eat. This works for a lot of people who do better with strict guidelines. No doubt, The Slow Carb Diet works. In fact, I could see it working well for the majority of people who follow it. It just wasn’t a great fit for me or my girlfriend. We both felt it was too big of a price to pay to drop weight. I like beer, dairy, and gummy candy too much to make this a long- term deal. How I Will Spend the Next 3 Weeks Leading Up to My Trip. Monday- Friday: I will have a meal replacement shake for breakfast and lunch. Two days per week, I will do some intermittent fasting until dinner. I won’t have a true “cheat day” but I’ll leave it a lot more flexible on the weekend. If I see a movie I’ll have a bag of gummy bears and a large Diet Coke. If I’m meeting up with friends we will order some hot wings and nachos. I will lose another 3 pounds or so, but it will be an easier approach for the way I like to eat. Is the Slow Carb Diet Right for You? If you have a lot of weight to lose, then yes it is. Some people experience amazing results. If you are trying to get really lean, and have only 5- 1. I actually believe strong weekly calorie deficits are the way to go. Here is a link to Tim’s blog which outlines this diet in greater detail: The Slow Carb Diet. Important Message: Although this site has received 2. I am starting from scratch and abandoning it. This site is dated and old school looking, terrible to read on mobile, etc. It's like a Ford Pinto compared to my new site.. Ferrari. Click the link to head over to my new site. Day Fix Container Sizes & Portion Control Plan. After using the 2. I’m 1/3 into the full program), I’ve already lost 1. I’ve tried to lose weight in the past by counting calories and while it works, it is exhausting to have to record each and every calorie. I love the container system because all you need to do is fill up your allotted containers per day, and you’re guaranteed to lose weight. Portion control makes it just that simple. This is your ultimate 2. Note. Remember that if you have gone through the original program and are looking to lose even more weight and get a more challenging workout, you might consider the 2. Day Fix Extreme program as your next investment. If you have the official program, you will have also received the portion control containers to go along with the program. If you don’t have the containers or perhaps you broke them, you might be wondering what the exact sizes are so you can DIY or order your own set with the same sizes. Purple Container for Fruit = 1 Cup or 8 ounces. Green Container for Vegetables = 1 Cup or 8 oz. Container for Proteins = 3/4 Cup or 6 oz. Yellow Container for Carbohydrates = 1/2 Cup or 4 ounces. Blue Container for Fats = 1/3 Cup or 2. Orange Containers for Seeds and Salad Dressings = 2 Tablespoons or 1 ounce. Note: While these are the measurements on average if you do not have the containers, they are not the exact sizes of the containers. Each of the containers vary slightly in the program which is why it is recommended to purchase the official containers so you will have the greatest results when following the program. Now let’s begin the guide! Click Here to Order the 2. Day Fix Program on Amazon! Where to Get the Containers: Because of the popularity of this program, there are a number of affordable options for getting the containers with the exact sizes in ounces of the official program. There are many options available on Amazon according to your price range. Here are a list of our favorites: #1: The Official Containers from Beachbody. These are the containers I personally own as I got them included when I ordered the 2. The set comes with all 7 of the color containers (including 2 orange ones). I like that I know they are for sure the exact size down to the vary ounce so I am getting accurate results with the program. Of course, there are other options that are more affordable such as the ones below: > > Click to see reviews on Amazon to order these Official Beachbody containers#2: Smart You Deluxe Portion Control Containers Set I also own a few sets of these containers in addition to the official set. The reason behind this is that I often like to plan my meals and snacks in advance. So rather than have to wash each container after every use, you can have several of them in the fridge packed up and ready to go. The cookbook an amazing tool to have in your kitchen! While using the 2. You need to calculate how many calories you should eat each day in order to lose 2 pounds of fat a week and then choose the eating plan that will help you meet those goals. In the official guidebook for the 2. A: Take your current weight in lbs x 1. Calorie Baseline . In my experience, this is NOT accurate. I recommend checking out Beachbody’s latest Core de Force workout program which has longer and more intense workouts. Therefore, unless you are doing other forms of exercise throughout the day like walking or running, I would recommend subtracting another 1. If you want to read more about how many calories you burn during the 2. I wrote an in- depth post on this and included screenshots from my calorie monitor to show how many calories I burned in each workout. Or you can get the 5 page bundle pack which includes the day planner, food list, results tracker and meal planner! Everything you need to get started with this program! Higher Calorie Bracket Printable Packages. For those needing a slightly higher calorie bracket, the following printables are for tracking the consumption of 1. Calories per day, 1. Calories and 2. 10. Calories.! How to Use The Containers and Follow the Nutrition Program: There are 7 different colored containers that make eating simple by using portion control to help you lose weight. The 2. 1 day fix container sizes vary according to each type. I’ve tried other eating plans before that require calorie counting or “points” counting and I dreaded eating every day. The portion control containers make things SIMPLE. You get to eat a certain amount of 2. Don’t go over this amount and you’ll lose weight. By following the plan precisely, you’ll stay within your calorie budget for the day and will lose weight effortlessly.! Brown rice, oatmeal, and other complex carbohydrates are welcomed on the 2. Blue: Healthy Fats – Enjoy avocado, almonds and other nuts! Red: Proteins – Turkey, chicken, tuna or non- meat substitutes can be enjoyed. Most women will fall into either the 1. Men will generally fall into the last two categories as men require more calories per day than women. Consuming only 1. Drinking a lot of water helped reduce my cravings and hunger levels. What is the best way to Meal Prep in advance? While I have. I like to use Chefland’s 1. I use the original containers as a base to divide into these containers so I can finish all my weekly meal planning in just a few hours!> > Click here to order your own Chefland 1. Amazon. I hope this guide on how to use the containers has helped you understand more about what your caloric needs are. It’s important to know which calorie bracket you fit into for maximum results. Please comment with your thoughts below. For additional resources and support, check out our featured articles on the right. Learn about some awesome recipes and meal planning ideas, additional exercises you can do and more! Things I Learned In The First 2. Days. Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor, and I don’t play one on TV. I’m not sharing any medical advice here, only what I’ve learned and experienced myself on the 5. You can talk to your doctor to learn more. If you aren’t interested in dieting and/or losing weight with this diet, just skip this post. You read that right. Because I talked to a medical professional about what it is, how it works, and if I was a candidate for the diet. I know this diet is not for everybody. If you don’t agree with this diet I’m okay with that, but I prefer not to be judged for my decision to try it. Please keep comments positive. Feel free to ask questions. And please, if you have any tips or recipes to share, I’m all ears! What Is the 5. 00 Calorie Diet? The 5. 00 calorie diet is sometimes referred to the HCG diet. The 5. 00 calorie diet is normally done with the HCG diet, though it can be done separately. With the 5. 00 calorie diet, you restrict your caloric intake to 5. No sugar, no fats (not even good ones), no starches, no alcohol, no treats. It can be safe to do as long as you don’t do it for more than 4. So you’ll supposedly get a muscle- toned body that sheds weight at a reported average of 1 pound per day for men, and about 1/2 pound a day for women. You take the HCG daily via a pill or injectible. Some people just do just the 5. HCG with it as well. Here I’m discussing ONLY the 5. What Does the 5. 00 Calorie Diet Consist Of? As you can imagine, it’s not super fun. For breakfast you can have tea (I drink green tea which is known to help encourage weight loss) or coffee. You can have a tablespoon total of low- fat milk daily. Lunch and dinner include 1. I don’t even eat the breadstick anymore. Meats are limited to lean beef, chicken breast, veal, white fish, shrimp, crab or lobster, while vegetables are limited to spinach, cabbage, chard, tomatoes, onions, fennel, radishes, cucumbers, celery, bell peppers, mushrooms, green beans, asparagus and green salads. For your fruit, you can choose from an apple, orange, half of a grapefruit or a handful of strawberries. Tips: You aren’t supposed to have the same meat, veggies, or fruit twice a day. So if you have chicken and asparagus for lunch, don’t have it again for dinner. It’s acceptable to have your fruit separately from your meat and veggies. I usually have mine mid- morning and as a dessert after dinner. You also shouldn’t mix fruits, however you can mix veggies. So you can mix mushrooms, onions, and asparagus together, but not strawberries and apples. I will say that I have mixed berries together with no problem. If you mix and experience a weight stall or gain, don’t do it again. A lot of this is trial and error based on how your body reacts. The most important thing about the 5. Drink a TON of water. At least a gallon a day, especially during the summer. You can wake up your water with this simple recipes. I have just completed my first 2. I lost almost 1. 4 pounds and 9 inches in my chest, waist, hips, and thighs. You’ll be detoxing from sugar and junk food, and you will be miserable to be around. You’ll reconsider what you are doing. I was told Days 3- 6 are the worst, and they were. But stick with it because you’ll feel better soon, promise. Nobody told me this one! You may notice bad body odor and bad breath. It’s all of that detoxing you’re doing! I asked Jason if he could smell it, and he couldn’t. Maybe your sense of smell is heightened as well, I don’t know. But the body odor does go away. The bad breath sticks around. Chew gum, make sure it’s sugar- free gum. I have been chewing this Sugar Free Chewing Gum Sweetened with Xylitol Peppermint and really like it. It’s hard to eat only a very limited menu and not be able to eat what everybody else is eating. You may even want to become a hermit and avoid social settings where people are eating and drinking and being merry. I’ve tried to hang out (4th of July sucked – I couldn’t eat anything at our get together), and it’s really hard. You can’t cheat at all. If you cheat with sugar, fat, or starches, you’re taking 2 steps back. I prefer hot veggies over salads. The first almost 2 weeks I tried to eat a salad with meat and either balsamic vinegar or lemon squeezed on it. I got burnt out on salads quickly. So now for lunch I fry a piece of chicken or turkey burger with some veggies. It takes a bit longer, but it’s worth it. Seasonings are your friend. You need to church things up. Just make sure whatever spices and seasonings you use are sugar- free. Try veggies and meat with Bragg’s liquid aminos (it taste kind of like soy sauce), use Frank’s hot sauce and Tabasco, and use garlic and onions for flavor. Stevia and flavored liquid stevia (my favorite flavors are the Vanilla Cream and Coconut) in place of sugar. They aren’t cheap, but you only use a few drops at a time so they last forever. Sugar- free doesn’t necessarily mean sugar- free just because the label says so. Brands hide sugar under different names like maltose, maltodextrin, and sucrose to name a few. Here’s a list of the 5. Make sure you are checking label ingredients! You’ll get sick of eating plain meat with just seasonings on it, so get creative. Branch out and try new things. Jason and I LOVED these lean curry burgers that we served over spinach with a side of lemon cucumbers. The recipe calls for garam masala, and I have a recipe for it here. This clean eating un- stuffed bell peppers recipe (minus the corn and cheese) is a favorite, too. Use chicken broth in place of the coconut oil. And this berry salad (minus the chocolate chips!) is amazing as well. There are also a ton of recipe boards for this diet on Pinterest. I’ll be sharing some recipes, too. You shouldn’t exercise on this diet! I’m totally not making this up. You won’t have energy for a big workout, and if you do, you’re body will go into starvation mode trying to store all of the fat and calories it has. A short walk or light yoga is fine, but anything else is no bueno. I’ve recently fallen in love with yoga and the peace and calmness it brings with it. It’s been very helpful to me these last 2. You might stop losing, or even gain, weight. Water retention due to the heat, your monthly period, or cheating will all lead to a weight loss stall. If you have a weight loss stall for more than a few days, there’s a couple things you can do: Do an “apple day” where you only eat 6 apples from lunch one day to lunch the next. I did, and wasn’t hungry, but was sick of apples. My sister preferred a steak day. You don’t eat anything until dinner and have one very big lean steak. That’s it. We both experienced weight loss the following morning after trying both things. Okay, you might occasionally get hungry, but for the most part you’ll be satisfied. I was much more hungry during the days before I started this diet when all I did was eat crap all the time. When you do experience hunger pangs, drink more water. Eat a zero calorie food (like celery). Do something to take your mind off of it. And I think this goes without saying: you will need support. Find a friend who’s also dieting or join a group on Facebook. I was lucky enough to have my sister doing it with me for the first 2. Since I’m doing another 2. I still have her because she’s done it twice and knows how difficult it is. Jason has been a huge support, too. He’s been eating with me, though he’s not necessarily following the diet. And my family and friends have been my cheerleaders. But I also know it works. My sister did this diet back in January and lost close to 2. She also did it with me again over the last 2. I can tell you I’m sleeping better, my allergies aren’t as bad, I feel better overall, my blood pressure is normal (I had high blood pressure), I’m not as moody, and I’m not craving crap. My depression, which is normally at its worst during this time of year, is nowhere to be found. I couldn’t be happier! If you have a success story, tips, recipes, or even a Pinterest board to share related to the 5. Mommy of a Monster and Twins is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon. Omnitrition Drops - Diet Review. What is it? Omni Drops is a weight loss droplet formula made to help one lose weight quickly alongside a diet. Up to a pound a day of weight loss is mentioned as a possibility. The diet is highly necessary, as the supplement alone cannot help with weight loss. One has to eat only 5. Omni Drops are made with homeopathic ingredients for what’s said to be healthy weight loss. In this review you’ll learn about how customers reviewed it, what kinds of ingredients are used, whether or not it’s effective, and much more. A list of the top 1. Do You Know the Best Weight Loss Pills of 2. Omni Drops Ingredients and Side Effects. No official ingredients listing are provided by the manufacturers. There’s also conflicting information by customers as to what’s added inside. Here are the ingredients which some websites claim are inside Omni Drops: Vitamin B1. Magnesium. Phosphate. HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropic)Magnesium: Mineral which when it’s not found in the diet will raise blood pressure and harm blood sugar. This ingredient is often only needed in people who are deficient, such as those who live in developed countries who won’t get enough nutritional foods. It’s often not required for the average person. Excess amounts can cause both stomach problems and diarrhea. Phosphate: A chemical mixture of salts and minerals which is found in dairy products, nuts, cereals, meats, and other foods. They help process many important functions, but they’re not needed in those without a deficiency. HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropic): This hormone is extracted from embryos. An endocrinologist found that while on a low calorie diet of 5. The FDA has not only added that these claims are not true, but they have since banned it from use. The FDA adds: “These HCG products marketed over- the- counter are unproven to help with weight loss and are potentially dangerous”They also discuss the problems with a 5. Living on 5. 00 calories a day is not only unhealthy- it’s hazardous”It’s unknown why the company has added this ingredient. One customer who read the label added that it’s one of the few listed ingredients. No information is provided to show exactly how much is included, and whether or not it’s sourced from a quality source. Typically, this additive is only provided when one has a prescription, and only in rare cases. Without looking at a current ingredient listing it’s unknown if this is still added, or if they have reformulated their supplement. It’s unknown at what strength each ingredient is added in, and there’s no way to determine if there are only natural ingredients. The added magnesium, phosphate, and vitamin b. The only reason these ingredients are added is due to the necessary diet one has to do. Even the added HCG has not been shown to be effective or safe for weight loss, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Without being able to see what’s truly inside and at what dose, it’s impossible for even a medical professional to recommend Omni Drops. To see which diet pills made it to the top 1. The Price and Quality of Omni Drops Though the company has an official website, they fail to mention exactly how much it will cost. The only way to determine pricing is by using the websites contact form and finding an associate. These associates then sell Omni Drops, and it’s likely they make it this way so people have to hear a sales pitch. Since no price is offered on the official website, there’s no way to determine if a standard pricing is offered, or if one might have to pay more depending on where it’s purchased from. This form of sales makes it impossible to truly have a safe buying experience. Very rarely is this an issue with diet pills. Ingredients like the ones claimed to be inside of Omni Drops have not been proven to be effective for weight loss. All sales are likely final. For the top 1. 0 list of diet pill supplements click here. Business of Omni Drops Omnitrition owns this brand and they can be contacted via the following: Phone Number: (7. Address: 5. 30. 1 Longley Ln # 1. Reno, Nevada 8. 95. The company currently has an F rating on their Better Business Bureau page. This is due to extreme customer dissatisfaction with how the business has treated them. Here are some direct quotes from customer reviews of Omnitrition: “rep stated that they are behind on orders and do not have an estimated time of arrival”“Refused to refund unopened product”“I received a very rude and condescending email”“tried to return the products to my distributor who was pushy with medical advice”The company operates a multilevel marketing strategy, which means sales are only offered by people who earn a commission of sales. They are referred to as associates, according to the official website. Many had problems with trying to schedule a return even within the company’s protocol for a 3. People have claimed the company does not honor their guarantee, and that they are difficult to deal with. A few people also had problems with the company’s associates; they stated that the service was bad, and that they were rude. Some were even given medical advice, even though these people have no background in medicine. Save your money by buying a few bottles at once. Customer Opinions of Omni Drops There aren’t many reviews available online. Here’s what a few customers had to say: “I still had cravings 3 weeks into the program”“A friend of mine was using them for a short time and she was always hungry and had no energy”“You will waste your money and any weight you lose is likely to come back. Many users mentioned they experienced health problems which may be due to Omni Drops, or it could be due to the extreme caloric reduction. Web MD has also expressed concerns over these kinds of diets: “Gallstones are the most common serious side effect f very low- calorie diets”They also mention that a reduced calorie diet would be from 8. The FDA has also mentioned the limitations of such a diet, and the potential health consequences. The issue with reducing calories this low for weight loss is also due to the likely weight gain. For many people who tried Omni Drops, there was an issue with regaining all the lost weight. This is caused by a starvation mode in which the body is limited on calories. Customers who followed the diet quickly regained the weight once they started eating normally. Though, there are also no ingredients in Omni Drops which have been proven to be effective for weight loss. The only weight loss seen is due to the low reduction of calories. Conclusion - Does Omni Drops Work? When making a decision on Omni Drops it’s important to look over what’s inside, what customers have to say about it, and how the company is rated. Unfortunately, the company fails to provide much information about this brand, and no ingredients label is provided. Finally, their Better Busiens Burau page has an F rating due to a lack of customer satisfaction. An alternative is the 2. Sletrokor. This all natural solution for weight loss was not only the top rated diet pill supplement, but customers agree, it has potent weight loss benefits. There are testimonials featured on their website which showcases potent results. Find information about Sletrokor by clicking here. Inside Sletrokor are only natural plant extracts which can help increase metabolism, reduce appetite, support health mood, and provide several other benefits. You can try Sletrokor risk free, since they offer a full 3. Returns are offered with no questins asked within 3. To learn more about Sletrokor, click here.
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