The Food Lovers Fat Loss System is touted as the no-diet weight loss plan for people who love to eat. Developed by a company called Provida with certified nutritionist Robert Ferguson, MS, it is a relatively simple diet plan focused on pairing the right foods and eating every few hours.
Dieters learn about fast and slow carbs and how to pair them with lean protein and healthy fats on the Fat Loss Plate. Dieters can expect to lose up to 3 pounds per week, depending on starting weight
Food Lovers Fat Loss System: How It Work
Eating the right combination of protein and specific types of carbs is
designed to teach dieters how to combine foods on the fat loss plate to,
according to the plan, "speed up metabolism, which helps burn fat."
Fast carbs quickly convert to sugar and increase insulin levels, whereas the
preferred slow carbs are metabolized more slowly without spikes in blood sugar
and insulin. The plan's secret is managing carbs and eating them with protein to
blunt the effect on blood sugars and insulin.
Ron Dudek, PhD, an obesity and diabetes researcher at East Carolina
University and a consultant paid by Provida to review the plan, says you can
turn your body into a fat-burning machine with the right foods.
"When you overeat carbs, as most Americans do, it triggers a rise in blood
sugar and a rise in insulin, which is the culprit for obesity because insulin
promotes fat deposition. When you control carbs, pair them with lean protein,
insulin does not spike and your body then burns the fat instead of depositing
it," Dudek says.
Getting Started on the Plan
Weight loss is jump-started in the 21-day Metabolism Makeover, the core of the
diet plan. Each day, the plan unveils a simple diet strategy to help dieters
develop healthy lifestyle habits that support long-term weight loss. Habits like keeping a food, water
and exercise log, eating breakfast, controlling sodium, choosing healthy
fats, drinking lots of water, finding a buddy, eating more fiber, and getting enough sleep are just a few examples.
Dieters eat three meals and snacks every 2-3 hours using the Fat Loss Plate
with approved foods in proper portions. Most meals contain about 15 grams of
protein and 30 grams of carbs and total calories vary but are never less than
1,200 for women and 1,500 for men.
Dieters are instructed to drink 12 8-ounce glasses of water daily, plus 8
ounces for each 20 minutes of exercise. Allegedly, the excessive amount of water
will release 5 pounds of fat in a month. "There are not studies to document this
fat loss to my knowledge; however, it is not bad advice, especially for people
who drink a large portion of their calories, to switch to water," says
Dudek.
Protein is the centerpiece of the fat loss plate along with fast carbs, slow
carbs, and optional healthy fats. No counting calories or fat grams, but portions are
controlled. There are three versions of the fat loss plate to choose from:
One tablespoon of healthy fat is allowed per meal only with lean protein and
low-fat fast carbs.
For the first five days, snacks are either one portion of a whole food such
as an apple or any food that doesn't exceed 150-250 calories. "Accelerator
snacks," which are recommended starting on day 6, must also contain at least 7
grams of protein.
What's on the Menu?
The plan involves using the "fat loss plate" in one of three variations.
Here are the recommended foods to choose to make a healthy fat loss
plate:
Lean protein: pork tenderloin, sirloin steak, extra lean ground
beef, skinless poultry breast, fish, low-fat dairy, and eggs
Fast carbs: pasta, couscous, potatoes, bagels, English muffins, rolls, blueberries, cherries, grapes, apples, and dried fruits
Slow carbs: artichokes, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, green
beans, broccoli, eggplant, asparagus, squash, raspberries, strawberries,
blackberries, lemons, limes, and legumes
Free carbs: bok choi, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers,
onions, chili peppers, lettuce, mushrooms, radishes, spinach, and sprouts
Fats: butter, peanut butter, cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheese, bacon,
sausage, light salad dressing, nuts and seeds.
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Dieters learn about fast and slow carbs and how to pair them with lean protein and healthy fats on the Fat Loss Plate. Dieters can expect to lose up to 3 pounds per week, depending on starting weight
Food Lovers Fat Loss System: How It Work
Eating the right combination of protein and specific types of carbs is
designed to teach dieters how to combine foods on the fat loss plate to,
according to the plan, "speed up metabolism, which helps burn fat."
Fast carbs quickly convert to sugar and increase insulin levels, whereas the
preferred slow carbs are metabolized more slowly without spikes in blood sugar
and insulin. The plan's secret is managing carbs and eating them with protein to
blunt the effect on blood sugars and insulin.
Ron Dudek, PhD, an obesity and diabetes researcher at East Carolina
University and a consultant paid by Provida to review the plan, says you can
turn your body into a fat-burning machine with the right foods.
"When you overeat carbs, as most Americans do, it triggers a rise in blood
sugar and a rise in insulin, which is the culprit for obesity because insulin
promotes fat deposition. When you control carbs, pair them with lean protein,
insulin does not spike and your body then burns the fat instead of depositing
it," Dudek says.
Getting Started on the Plan
Weight loss is jump-started in the 21-day Metabolism Makeover, the core of the
diet plan. Each day, the plan unveils a simple diet strategy to help dieters
develop healthy lifestyle habits that support long-term weight loss. Habits like keeping a food, water
and exercise log, eating breakfast, controlling sodium, choosing healthy
fats, drinking lots of water, finding a buddy, eating more fiber, and getting enough sleep are just a few examples.
Dieters eat three meals and snacks every 2-3 hours using the Fat Loss Plate
with approved foods in proper portions. Most meals contain about 15 grams of
protein and 30 grams of carbs and total calories vary but are never less than
1,200 for women and 1,500 for men.
Dieters are instructed to drink 12 8-ounce glasses of water daily, plus 8
ounces for each 20 minutes of exercise. Allegedly, the excessive amount of water
will release 5 pounds of fat in a month. "There are not studies to document this
fat loss to my knowledge; however, it is not bad advice, especially for people
who drink a large portion of their calories, to switch to water," says
Dudek.
Protein is the centerpiece of the fat loss plate along with fast carbs, slow
carbs, and optional healthy fats. No counting calories or fat grams, but portions are
controlled. There are three versions of the fat loss plate to choose from:
- Version A: 1 protein +1 fast carb + 1 slow carb (Spaghetti and meatballs
with a side salad) - Version B: 1 protein +3 slow carbs (Entree salad with grilled chicken)
- Version C: 1 protein and 1 fast carb (turkey sandwich)
One tablespoon of healthy fat is allowed per meal only with lean protein and
low-fat fast carbs.
For the first five days, snacks are either one portion of a whole food such
as an apple or any food that doesn't exceed 150-250 calories. "Accelerator
snacks," which are recommended starting on day 6, must also contain at least 7
grams of protein.
What's on the Menu?
The plan involves using the "fat loss plate" in one of three variations.
Here are the recommended foods to choose to make a healthy fat loss
plate:
Lean protein: pork tenderloin, sirloin steak, extra lean ground
beef, skinless poultry breast, fish, low-fat dairy, and eggs
beans, broccoli, eggplant, asparagus, squash, raspberries, strawberries,
blackberries, lemons, limes, and legumes
onions, chili peppers, lettuce, mushrooms, radishes, spinach, and sprouts
sausage, light salad dressing, nuts and seeds.
CLICK HERE TO DISCOVER THE SECRET OF FAT BURNING DIET SYSTEM