South Beach Diet Phase 1 (Pinoy Style)

I've spoken with a friend of mine in Dubai, UAE last night. She said she's having problem breathing and it seems that she's having heart burned. I got worried. I told her that I will create a menu for 2 weeks that she will follow. Below is a modified South Beach Diet Plan for Phase 1.




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Menu plan for 2 weeks (South Beach Diet Pinoy Style)

Quick Notes:

Use Olive Oil or Canola (cheaper) for frying.
Cucumber Sticks goes well with real mayo (look at the back of the label for 0 carbs or 1%)
Nuts, Alternate different kinds of Nuts for variety
Cheese, Same with nuts Alternate diff kinds
You can have deserts for dinner, suggestion is Jell-O (make sure its sugar Free)
Stock on Peanut Butter for unscheduled hunger
You can Follow the menu or if no time choose the ones that are easy to prepare.
Avoid Milk and Cola for 2 weeks. If you can’t help it, drink Coke Lite instead.
Avoid Potatoes and Carrots because they are high in Carbs
Minimize Breadings or Flour.
RICE IS BAD. IT KILLS YOU!
Have a Cheat Day on the 15th day so you won’t feel deprived.

Day 1

Breakfast: Ham and Cheese Omelette (with Tomato Ketsup)
Snacks: Peanuts
Lunch: Fried Pork Chop with Romaine Salad
Snacks: 2 slices of Cheese
Dinner: Sinigang na baboy

Day 2

Breakfast: Chicken Salad with Lettuce
Snacks: Cucumber Sticks with Mayo
Lunch: Sweet and Sour Meat Balls (lessen the floor use eggwhite as binder)
Snacks: 2 tablespoon peanut butter (unsweetened)
Dinner: Ginisang Shrimp and Sitaw

Day 3

Breakfast: Tapa & Egg with Tomatoes
Snacks: Almond Nuts
Lunch: Pan Fried Chicken with Sauteed Monggo Sprouts
Snacks: Fried Tofu with Vinegar dip
Dinner: Tinolang Chicken Breast


Day 4

Breakfast: Tuna Salad with Lettuce
Snacks: Singkamas
Lunch: Fried Tilapia and Cucumber Sticks
Snacks: Buttered Baguio Beans
Dinner: Tofu and Kangkong in Oyster Sauce


Day 5

Breakfast: Bacon and Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes and Onion
Snacks: Nuts
Lunch: Chicken Breast Adobo with Itlog na pula and kamatis
Snacks: Cheese Sticks
Dinner: Pork Mushroom


Day 6

Breakfast: Egg Salad with Cucumber and Cheese
Snacks: Singkamas
Lunch: Ginisang Munggo and Pan Fried Chicken Breast
Snacks: Cheese Sticks
Dinner: Pan Fried Steak with Steamed Baguio Beans

Day 7

Breakfast: Manggo and Shrimp Salad
Snacks: Nuts
Lunch: Stuffed Bangus with Steamed Cauli Flower
Snacks: 1 small apple
Dinner: Pork Adobo with Kangkong


Day 8

Breakfast Tuna Salad with Lettuce
Snacks: Cucumber Sticks
Lunch: Steamed Tilapia. Stir Fried Cabbage and Munggo Sprouts
Snacks: Nuts
Dinner Sauteed Squid and Tahong with Sitaw

Day 9

Breakfast: Tuna n Mushroom Omellette
Snacks: Cheese sticks
Lunch: Pan Fried Chicken Breast with Buttered Baguio Beans
Snacks: Peanut Butter (2 tbsp)
Dinner: Nilagang Baka (without Potatoes)

Day 10

Breakfast: Chicken Salad with Lettuce
Snacks: Singkamas
Lunch: Bistek with lots of Onions
Snacks: Nuts
Dinner: Porkchop and Ginisang Munggo


Day 11

Breakfast: Bacon, Lettuce and Tomatoe salad
Snacks: Boiled Egg
Lunch: Stir Fried Tofu
Snacks: Cheese Sticks
Dinner: Sinigang na Bangus

Day 12

Breakfast: Fried Bangus and Tomatoes
Snacks: Nuts
Lunch: Ampalaya con Carne
Snacks: Cucumber Sticks
Dinner: Beef with Mushroom

Day 13:

Breakfast: Longanisa/Sausage with Tomatoes and Lettuce
Snacks: Boiled Egg
Lunch: Sauteed Chicken Breast with Munggo Sprouts
Snack: Steamed Baguio Beans
Dinner: Adobong Pusit

Day 14:

Breakfast: Mushroom and Cheese Omellete
Snacks: Nuts
Lunch: Steam Tilapia with Mayo, Onions and Pickles
Snacks: Cheese Sticks
Dinner: Kare Kare

Day 15:


CHEAT DAY! YAHOO!

Losing Weight

I've taken my picture one early morning and I couldn't believe what I saw. It seems that I am already losing weight. Though many people are still not noticing it but I feel and know that I really am.

The lemonade diet works for me. I'm doing a mild lemonade diet. The rice is still off in my diet plan and I try to have just one meal a day. The senna tea is working miracles because my bowel movement is already getting regular. Though there are still times that I couldn't control it and I have to rush to a nearby store to get tissue paper.

There is weight lost competition in fitness first but I still can't join because the personal trainer that was assigned to me hasn't created my fitness program. The prize is 100k pesos and a free trip to boracay. I really wanted to join to motivate myself more to loose more weight.

Follow up on Master Cleanse

It has been more than two weeks since I tried the Master Cleanse. I realized it is a hard diet to follow. At first, I thought I was failing but I came accross the Yahoo article about it.
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Maple Syrup Diet
Lose over a stone in just a fortnight! That’s the promise of the Maple Syrup Diet followed by pop star Beyonce. But is this diet really the best way to shift those excess pounds and will it work for everyone? WLR’s dietitian Juliette Kellow investigates...

Maple Syrup Diet

By WLR Dietitian
Juliette Kellow BSc RD

This month, the papers have been full of reports about a new diet made famous by pop star Beyonce Knowles.

The ex-Destiny’s Child singer spilled the beans on how she slimmed down and lost 1½ stone in just two weeks for her new movie, Dreamgirls, due for release next January. Beyonce’s diet apparently consisted of eating nothing for a fortnight, instead surviving on detox drinks consisting of a syrup mixed with lemon juice, water and cayenne pepper!

The syrup – Madal Bal Natural Tree Syrup – is made from the sap of maple and palm trees. Also known as The Lemon Detox, the diet was introduced more than 30 years ago by naturopath Stanley Burroughs. Many of the claimed benefits include weight loss, cleansing the body of toxins, greater resistance to illness, improved concentration, increased energy, clearer skin and eyes, shinier hair and stronger nails.

The detox drink itself is made by mixing 2 tablespoons of the Natural Tree Syrup (which they say is 20ml) with 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, a pinch of cayenne pepper or ginger and half a pint of hot or cold water. It’s recommended you drink as much as you like, but ideally six to nine glasses daily.

There are also four detox plans to choose from:
The Full Detox – this involves surviving solely on the detox drink for 10 days, although it’s recommended that beginners follow it for just 5–7 days. It can also be extended for up to 14 days, but should only be done so with the consent of a health professional.
Relaxed Version – this involves substituting breakfast, dinner or both these meals with 2–3 glasses of the detox drink. But you should still avoid sweets, processed foods, red meat, fried food, white bread, dairy products, coffee and booze for the remaining meals.
The Once a Week version – as the name suggests, you skip food and have the detox drinks on one day each week.
The Master Plan – a hardcore plan that involves a twice-yearly multi-day detox combined with detoxing once a week!
WLR says:

Pop star Beyonce may have a figure that many of us envy, but it seems she believes in the ‘no pain, no gain’ mantra to get it that way. In fact, this is one of the most extreme diets ever and makes Carol Vorderman’s detox plans look like a positive food fest.

This diet is potentially dangerous. Effectively, it involves drinking nothing but sugared water for days on end. Of course you will lose weight, but that’s purely the result of limiting calories excessively.

A tablespoon (which they say is 10ml) of Natural Tree Syrup contains just 26 calories. That means if you have six drinks a day (each containing the recommended 2 tablespoons of syrup), your daily intake will be just 312 calories. Even nine drinks only provide 468 calories.

The effects of crash diet

This low calorie diet plan will leave you hungry, irritable and lacking in energy as your blood sugar levels go on a roller coaster ride of highs and lows. And chances are, the pounds will go straight back on as soon as you ditch the diet.

But it’s not just the extremely low calorie content that’s worrying. These drinks are devoid of protein, fibre, vitamins, minerals and all the naturally occurring plant chemicals (Phytochemicals) we know help to keep us fit and healthy. After just a few days, it’s likely you’ll become constipated due to the complete lack of fibre in the diet. And if you follow this diet for any length of time, you could end up with low nutrient levels, including iron, calcium, zinc and vitamin C. Meanwhile, a combination of sugar and acid (from the lemon juice) is also a disaster for teeth and so may increase the risk of dental decay.

As for the idea that the body needs to detox, this is simply nonsense. Our bodies are cleverly designed to get rid of waste products and toxins – that’s one of the main functions of our liver and kidneys.

Worryingly though, these facts aren’t stopping people from buying this product. Even though it costs a massive £39.99 for a litre (enough for 5 to 7 days), the company that distribute Madal Bal Natural Tree Syrup say they’ve gone from selling 500 tins a year to around 2,000 a month!

Crash Diet Versus Healthy Eating

Bottom line: this is a crash diet – and one of the worst! Put it to the back of your mind and concentrate on getting a bootylicious body by eating a healthy diet that will shift those pounds slowly – but keep them off for good.

Resource: http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk/diet/maple-syrup.htm
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So I followed the Relaxed Version. Having 1 meal a day and the rest was lemonade and the senna tea at night.

It worked. I lost 5 lbs in 4 days. The catch is that the moment you tried to eat again. The weight goes back fast. You really have to be careful with this diet.

The senna tea makes you poop all day. I recommend that you take the senna tea at night so that if you have plans the next day you won't regret it. One time I took it and went to the mall. I rushed to the nearest grocery to buy tissue paper.

It has been a week and I haven't gone to the gym. There was always a reason not to go there. Maybe it is just me.

I need to get back on my feet. Hope that when I check on my weight I would be happy.

• DIET TRICKS
• Tape a picture of your skinny self to the refrigerator for inspiration. Remind yourself what you can look like.
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  Tape a picture of your fat self to the refrigerator for motivation. Remind yourself what you don’t want to look like.
• Limit head-on visions. Do a “Miss America,” and stand at an angle that presents a three-quarter body profile.
  
• Don’t keep up with the Joneses. Take one bite of food for every two your dining companion takes.
  
• “Boost” your sandwiches with lettuce, tomato, sprouts, cucumber slices, bell peppers, and other fresh veggies. Along with the bigger crunch, you’ll get a bigger sandwich with few additional calories and no extra fat.
  
• Take a shower or bath when a food craving strikes. It will relax you, and keep your whole body occupied and out of trouble (i.e., the kitchen) until the craving fades.
  
• Phone a talkative friend when a food craving strikes. Call from a corded phone outside the kitchen, and stay on until the craving fades.
  
• Brush your teeth, floss, gargle, or chew a stick of gum immediately after your meal to stop yourself from eating more.
  
• Stand near fatter people. They make you look thinner.
  
• To add length to round faces, part hair on the side, in a silky straight down do, or in an upsweep. Keep bangs on the wispy side, if you wear them, to avoid a face-broadening horizontal line.
  
• Smash your trash. When you throw food away, thoroughly bury it under more trash so there will be absolutely no question of changing your mind. No need to explain.
  Computer-enhance a photo of yourself to see how great you’ll look when you’re slim.
• Never mind liposuction: Today’s computer technology lets you delete double chins and narrow your waistline with the touch of a keystroke. Print out a copy and keep it in your purse.
  
• Chew sugarless gum while you prepare meals. It’ll keep you from tasting (eating) that extra serving’s worth.
  
• Cross your legs at your ankles. Your thighs and calves will look slimmer.
  
• Drink a tall glass of water before every meal. It’s a healthy way to quench your hunger.
  
• Get a tan. A tan helps you look thinner
  
• Work for your snacks. Before you eat a high-calorie snack, clean the bathroom or vacuum the house. Don’t eat until the faucets and sink are gleaming.
  
• Have your teeth cleaned professionally and whitened. You won’t want to sully that gorgeous mouth with “bad” food.
  
• Give yourself a manicure when a craving strikes, applying extra layers of slow-drying nail polish. It will keep your hands occupied and out of trouble until the craving fades.

Third Attempt Failed!

I have tried again the master cleanse diet for the third day. Unfortunately, I failed again. What would be the equation for the success of this diet? They say try and try until you die and I will.

The day started for me fine. I didn't have any cravings at all. I drank my saline (salt and water) and it tasted wierd. I could finish the I glassed that I prepared. What I did was to mix it with the lemonade. I was able to finished it. I then went online to check on my emails and chat on the side. I then prepared for the gym. I was daring my self to attend a spinning class. But unfortunately I was late. So I opted to attend Body Combat (taebo exercise) I did good because I did break a sweat. After that, I felt my adrenaline was still rushing. I jumped on the threadmill and a trainer approach me. I thought he was going to stop me from running. Then he asked if I was Jericho. I said yes. He introduced himself, he was the trainer that was calling me for days. I was avoiding him because I wanted to do my excercise on my own pace. But I got caught. So he invited me to the personal trainer's table and scheduled my for tomorrow for my power pack exercise. Let see what happens.

After going to the gym, I went to the grocery to grab some lemons and other stuff for the diet. I was looking for a particular tea. I saw one it says on the label sencha. I was glad but I feel that this was not the correct laxative tea. I browse around more and voila! I found it, Biguerlai Slimming Tea. I read the label an it said made from sensa fruit and leaves. This is it! I went to the baking section, unfortunately there was no 100% maple syrup there so I just opted for the honey. But as the Master Cleanse clearly stated. Get a maple syrup and honey is not an option. What the heck? I just hope that honey will work as a substitute. I'll let you know if it does.

I went home and attached the chandelier on the ceiling. While doing that my aunt arrive with leftovers from the Nazarene Feast. I am being tempted again. And same as the first and second I gave in again. I ate a lot!

I'm about to go to sleep and drinking the Sensa Tea. Must be wondering how it taste? Hmmm it tasted like green tea but smell funky. You know what I mean. Fair enough! I could drink this. Just to cleanse my system and to lose weight. I'm going to finish the book now. I'll let you know what happens tomorrow.

Two Failed Attempts

I was trying my best to embark on the Master Cleanse Diet. Two days ago, I tried to start the Master Cleanse diet. Three days ago I already prepared the lemonade diet. I read the ebook of Master Cleanse by Stanley Borroughs. On the first day I almost made it but at the end of the day I ate carbonara, left overs from my sisters birthday. On the second day (today), I thought I will make it but unfortunately my sister came along with a friend with pizza. I couldn't help myself. I ate 3 slices. This diet was harder than I thought. Hopefully, the third attempt will be a success. I won't give up!

P.S. I also notice that during this diet when I smoke I get dizzy. I don't know if I should give up smoking... It make it even harder.

Out with the old in with the new.

Everyone has started the new year with a bang. We'll I didn't. Remember the last post? The cheat day. Well, It wasn't a cheat day. It was a cheat week. I had all the food that I wanted. I just couldn't help it. I've let my guard down. I was attacked when I was vulnerable. Now, I'm struggling again. It's a good thing I did a precautionary measure. Last december 29, I enrolled myself in fitness first. I felt I needed to do something.

Then January 3 came ( I should have started January 2) then I went to the gym. I arrived 9:30 am. I thought I was late. Before I hit the class, I jumped on the weighing scale and got shocked. I weighed 233lbs. DAMN IT! The instructor for the group exercise was also late! Good Thing. Then we started. I was having trouble dancing because I was heavy. But I enjoyed the class. This would be my third time to enroll. I hope this time would be a success.

It was a good thing that I enrolled so I have to kick my own ass to get out of bed and go to the gym.

Another thing that I am going to try out is the master cleanse diet. I heard it from the radio station magic 89.9 that beyonce knowles did that diet and lost a lot of weight. It's kinda hard because it only involves liquid intakes. You can look for a download of an ebook, The Master Cleanse by Stanley Borroughs. I think you only drink juices for 2 days. Whew! But out with the old and in with the new. Wish me luck!

Crunches With Belly Fat?

I've read thru this article on MSN. This might interest you guys.

By Jacqueline Stenson
Contributing editor
MSNBC
Updated: 1:03 p.m. ET Dec. 28, 2006

If you're trying to lose belly fat, should you just do aerobic activity to shed the pounds, or should you also do crunches even though you won't see those abs for a while? And just what is a one-rep max?

Q: My midsection is where I need to lose the most weight. I'd like to get a nice flat stomach eventually, and I know to do that I have to do crunches at some point. But with all the fat, shouldn't I lose that first, then work on toning my torso? Or should I do cardio along with the crunches. After all, no one will be able to see my abs under my belly fat.

A: Well, yes, you can have a serious six-pack yet not be able to see it because it's covered in fat. So you do need to lose the weight in order to get a lean, mean midsection. And if you're like a lot of people, you may be carrying a little extra jelly belly around from all that holiday feasting.
But why wait to do the crunches or other abdominal work? It's hardly a wasted effort, since having toned abs also helps keep your core strong and prevent back aches.

Plus, you'll get to your ultimate goal of a "nice flat stomach" faster if you do both, notes Gina Lombardi, a personal trainer in Los Angeles. Otherwise, once you lose the weight, you have to start from scratch on toning the muscles.

"I always recommend doing both," says Lombardi. "Best to tone up what's under all that belly fat while the fat is disappearing."

So how much aerobic exercise is enough? That depends a lot on how much you eat and what kind of activity you're doing and for how long. To lose a pound of fat, you need to create a deficit of 3,500 calories.

As for those abs, aim to do crunches at least three times a week. Start with one or two sets of 10 repetitions and work up to three sets of 20, Lombardi says.

Q: What do you mean by one-repetition maximum? How do I determine that?

A: A one-repetition maximum is the highest amount of weight that you can lift or press one time. So, for instance, it would be the most weight you can bench press or lift on the calf machine.

Personal trainers commonly advise clients to use a weight that is a certain percentage of their "one-rep max." They might say to do two to three sets of 10 biceps curls at 70 percent of your one-rep max. Then they might advise you to work up to 80 percent of your one-rep max.
The point is to not overdo it. If you max out and your muscles aren't ready for it, you risk injury.
There is no one best way to strength train, so you'll often hear various suggestions for weight programs. It's good to mix them up to keep your muscles challenged.