In light of a quickly approaching final weigh-in, I have decided to go all in with motivation from Dr. Moreno and his recommendations for the first cycle of his "diet" plan. It's not complicated. Eat only lean proteins, low-sugar fruits, probiotic foods and healthy fats that serve the purpose of fueling your body. Going to get in a cardio workout each day for the remainder of the time & hopefully I can see my goal number on my scale next Wednesday.
Cycle 1 - Accelerate Cycle:
o Mobilize fat stores and flush water and toxins from system
o Increase protein to go into fat-burning mode
o Reduce carbs to allow body to tap into storage fat
o Correct improper digestion
o Diet consists of:
- Lean proteins, vegetables, low-sugar fruits, probiotic foods, and good fats
o Do not eat fruit after 2:00pm. Eating carbs in the evening makes it harder for your body to burn them.
Lean Proteins:
Fish
Salmon, Sole, Flounder, Catfish, Tilapia, Canned light tuna
Poultry
Chicken breast, Turkey breasts, ground turkey, eggs (2 eggs=1 svg), egg whites (4eggwhites=1 svg)
Cleansing Vegetables:
Artichoke/ hearts, asparagus, bell peppers, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, green beans, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, okra, onions, parsley, scallions, spinach, tomatoes, watercress
Low-sugar Fruits:
Apples, berries, grapefruit, oranges, peaches, pears, plums, prunes, red grapes
Probiotic foods:
Yogurt (greek, plan, low fat, sugar-free), Kefir, Yakult, cottage cheese, tempeh (4oz=1 svg),
Friendly Fats:
Olive oil, flaxseed oil
Reference: 17 Day Diet by Dr. Mike Moreno