Jorge Cruise THE 100 DIET- Anyone Done It??

melbob1984

I have been on my fitness pal and am doing the 100 in tandem with keeping up with all calories etc on my fitness pal. I was stuck and this has certainly been a lifestyle change. We are not going to stick with a diet that limits fruits and grains so severely but I see this as a jump start and will add back in moderation a heart healthy diet with exercise. If a jump start to weight loss is what you need for motivation I am assuring you this will work.

LaShawnShante

I am in the middle of the 100. It's only my second day. I did want to make a comment on some of the other posts I have read about the 100 though:

Many of the posts I have read keep saying things like: the moment you start eating carbs and sugars again you will gain the weight back. That is completely true. However, it isn't a fad diet. It is a lifestyle change. If you eat one way and lose weight from it and then switch it up by reverting back to your unhealthy ways you gain the weight back. I don't understand that being a valid argument against the 100. This rule applies to all diets, fad or lifestyle changing. I have read the book and he includes expert advice and information. The weight loss in the first couple of weeks is not only from fat. Jorge Cruise lets his readers know that the weight coming off is from waste (poo, crap, chocolate monster, poop, shiz, etc.). Many people aren't having proper BMs and this diet helps to clean you out. He includes the history of American eating. One point I especially like is that we have been saying a lot of the same things about nutrition and America has only been getting fatter. According to the book many of our health organizations don't want to admit to being wrong. Not surprising seeing as how we have a lot of corruption in this country when it comes to money. I understand skepticism, I was too until I read the book for myself and I read it in its entirety before changing my diet. He makes a lot of sense to me. So before you start saying that it is a quick fix or for people not serious about their health or changing their unhealthy ways please read the book. You may be surprised with the information presented to you.

mystasia

Question on this diet. I've looked at the meal plans. Each day it seems the sugar calories aren't the 100. Am I reading that right? Most are under 50. Is that all you're supposed to have following the meal plans or are you to add what you want, up to the 100 sugar calories?

maryhayesknight

I started on this 4 weeks ago at 196. I have gone down to 183. I am not having my usual carb cravings and my blood pressure has gone down without medication. I am eating healthier food without the trouble I have had before. You need to look at the food lists and keep plenty of the free foods around. My downfall has always been chips and salsa. I'm not craving them. I was surprised.

ddkphotos

I have loosely followed it since last July 1st... 43 pounds out of my goal of 50 are gone. Definitely a lifestyle change rather than a diet for me... I was supposedly diagnosed with IBS over 10 years ago but it seems it's probably gluten intolerance because my stomach has never felt better since following this... I say loosely following because I do allow myself fruit - especially berries in my smoothie in the morning... but have basically cut out almost all processed foods - breads, pasta, granola bars, rice, crackers, cookies, canned soups, etc. - pretty much anything in a box, bag or can... back to the source - eating foods that are as close to their original natural state as possible. It took some time getting used to eating mainly healthy proteins, healthy fats and veggies - but it is working and I no longer have the constipation and runs I used to have on a regular basis... I still allow myself a bit of chocolate every day (life isn't worth living otherwise!) - and will once in a while have some bread but usually feel crappy after so it's easy not to go back there...

EchoPhenix

I stated at 240 lbs after I had my daughter, went on the 100 and lost 15 lbs my first 2 weeks. My suggestion is to do 2-4 weeks on and then 2 weeks off. That is why I got this app, because every couple of pounds you lose you can reset how many calories you can intake. Cutting the calories when you lose is the key to maintaining. When I am maintaining I eat pizza Chinese and of course gave to have my chocolate!!! :-) I make sure most of my meals are "healthy" but when maintaining, this app is awesome!!!

EchoPhenix

Oh sorry one more thing the diet is broken down on chewfo.com just type Jorge 100 sugar calories and it tells you need to know without having to read the entire book. Including 25 grams total carbs per day!!! :-)

runner359

I've tried it. Yes it worked. Very well in fact. I've also tried weight watchers. That worked too. Flat out just counting calories in and calories burned. That worked too.

The secret is all diets work you just need to find the one that works best for you. We all have to find our own balance.

Jess__I__Can

I wish I could get gifs on my phone. Where's that Finn the Human Boy "SCIENCE" gif when you need it?

Anyone?

kaseyr1505

So, now my sugar is playing hide and seek? Damn you sugar! I suck at that game.

Dilvish

I know this is an old thread but I just read this book and although at first it made a lot of sense I also recognize like many others would agree it's like any diet. you have to find one that works for you.

Ultimately it all boils down to changing your eating habits. Realistically that could have been the content of the whole book. Reduce or eliminate refined carbs and sugar, eat more healthy fats and lean proteins and exercise.

This diet is very close to a Keto diet or just a low carb diet It may be a little more refined but I think the intent was to sell as many copies as possible with the line "Lose up to 18lbs in 2 weeks".

I think most people on MFP have read that losing that much weight in such a short period of time could be unhealthy and is clearly unsustainable. Ironically he wrote another book a few years earlier that stated losing more than 5lbs per week is potentially unhealthy...he's contradicted himself in order to sell more books.

Anyway my point is if you fall off any diet you likely end up gaining some or all of your weight back because ultimately a healthy weight is maintained by a balanced healthy diet free from added sugars and high carb content and some regular exercise.

I can't remember who said it but it went like this - "If its made in a (manufacturing) plant don't eat it...if it IS a plant then eat it". Vegans and vegetarians who eat healthy (no processed foods) are typically leaner. Even Jorge Cruise makes that statement...look in the animal kingdom. Cows grow to be about 750lbs and all they eat is grasses, same with Elephants...total vegans yet they are huge compared to Humans.

Bottom line is the 100 is a restrictive diet like all the rest. if you really want to lose weight and keep it off, it is time consuming because it is a complete lifestyle change.