The Fast Metabolism Diet
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OP, I've done this diet (the full 30 days) and can't agree more with everything stated above. The diet is overly complicated, unnecessarily so, and cost me more time and money than I'd like to admit. I bought into the bunk that my metabolism was "broken" and needed a reboot and yes, I lost weight--a decent amount--because I was eating 900-1200 calories a day. I was hungry & miserable & didn't do anything social for a full month because I couldn't make the ridiculous rules fit outside of my kitchen.
Did I lose weight. Yes. Was it worth it? H@!! NO! I have since gone on to lose twice as much weight logging on here & counting calories--all while eating all the yummy food, feeling satisfied, and fitting it into my active social life. Without every second of my day spent stressing over what I was eating and when. Which sounds more fun to you?
I'm sure despite a page of posts to convince you otherwise, that you'll try this plan. My plea to you is when you decide to give it up, that you'll come right here & continue your journey in a sustainable & healthy way, and not give into the rebound binge that is sure to follow.0 -
Just finished the book & began the 28 day program this morning. So far, so good.0
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hanksmom79 wrote: »OP, I've done this diet (the full 30 days) and can't agree more with everything stated above. The diet is overly complicated, unnecessarily so, and cost me more time and money than I'd like to admit. I bought into the bunk that my metabolism was "broken" and needed a reboot and yes, I lost weight--a decent amount--because I was eating 900-1200 calories a day. I was hungry & miserable & didn't do anything social for a full month because I couldn't make the ridiculous rules fit outside of my kitchen.
Did I lose weight. Yes. Was it worth it? H@!! NO! I have since gone on to lose twice as much weight logging on here & counting calories--all while eating all the yummy food, feeling satisfied, and fitting it into my active social life. Without every second of my day spent stressing over what I was eating and when. Which sounds more fun to you?
I'm sure despite a page of posts to convince you otherwise, that you'll try this plan. My plea to you is when you decide to give it up, that you'll come right here & continue your journey in a sustainable & healthy way, and not give into the rebound binge that is sure to follow.
Wow!! This OP!! Way to go!!0 -
kshama2001 wrote: »vivmom2014 wrote: »If you read the 1 star reviews on amazon about this diet (book), you'll have an eye-opener.
It sounds hideously complicated. Big money maker for the author. I wouldn't bother with it for 5 minutes.
I did know someone who tried it and was very gung-ho for about 8 days. Then, it was all over.
I love Amazon reviews. Here's a good one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/RWP2O6O8L7IKY/ref=cm_cr_pr_viewpnt?ie=UTF8&ASIN=0307986276#RWP2O6O8L7IKY
Here are the one star reviews: http://www.amazon.com/The-Fast-Metabolism-Diet-Weight/product-reviews/0307986276/ref=cm_cr_pr_hist_1?ie=UTF8&filterBy=addOneStar&showViewpoints=0&filterByStar=one_star&pageNumber=1
Wow! After reading some of those, I would like to withdraw my statement about it not likely to be harmful. Bad plan is bad. :noway:0 -
Since you asked if anyone has tried this diet and not the opinions of those who haven't, I thought I'd chime in. Not that the other opinions aren't worth looking at, but it's just not what you asked for? I have been on this diet for 5 days now. It is a little restrictive, not going to lie, however it is a good fit for me. I hate to cook, I like quick, fast, and easy food, and this diet is anything but that! So it has made me stay home, cook, think about what I'm putting into my body, and for that, I am really glad I am doing this diet. I go to the store now, and don't even look at the sweet yummy treats because frankly, I'm just not interested in them anymore. Weird, my sweet tooth must have been replaced by a water tooth, because now, I'm all about the water, which before made me gag a little, not going to lie! One thing I decided I would not give up, even before I started was my coke zero, however, even without thinking about it, I did cut my intake down to about half the coke zero I was drinking before! It's amazing how long a 12 pack will last now! So again, for that I am thankful I'm on the diet. My mom is also doing the diet, she finds it much harder than I do, because she's really not into meat, and phase 2 is all about the meat! So next week she's going the vegetarian route. She has been on weight watchers for a few years, and just can't seem to lose that last 10 pounds. But being on this eating plan, it is really moving the scale in the right direction for her! Will I stay on it, heck yes! I have learned in 5 days, recipes, ideas, and facts about weight loss, and healthy eating that my husband (A Marine) has been trying to teach me for years! They make me feel really good about not eating crappy and I'm hoping some of this will rub off on my daughters. And even though there are things you can not have on the diet, there is usually a substitution for it, just a healthy one! So there is my 2 cents about the Fast Metabolism Diet. Take it or leave it, but I hope you find something that makes sense and works for you!0
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leebeebumble wrote: »Since you asked if anyone has tried this diet and not the opinions of those who haven't, I thought I'd chime in. Not that the other opinions aren't worth looking at, but it's just not what you asked for? I have been on this diet for 5 days now. It is a little restrictive, not going to lie, however it is a good fit for me. I hate to cook, I like quick, fast, and easy food, and this diet is anything but that! So it has made me stay home, cook, think about what I'm putting into my body, and for that, I am really glad I am doing this diet. I go to the store now, and don't even look at the sweet yummy treats because frankly, I'm just not interested in them anymore. Weird, my sweet tooth must have been replaced by a water tooth, because now, I'm all about the water, which before made me gag a little, not going to lie! One thing I decided I would not give up, even before I started was my coke zero, however, even without thinking about it, I did cut my intake down to about half the coke zero I was drinking before! It's amazing how long a 12 pack will last now! So again, for that I am thankful I'm on the diet. My mom is also doing the diet, she finds it much harder than I do, because she's really not into meat, and phase 2 is all about the meat! So next week she's going the vegetarian route. She has been on weight watchers for a few years, and just can't seem to lose that last 10 pounds. But being on this eating plan, it is really moving the scale in the right direction for her! Will I stay on it, heck yes! I have learned in 5 days, recipes, ideas, and facts about weight loss, and healthy eating that my husband (A Marine) has been trying to teach me for years! They make me feel really good about not eating crappy and I'm hoping some of this will rub off on my daughters. And even though there are things you can not have on the diet, there is usually a substitution for it, just a healthy one! So there is my 2 cents about the Fast Metabolism Diet. Take it or leave it, but I hope you find something that makes sense and works for you!
There's nothing in this diet that "needs" to be done, except make the author richer. If you eat in a reasonable caloric deficit, you can eat a wide variety of foods you enjoy and lose weight. You can earn more calories with exercise. You can have a full social life and eat in a way that will carry you through the rest of your days.
Also, you've been following this diet for 5 days. Come back in several months and let us know how it's going!
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kshama2001 wrote: »kristen6350 wrote: »There's nothing wrong with your metabolism. Honest. Everyone seems to think their's is broken. It's not.
Eat to lose 1lb/week, exercise, doing something you like, and be patient. The weight will come off. No DIET needed.
Yup, this woman was POSITIVE that her metabolism wasn't working properly and tests showed otherwise.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGLwzbvx4S4
This made me laugh. Had the tests done, metabolism normal, two doctors telling her that to lose weight all she has to do is eat at a calorie deficit, yet it ended with her re-stating that her issue was metabolic.0 -
vivmom2014 wrote: »
[/i][/b]Also, you've been following this diet for 5 days. Come back in several months and let us know how it's going!
Exactly!!! You say you hate to cook, yet you picked a diet that allows almost no processed food & makes eating out impossible. I get that that you are currently very motivated because this is new to you; however, it seems to me that this will be hard to stick with long term for the very reasons you state you currently love it.
I know I sound like I'm being unsupportive & I honestly wish you the best regardless of the path you take. However, I've done this plan (two full rounds + several more starts & stops) and I just wish someone had given me a wake up call that losing weight doesn't have to be that difficult.0 -
stopped reading at "diet"0
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brianpperkins wrote: »When the author rails against calories and calorie counting, then peddles a VLCD ... avoid the program. That is exactly what Haylie Pomroy does.
Yeah, some days you eat only 800 calories. Not a fan of starving myself.0 -
CTurquoisedreams wrote: »Anyone out there on this diet? How do you like it? I'm thinking about doing it.
I hate any fad diet in the world. Lots of people have good luck with them, but they all sound unhealthy. In general, I hate the idea of depriving yourself of anything instead of a general plan of moderation and calorie deficit. One in which you are willing to wait years to lose all the weight necessary because that is the only way it doesn't come back. Some people have to go on restricted diets for medical reasons like diabetes, ect, and that's ok. But people can flush their kytogenic, I haven't had a carb since 2006 diet, paleo, zone, atkins, whatever the hell diets.0 -
Okay, it's now Thursday and I will finish my first 28 days in 3 days. So far, I've enjoyed everything I've eaten, and I don't feel like I'm starving all the time! I've also branched out and tried things I never would have eaten before....and liked them! My daughters have eaten veggies without wanting to throw up, and I've really developed my cooking skills, so has this diet been worth it to me, and will I keep it up? Absolutely! Is it for everyone? Possibly not. I'm eating well over 900 calories thank you very much, plus, as stated above, I never feel hungry, because if I start feeling like I want to eat, guess what, I eat! But now instead of grabbing some chips, I'll grab a cucumber, or pear or something like that. I was a HUGE sweets eater, but now, I can turn them down with no problem at all. How much have I lost to date? 12.5 pounds, so I'm almost down to what I was when I started in on this site. It's been a real eye opener for me, and I'm not saying it's super easy, the first week was the hardest, just trying to figure out what I could eat, what I couldn't eat, what phase I was in on what day, etc. So I understand how annoying it could be to start this diet. But I've gained so much insight. Cooking with my daughters, and enjoying it, actually enjoying what we've made, it's been great! And yes, I plan on keeping it up!
In all honesty, my mom, who also is on the plan, is having a harder time with it. She's doesn't like meat, so phase 2 is rough, but she finally found a decent turkey bacon and that has made all the difference for her, she has lost about 13.5 pounds. And for you who said you want to hear how it's going in a few months, I'd be glad to come back and share!0 -
leebeebumble wrote: »Is it for everyone? Possibly not.
Definitely not.leebeebumble wrote: »I'm eating well over 900 calories thank you very much,
How much over 900 calories are you eating? Enough to preserve muscle mass and fuel your body?
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It's a woo diet designed to sell books to the naive. Will it work? Of course. At what cost though?0
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I'm in the middle of my day here in OR, so I had to put in the whole day, took a little for the recipes, but I got my phase 2 (Which is the lowest calorie phase) all put in, I have 1224 on Wednesday and Thursday, then I move on to phase 3, (Fri, Sat, Sun) and that is 1686. So, no, I'm not starving myself, I'm actually eating healthier and for the most part, more calories on average than I did before the diet started on the 1st. Phase 1 I didn't calculate out, but it would fall somewhere in between calorie wise. Like I said before, I'm never hungry, and this is why, plenty of yummy veggies that I never even knew I'd like, and I eat them when I want! Keeps the bad stuff out of my face! My husband, a former Marine was very skeptical of this eating plan also, until he saw what I'm eating and how much healthier it was then the way I had been eating. It's fairly similar to the way he eats normally.0
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leebeebumble wrote: »Okay, it's now Thursday and I will finish my first 28 days in 3 days. So far, I've enjoyed everything I've eaten, and I don't feel like I'm starving all the time! I've also branched out and tried things I never would have eaten before....and liked them! My daughters have eaten veggies without wanting to throw up, and I've really developed my cooking skills, so has this diet been worth it to me, and will I keep it up? Absolutely! Is it for everyone? Possibly not. I'm eating well over 900 calories thank you very much, plus, as stated above, I never feel hungry, because if I start feeling like I want to eat, guess what, I eat! But now instead of grabbing some chips, I'll grab a cucumber, or pear or something like that. I was a HUGE sweets eater, but now, I can turn them down with no problem at all. How much have I lost to date? 12.5 pounds, so I'm almost down to what I was when I started in on this site. It's been a real eye opener for me, and I'm not saying it's super easy, the first week was the hardest, just trying to figure out what I could eat, what I couldn't eat, what phase I was in on what day, etc. So I understand how annoying it could be to start this diet. But I've gained so much insight. Cooking with my daughters, and enjoying it, actually enjoying what we've made, it's been great! And yes, I plan on keeping it up!
In all honesty, my mom, who also is on the plan, is having a harder time with it. She's doesn't like meat, so phase 2 is rough, but she finally found a decent turkey bacon and that has made all the difference for her, she has lost about 13.5 pounds. And for you who said you want to hear how it's going in a few months, I'd be glad to come back and share!
I'm really glad it's worked out so far for you and has helped you get your kids involved in cooking & enjoying healthy foods. Those are huge wins. I'm vocal about not being a fan of this "diet"--it's certainly not because I am against eating healthy foods as close to their natural state as possible or cooking healthy meals as a family. But this diet has more RULES than any diet i've ever seen. Some people do better with that than others but for me, it instills an "all or nothing" attitude that leads to burn out eventually (or falling off the wagon). I simply submit that losing weight & healthy eating can be done with a tremendous amount of flexibility that this diet simply doesn't allow. Eat fat on Monday if you feel like it (actually, it's an important macro that you should incorporate every day anyway). Eat a sweet potato on Wednesday. And enjoy cheese, coffee & sugar as your calories allow (everything in moderation). As long as your are eating mostly nutrient-dense food (with room for a cheat here or there) and keeping a calorie deficit, you will have great success losing weight. And you can still eat lots of healthy food & cook with your family--just on your terms and not hers.
Good luck to you and congratulations on your success so far!!0 -
My mom does this, and she keeps trying to get me to do it with her. Nope.
It's SO freaking complicated. What you can eat changes on a daily basis. It's totally unrealistic to expect anyone who has a normal job to keep up with that. Plus, you can't have caffeine, which just isn't going to work when you're in grad school like I am.
Also, my mom will tell me that she can't have things like olive oil, which makes absolutely no sense to me. There is nothing unhealthy about olive oil.
As soon as my mom stops doing the diet, she'll gain all of her weight back. So much for "fixing" her metabolism. No thanks, Haylie Pomeroy. I'll still to my simple clean eating routine.0 -
Absolutely Hanksmom79. I agree, if you have the discipline to be moderate in your eating, it's way easier, unfortunately, as I've stated before, I do not. So this structured plan has worked so far for me. I'm sure it's all about mind of matter and all, but if I allow myself to cheat once, it's like, what's holding me to not cheat again? Nothing, and that's how my mind works! LOL. SpiderGwens, I started out knowing I would keep my diet soda, I figured if I change everything else about my eating habits, I would keep it so I don't have to go back on my asthma medicine, which in my doctors opinion is worse for you than a soda here and there. I've still lost 12.5 pounds. I'm not sure if I buy into the whole fixing your metabolism and all, I just know that it gets me eating healthier, which it sounds like you already do, so probably not a good option for you anyway!
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There is a reason fad diets are complicated: When anyone doesn't lose weight at the promised rate, the promoters can simply point to some arcane rule the person didn't follow just right and say that is why they failed.
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Another "I'm following (INSERT DIET NAME HERE) .... except for the parts that I don't want to" endorsement.0
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I think these diets work by confusing and distracting the user to not notice that they are eating at a deficit
What I don't get is how people can have the discipline/time to follow all these strange and complicated rules, but not have the discipline/time to follow a simple eating plan of moderate portions of normal food
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kommodevaran wrote: »I think these diets work by confusing and distracting the user to not notice that they are eating at a deficit
What I don't get is how people can have the discipline/time to follow all these strange and complicated rules, but not have the discipline/time to follow a simple eating plan of moderate portions of normal food
Agreed. The hoops to jump through with this "Fast Metabolism Diet" are seriously next level. Exhausting and completely unnecessary, potentially dangerous.
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leebeebumble wrote: »Absolutely Hanksmom79. I agree, if you have the discipline to be moderate in your eating, it's way easier, unfortunately, as I've stated before, I do not. So this structured plan has worked so far for me. I'm sure it's all about mind of matter and all, but if I allow myself to cheat once, it's like, what's holding me to not cheat again? Nothing, and that's how my mind works! LOL. SpiderGwens, I started out knowing I would keep my diet soda, I figured if I change everything else about my eating habits, I would keep it so I don't have to go back on my asthma medicine, which in my doctors opinion is worse for you than a soda here and there. I've still lost 12.5 pounds. I'm not sure if I buy into the whole fixing your metabolism and all, I just know that it gets me eating healthier, which it sounds like you already do, so probably not a good option for you anyway!
Not understanding the relationship between diet soda and asthma medicine.....0 -
vivmom2014 wrote: »kommodevaran wrote: »I think these diets work by confusing and distracting the user to not notice that they are eating at a deficit
What I don't get is how people can have the discipline/time to follow all these strange and complicated rules, but not have the discipline/time to follow a simple eating plan of moderate portions of normal food
Agreed. The hoops to jump through with this "Fast Metabolism Diet" are seriously next level. Exhausting and completely unnecessary, potentially dangerous.
But nevertheless, lots of people's idea of fun. I get that eating ordinary food and dropping max a pound or two per week can seem boring. Some enjoy the adventure and taking those unnecessary risks and efforts. I'm not going to the Antarctic just to see if I'll survive in the ice, but people do that, and nobody is forcing them.0 -
There is a reason fad diets are complicated: When anyone doesn't lose weight at the promised rate, the promoters can simply point to some arcane rule the person didn't follow just right and say that is why they failed.
True Story. I'm still on some private group for this diet on Facebook-hey, it's entertainment-and I can't tell you the number of times poor people will FREAK OUT because they accidentally had broccoli on a phase where broccoli isn't an approved vegetable. You ate broccoli honey, the world is not going to come to an end!!!!0 -
ClosetBayesian wrote: »leebeebumble wrote: »Absolutely Hanksmom79. I agree, if you have the discipline to be moderate in your eating, it's way easier, unfortunately, as I've stated before, I do not. So this structured plan has worked so far for me. I'm sure it's all about mind of matter and all, but if I allow myself to cheat once, it's like, what's holding me to not cheat again? Nothing, and that's how my mind works! LOL. SpiderGwens, I started out knowing I would keep my diet soda, I figured if I change everything else about my eating habits, I would keep it so I don't have to go back on my asthma medicine, which in my doctors opinion is worse for you than a soda here and there. I've still lost 12.5 pounds. I'm not sure if I buy into the whole fixing your metabolism and all, I just know that it gets me eating healthier, which it sounds like you already do, so probably not a good option for you anyway!
Not understanding the relationship between diet soda and asthma medicine.....
Caffeine can help ease asthma symptoms, it's similar to the asthma medicine theophylline, but I don't know what the effective dose of caffeine is and if soda would be an effective dose. Generally I hear about people using very strong coffee.0 -
Think about this for a minute - does it sound like a lifestyle you can sustain for the rest of your life? If not, then whatever losses you experience will not be permanent.0
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kshama2001 wrote: »
Yup, this woman was POSITIVE that her metabolism wasn't working properly and tests showed otherwise.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGLwzbvx4S4
I love this clip. It's amazing how the woman still clings to her beliefs, rather than accepting the results of the test and the information she is being given.
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its wierd to be defending this diet. I started Jan 11 and have gone from 272.5 to 244. Its probably about 3 pounds a week. first week lost 10 then afterwards about 2-2.5 per week. On Sixth week, i think.
Con: Its extremely hard to get started, when you do make something you have to make many servings, then freeze them and then eat them when they are due. Very time consuming in the beginning.
Pros: I am OCD, I have tried 3 or 4 times to use MFP and have always failed, that is also verfy difficult, if your super busy. With this diet its pretty clear when you are off track. I dont go to the bar at meetings, i dont order really good food and try to cut back servings.(Impossible for me) The thing I like about it, i know what I am supposed to do. I dont have to enter everything into MFP and I dont weigh my self everyday. These are just traps for me.
Misc: I am sticking with it. Its working or at least giving me a structure to know where I am at. Also not sure about comments on upsales, I see there are some attempts at it, but I am following Audio book and I printed out the pdf. About 10 bucks so far. Probably couldnt have made it the first four weeks without wifes help, but there is no question, I am eating healthier than i have ever. Lots of raw and nutritional foods. No flour, sugar, bad fats etc. I am sure my food bill has been cut in half.
Bottom Line I am using it (and hating it) and it is working for me. See you at 195.0
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