Scarsdale Medical Diet????

chicken1975
chicken1975 Posts: 7
edited September 21 in Introduce Yourself
Has anyone tried the SMD??? This is my 2nd day on it. Just wondering if it worked for you. I met a guy recently who is doing it. He has lost 60lbs. in 5 months, plus exercise.

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  • frogmommy
    frogmommy Posts: 151 Member
    http://eating.health.com/2008/04/18/the-complete-scarsdale-medical-diet/
  • wvmom30
    wvmom30 Posts: 47 Member
    A weight-loss diet devised by Dr Herman Tarnower in 1979. The dietary regime has two stages which alternate fortnightly. The first stage consists of the medical diet, a strictly prescribed high protein, low carbohydrate, low fat diet. Protein constitutes about 43 per cent of the diet but fats are restricted to about 25 per cent. Sugar, pasta, potatoes, and all bread (except a high protein variety) are excluded and between-meal snacks are restricted to carrots and celery. Tea or coffee can be taken freely, but alcohol is not allowed. The second stage consists of a keep-trim programme. This acts as a relief period from the very strict regime. More foods are allowed and alcohol can be taken in moderation. The diet during the keep-trim programme contains less protein.

    Although the Scarsdale diet may result in weight loss, it is potentially harmful. The excessive amounts of protein and low carbohydrate in the medical diet can result in the accumulation of ketones, chemicals that are toxic in high concentrations. These may not be completely eliminated during the keep-trim programme. See also ketogenic diet.
  • chicken1975
    chicken1975 Posts: 7
    Hey, thanks for that little info. I am sticking to it. I see this as a segway into my lifestyle change. Just needed a boost to push me in the right direction. I am being very careful though. Thanks again!!
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    LOL, that article is awesome.

    Quote:

    Who should consider the diet?
    No one.

    end Quote.

    :tongue:
  • ItsTime2010
    ItsTime2010 Posts: 38
    Hello Chicken1975,

    What is SMD? This is my first time hearing of that.

    Thanks
  • chicken1975
    chicken1975 Posts: 7
    It's the Scarsdale Medical Diet. It was really popular in the 70s and 80s. I have modified it to fit me. It is a bit extreme, could cause a lot of harm. Check it out. I would say check with an MD, nutritionist, or dietician to help you modify to a program very similar to this.
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