fast metabolism diet

bigcrystal123
bigcrystal123 Posts: 246 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hi my doctor told me to try the fast metabolism diet.I started it on Monday. But I have messed up all 3 days so far. I can't stop having my sweets. I'm doing everything I can to stick to it.but on the good note I lost 2 pounds since I started this diet.who is on or were on this diet. I need help.so maybe we have help each other or people can give me some pointers.
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  • HerkMeOff
    HerkMeOff Posts: 1,002 Member
    What on earth is the "fast metabolism diet"??
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
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  • getlean414
    getlean414 Posts: 27
    umm ya kinda forgot to tell us what the fast metabolism diet is ..
  • bigcrystal123
    bigcrystal123 Posts: 246 Member
    Sorry about that.its a book by haylie pomroy. There are 3 phases. The first phase is Monday and Tuesday. U eat lots of carbs and fruit.phase 2 is Wednesday and Thursday.lots of protein and veggies.phase 3 is Friday, Saturday and Sunday all of the above plus healthy fats and oils
  • SugaryLynx
    SugaryLynx Posts: 2,640 Member
    Hiya. You're the same height as me (almost I'm 5'3.5") and your starting weight is around what I started out at (I was 170 lbs June of last year). I know it's tempting to want to do this as fast as you can. Trust me, it feels like it takes too long, there's months you feel like there's no change. But it is worth doing it the right way. Slowly. When you take weight loss at a slower rate, you are more likely to succeed long term, learn sustainable habits, and most importantly lose fat and not fat and muscle (which isn't good!). I've got two little ones myself, a 3 year old and a 1 year old as of Friday!! You can do this without a diet. Make this a change for forever. Here's a great read, if you haven't seen it and good luck

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    If your goals are getting in shape and keeping up with your kids, simply losing weight will not be enough. You have to build up stamina from working your cardiovascular system. You take this one step at a time, one day at a time. I started doing wall push ups and dancing in my living room, lifting with just the bar in weightlifting. Little steps. Something like the fast metabolism doesn't sound very promising
  • HerkMeOff
    HerkMeOff Posts: 1,002 Member
    Sorry about that.its a book by haylie pomroy. There are 3 phases. The first phase is Monday and Tuesday. U eat lots of carbs and fruit.phase 2 is Wednesday and Thursday.lots of protein and veggies.phase 3 is Friday, Saturday and Sunday all of the above plus healthy fats and oils

    Stop doing that.


    Start eating a little less, moving a little more.
  • bigcrystal123
    bigcrystal123 Posts: 246 Member
    I have been at least trying to follow breakfast, lunch and dinners. Because u have to home cook. I can't stop drinking my tea and I do need my sugary snacks.I have been eating healthy since Monday.so that's a good thing for me.
  • HerkMeOff
    HerkMeOff Posts: 1,002 Member
    I have been at least trying to follow breakfast, lunch and dinners. Because u have to home cook. I can't stop drinking my tea and I do need my sugary snacks.I have been eating healthy since Monday.so that's a good thing for me.


    I'm not following...


    But good luck!
  • emdeesea
    emdeesea Posts: 1,823 Member
    She's endorsed by Dr. Oz, so naturally I'm skeptical, as Dr. Oz is a hack.

    I also have to wonder what sort of doctor would recommend this diet to you. Is this doctor an MD?
  • PJPrimrose
    PJPrimrose Posts: 916 Member
    Ditto what ^she said. Make sure your doctor is an MD (medical doctor that went to med school) not a doctorate in psuedo science or Eng. Lit or something. If it IS an MD I would get a second opinion! Your MD sounds like a total quack!
  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1009593-the-fast-metabolism-diet-by-haylie-pomroy

    Let's see ... a diet that claims it isn't about calories in vs out that has people eat under 800 calories for four days a week with a whopping 1200 cals per day on weekends (gross, not net calories).


    Unsustainable ... unhealthy long term ... but a money maker for the author.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    no such thing as a "fast metabolism diet"

    IMO you will have much better progress with the "calorie deficit diet" ..

    Eat the foods you like, just eat less of them, and make sure you are in a calorie deficit..

    moving more/working out more is a nice addition to this as well, but it is not required….
  • lisalsd1
    lisalsd1 Posts: 1,519 Member
    Is your doctor named Dr. Oz? Seriously though, please forward me his name if he has a "fast metabolism diet."
  • CA_Underdog
    CA_Underdog Posts: 733 Member
    Ditto what ^she said. Make sure your doctor is an MD (medical doctor that went to med school) not a doctorate in psuedo science or Eng. Lit or something. If it IS an MD I would get a second opinion! Your MD sounds like a total quack!
    +1. I've never heard a medical doctor recommend anything like this. Not every doctor recommends calorie counting. There are reasonable alternatives like Weight Watchers or MyPlate. This sounds faddy. It's certainly not a sustainable way to eat for the rest of your life (desirable) and avoids food groups (undesirable).
  • bigcrystal123
    bigcrystal123 Posts: 246 Member
    Yes my doctor went to school and has a Md behind his name. I guess him and his family has started it and they've losing weight.he lost 17 pounds within a month.I will do my best to try it. I have been eating a lot healthier since I got this book.more fruits and vegetables. More home cooked meals not premade.
  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    Yes my doctor went to school and has a Md behind his name. I guess him and his family has started it and they've losing weight.he lost 17 pounds within a month.I will do my best to try it. I have been eating a lot healthier since I got this book.more fruits and vegetables. More home cooked meals not premade.

    Let us know how much he, and you, regain after this illogical plan.
  • HerkMeOff
    HerkMeOff Posts: 1,002 Member
    Yes my doctor went to school and has a Md behind his name. I guess him and his family has started it and they've losing weight.he lost 17 pounds within a month.I will do my best to try it. I have been eating a lot healthier since I got this book.more fruits and vegetables. More home cooked meals not premade.

    Have fun!
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  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    “But you must eat something within the first 30 minutes so your body doesn’t have to run on fumes. Also, please don’t exercise before you put something in your stomach. I tell my clients, ‘Don’t fast and then go fast” You might think you’re burning more fat this way, but in reality it is one of the worst things you can do to your metabolism”

    “Calories are a lie”

    “Rule #1: you must eat five times per day, 35 times a week”

    “You may not skip any meals or snacks”

    Finally, a book that makes broscience look well thought out and proven.
  • Shimmerrzz
    Shimmerrzz Posts: 32 Member
    :laugh: I have been on the fast metabolism diet since January 30th, I have lost 51 pounds, and I have never eaten cleaner, drank more water, eaten a healthy breakfast more consistantly, stayed away from caffiene, soda, and pre-made foods or felt better....everyone who is putting down this diet should read the book....it speaks many truths, BTW, I was recommended this book by a nephrologist that I work with....an MD, so read the book, then tell me how much better you're doing! :tongue:
  • _Terrapin_
    _Terrapin_ Posts: 4,301 Member
    The author doesn't want coffee consumed except one way: Yes folks the coffee enema--->personally I like a piping hot cup of Joe in the AM, but down my throat.....

    http://www.hayliepomroy.com/wellness-way-use-coffee/

    OP since your doctor recommended it maybe ask him why this diet versus other diets. Best of luck.
  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    :laugh: I have been on the fast metabolism diet since January 30th, I have lost 51 pounds, and I have never eaten cleaner, drank more water, eaten a healthy breakfast more consistantly, stayed away from caffiene, soda, and pre-made foods or felt better....everyone who is putting down this diet should read the book....it speaks many truths, BTW, I was recommended this book by a nephrologist that I work with....an MD, so read the book, then tell me how much better you're doing! :tongue:


    So you buy into a book that says calories are a lie yet creates a very low calorie diet? If you don't see the hypocrisy in Haylie Pomroy's statements and actions then you simply fail to pay attention.
  • Shimmerrzz
    Shimmerrzz Posts: 32 Member
    This diet is not "low calorie", not to mention I am probably getting the best nutrition of my life, feel great and have results...can't argue with that!
  • Shimmerrzz
    Shimmerrzz Posts: 32 Member
    BTW, she never states in either book to use coffee enemas....I've read them. I have been off of caffiene and diet soda since I've started this diet and drink the recommended water and occasional herb tea. Yes, I looked at your web page link....and no, I have never been tempted to do this.
  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    This diet is not "low calorie", not to mention I am probably getting the best nutrition of my life, feel great and have results...can't argue with that!

    Yes it is. Do the math ... unless that interferes with self delusion about how low the caloric intake truly is.

    It's not that I can't argue with it ... I just choose not to argue with self delusion. Logic and sense rarely have any impact upon it so it frustrates the wise while the delusional remain wrapped safely in their willful ignorance.

    Just like you shouldn't be able to argue with the fact that Haylie Pomroy advocates coffee enemas but you then run and say it isn't in her book so fingers in ears, keep screaming LALALALALALALA, and hope that the bad truth stops getting uttered near you.
  • Shimmerrzz
    Shimmerrzz Posts: 32 Member
    LOL....I can see we'll have to agree to disagree...this is working wonderfully for me and I am very happy with it. I hope your journey to better health works great for you, too! Best of luck! :smile:
  • bigcrystal123
    bigcrystal123 Posts: 246 Member
    I'm going to try this diet again.I read the book more and I found some good recipes. I was doing good until I hit phase 2 day 2. I just wanted some people who has or is doing it to give me pointer but I get negitive responds. I'm just giving it a try I have been trying to lose weight since Feb of 2013.
  • AmyScraymee
    AmyScraymee Posts: 12 Member
    Hey there, well this has been entertaining to read. I remember when I first started MFP and I was an passionate about the magic of calorie counting like all these negative Nancy's. I am on the FMD and i completed my 1st 28 days with excellent results. I was a sugar fiend before and found that allowing myself to eat what I wanted within calorie limits just wasn't working for the last 5 kgs because I have poor self control and I would be good for a few weeks and then fall off the wagon, a vicious cycle :(.

    I was over weight when i started on MFP and had great success with calorie counting. When I started I was close to 80 kg and at my best I was 66. However for the last 1.5 years i have been yo-yoing between 70 and 67. My goal was 65 and I have had real trouble losing the last of it. I am an exercise maniac so its not from lack of trying.

    I tried this diet on a whim and never dreamed that I would want to continue such a "deprived" lifestyle outside of the 28 days. I am now nearly 2 months into FMD and I honestly don't want to stop. The way it makes you feel is fantastic and I had a "cheat meal the other day and I really noticed the way that having sugar effected the way I felt afterwards especially my mood. Even when I reach my dream body I will continue to maintain the principals behind this diet, it really has changed my life. I recently started writing a blog about it and have written about my experiences and tips that helped my which sounds like what you are after. I am 22 and I am getting results but my mum who is 54 is also doing it and getting the same great results. It is not a fast loss bulls*** fad diet although the way the sell it makes it seem like it. Reading the book is the best thing you can do because it is extremely scientific and really explains the biological processes that are going on in a way that your average person can understand.

    I continue to use MFP as I like reading the forums and the community. Good for you I wish you the best!
  • bigcrystal123
    bigcrystal123 Posts: 246 Member
    My only fear is that it may cost a lot I'm on a fixed income.
  • Barbellarella_
    Barbellarella_ Posts: 454 Member
    You're posting here on my fitness pal. Why not use this website the way it's intended? It's much less complicated than what your attempting to do through this fad diet.

    Just log what you eat, log your exercise, and stay within your calorie goal. Keep it simple, and it will work.

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