Dr Oz 2 Week Weight Loss

As for Dr. Oz being a quack or a sell out...in some ways I agree. It does seem like every day he has some food or supplement that will help you lose weight, shrink belly fat, or give you energy. However, I don't always agree that he is promoting all of the guests that he has on the show who are promoting their own books/plans/etc. I think he is just like any other TV show that talks about what is "hot" but since he is a doctor, people assume he is touting that program and get it confused with when he is actually giving advice on his own.

As for carbs causing Alzheimers.....Dr. Oz is not the only one who is linking the two. I have heard Alzheimer's referred to as Type 3 diabetes, and that it is linked with high levels of insulin (not just high blood sugar). Mark Hyman talks about this in his book "The Ultramind Solution". It is a very interesting read.

Diet makes perfect sense. It is a stage one of ridding your body of as much glycogen stores as possible, alkalising your bloodstream, healing your digestion so that it absorbs nutrients and eliminates toxins most efficiently, topping with good minerals and protein. Note the very low carbs. He also suggests no extra exercise during this period so as to not stress your body further as it starts dumping toxins (the greens (chlorophyll) help neutralise acids), or strain your mind in the adjustments more than necessary. A one at a time approach. Nothing quackery about any of it, more like getting back to basics. Most people have lost sight of or never knew what basics are. I was blessed with a mother who pretty much raised me on low carb (minimum portions of bread, rice or pasta), lots of Low GI vegetables and moderate potions of all meats. Basically a traditional Greek diet. I was always slim, alert and full of energy. Never craved anything sweet though there was always the odd sweet. But note that Greek sweets invariably have cinnamon on top which slows sugar absorption minimising sugar spike in blood. It was when I moved out of home that I became dietary corrupted through laziness and ignorance. The more I know the more I realise that the good old traditional Greek diet was all over this. Legacy of Hyppocrates...?!

I love Dr. Oz

Opinions?

Every time Dr. Oz is mentioned in an MFP thread a puppy dies.

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...and we're running dangerously low on puppies.

Good Lawd people. It is a simple detox. All detox plans are extreme. This one, not so much. Veggies and fruits have complex carbs that your body has to work at to digest and therefore does not turn to instant fat. The grains that go into the crab foods we buy in the super markets this day are so genetically modified they are not any good. Of course, the alternatives are expensive or unrealistic so I just stay away from the breads.

Either way, the info in his diet is just a compilation of several books on the market. Common sense tells you that simple sugars and carbs, diet soda and alcohol are crap. Dairy is crap for your adult body. Again, so processed and modified once you purchase it, it is nothing like fresh dairy milk. Store bought juice is crap. Want an interesting read? Research how today's OJ is processed. Including OJ that touts itself as All Natural and Fresh. It is a scary processed food world out there. A little detox does a body good. Even if it isn't this one.

all the things you are saying are "crap" I eat regularly and have about 11-12% body fat...

what is this diet detoxing that your body does not naturally detox on its own..?

There is plenty of research out there that shows that for many people, a calorie is not just a calorie. And even if weight loss is the only goal, health is also important to me. I do not believe that for most people just eating smaller portions of the same junk foods they used to eat is the right answer. To each their own....but am tired of the condescending attitudes such as the one posted above me.

This diet is meant to give you a jump start on your weight loss goal. If you're trying to lose weight, you really should cut out sugar, red meat, and wheat anyways... I thought that was obvious. As far as after the two weeks, he also says the diet should also serve add a lifestyle change. He said you should keep following the diet, but then you can have an unlimited amount of protein and nuts as well.

Why should I cut out sugar, red meat, or wheat? I'm losing weight while continuing to eat chocolate, steak, and bread. Of course, I count every bite that goes into my mouth including "just one" piece of candy. Working just fine for me, thanks.

Ummmm...ever heard of visceral fat? Losing weight should be about getting healthy, not skinny. If you are chowing down on red meat, carbs and sugar that is just not getting healthy.