Dr. Ian's Shred Diet

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  • mydaydreamerz
    mydaydreamerz Posts: 9 Member
    Hello All:

    First, I began taking my health a lot more seriously in 2012 when I weighed 332 lb.s Since then I have lost about 44 lbs on my own. I have had my ups and downs. I have been eating cleaner but I have always had a problem with binging and portion control. Lately, I have been stuck in the 290's, feeling a bit overwhelmed and unmotivated. I remember seeing the story of Beverly who lost 109 lbs using the Shred Diet on Black Women Losing Weight/Black Weight Loss Success. I read her story and the first chapter of the book and thought I think think this is exactly what I needed. I have realized that I am the type of person whom has to have a detailed schedule to keep me on track. I like the fact that it is so structured and gives us healthy options to eat each day. I also appreciated the fact that you can make substitutions and modify the schedule so it works for you. Unfortunately, I have a bad habit of eating mindlessly when I do not follow a set schedule. Knowing when and what to eat, keeps me from "living" in the refrigerator. I don't see it as being a fad because most of the choices were food I was eating on my own when I first learned about clean eating. For me, there is always enough to eat. Matter of fact, by the time I am scheduled to eat the last meal, I am pretty full and can't eat all of it.

    I don't put too much emphasis on calorie intake for two reasons:
    1. When I have put emphasis on keeping below a certain calorie goal, I obsessed and tended to skip meals and restricted too the point that I would end up binging for weeks.
    2. The portion sizes are small enough to not worry about calories. If you put emphasis on calorie intake, you will not like the fact that you will be in the 1000-1300 calorie range. So this diet isn't for everyone.

    I started the diet 3 days ago. Before I started, I finally broke the 290 lbs plane by weighing in at 288.2 lbs. So far, I have followed the plan to best of my ability and I feel good. My energy levels are up and I am little more focused. So far so good for me.

    Sorry its such a long post :-)
  • mydaydreamerz
    mydaydreamerz Posts: 9 Member
    romeogig:

    The Shred diet is 6 weeks long and can be repeated every six weeks. The Super Shred is only 4 weeks and is not made to be repeated like the Shred diet. I think the Super Shred has some slight dietary and exercise differences but the format is still essentially the same.
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    So it's been a year since this thread started...how'd everyone do on this diet that totally works?
  • michelle070574
    michelle070574 Posts: 1 Member
    http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/lifestyle/2014/01/super-shred-diet-week-1-menu-grocery-list-and-bonus-recipes/

    here is week one if you would like to get started now :)
    Good luck!
  • tammy0901
    tammy0901 Posts: 10
    Is there anyone still doing this diet? I am on day 4 of week 1. I've been logging my food in and it's been about 1600 calories but I'm pretty sure I'm still losing weight. I guess it's just because I'm eating better and more often.
  • yabbo24497
    yabbo24497 Posts: 34 Member
    The Shred diet isn't a fad. I'm actually planning on starting it next week and I'm carefully reading the book. It's a 6 week program and if you read the book, you will see that after six weeks you can cycle in the weeks that work best for you and then once you reach your goal, there is also maintenance so that you can stay where you're at. The most important pieces I'm taking away thus far are that you need to eat about every 3 hours (makes sense), teaches you portion control (says how much of each nutrient you need per meal), and teaches you combinations of food that work well for each meal and snack. The very beginning of the book also says that Dr. Ian doesn't expect anyone to be perfect and follow it to a T, but if you need to substitue because you're going out try to be cognisant of your choices. I'm excited to start!
  • Velum_cado
    Velum_cado Posts: 1,608 Member
    I'll never understand why people pay for stuff like this.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,031 Member
    Like ANY other diet, if one follows the protocols, they'll lose weight. And like any other diet program, 90% will revert to weight regain because practically all diets are unsustainable in the long term.

    Just in to say that all diets have one thing in common......................................calorie deficit. And you don't have to pay for that.

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  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,584 Member
    Like ANY other diet, if one follows the protocols, they'll lose weight. And like any other diet program, 90% will revert to weight regain because practically all diets are unsustainable in the long term.

    Just in to say that all diets have one thing in common......................................calorie deficit. And you don't have to pay for that.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    truth.
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    Like ANY other diet, if one follows the protocols, they'll lose weight. And like any other diet program, 90% will revert to weight regain because practically all diets are unsustainable in the long term.

    Just in to say that all diets have one thing in common......................................calorie deficit. And you don't have to pay for that.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    truth.

    +1
  • cingle87
    cingle87 Posts: 717 Member
    Like ANY other diet, if one follows the protocols, they'll lose weight. And like any other diet program, 90% will revert to weight regain because practically all diets are unsustainable in the long term.

    Just in to say that all diets have one thing in common......................................calorie deficit. And you don't have to pay for that.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    Can I get an Amen?
  • beachlover317
    beachlover317 Posts: 2,848 Member
    I'm on Week 95 of MFP. I've already lost 109 pounds.
  • yankeedownsouth
    yankeedownsouth Posts: 717 Member
    I'm on Week 95 of MFP. I've already lost 109 pounds.

    Yeah, but that must be a fad diet...


    ;)
  • sah731
    sah731 Posts: 1
    I am on the 3rd week of this diet. I love it. I needed, and paid, for something like this because if I do not have an exact plan in place I will stray. This diet tells me what to eat and when to eat. It is as simple as that. Is it a fad? Only if you allow to be one. I wanted a healthier lifestyle and this is helping me to obtain one. I firmly believe that after the 6 weeks are over that I will continue to eat this way (maybe not so many smoothies) and continue to regularly work out because I am developing healthy habits.
  • paperpudding
    paperpudding Posts: 9,307 Member
    Like ANY other diet, if one follows the protocols, they'll lose weight. And like any other diet program, 90% will revert to weight regain because practically all diets are unsustainable in the long term.

    Just in to say that all diets have one thing in common......................................calorie deficit. And you don't have to pay for that.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    Yes, this is true - however I can see how programs like Weight Watchers work for people - yes they work by creating a calorie deficit, I know that - but some people benefit from a structured program and from the support that comes from others, so going to meetings helps with motivation.

    I would not call WW a fad diet though - it does not tell you exactly what and when to eat and it has been around for many many years - by definition, a fad is something new and short lived.

    I'm not on WW myself but I can see the benefits of it - not sure why it gets such a bad rap on these forums.

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