The Fast Metabolism Diet
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daniwilford wrote: »It looks like you would be eating at a calorie deficit and if you do that you will lose weight. It suggests doing interval training at the gym, strength training 30 mins and 30 mins cardio per day. That would give you some extra calories used while retaining muscle. But this:Nothing but physical activity or dangerous drugs will appreciably alter your metabolism.
how does 30 minutes of cardio retain muscle?
Strength training 30 minutes and cardio 30 minutes.
missed the strength training part..0 -
daniwilford wrote: »It looks like you would be eating at a calorie deficit and if you do that you will lose weight. It suggests doing interval training at the gym, strength training 30 mins and 30 mins cardio per day. That would give you some extra calories used while retaining muscle. But this:Nothing but physical activity or dangerous drugs will appreciably alter your metabolism.
how does 30 minutes of cardio retain muscle?
The cardio is for extra calorie burn, the strength training is for retaining muscle. Since the program recommends HIIT with cardio and strength components.0 -
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 0 -
A diet cannot really increase your metabolism. Mine is on the slow side and if I thought for a second that a change in diet would help, I'd do it. But I know it won't.
Eat healthy. Learn about nutrition instead of certain diets. It will serve you well in the long run.
Focus on being as healthy as you can be, skip the fad diets and you'll get to where you want to be!
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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=10 -
When the author rails against calories and calorie counting, then peddles a VLCD ... avoid the program. That is exactly what Haylie Pomroy does.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.
But Haylie Pomroy and the Goblet of Empty Carbs was a great book!0 -
I'm waiting for the movie to come out on Netflix.0
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snickerscharlie wrote: »I preferred the movie.
But the movie cut out the great part where his friend, Mark HymanyGranger had the cooking duel with the dietitian and tricked her by getting her to forget to weight the cooking oil.0 -
You should've used a spoiler alert!
Think of the children!0 -
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
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