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FIT FOR LIFE

Theory:

The Fit for Life diet is based on a Four-Week Detoxification Process, with menus based on the Energy Ladder.  The weight loss program recommends purchasing a juicer because fresh fruit and vegetable juices are a central component to this diet.

Energy Ladder

A.M.

Fresh Fruit and Fruit Juices

Fresh Vegetables Juice and Salads

Steamed Vegetables, Raw Nuts & Seeds

Grains, Breads, Potatoes, Legumes

Meat, Chicken, Fish, Dairy

P.M.

The energy ladder indicates which goods to early in the day and which to eat later. Food closest to the A.M can be eaten anytime of the day, but those closest to the P.M. should not be eaten early in the day. Any day on which fruits and vegetables are all you consume will be a high energy, maximum weight-loss day.

Breakfast

Breakfast under the Fit for Life diet is always the same. Until noon everyday you may have as much fresh fruit juice and fresh fruit as you desire. Try to start each day with a fresh fruit juice - orange, apple, tangerine, melon, or pineapple are preferred. It is recommended that you have several pieces of fruit.  One serving of fruit is the amount that leaves you feeling comfortable

1. Start your day with Fresh Fruit juice if you desire, recommended quantity: eight to fourteen ounces
2. Throughout the morning have pieces of fruit as you feel hungry
3. Have a minimum of two servings of fruit as you feel hungry
4. Your maximum fruit intake should be governed by your needs. Have as much as you desire. Do not undereat or overeat fruit
5. Eat melons before other fruit
6. Eat bananas when are particularly hunger and are craving heavier food

Main-Course Salad

The diet also emphasizes the main-course salad approach to eating. The concept insures that the largest portion of what you are eating is fresh, live vegetables. Whatever you have added to your salad, the bulk of your meal will break down more quickly and pass through your system more easily due to its properly combined nature and the presence of all the fresh raw vegetables. The book includes recipes for several main-course salads, but feel free to create your own.

A Day in Fit for Life diet (sample menu plan based on the Energy Ladder)

• Breakfast: Always the same (see above)

• Lunch: 4-8 ounces of fresh carrot juice, energy salad

• Dinner: Harvest Soup, Hot Buttered Corn Tortillas, Teriyaki Broccoli, Tangy Green Coleslaw

Harvey and Marilyn Diamond. 1985. New York : Warner Books

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