Jun
9
Yes, You Can Eat As Much As You Want! (And Still Lose Weight)
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But before you go and raid the fridge, let me warn you now that this is no fad diet. As with all things that should work properly, an ounce of discipline is needed. Otherwise, you can go all out on the eating and chewing if you so choose.
This is called the Scarsdale Medical 14-Day Diet. It allows the dieter to eat as much as he or she likes, unless otherwise indicated. It’s best for those who need to lose weight for a targeted period, such as if you need to attend a special occasion or plan to hit the beach in that new swimsuit. This is because the Scarsdale Diet is basically a low-carb and low-calorie weight loss diet system that is structured to be effective within two weeks.
So here’s the food schedule you can follow if you’re serious about shedding pounds in 14 days’ time:
BREAKFAST EVERY DAY:
One half grapefruit -if not available, use fruits in season. Fresh fruit is always recommended, but if there is none, frozen or canned can be used as long as they are packed in their own juices. NEVER go for those in syrup, not even “lite” syrup or it will defeat the whole purpose of dieting the Scarsdale way.
One slice of protein bread or wheat bread, toasted, no spread or cheese, please.
Coffee or tea (no sugar, cream or milk, no honey)
MONDAY
Lunch:
Assorted cold cuts but should be lean, and with all the fat trimmed off. That means no sausages, bologna, bacon, or salami. Chicken, turkey, fish, shellfish or veggie protein are encouraged substitutes.
Tomatoes - sliced, broiled, or stewed
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Dinner:
Fish or shellfish, any kind
Combination salad, any greens and vegetables as you wish
One slice protein bread toasted
Grapefruit - if not available, use fruits in season
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TUESDAY
Lunch:
Fruit salad, any combination of fruits
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Dinner:
Plenty of broiled, lean hamburger
Tomatoes, lettuce, celery, olives (limit 4), cucumbers
and/or Brussels Sprouts
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WEDNESDAY
Lunch:
Tuna fish or salmon salad (oil drained off)
with lemon and vinegar dressing
Grapefruit, or melon, or fruit in season
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Dinner:
Sliced roast lamb (again, can be substituted with lean turkey, chicken, etc.), all visible fat removed
Salad of lettuce,tomatoes,cucumbers,celery
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THURSDAY
Lunch:
Two eggs, any style (no fat used in cooking)
Low-fat cottage cheese
Zucchini, or string beans, or sliced/stewed tomatoes
One slice of protein bread, toasted
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Dinner:
Roast, broiled or barbequed chicken (skin and visible fat removed before eating)
Plenty of spinach, green peppers, string beans
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FRIDAY
Lunch:
Assorted cheese slices (preferably lowfat)
Spinach, all you want
One slice of protein bread, toasted
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Dinner:
Fish or shellfish
Combination salad (any fresh vegetables desired, raw or cooked)
One slice of protein bread, toasted
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SATURDAY
Lunch:
Fruit salad, any combination of fruits
[substitute lunch recommended]
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Dinner:
Roast turkey or chicken
Salad of tomatoes and lettuce
Grapefruit or fruit in season
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SUNDAY
Lunch:
Cold or hot turkey or chicken
Tomatoes, carrots, cooked cabbage, broccoli or cauliflower
Grapefruit, or fruit in season
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Dinner:
Plenty of broiled (grilled) steak, all visible fat removed before eating; any cut of steak you wish- sirloin, porterhouse, London broil, etc.
Salad of lettuce, cucumbers, celery, tomatoes (sliced or cooked)
Brussels Sprouts
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Repeat for second week and watch the pounds drop off.
Important things to know about this seemingly rigid diet:
1. Eat until you are satisfied, not stuffed.
2. You can use all the herb, spices, or seasoning you like when cooking, and all the grated onion or parsley you want.
3. Not all veggies are allowed in the Scarsdale Diet. No-nos are corn, peas, potatoes, lentils and beans (except green ones).
4. Snacks between meals are allowed, as long as they are carrots/celery sticks or low sodium veggie broth.
5. Projected calorie intake must not exceed 1000 daily.
Good luck and happy dieting!