Eat to Lose Pounds in Seven Days
Posted by Virginia H. | Posted in Articles | Posted on 16-06-2010-05-2008
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Fit back into your jeans faster: Trainer Jay Cardiello created this seven-day eating plan to help his celeb clients achieve their lean Hollywood looks. The idea is to switch up your carb intake throughout the weekalternating low-carb days with moderate daysto keep your metabolism humming and lose weight fast. Plus, you’ll always feel full and have energy to spare.
DAYS 1 and 2
Breakfast
Omelet with 4 egg whites, 1 whole egg, 1/4 c minced broccoli or asparagus, 1 tsp shredded low-fat cheese
1 c plain coffee or green tea
12 oz water
Snack
1/4 c plain nonfat yogurt and 6 cherries
OR
12 oz protein shake with 1 scoop protein powder (low-carb, low-sugar, less than 115 calories)
20 oz water
Lunch
6 oz grilled chicken breast
3 c lettuce with 2 Tbsp light or low-fat dressing
1/2 c steamed broccoli, asparagus, green beans, peas, or carrots
20 oz water
Snack
8 almonds
OR
12 oz protein shake
OR
Apple or banana with 1 Tbsp natural peanut butter
20 oz water
Dinner
8 oz grilled chicken, beef, turkey, or Boca burger (no bread/bun)
1/2 c steamed broccoli or asparagus
3 c plain lettuce with 2 Tbsp fat-free dressing, lemon juice, or balsamic vinegar
20 oz water
Snack
1/4 c cottage cheese with 1/2 c mixed berries or 6 cherries
DAYS 3 to 7
Breakfast
Omelet with 4 egg whites and minced asparagus and 1 slice plain whole-wheat toast
OR
12 oz protein shake and 1 apple with 1 Tbsp natural peanut butter
1 c green tea
12 oz water
Snack
1/4 c plain nonfat yogurt with 1/2 c mixed berries or 6 cherries
OR
8 almonds
20 oz water
Lunch
Pick one: Small sweet potato, small baked potato, 1/4 c brown rice, 1 slice whole-wheat pita or bread
WITH
Pick one: 6 oz tuna in water; grilled chicken, tuna or turkey; turkey or Boca burger (no bread or bun)
2 c plain lettuce with 2 Tbsp lemon juice or low-fat balsamic vinaigrette
1 c broccoli with 2 Tbsp honey mustard
20 oz water
Snack
8 almonds
OR
6 cherries
OR
Apple with 1 Tbsp natural peanut butter
20 oz water
Dinner
Pick one: 6 oz sirloin steak, beef burger, grilled chicken or turkey; 8 oz tuna, salmon, or freshwater fish
WITH
1/4 c steamed brown rice
3 c lettuce with 2 Tbsp fat-free dressing
1/2 c mixed vegetables or 1 c broccoli
2 Tbsp honey mustard
20 oz water
Snack
1/4 c plain nonfat yogurt with 1/2 c berries
OR
1/4 c cottage cheese with 1/2 c berries
(Article from http://www.womenshealthmag.com/nutrition/eating-plan?page=1)
