CHEMICAL BALANCE DIET
Diet Instructions
- With this diet you will lose about 11 pounds a week (8 kilos). Heavier people will lose more (close to 2 pounds a day). If you don't lose this much weight, you are either eating foods not listed in the diet or you are making mistakes following the diet's instructions.
Percy's comments: I followed this by the book (well almost). The first week I lost 12+ pounds; week 2 I lost just over 4 pounds; and Week 3 I lost just over 3 pounds. I came nowhere close to 2 pounds a day except for the first week, but I am not complaining. Maybe the chicken choices I made were not the correct choices, so maybe baking or broiling is the better route as I grilled some and also bought rotisserie chicken and chicken slices from the deli. Also after reading this I didn't do the salad exactly like they suggested. So maybe I did some things wrong, but again I ain't complaining about the weight I dropped.
- During the diet period you are not allowed to eat any food that is not listed or drink anything except for water, and the coffee and orange juice for breakfast because this will ruin the chemical balance that causes weight loss.
- The first weeks allow for unlimited quantities, for example, on day you eat chicken you can eat the whole chicken for lunch and another for dinner, anytime you feel hungry during the day, you can eat chicken. This also applies for days you eat beef and fish.
- On the day marked Yogurt Day you are only allowed to eat yogurt all day, the quantity is unlimited.
- Drink up to 10 glasses of water a day.
- The food can be prepared with spices, such as, salt, pepper, oregano, parsley, garlic, etc. Spices are your friend in this diet plan.
- NO ONIONS can be used on this diet at all.
- It is very important to eat the correct combination's' of food as listed, for example: Chicken is to be eaten only with tomatoes, beef only with spinach, and fish with lettuce. If we change the salad that accompany the meals, this will ruin the chemical balance and weight loss will not be achieved.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO HAVE ALL INGREDIENTS BEFORE STARTING THE DIET.
WEEK ONE
(unlimited quantities)
3 DAYS (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
Breakfast
1/2 Glass Orange Juice
Coffee (no creamer, no sugar)
Lunch
Chicken (broiled, boiled, or baked)
1 Tomato
Dinner
Same as lunch
3 DAYS (Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
Breakfast
1/2 Glass Orange Juice
Coffee (no creamer, no sugar)
Lunch
Beef (broiled, boiled, or baked)
Spinach (cooked or raw)
Olive Oil and Lemon (raw or juice)
Dinner
Same as lunch
DAY 7 (Sunday)
Breakfast
1/2 Glass Orange Juice
Coffee (no creamer, no sugar)
2-1/2 oz of Cottage Cheese
Lunch
2 Hard Boiled Eggs
2 oz Feta Cheese
Green Salad (green salad consists of lettuce, carrots, tomato, cucumber, corn, peppers, mushrooms)
a mistake I made I did not always use the ingredients listed above in the green salad
Olive Oil and Lemon (raw or juice)
Dinner
Crackers or Rye Crips
Low-Fat Yogurt
1 Fruit (Apple)
NOTE: Green salad can be eaten raw (lettuce, cabbage, etc.) or cooked (endive, collard greens, mustard greens, etc.)
WEEK TWO
(unlimited quantities)
3 DAYS (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
Breakfast
1/2 Glass Orange Juice
Coffee (no creamer, no sugar)
Lunch
Chicken (broiled, boiled, or baked)
1 Tomato
Dinner
Same as lunch
3 DAYS (Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
Breakfast
1/2 Glass Orange Juice
Coffee (no creamer, no sugar)
Lunch
Fish or Seafood (broiled, boiled, or baked)
Green Salad (green salad consists of lettuce, carrots, tomato, cucumber, corn, peppers, mushrooms)
Olive Oil and Lemon (raw or juice)
Dinner
Same as lunch
DAY 7 (Sunday)
Yogurt All Day (all you want)
DON'T FORGET TO DRINK WATER!!!!
WEEK THREE
3 DAYS (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
Breakfast
1/2 Glass Orange Juice
Coffee (no creamer, no sugar)
Lunch
2 Hard Boiled Eggs
1/2 (half) oz Feta Cheese
Green Salad (green salad consists of lettuce, carrots, tomato, cucumber, corn, peppers, mushrooms)
Olive Oil and Lemon (raw or juice)
Dinner
Yogurt and Fruit
2 DAYS (Thursday, Friday)
Breakfast
1/2 Glass Orange Juice
Coffee (no creamer, no sugar)
Lunch
Chicken (broiled, boiled, or baked)
1 Tomato
Dinner
Same as lunch
2 Days (Saturday, Sunday)
Breakfast
1/2 Glass Orange Juice
Coffee (no creamer, no sugar)
Lunch
Fish or Seafood (broiled, boiled, or baked)
Green Salad (green salad consists of lettuce, carrots, tomato, cucumber, corn, peppers, mushrooms)
Olive Oil and Lemon (raw or juice)
Dinner
Same as lunch
WEEK FOUR
6 DAYS (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
Breakfast
1/2 Glass Orange Juice
Coffee (no creamer, no sugar)
Crackers or Rye-Crisps
3 oz of Cottage Cheese or 1/2 (half) oz of Feta Cheese
Lunch
1 Hard Boiled Egg or 2 oz Feta Cheese or 1 Can Tuna (water packed)
Green Salad (green salad consists of lettuce, carrots, tomato, cucumber, corn, peppers, mushrooms)
Olive Oil and Lemon (raw or juice)
Dinner
Yogurt or Glass of Milk
1 Fruit
Crackers or Rye-Crisps
DAY 7 (Sunday)
Yogurt All Day (all you want)
THIS IS THE END OF THE CHEMICAL BALANCE DIET!
CONGRATULATIONS YOU MADE IT!!
Good luck to all of you trying it out. Even though I didn't loose the 2 lbs a day that this diet suggested, I am still very thrilled with the outcome! Who knows maybe I'll do it for another month.
-Percy
Thank you for posting this Percy. I'm in week two and lost a total of 6lbs. I agree the weight loss isn't dramatic BUT it is loss. I feel good and cant wait to see/feel the loss at the end of 4 wks. (Lisa)
ReplyDeletePercy, I am inspired by you! A friend of mine & I have been researching diets and she was told about this diet by a another friend who was very successful. I searched for it online and found your blog with the exact same diet instructions as well as your success. This is our Day 1 on the diet and are very excited to see results. I've gained 50 pounds in a little over a year because of depression and the use of anti-depressants...which I needed and feel great. Am off anti-depressants now & ready to get my body back to normal now too. I weigh 226.2 as of this morning and will be VERY happy to reach 199 if I can! Wish us luck, Perry!
ReplyDeleteJust finished the diet and lost a total of about 18 lbs. Pretty good for starting at 167. The diet was easy to follow and I was inspired by my brother (Percy)...so...I had to do it! This kick started my fitness bug and has motivated me to get back into shape. The diet is relatively easy to follow...four weeks and you're done! Then the struggle to maintain the weight, make healthy meal choices and sustain the new lifestyle come into play. This low/no carb diet is very easy to follow and IT WORKS! Good luck (and good riddance to the excess weight) if you decide to embark on the short journey!
ReplyDeleteHi Percy. You look GREAT! I want to try to do this diet as well. I need help because I have a lot of questions... I assume crackers and rye crisps are restricted, but it doesn't say how many. Also the green salad items say tomato, which is the "chicken day" side item; can I use it also in the salad? If yes, how much tomato? we only get one the first three days. Is there a limit to the amount of greens or the corn? Please let me know if there are any resources or books about this plan that I can browse. Thank you in advance. Nancy
ReplyDeleteNancy no limits on the Rye Crisps or crackers. I would probably stay within the calorie count on the box. I ate Kashi's asiago cheese crackers and tried to stay to 15 crackers. As far as tomoatos, not limit on the salad, but one is probably sufficient. No limits to the amount of greens or corn either. No books and resources unfortunately. Good luck...let me know your progress.
ReplyDeleteI got this diet from someone and tried to research it online. I found your site which is the exact same diet. I am on week 3 and have lost 16 pounds. My problem is this - I have had an upset stomach and irritable bowel symptoms and getting worse. I know this is gross but just wondering if this is normal?
ReplyDeletenot sure if it's normal. I actually was pretty constipated from week 2 on, but never had the upset stomach or irritable bowel.
ReplyDeleteI just started this new way of eating today.. YAH! 2 questions....Can I leave the skin on the chicken..and the Olive oil and lemon combo..is it a certain amount I'm to use??
ReplyDeleteI just started the diet and am on day 4 and have lost already four pounds!
ReplyDeleteHi Percy.. I was wondering if I could put lemon in my water??? And also if you have a diet plan on how to maintain the weight after the 4 weeks are up. Thanks
ReplyDeleteCongrats on starting and the fabulous weight loss! As far as water, not sure if you could put lemon in it or not. Don't think it would hurt as long as you are drinking the 10 glasses a day. The Olive Oil and Lemon combo there is no certain amount and I ate the chicken with the skin.
ReplyDeleteMoroccan Chicken Tagine
ReplyDeleteIngredients (modified from original recipe):
1 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Hungarian sweet paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, ground
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups drained canned diced tomatoes (from 28-ounce can)
16 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Preparation:
Mix spices well in a medium sized bowl. Mix in diced tomatoes. Place chicken in crock-pot and mix in tomato mixture. Cook on low for 8+ hours.
Original recipe at http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Moroccan-Chicken-with-Eggplant-Tomatoes-and-Almonds-109146
Hello Percy,
ReplyDeleteI was wondering for the yogurt day can I eat the one with fruit in the bottom or should it be plain yogurt?
Hi Miss Dawn, I actually ate the Yoplait low fat yogurts that were flavored. I also went to Yo Yum Yum and Pink Berry and ate with no toppings. Hope that helps!
ReplyDeleteHi Percy,
ReplyDeleteQuestion. When it says no sugar, Can we add splenda?
I'm not sure how it would or would not affect it...but I did no sugar or sugar substitute at all...just to be on the safe side. I know it might be grosss...but in the beginning to get my coffee to be a little sweet...I actually put some of my orange juice in it. Also iced coffee worked better for me because the ice watered down the taste. Hope that helps.
ReplyDeleteHello Percy,
ReplyDeleteDo you think sugar free gum would affect in this diet?
I have already lost 9 pounds in 11 days
Thank you
I don't think it will hurt anything, but than again, I stuck to the plan as written because I was scared it would screw something up in the balance. But I don't think sugar free gum even has calories in it.
ReplyDeleteAnyway so happy about your 9 pound loss! That is awesome! Let me know how I can be of support! Where are you writing from?
Hi thanks for the quick replies and for having this site available to others. I'm from Chile but living in Washington DC.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad it's a useful tool to you all! It really helped me in jump starting my wellness and glad that it's helping others as well!
ReplyDeleteHi Percy I just started two days ago ,and I wanted to ask if we can drink diet pepsi or herbal tea. Also do we have to eat the three meals,somtimes i like to skip dinner.
ReplyDeleteHi Definitely no on Diet Pepsi. As far as the herbal tea I am not sure...but as long as you are not adding sugar or cream to it I am not sure it would really affect anything. I stayed to how it was written because I was scared I would not get results. Eat the plan as written. Your meal at lunch and than one at dinner. Don't skip dinner...rather eat your dinner meal around 4 instead.
ReplyDeleteHello Percy,
ReplyDeleteI am getting married in 2 months and want to drop some extra weight before the honeymoon and any amount would be great! I found your blog by Google searching this diet by name when I heard about it from a friend, but your blog is the only place I can find it published under this title online... Could you send me the original source or tell me if there are any substitutions for hard boiled eggs and feta cheese? Those are the only 2 items I can't stand to eat, so just wondering if you know of any substitutions for those 2 items. Thank you so much for your blog!
Hi Katie,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the upcoming wedding! I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness!
As far as the CBD I actually got the plan from a friend who got it from a friend and it was only a "photocopy" of the original diet. So I do not know where it has originated and I can't find where it all originated.
I am thinking for the salad days I think you just need to substitute the egg and the feta cheese for other proteins. But I am not sure. You may want to scramble an egg in olive oil as a sub for the hardboiled egg,if you don't like eggs, maybe sub it with turkey, For the cheese another crumbly cheese to replace the feta, such as goat cheese or maybe blue cheese. I am sorry I could not offer any more sound advice.
Good luck!
Hi Percy, I'm writing you all the way from Gary, IN. I heard about this diet from a friend of a friend and at first, I was skeptical because she lost a total of 50pds throughout the whole diet. I was tryna figure out how a person can loose up to two pounds a day, staying healthy, and not using some type of pill. Well, I gotta say, THIS IS THE DIET!!! I started this diet a week and a half ago and after the first 7days I had lost 15pds!!! WOOOOW!!!! I didn't think it was possible...at least not for me, the one who has tried ever diet out there. And honestly I don't look at it as a diet, it's a lifestyle change. To me, diet says "Starvation" and this plan does not do that at all. Thank you Percy for posting this diet. Also, do you have any tips or encouraging words for me as I complete this journey because I am half way through my second week and I havn't lost anything since the 15pds in the first week. Did that happen to you? Is that the norm?
ReplyDeleteHi and congratulations on your achievements so far Gary, IN! This is definitely not a diet...I agree wholeheartedly that it is a change of lifestyle. You start to realize that the things that you thought you couldn't live without was actually the easiest things to change about your diet. For me it was getting rid of the soda and to date I have not drank sodas...I have completely replaced it with water and now unsweetened green tea.
ReplyDeleteYour 15lbs weight loss is HUGE achievement! You should be so proud of yourself. During the 2nd and 3rd weeks I lost the least amount of weight...but you should still lose 2-3 lbs. What you should start doing is walking 30 minutes a day just to get some exercise into the mix. YOU ARE DOING SO MUCH FOR YOURSELF and you should keep that momentum going. Remember...don't always look at the numbers! Also feel how you are feeling about yourself and what great changes you are making up in your life. So keep on keeping on and you will achieve your goals! Let me know how else I can support you! Good luck and you are doing AWESOME!
Wow, cant wait to start this diet. I just heard about it for the first tie from a lady i was talking to in the gymn tonight.
ReplyDeleteHi Percy,
ReplyDeleteFirstly Im in scotland so way to go you for an international blog!!!!!!
I am on day 3 and totally crumbled yesterday but I'm back on track today so far...it's only 14:30 here. You say that this is not a diet but more of a lifestyle change. Is there a safe and unsafe amount of time to eat like this? Also did you take vitamins alongside this diet? i'm worried it'll throw the balance out. I currently take 2 tabs of akai a day.
I am a bit disappointed that i failed yesterday as my inspiration is to be healthy for my children. Any tips on spicing up the food and how to deal with cravings?
Thanks,
Nell
This is Gary, IN again. I actually started working out at curves a week before I started this diet. I exercise for 30minutes 3-4 days a week. It's gonna be something to see the change in weight & measurements at the end of the month at curves. My husband jumped on board & has come up with a workout plan to help me tone up. I've never been a small dress size in my adult age so this will be new to me. But I am ready and thankful to have support & encouragement during this journey. Thanx again!!! Thourghout your past year of weight loss, how often did u go back & do the diet again or did u just change ur eating habits?
ReplyDeleteHi Scotland,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on trying this thing. I have to tell you it has been a life changer for me. I only did this for 4-weeks. But at the end of the four weeks you should be able to gauge your intake and also manage your meals better. Basically it teaches you that you don't need all the carbs and crap that we are so use to eating. That eating protein with veggies is a healthier way of eating in life. I did take multi-vitamins, just to make sure that I has getting all my nutrients.
Don't beat yourself up for not making the mark 100%. I was definitely not 100% on the diet either...but I made sure to get back on track. You can add any spices you want to your chicken and beef...since spices do not add calories or have sugar they are okay. I did curry chicken one night with diced tomatoes and stuff like that. For cravings I ate more chicken or beef as needed...but also found that drinking water gets those cravings away also.
Hope the helps Nell!
Let me know how to support you from here! GO SCOTLAND!
Percy
Hi again Gary IN!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on adding exercise to you mix. It will make a world of difference. Plus adding muscle helps in your metabolism and what my trainer said is that muscle may weigh more than fat...but it eats up the fat too! So remember that. I think support from your husband is also huge. I could have not made it through this journey with out the support of my lovely husband, son and my family and friends. During the whole cycle I did the CBD in full once. I tried to go back again and try it another time...but could not get pass week two. I just basically am watching what I am eating. I can gauge when I have not eaten wisely and when I have eaten perfectly. You will know too by listening to how your body feels. I've learned that I should never fell like a stuffed turkey again! Remember to drink your water! I drink a lot...almost a gallon a day but according to my trainer for the amount of calories I burn and the amount I work out that is the right amount. Here's a good guide to tell you how much water intake you should be doing daily. http://nutrition.about.com/library/blwatercalculator.htm and this link is also helpful http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283
Goodluck Gary IN and remember it's only 4weeks!
LOVE this diet, definatly have to be ready and have will power this is my second time around the first time i only did 2 and a half weeks and lost 30 pounds so very greatful, didnt gain it all back just yoyod with the last 10 pounds but back on it, im on my last day of week 2 today and so far a tottal of 16 pounds, but i did cheat this time, so gotta be comitted the next 2 weeks! the last day of week four will be my 23rd birthday so this is my present to myself!! and I KNOW I CAN DO IT!! and if your really thinking about doing this diet you gotta have that state of mind from the get go :) good luck everyone!!
ReplyDeleteHi Percy,
ReplyDeleteI cannot eat fish or see food. I wondered if i can substitute it with chicken or turkey?
Try tofu instead
ReplyDeleteHi percy how the spinach should be cocked
ReplyDeleteanyway you like...sauteed in olive oil but not in butter or regular oil. You can also eat it raw like in a salad.
ReplyDeleteSo if i am reading this correctly, the only things you can eat all you want is the Chicken, Fish and Beef. YOu cant eat all the tomatoes and spinich and eggs on those days correct.
ReplyDeletethanks, Day 1 and lets see how it goes!
thanks
Hi Scott, Correct you can eat as much of the protein you want but not the veggies. If it says one than that's all you get. Good luck!
ReplyDeletePercy
Hi Percy
ReplyDeletecan you use salt, pepper etc to season your chicken or your salads?
Thanks
Karen
i cannot stand fish, how do you advise i cook the tofu? never tried it, and not much of a cook, faith.
ReplyDeleteWHAT DID YOU EAT FOR EXAMPLE ON THE BEEF DAYS? ALSO I DONT DRINK COFFEE IS THERE ANOTHER SUBSTITUTE?
ReplyDeleteHi Percy!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering how I would do this diet because I don't eat beef or pork. Would you still sub tofu or something else? I want to start because I have seen so many people with tremendous success & I need to lose a total of about 70 lbs, and have been unsuccessful with everything else.
Thanks!
I know someone people that used turkey instead of beef and they had great success
Deletehi so i was wondering can you only have your one cup of coffee a day...or if i had another would if effect the diet. Also do you have any recipe ideas for the chicken and tomatoes?
ReplyDeleteHi Irene I've drank coffee during the dat too
ReplyDeleteHi Karen you can season with what ever you want as long as it doesn't add calories
ReplyDeleteI have not substituted before but thinking if your don't eat beef you might want to try tempeh
ReplyDeleteThe best diet ever. My husband tried this diet 2 years ago and lost 45lbs in a month. He has started the diet again and lost 15lbs in the first week. He is now starting week 2. Good luck to everybody who is doing this diet. I highly recommend it and know it works. I know at least five people who tried it and worked.
ReplyDeleteHello, i have a question when it says olive oil and lemon juice what is the amount of olive oil are you supposed to use and do i mix it with the lemon juice
ReplyDeleteHi I am writing from Dallas, Texas. I am doing a chemical diet that is very close to this one, but there is a problem, I cheated in my last week do you think I should start all over from day one or just keep going?
ReplyDeleteMy father was given this diet from his cardiac doctor years ago. He lost almost 60 pounds, he did this for 2 months. We also gave this plan to a chef friend of ours and he lost over 100 pounds and has kept it off.. I am starting this plan on monday very excited..
ReplyDeleteJust starting the diet wanted to knw can I use the spinach in the can.
ReplyDeletewhat is the olive oil and lemon juice used for
ReplyDeletehi Percy I've been on the diet for 7 days and Ive lost 6 pounds could have lost more but I got an upset stomach so I'm asking what is the olive oil and lemon juice for ;)
ReplyDeleteUsed fir cooking and for seasoning
ReplyDeleteHi Percy I've been on this diet for 3wks now along with my Husband. I've lost 24 lbs.and so has he...We were amazed after the 1st week . My question is how long should you stay off this diet before trying it again?
ReplyDeleteOMG I am so excited for you and your husband! This diet truly works and at least for me a life saver! After the four weeks I would go into a regular eating pattern, taking cues from the meals you ate. Definitely try to keep the bad carb intake down. Introduce work outs in your daily routine will help with continued weight loss. If you want to go on it again, I would suggest waiting 6 months.
ReplyDeleteHi. This isn't the same as The Chemical diet doing the rounds right? The Dr. Humdy one? Have you tried that one? Which one would you prefer and why? A pity yours doesn't allow diet sodas. So what did you drink when you wanted a drink??
ReplyDeleteno not the same diet, have not tried the Humdy version, I basically cut out alcoholic drinks and soda for 4-weeks...which I needed to cut out anyway. I learned to enjoy water and black coffee which I still do today. Prior to this diet. I drank diet soda like it was water - now I only drink it on very rare occasions. Alcoholic drinks on the other hand I still enjoy but limit myself too.
ReplyDeletehey percy... its a wonderful diet .... thanks. I wanna noe if I can substitute mutton fir beef .. andcan u drink black tea or green tea all day
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Hi percy, I want to ask if I can drink tea or coffee during the day, and you have any recipe ideas for cooking Spinach. Thank You. AFIFI
ReplyDeleteAfifi you can drink coffee and tea through the day but better to do water if you can. I would cook the spinach lightly in olive oil until just wilted or eat it raw.
ReplyDeleteHi Percy-- I got this diet from a co-worker who swears by it, and then I found yours. I'm wondering, on week one, day seven, it says 1 apple and yogurt, it that 1 little cup of yogurt, or unlimited? I'm going to start on Monday, and I'm really looking forward to it, I have a LOT of weight to lose.
ReplyDeleteHi Percy what kind of dressing did u use on the salad if any??
ReplyDeletePercy im currently in antibiotics and allergy medication will the medication effect the chemical diet? You think itwill still workworkif I still do the diet??
ReplyDeleteHey Percy..first of all allow me to say u look GREAT....i really want to start this diet plan and would love to loose 40 pounds for myself...my birthday is coming up soon and im taking this as a birthday present and also would love to inspire my sister but i have some concerns and so please help if u can.... i weigh about 217 pounds and i have been on diet for 2 months were i lost my first 12 pounds so thats great and my doctor says its good to loose weight slowly not to bring them back again....i heard so much of this diet and i really want to try it but im afraid of loose skin if i loose weight fast... but keeping in mind i always workout....stuff like zumba dance and walking and jillians michels 30 day shred and other stuff so im always working out...so my question is did u or anyone who did this suffer from loose skin??? please help i really want to start this soon
ReplyDeleteThank youu
I did not have any loose skin challenges with this diet but not sure other people had the same results. I worked out so it help to tighten my skin up too.
ReplyDeleteAs far as drinking tea or perrier I would probably stick to water if you can. I think the salt in the fizz may affect it.
Hey percy..how much was ur start weight? And how much have u lost after this diet..
ReplyDeleteThanks xoxo
Hey percy
ReplyDeleteI have a question have u gained the weight back?
When I started the diet I was closer to 250 than what I originally thought that I was. I went down to 190-195 (this diet plus working out, bootcamp etc). I gained part of the weight back but have maintained between 205-210. Maintenance is the hardest thing but if you work out or at least do 30 minutes of exercise it sure does help.
ReplyDeleteHey Percy,
ReplyDeleteIs there any sub for spinach...cant stand it.
Thanks
Nat
Hello percy!
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of sea food i can eat other than fish? Another question when u say rye crispers how many can i have and yogurt
Hey percy i was reading your last comment and u said u gained some back...how long did it take u to gain it back?
ReplyDeleteThanks
Carla
it took me about 2 years to gain some back. But I also blame it on the fact that I lagged on my work out which I was doing religiously also
ReplyDeleteHi I'm on week 4 and am wondering if it says one fruit does it mean one piece of any fruit? And how much yougurt and crackers can you have. Day 2 of week four.
ReplyDeleteI have bad constipation can I take laxitives? Im on week 3 and I stopped losing weight.
ReplyDeleteWhen it says beef does is mean like steak beef chuncks ground beef and is any fish okay?
ReplyDeleteHey do you have to do the tomato and chicken on the first three days?
ReplyDeleteHow can you keep yourself motivated and not give if you have others in your house who eat unhealthy foods? Also is it okay if I cheat one day out of the week?
ReplyDeleteI'm currently on this diet, which was given to me by a close friend, I'm on week 3 day 4. My only question is... how does onion ruin the chemical balance of this diet?
ReplyDeleteRongu216@gmail.com
Oh yeah, I forgot to post my weight loss. Started as fat guy at 378lbs and now on week 3 day 4, I'm now past 348lbs & counting. That's roughly 10lbs a week with little to no time to exercise... I'm imagining how much I'd lose if I were also going to the gym. I'm a full time student 18 units, unpaid intern and part-time on campus work, so no time to go to the gym.
ReplyDeleteHey I am not a tomato eater. Could u just skip that part or that is a needed food to eat in this diet ?
ReplyDeleteHi Percy,
ReplyDeleteso psyched to try this diet! I got it from a friend that got it from a friend of a friend! lol! well i've had 2 kids in the last 2 years and gained about 30 pounds that I can't seem to lose, so i'm hoping this will put me back in my regular clothes. I have never felt this fat or overweight:( Today is my first day and i'm hoping to give you my progress at the end of the 4 weeks, wish me luck!
Hi Percy! I want to start this next week. I have a question about the breakfast. I don't really do coffee. Can I just have orange juice? Or do I need to have both?
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
25yr old Female from Dallas, TX
Hi percy kindly tell me can i use lemon juice on my boil chiken and tomato? And also i eat boiled chiken with raw tomato this is right?
ReplyDeleteDo you have to eat tomato's and spinach? If you do, does if have to be each time you eat chicken, beef and fish?
ReplyDeletehello, im on day 5 and i havent lost anything, i dont know if its normal, im doing everything, but im drinking green tea as a substitute for coffee, is that okay?. im rlly worried, im giving it my best and im also working out but still not losing anything
ReplyDeleteI'm in the military and needed to drop some pounds quick to make weight. i was given this diet by one of my co-workers and i must say i was optimistic at first. In the first full 24hrs on the diet i lost 6lbs which inspired me to really challenge me even more. After 2 weeks on the diet i had lost 16lbs. at the end of the diet i lost a total of 34lbs. To be honest i cheated a little on the diet but nothing crazy. I mixed raw almonds in on the all yogurt days to give it my own spin.
ReplyDeleteI just started the diet again on Monday and I'll post again after my 30 days are up.
Hi; I wanted to know if in addition to the other salad items you are able to add, are black bean ok to add also?
ReplyDeleteHi Percy! I'm Suzie, from Egypt. My target is to lose 20 kilos and I just started the diet, I'm on day one :) any tips? What do I order if I'm going out with friends? Green tea with mint? And what do I do if I need a breath freshner? Sugar free gum? These are the only things I need help with but I dont wanna ruin the diet.... thanks for your help.
ReplyDeleteBeef examples for lunch? And also do you have to drunk tge coffee w/ the orange juice?
ReplyDeletecan you keep the weight off for good with this life style change diet
ReplyDeleteI will be starting the diet in a couple days, making sure I have every thing on hand I wanted to know the fruit, is it just apples or other fruit and if so what kind
ReplyDeleteIs it only apples or other fruit and if so what kind
ReplyDeleteAbout how many calories is week one?
ReplyDeleteHow many calories is week one? And all other weeks?
ReplyDeleteHi, yesterday I started this diet. I received this diet from my doctor. I was wondering what beef you used on this diet.
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteI started this diet yesterday. My doctor gave me a copy of this diet. I weigh 285 pounds and have high blood pressure so I really need to lose weight. This diet looks simple to follow. There is only one question I need to ask. What beef did you use in this diet?
Thanks,
Tina
I just started this diet and was wondering what beef you used?
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Doris
What kind of beef did you used for this diet?
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Marion
I ate steak, roast beef, etc. Grilled or baked. Sliced roast beef from the deli counter with raw spinach wrap.
DeleteI ate steak, roast beef, etc. Grilled or baked. Sliced roast beef from the deli counter with raw spinach wrap.
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ReplyDeleteI was wondering for the salad how much of each vegetable did you put in and what kind of lettuce.
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Tina
Can you tell me how much of each vegetable you used in the green salad since it didn't state how much. Also, which lettuce should I use, Iceberg or Romaine.
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Marion
When you say Beef, any kind of beef? I am assuming lean beef, but does it have to be steak, or can you have lean ground beef?
ReplyDeleteAny substitute for chicken, beef and seafood?? I m vegetarian....
ReplyDeleteI just started this diet its my 3rd day today. I have lost 2lbs so far. But I wanted to know what types of meat recipes can I make. Please help!!!! Thx
ReplyDeleteCan we use green tea instead of coffee ???
ReplyDeleteBecause i have allergy for coffee...
I am having an issue with drinking black coffee every morning for breakfast, it doesn't taste good at all is there any way I can substitute the coffee for tea with no sugar or sweetener?
ReplyDeleteThank you percy. Cant wait to start this diet. I will start from Monday. Let see if it'll work for me. Will update here.
ReplyDeleteThank you percy. Cant wait to start this diet.I hope this diet work for me. I will start from Monday n will let you all know how it goes.
ReplyDeleteHi Percy, Thanks for posting this diet. I've tried everything under the moon and the stars and nothing has worked. Basically, I'm a starter, it's hard to finish. But I'm determined. I do LOVE salads so I'm hoping that this is easy. Do you have any recipes or tips for cooking beef? I have never cooked beef at home and so am not sure what to do on days 4, 5, and 6. Thanks for any help!
ReplyDeleteHi Percy, I'm on Vitamin D and iron right now, is it ok if I continue taking them during the diet? thank you
ReplyDeleteHi Percy, I'm on Vitamin D and Iron right now, is it ok if I continue taking them during the diet? thank you
ReplyDeleteJune 4, 2014 at 6:51 AM
Hi Percy,
ReplyDeleteI don't eat cottage cheese, do you know anything else I can substitute with that? thank you!
Can you not have the coffee every morning? I actually I don't want to have it. Also is that breakfast enough for you until you have lunch? Like are you starving? I would be having only some orange juice for breakfast and that's it.
ReplyDeleteHi Percy, I'm on day 2 of meal plan and trying to adjust since I'm a server and work in a restaurant that have tons of foods that I can't eat. I found out quickly that it is very important to pace meals, because I was super hungry on first day, due to the fact that I did lunch about 8ish and lunch about 3, because I was at work and couldn't break. I already made a couple of mistakes by putting lemon juice on my tomatoes and drank Perrier water. I should have read the entire blog and comments before starting. I was too excited! Also, can I drank unlimited amounts of coffee as well and use any sort of sauces for the meats. I noticed you stated that you made curry chicken (great ideal), I was under the impression and literally took that the meat are only to be baked, boiled or broiled with basic seasonings. I thought that maybe certain seasonings like curry would affect weight loss.
ReplyDeleteHi Percy, how did you make your curry chicken since coconut milk, oil, onions, etc is not allowed?
ReplyDeleteThe term curry I use loosely. You can add any spices you want as long as it does not add calories. I baked the chicken with curry powder and masala seasoning
DeleteThe term curry I use loosely. You can add any spices you want as long as it does not add calories. I baked the chicken with curry powder and masala seasoning
ReplyDeleteHi Percy, thank you for posting this. I have been searching for days to find out about this diet. I started yesterday morning and it is now the end of Day 2. I'm down almost 3 lbs and really hoping I will lose a good amount. But it is hard to stay motivated and on track.(dying for a glass of wine) Any suggestions ? I will post weight loss as I go through the diet.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for posting. I have been searching for this diet. I started on Tues June 10th and it is now the evening of Thursdsy June 12. I have lost 4 lbs already and hoping by the end of the week the # will really go down. It is not easy the 1st few days and I did feel hungry a little and was also craving a glass of wine! But I'm starting to onto my appetite is decreasing and not really hungry today . I hope I can find the motivation to finish this. I will continue to post my weight loss and journey. Wish everyone else lots of luck !
ReplyDeleteHi Percy what do you do with the olive oil and lemon?
ReplyDeleteHello Percy. I heard about this diet from a coworker. I just started. It says to use lemon and olive oil on the fish and beef. It doesnt say for the chicken. Do you have to use it for the chicken too? I want to do this diet right. Also are there calorie restrictions?
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. Im getting married in 4 months and I want to look and feel better.
Hey Percy! I just started this diet today (well I started it a week ago but kept repeating day one after giving in to temptation every time, but this time I've come back with a warrior's will!). So I wanted to ask you about the way you prepared the chicken and beef and if you could share some recipes. I broiled some chicken breasts with seasoning today but I would really like to switch it up. Please and thank you!
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ReplyDeleteIs using a bit of olive okay when cooking the food, especially the beef and chicken?
Hi Percy,
ReplyDeleteMy husband, son and I are starting this today. We are very excited! Can you tell me if there are any substitutes for cottage cheese and cheese altogether (in place of feta)? Thanks so much.
Can you use vinegar on the tomatoes and salad?
ReplyDeleteHi Percy I'll be starting this diet
ReplyDeleteCan u please guide or show pic of crackers or rye crisps ??? Can't understand
Is it salted crackers or of how much calorie in a pack
Please reply
Percy may I know how much you Lost in a month in Kilos? I want to lose 12 kilos.
ReplyDeleteHi Percy,
ReplyDeleteI am diabetic but I really need to lose some weight is this diet plan ok with diabetics ?
I want to lose 40 lbs in one month before I visit back home tell me plz which diet is better this one or Osama hamdy's??
ReplyDeleteOn days that I eat chicken all day would it matter if I ate a piece for breakfast? I work nights and am starving by morning.
ReplyDeleteI just got this diet from my doctor....I'm going to try it and see how it goes
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ReplyDeleteI am starting this diet from tomo.. Wish me luck Percy... Have to reduce 2 stones exactly wedding in 1 months time... Need lot of motivation ��
IT REALLY WORKS! I have thyroid problems & take synthroids and still lost 9 lbs in 2 weeks. Thank you so much for sharing this diet & your experience.
ReplyDeleteHey Percy! This diet has been a blessing!! Started last week and have lost 12 pounds. I am starting the part where you have to eat feta and cottage cheese but the problem is I have been dairy free for three years. I eat fairy free yogurt and almond milk so I am ok there. I know cottage cheese and feta are high in protein but low cal. Should i just not worry about them or try to replace them? And with what? I had thought about soaking chia seeds in almond milk to make a pudding. Any ideas?! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteTaylor in Memphis, TN
Hi Taylor,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the weight loss! I think you should just do what you can with the cheese. Maybe you should do a low sugar protein shake like Premier Protein from Costco. Add some multi-vitamins to your daily routine. I found that at the end of week 4 my hair was dry and brittle because I lacked some nutrients and vitamins. So just add the vitamins. I did the chewable ones from Costco.
Good luck and keep going on!