The Diet

Yes, I blogged yesterday, and yes, I am blogging again today.  Unfortunately, I don’t have any pictures to share or anything fun like that.  This blog is all serious, and all business… not really!!!!  Okay, so Trey came to me the other day and asked if I would do a 3 day diet/detox with him.  I said that I would with a bit of hesitancy in my voice.  He asked his buddy for the menu and this is what it entails…. 

3 Day Slim-Down Fast

DAY 1

BREAKFAST:

FULL GLASS (8oz) or BOTTLE OF WATER

              (bottle of 16oz, even better) Do not eat or drink anything else until you’ve had your first serving of water.

4oz serving of REGULAR V8 juice LOW SODIUM (half a glass)

Half grapefruit or full tangerine

10 almonds, 10 raisins (1 or the other, or BOTH)

POST BREAKFAST SNACK: (2 HOURS AFTER BREAKFAST)

8-20oz of lemon water, nothing else added

Remainder of grapefruit or tangerine from breakfast

5 hearty celery sticks (limited to 1 tbsp of peanut butter) or 1 slice of whole wheat bread w/ peanut butter ONLY (NO JELLY, ZERO JELLY!) for energy purposes only

LUNCH: (2-3 HOURS AFTER POST BREAKFAST)

Steamed cabbage (or spinach) or hot tomato soup that fits in a standard bowl

Glass of water or lemon water- nothing else added

Desert: HOT GREEN TEA or any herbal tea with Splenda or sugar substitute, yes you may use real honey

POST LUNCH SNACK: (2-3 HOURS AFTER LUNCH)

1 hot dog (without the bun) or 2 boiled eggs (protein purposes only)

Fiber 1 bar, granola, or protein bar

DINNER: (ensure that dinner is no later than 8pm)

Bowl of steamed broccoli (no cheese!) Good hearty bowl of broccoli

10 grapes permitted (no more than 10) Discipline! Discipline! Discipline!

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT GRAPES ARE HIGH IN SUGAR. DON’T TAP OUT! YOU CAN DO THIS!

3 Day Slim-Down Fast

DAY 2

BREAKFAST:

FULL GLASS (8oz) or BOTTLE OF WATER

              (bottle of 16oz, even better) Do not eat or drink anything else until you’ve had your first serving of water.

4oz serving of REGULAR V8 juice LOW SODIUM (half a glass)

2 boiled eggs with no added dressings or dips or condiments

10 blueberries or 10 raspberries

POST BREAKFAST SNACK: (2 HOURS AFTER BREAKFAST)

8-20oz of lemon water, nothing else added

1 full banana

LUNCH: (2-3 HOURS AFTER POST BREAKFAST)

BIG cup of hot herbal tea, green tea, whichever you prefer, with Splenda

Glass or bottle of water while eating lunch and drinking tea (room temp)

Soup of choice low in sodium and calories, no more than 200 calories and 18g carbs

POST LUNCH SNACK: (2-3 HOURS AFTER LUNCH)

1 protein bar of choice low in sugar, (limit 22g of sugar), may sub this with 1 slice of whole wheat toast with peanut butter on it (no more than 2 tbsp)

Bottle of water or lemon water. No crystal light (there is zero nutritional value)

DINNER: (ensure that dinner is no later than 8pm)

Bowl of steamed cabbage/spinach with lean turkey or beef (no more than 4 oz)

Big cup of hot tea with bottle of water (hydration!)

3 Day Slim-Down Fast

DAY 3

BREAKFAST:

FULL GLASS (8oz) or BOTTLE OF WATER

              (bottle of 16oz, even better) Do not eat or drink anything else until you’ve had your first serving of water.

4oz serving of REGULAR V8 juice LOW SODIUM (half a glass)

1 turkey dog or chicken dog or no higher than 4oz piece of clean/lean meat, unfried

1 kiwi or 5 strawberries

POST BREAKFAST SNACK: (2 HOURS AFTER BREAKFAST)

8-20oz of lemon water, nothing else added

1 full banana

1 tsp peanut butter

LUNCH: (2-3 HOURS AFTER POST BREAKFAST)

BIG cup of hot herbal tea, green tea, whichever you prefer, with Splenda

Glass or bottle of water while eating lunch and drinking tea (room temp)

1 full hearty bowl of veggies (your choice) pure vegetables, no other foods

Option of 1 slice of wheat toast or 5 wheat crackers

POST LUNCH SNACK: (2-3 HOURS AFTER LUNCH)

1 granola bar of choice (limit 20g of sugar and 150 calories)

Gatorade, Propel, Fuze, or other acceptable low calorie drink with electrolytes/salt

Water!

DINNER: (ensure that dinner is no later than 8pm)

Lean turkey and/or chicken (baked or sautéed) with diced onion, cabbage, and tomatoes (make enough for 1 full bowl) May add tasteful items like bell peppers, etc.

Big cup of hot tea with minimal Splenda

I am a picky eater.  I can’t deny or hide it.  I can force myself to eat nasty things when I have to at other people’s homes, but I really don’t think I can eat 2 boiled eggs.  I’d rather eat a spoonful of dirt straight from the yard.  It is making me gag to think about it.  I actually don’t like over 50% of the things on the list, but Trey and I are going to “attempt” this next week.  I’m hoping for big results!!!!  If you’d like to join in the fun and games just let me know.  I need a support system!