The 11 day diet, also known as the Idiot Proof Diet, takes an interesting and new approach to dieting. Rather than counting calories, the 11 day diet works to manipulate the metabolism through an 11 day cycle of caloric adjustment, never allowing the body to adjust to one specific metabolic rate. The diet consists of an 11 day cycle followed by a three day rest period where one eats whatever he or she wants. The goal of this diet is to not allow the metabolism to slow down or ever rest at one rate. If one’s metabolism is faster than the end result will be weight loss. This is not a new concept as many athletes have used similar rituals for years. However, the idea of an 11 day cycle is a unique approach to an already proven method to weight loss.
There are some basic rules that this diet adheres to. First, meals cycle between carbohydrate rich and protein rich over the 11 day period as well as throughout the day. Next, the dieter is supposed to eat 4 meals per day, separated by 2.5 hours. The purpose of this is to keep the metabolism working constantly and balance blood sugar levels. In addition, meals need to be prepared at home. Furthermore, the dieter needs to avoid condiments such as: mayonnaise, butter and other spreads which offer excess calories. One also needs to be mindful of how much he or she is eating and to stop eating once satisfied. This diet does not have a caloric restriction, but overeating will not result in the intended outcome. In addition, the consumption of beverages such as: pop, fruit juices and other high calorie drinks are not allowed. Instead, one needs to drink 8-10 glasses of water per day. Lastly, avoid sweets and walk at least 45 minutes per day to increase metabolic rates and burn fat. Continue reading ‘Does the 11 Day Diet Really Work?’ »