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weight-loss discoveryDoctor’s choice cWomen are dropping up to20 lbs in 7 days. The side effects?Amazing energy, enhancedbrainpower and vibrant health.That’s why this is the first crashdiet Dr. Oz has ever approvedRapid weight losscan be healthyJoel Fuhrman, M.D., has discussed the healingpowers of his diet on several episodes of TheDr. Oz Show. Dr. Oz is such a believer, he namedFuhrman “the definitive expert on weight loss.” :/' LQGG MAIN PHOTO: J. WRIGHT/CORBIS OUTLINE. STILLS, FROM TOP: FOTOLIA (2); YAY MICRO. MAIN TEX T: MELISSA GOT THARDT. REAL- LIFE TEX T: LISA MA XBAUERWith summer fast approaching, many of us are considering slashing calories tospeed up our slimdown. But we’re notexcited by the prospect of enduring themood swings, fatigue and cravings thatcrash dieting causes. Plus, the very factthat we’re contemplating the strategyagain proves what study after study hasshown: Women who lose weight withdrastic diets regain the pounds almostas quickly as they lost them. And newresearch reveals why: Calorie cuttersfeel hungrier and more food-obsessedfor months after their diets end.Given such drawbacks, it’s not surprising that doctors typically shuncrash diets. So when Mehmet Oz,M.D., announced on a 2012 episodeof The Dr. Oz Show, “I’m unveilingthe only crash diet with my seal ofapproval—you can eat all you want andstill lose weight!” we at FIRST were abit surprised. And when he named JoelFuhrman, M.D., as the expert behindthe plan, our interest deepened. Afterall, Dr. Fuhrman is an Ivy League graduate who has published his researchin medical journals and helped countless women optimize their well-beingwith bestselling books like Eat to Liveand his latest, The End of Diabetes.He’s hardly the “fad diet” sort.So we waited to see if women couldreally lose 10 pounds in 7 days without struggle—and if those poundswould stay off or rebound back. Nowwe’re pleased to report that the real-life 0
nutritione crash dietWorks better thanLap-Band surgery!results are in, and the plan has farnutrients from the food we’ve eaten areexceeded its promised perks—oneput to use, and fat burning occurs.”woman lost 20 pounds in 7 days!At least, that’s what’s supposed toHappy slimmers rave that the plan is happen—but all too often, it doesn’t.so easy to follow, they stick with it after The reason: The processed flour,their “crash” week ends. Those women sugar and fats that dominate our foodhave trimmed 100-plus pounds, andsupply lack “repair phase” nutrients—instead of suffering crash-diet effectsplus, these same foods trigger the prolike fatigue, they’ve enjoyed vibrantduction of cellular toxins that hinderenergy, sunny moods and remarkmetabolism. After we eat these foods,able health improvements. “I’m off allthe body tries to use their nutrients tomy meds by just eating healthy,” saidfix the damage the foods themselvesone dieter on DoctorOz.com. Addedcaused. But the nutrients aren’t there.another: “[I] reversedThe result: “We experienceIn 7 daysmy onset of diabeclassic detox symptoms: Wetes, arthritis and myget tired, weak, headachy and Energy revsasthma is all but gonecranky within hours after Brain fog clearsas well. Finally, someeating,” Dr. Fuhrman says. 20 lbs melt away! But the body knows a fast wayone has it right.”It sounds too goodto ease the discomfort—itIn 7 monthsto be true, we know,sends “eat now” signals. Cholesterol drops “Eating pulls the body outso we asked Dr.Fuhrman to explain Diabetes reverses of the repair phase and backhow his plan works.the building phase, so we 90 lbs melt away intoThe key, he says, liesfeel better for a time.” But it’s ain eliminating “toxic hunger,” whichfleeting fix because we’re simply eatinghe calls the driving force behindmore nutrient-poor foods. When theAmerican epidemics of weight gain,body tries to process these foods, sympheart disease and diabetes.toms return and the cycle continues.What’s more, when metabolism isstuck in the building phase, it can’t fullyHow toxic hungerdetox and repair. This creates a toxicdrives weight gainbacklog, which the body deals with byHunger turns “toxic” when the stanretaining fluid (to dilute toxins), anddard American diet deprives us of crit- storing fat (to pack those toxins away).ical nutrients that support metabolismand assist in cellular detoxification andThe certain cure forrepair, says Dr. Fuhrman. To undertoxic hungerstand how it works, it’s key to look atthe two phases of healthy metabolism: “When you fill up on nutrient-dense“The first is the anabolic or buildingfoods, the body can repair itself,” saysphase,” he says. “It’s when we’re eatDr. Fuhrman. And when you stop eating and digesting food, and giving theing these superfoods, you don’t feel ill,body the nutrients it needs to thrive.”so those “eat now” signals aren’t sentWhen digestion stops, we move to theand you automatically eat less. Plus,catabolic phase. “This is the repairsince you’re not stuck in the buildingphase, when cellular repair and elimiphase of metabolism, fat burning andnation of toxins is enhanced. It’s whendetoxification will finally occur. :/' LQGG The 1-2-3 secret toslimming success123Defeating toxic hunger doesmore than zip off pounds, saysJoel Fuhrman, M.D.—it prevents(and reverses!) high cholesterol,hypertension, diabetes and heartdisease. Here, 3 food categoriesthat deliver the perks.All raw veggies“The more raw veggies you eat, the lessyou will desire ofeverything else,” saysDr. Fuhrman, whosuggests having araw-veggie salad at thestart of each meal.All cooked greensGreen veggies are naturally lowin calories and packed with vitamins, minerals and other healingnutrients that cleanseyour cells, protectagainst cancer andinhibit fat storage,notes Dr. Fuhrman.These 6 superfoodsOnions, bell peppers, eggplant, mushrooms, cauliflower and tomatoesadd variety and flavor to meals—plusthey’re high in anti-inflammatorycompounds that ward off weight gain,diabetes and heart disease.Turn for your fastest—andhealthiest!—slimdown ever 0
weight-loss discoverySo simple, so effectiveUnlike crash diets of old, this is a nostarvation plan. “You don’t need tocount calories or eat thimble-size portions,” promises Joel Fuhrman, M.D.,who says you should simply aim toget 90 percent of your calories fromnutrient-dense whole foods. (The other10 percent can be higher in caloriesand lower in nutrients, such as meats,fish, nuts and whole grains.) “Sincethe foods that are most nutrient-denseare also lower in calories, you can eatas much as you want,” he adds. In fact,the more you eat, the more you’ll lose.Here, a few more strategies to helpensure your fastest slimdown ever:HAVE A MEGA-ENERGY BREAKFASTEnjoy low-sugar fruits(like blueberries, raspberries, blackberries,strawberries, papaya,kiwi, pomegranate,oranges and greenapples); some raw oats(limit to 1 2 cup); a few walnuts, and atablespoon of ground flax or chia. Aneasy way to get the mix: Toss togetherapple slices, flaxseed, crushed walnuts, a sprinkle of raw oats and cinnamon. Or whip up a smoothie withfruit, leafy greens, 1 2 cup of unsweetened almond milk and flaxseed.CRUNCH AT LUNCHLunch should featurea large salad withlots of raw veggies,some beans, and nutsor seeds. You can alsoenjoy soup and fresh fruit—sweetoptions like mango, banana andpeach are fine because the high-fibersalad will help balance blood sugar.VEGGIE-LOAD AT DINNERStart with a salad or raw veggies withsalsa or hummus. And have a largeplate of steamed greens (like stringbeans, bok choy, kale, broccoli orzucchini) with your meal.For starch, favor beans.They’re high in proteinand fiber and don’t raiseblood sugar to the extentthat potatoes and rice do;plus, the body uses beans toform butyrate, a fatty acid that assists infat burning. You can have a small pieceof protein, but Dr. Fuhrman notes thatyou’ll get plenty from your veggies—some are up to 40 percent protein!DON’T FORGET DESSERT!Enjoy a bowl of freshfruit or whip frozenfruit in a high-poweredblender for a sorbet.LIMIT THE FAT PACKERSSweetened drinks (including artificially sweetened) should be avoided, asshould refined flour products (bread,white rice, processed cold cereals),most dairy (milk, yogurt cheese, butter) and red meat. “Nonfat dairy products such as yogurt and kefir can beThe best—and worst—foods for weight lossgreen veggiesFoods at the upper end of this graph areconsidered the gold standard for health andweight loss—you can eat as much of thesefoods as you want. You can also enjoy thefoods that fall in the middle of the graph. Butthose that fall toward the end of the graphshould be limited or avoided for best results.non-green,non-starchy veggiesbeans/legumesfresh fruitstarchy veggieswhole grainsraw nuts,seedsfishfat-free wilddairymeatsand fowlredmeatsweetsEAT YOUR FILL32 First for women :/' LQGG ENJOY IN MODERATIONLIMIT/AVOID6/10/13 0
nutritionenjoyed once or twice a week, but theycan easily be replaced in recipes withalmond milk or other nondairy alternatives,” says Dr. Fuhrman.MAKE MEAT A CONDIMENTThe plan allows for two servings offish or white meat per week, but somedieters break up their servings so theycan enjoy fish and meat more often.“Many people feel more satisfied whenthey have a small amount of theiranimal-product allotment divided upas a condiment to flavor dishes,” Dr.Fuhrman explains. “Instead of eatingone 4-oz. serving a week, they split itover more meals. You can achieve goodresults with a small amount of animalproducts, like 1 oz. of turkey, shrimp orchicken, in soups, stews or stir-fries.”PHOTO, SUSAN: JOE POLILLIO. H & M: DEBORAH ENGELSMAN. ST YLIST: BETH MOSNER. SWIMSUIT: MIRACLESUIT.SARONG: 1 WORLD SARONGS. VEGGIE DINNER AND GREEN SMOOTHIE STILLS: ISTOCKPHOTO. OTHER STILLS: FOTOLIAWATCH FOR FIBER OVERLOADIncreasing your raw-fiber intaketoo quickly can cause bloat, gas andslightly loose stools, so Dr. Fuhrmanadvises scaling back on raw veggies atthe first sign of GI distress and opting for cooked veggies instead. Oncesymptoms abate, gradually reintroduce raw veggies. And be sure to chewthem thoroughly—breaking food intosmaller pieces eases the work the guthas to do. Also, cut back on portionsizes of beans if gas becomes an issue.CONSIDER THIS TIME-SAVING TOOLA high-powered blender will makewhipping up soups, smoothies and sorbets a breeze. And while top-reviewedbrands like Blendtec and Vitamix arepricey, users say these models outlastbargain blenders by years. Plus, wefound several cost-saving strategies:Reconditioned Vitamix models start at 329 at Vitamix.com, and come with a5-year warranty. And Blendtec offersa payment plan that lets you spreadthe 454 cost over 3 months. Or checkprices on sites like Costo.com andBedBathAndBeyond.com, then Google“coupon codes” and the retailer namefor deals. One FIRST staffer scored abrand-new Blendtec for 320 this way! :/' LQGG It worked for me“I lost 120 poundsin 6 months!”As Susan Weinick began the walkfrom her car to her desk, a familiarthought ran through her mind: Is thisthe day someone will have to callmy family to tell them I had a heartattack in the parking lot and died?Susan had good reason for herfear—she’d battled hypertensionfor years and had just been diagnosed with diabetes. Her doctorssaid weight loss was a must, butdiets failed her. “I worked in ahospital surgery unit and wasbigger than the patients whocame in for gastric bypass,”says Susan, who was hesitantto have the operation despitebeing told by her colleaguesthat it was the only answer.Susan finally relented andhad Lap-Band surgery, butwhen she started to gain weight,she had the procedure reversed.Desperate for results, Susanstarted reading a book by JoelFuhrman, M.D., and for the firsttime in a long time, she felt hopeful, so she decided to dive in.One week later, Susan had shed10 pounds, and the hunger, cravings and anxiety that used to plagueher were gone. Within a month, herblood was no longer testing positive for diabetes. And in sixmonths, she’d lost 120 poundsand was able to stop takinghypertension meds.Two years later, Susanis down 220 pounds andenjoying a long list of perks.“I look younger and have aridiculous amount of energy,”she shares. Plus, her hike intowork is no longer a struggle.She enthuses, “Now I canhike to the top of mountains!” THEN: 380Susanlost220 lbs!Susan Weinick, 51,WhitehouseStation, NJHeight: 5'5"NOW: 160 lbslbsTurn for the mealtime strategiesthat guarantee success! 0
weight-loss discoveryDelicious ideas to make slimming easy!The beauty of thisplan is that youhave countlessoptions, so you won’tsuffer from diet boredom. For lots of mealinspiration, check outour “216 ways” charts.Simply choose itemsfrom column A, B andC and mix and matchfor meals that delivera variety of slimming,satisfying nutrients.Energizing SMOOTHIEEach smoothie can contain a mix of greens, fruit (fresh or frozen)and nuts/seeds (limit to 1 oz. total per day for fastest weight loss).You can also add ice, water, coconut water, soy milk, almond milkor hemp milk to reach the desired texture. And be creative—addingmultiple options from each category will boost the nutrient rriesMangoBananaPapayaApplesSunflower seedsSesame seedsFlaxseedsChia seedsCashewsSpinachKaleRomaine lettuceBroccoli floretsWatercressFabulously-filling SALADLoad up your salads with leafy greens, assorted veggies anda sprinkle of nuts or seeds (limit to 1 oz. total per day for fastest weight loss). And there’s no need to stick to just threeingredients—the more of these superfoods you pile ontoyour plate, the faster the weight will fall off your swithdinner!ABCALEAFY GREENSSUPERFOODSSAVORY ADD-INSVEGGIESGarlicAvocadoStewed mushroomsBeansFruit-flavored vinegarZucchiniBell peppersOnionsCarrotsCornBaby bok choyKaleCollard greensArugulaSwiss chard34 First for women :/' LQGG String beansOnions/scallionsShredded beetsTomatoesBell peppersKLimW6/10/13 0
It worked for me“I’m finally free tolive my life!”“This is a beans-and-greens diet—youwant an abundance of veggies and beansin your soup,” says Joel Fuhrman, M.D.Base recipe: Bring to a boil 2 cans (15 oz.each) no-salt beans; 4 cups veggies;2 cups leafy greens; 2 cups carrot juice;1 cup each water, prepared low-salt blackbean soup and tomatoes; 1 4 cup cilantroand chili powder to taste. Simmer 20 min.For variety, mix and match the picks below.BCBEANSLEAFY GREENSBroccoli florets/broccoliniBlack beansSpinachKidney beansKalePinto beansArugulaLima/Butter beansSwish chardWhite beansPHOTO, FELICIA: JOE POLILLIO. H & M: DEBORAH ENGELSMAN. ST YLIST: BETH MOSNER. STILLS, CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: ISTOCKPHOTO (2); FOTOLIAngnutritionFelicia Ricks tried to squeeze intoher size-24 pants, feeling frustratedthat they had shrunk in the dryer.But as she struggled to zip themup, she admitted the truth: Thesearen’t the kind of pants that shrinkwhen you dry them but I can’t goup one more size—I refuse!Felicia knew her pants were theleast of her concerns. She avoidedseeing the doctor because she wasafraid to get high cholesterol readings, and she worried she’d needmedication for diabetes, like hermother. But as much as she wantedto change, she didn’t know how.That weekend, Felicia waspointed in the right direction whenshe saw a documentary called Eat toLive with Joel Fuhrman, M.D. “Thestuff he was saying about reversing diseases by eating properly—I’d never heard that before,” sherecalls. “It seemed revolutionary.”Felicia immediately took Dr.Fuhrman’s advice, and that weekher clothes began to feel loose. Sheadmits, “It was difficult in the beginning, battling the toxic hunger. Butafter a couple weeks I didn’t evenwant unhealthy foods anymore.”Felicia stuck with the plan, andher energy, mood and immunityimproved—she hasn’t been sicksince she started thediet. Plus, her back painis history. “I surprisedmyself—I never thoughtI’d be here,” sharesFelicia, who lost 161pounds. “These foodsreally are like medicine.For decades I was aprisoner in my mind andbody, and this plan hasgiven me freedom!”Felicialost161 lbs!Felicia Ricks, 56,Newington, CTHeight: 5'9"NOW: 189 lbsTHEN: 350 lbs6/10/13 First for women :/' LQGG 35 0
fat-free dairy wild meats and fowl red meat sweets Foods at the upper end of this graph are considered the gold standard for health and weight loss—you can eat as much of these foods as you want. You can also enjoy the foods that fall in the middle of t
