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What is the Carbohydrates Addict's weight loss program diet?
What is the Carbohydrates Addict's weight loss program diet?
The premise of Carbohydrates Addict's weight loss program is that there are people
who, for biological reasons, develop unmanageable cravings for carbohydrates
which can lead to weight gain. The authors believe that this results from an
overproduction of insulin, impairing glucose metabolism, and an insufficient
rise of brain serotonin, responsible for the feeling of satiety. The objective
of the diet is to control insulin release by minimizing the carbohydrate consumption
which triggers it.
The Carbohydrates Addict's weight loss program mainly consists of two carbohydrate-restricted
meals, and one "reward" meal which must be consumed within 60 minutes,
but at which you may eat absolutely anything. At the restricted meals, you
eat standard portions of such foods as eggs, fish, meat, cheese, salads and
most non-starchy vegetables. The general rule of thumb for restricted meals
is that an allowable food contains no more than 4 grams of carbohydrate per
standard serving. Some surprises among the foods not allowed at these meals
include fruits, broccoli, milk and yogurt. No snacks are permitted.
Depending on the foods you select, Carbohydrates Addict's weight loss program
can be compatible with the standard recommendations for healthy eating (low-fat,
high-fiber, etc.). The authors recommend a weight loss of no more than two
pounds per week. Guidelines suggest variants on the Carbohydrates Addict's
weight loss program based on how much weight you have lost in the past week,
and what your goals are for the following week. A short paper and pencil test
helps you determine if you are a carbohydrate addict. There are currently three
books in the Carbohydrates Addict's weight loss program series, all by Rachel
and Richard Heller: The Carbohydrate Addict's Diet, The Carbohydrate Addict's
Gram Counter, and The Carbohydrate Addict's Program for Success. The first
(and most useful) contains the theory, the diet, lists of foods permitted and
not permitted for the restricted meals, recipes, and a host of success stories.
The second is a small handbook with an itemized list of foods, identifying
those believed to trigger addictive behaviors in carbohydrate addicts, which
expands somewhat on the original material. The third book is a workbook with
more success stories and general dieting tips, but no obvious new news. |
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