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THE FLEXITARIAN PLAN FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Are you interested in losing and then controlling your weight? Attempts at weight loss using the tried and tested methods of a diet often shored up by the use of group support,

or a diet plus appetite suppressants such as Diethylpropion or phentermine, show results which are mixed at best!

An alternative to the above is to avoid the need for pharmaceutical aids by eating enough of the right whole plant foods supported by supplements which aid metabolism and nutrition to prevent hunger and cravings.

For the period of time when using only whole plant food, whether it is just for 4 weeks or 12 weeks you should not need to count calories or limit portion sizes within reason.

if however you decide to bring in other foods portion sizes will need to be measured, that is when using the flexi option and decide to add some fish and meat to your plan,

While still avoiding dairy products. The weight loss is assisted by the use of certain foods and plant products which cause increased thermogenesis and an increase in the basal metabolic rate , this is important to the success of the program.

In most weight loss programs when weight loss becomes established the basal metabolic rate slows. Leading to a gradual slowing and then it stops. This is because of an inbuilt mechanism regulating weight loss which stems from times when food was in short supply so this slowing of the metabolism was intended to conserve energy in order to prevent starving to death.

What are the advantages of this plan? Without this plan we are left with an army of dedicated dieters who have not found in spite of the thousands of diets available one which if followed works for everybody and enables their weight loss to be maintained, why? Because no such diet exists!

This plan is not a quick fix it takes time and effort to adopt new habits and make lifestyle change, but it is a healthy way to lose weight and makes it easier to keep weight off and correct your weight if you need to.

You could add a suitable personal exercise regime this is not mandatory but is beneficial for most peoples health and helps to speed up weight loss although it is not the answer for substantial weight loss.

Before deciding to start on THE FLEXITARIAN WEIGHT LOSS PLAN!

consider how you will manage the first four weeks on a whole plant food regime and the plan is to keep refined SUGAR and ANIMAL FATS to a minimum and also to AVOID DAIRY PRODUCTS.

Plan your first weeks meals then source and purchase your dairy free products such as Alpro Oat or Almond milk or barista and dairy free butter spread for example Vitalite.

It is best to use foods as close to their natural state as possible. This means choosing brown rice instead of white rice and Granary bread instead of white bread.

Shop bought sauces contain high levels of refined sugars, fats and additives. Home made sauces can avoid these.

Sheet one of the menus will show an example of one weeks whole plant food meals, the choice of foods can be expanded by using the lists of foods provided. When shopping you will find that many of the foods you already buy will fit into this plan, but remember to

AVOID ANIMAL PRODUCTS, REFINED SUGAR, SWEETS or ARTIFICIALY SWEETENED, SOFT DRINKS and DAIRY PRODUCTS.

For anyone taking part in a weight loss program it is better to eat the whole fruit rather than drink calorie dense fruit juice. Drink water still or fizzy, tea or coffee not fruit juice.

Sugar is a major cause of obesity and of types 1 and 2 diabetes and heart disease. When sugar is consumed whether in food or drinks it causes insulin levels in the blood to spike up and fat to be stored. Artificial sweeteners show delayed insulin spikes and an increased appetite for the next meal, so are not free from affects on weight. If you feel you cant overcome your addiction for sugar without help, then use a little artificial sweetener in decreasing amounts for example Granulated Splenda

The Flexitarian plan aims for the slimmer to use whole plant foods at least for the first four weeks or longer if you can adjust to the foods without reverting back to menus containing meat and fish dishes but not dairy products to your menu you will have to work longer and harder to remove deposits of fat.

THE WHOLE PLANT FOOD PLAN FOR WEIGHT LOSS

. No Junk foods or Ready meals

. No Poultry, Meat & Fish

. No Dairy products that is milk, cheese, eggs or butter

. Avoid-Refined Sugar in sweets, food products or drinks

. Avoid-Artificial Sweeteners in food or soft drinks, tea or coffee

. Avoid animal fats and oils.

. Keep well hydrated drink at least 1 to 1 1/2 liters of water per day

Prepare and cook foods using fresh ingredients whenever possible sweeten meals with fruits but if you are addicted to sugar you could try cutting the amount you use down by 25% per week over the first month or use an artificial sweetener such as Splenda in the same fashion.

Alcohol is best avoided but a small glass 150mls could be drunk with the evening meal.

Foods can be flavoured with lemon, lime or vinaigrette dressing use a small amount of plant based oils like olive oil, and sunflower oil for cooking. Use plant based milk like oat milk and in place of butter. use sunflower spread.

Be prepared to change your lifestyle and to perserver with The whole plant diet and change habits so that after 2 or 3 months you can evaluate the benefits to health and weight loss.

THE FLEXITARIAN OPTION

Follow the advice as laid out for the first four weeks but with the introduction of some meals containing poultry, meat, and fish in a few menus during the week while still avoiding dairy products. Still choose foods from the lists provided the options of choice can be widened or narrowed as desired so long as weight loss is being attained.

Be aware that the way fish, meat and poultry are metabolised has a negative effect on the burning of deposits of fat. It is therefore important when using the flexitarian option to avoid dairy products and sugar.

Examples of the foods you may use with the Flexitarian Option

You can keep a track of your program by weighing yourself once a week or some like to weigh twice per day and draw a graph of the results, you may find this helpful to see if a closer adherence and more effort is needed.

In this flexitarian plan you can build your own menus and can adjust your intake of foods from the lists we provide, supported by food supplements and advice via our website or telephone contact.

The snack course made up from the snacks list should be eaten mid-morning and mid-afternoon.

Remember if you follow the eating plan from the list provided, including the food supplements, hunger should not be a problem and cravings should be reduced.

Be aware that the Whole Plant Food Plan will fit in with either the vegan or vegetarian diets but these diets do not always fit into the Flexitarian with loss plan due to the presence of additives or excess amounts of sugar. In fact it is common for foods to be labelled low in fat while containing a large amount of sugar. This type of labelling is common on labels of Diet Cereals and yoghurts.

What you will receive

A schedule for use of the Whole Plant Supplements provided, which are:

Apple Cider vinegar

Turmeric 95% Coumarin & Black pepper extract

Green Tea Extract

Raspberry Ketones

Slimvit- Contains a wide range of vitamins & minerals

SlimDirect Skin patch- Contains a wide range of ingredients.

One weeks menus for the Whole Plant food meals

One weeks menu for the Flexitarian Option meals.

Tape Measure

Bathroom Scales

Food Diary

You can keep a track of your program by weighing yourself once a week or some like to weigh twice per day and draw a graph of the results, you may find this helpful to see if a closer adherence and more effort is needed.

In this flexitarian plan you can build your own menus and can adjust your intake of foods from the lists we provide, supported by food supplements and advice via our website or telephone contact.

The snack course made up from the snacks list should be eaten mid-morning and mid-afternoon.

Remember if you follow the eating plan from the list provided, including the food supplements, hunger should not be a problem and cravings should be reduced.