Hi-Protein / Lo-Carb
(Similar to Adkins, Protein Power Plan, etc.)
There are a number of hi-protein/ lo-carb diets out there and any of them will result in weight loss. The key is
SAFETY - you must be sure that you don't sacrifice your health for weight loss. This program is a nutritionally balanced one, as it makes up with supplements, those essential ingredients that might be missing from the diet.
So, in addition to the foods from the food list, you'll also be getting the following supplements:
- Fish oil
- Bran
- Multi-vitamins and minerals
- Appetite suppressants (1-2 per day) as needed
And, if needed, you will also be taking:
- Zinc tablets
- Thyroid tablets
While the food intake is certainly important in the process of your weight loss program, equally important is your metabolism. Since most overweight problems are largely caused by a genetically deficient metabolism, we will be addressing the factors that will enhance your metabolism. These factors consist of:
- Adequate, good quality proteins (minimum of 10oz. per day)
- A minimum of 2 quarts of water daily; and you may drink all you want of anything else so long as it does NOT contain sugar or caffeine
- Moderate exercise of at least 30 minutes 4 times weekly (walking, exercise bike, treadmill, or other similar activities)
- Appetite suppressant medication also has a metabolic stimulating effect. So even if you are not hungry, you'll still need the medication to help stimulate the metabolism.
- Adenosine/multi-B vitamin injections also have a metabolic stimulating effect. Some patients may need them more frequently than others - they may safely be taken every day if needed.
Once you've reached your goal weight, you will probably be able to maintain it using just high protein intake, 2 quarts of water and exercise. A few people need to take medications occasionally (1-2 days/week or 1 week/month) for metabolism enhancement and/or appetite suppression.
Keep in mind the effects of both carbohydrates and caffeine in your system. They both result in an increase in the circulating blood insulin level, and this in turn causes certain effects - three of which are important in weight control:
- Insulin lowers blood sugar. While on the surface, this is certainly good, too much insulin will lower the blood sugar too much - resulting in hypoglycemia which can cause hunger and carbohydrate cravings.
- Insulin also stimulates your liver to produce more cholesterol. 80% of our choloesterol is produced by the body; only 20% comes from foods we eat.
- Insulin is necessary for fat storage.
